Liam Tomlin has opened the Paul du Toit private dining room on the second floor of The Bailey, Cape Town’s hottest new culinary destination, located at 91 Bree Street. Seating up to 10 diners, the private dining room at The Bailey is named in honour of the late artist Paul du Toit (1965 – 2014), whose striking works are permanently exhibited in this unique venue.
Art is a focal point of The Bailey, which showcases an eclectic collection of original works by local artists in different mediums. Among these, Paul du Toit’s works take pride of place in a dedicated exhibition space that functions as a private dining room. The works of the lauded South African artist (painting, sculpture, paper and mixed media) have been exhibited globally, including an appearance at the 2001 Florence Biennale. Du Toit was also a recipient of the Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant in 2013.
In the Paul du Toit private dining room, Liam Tomlin and talented young head chef, Jacques Grové, offer a 4-course lunch or dinner with a choice of starters and main course, or a set 8-course tasting menu. Sommelier Lennox Nyengera is on hand to suggest a selection from the extensive wine list, with a wine pairing option available.
This creative atmosphere sets the scene for show-stopping signature dishes with a distinct, classic French influence. After dinner, diners may want to move up to The Old Bailey Whiskey Bar on the third floor. There is a selection of more than 320 whiskeys and other premium spirits available to mark a private event or celebration.
