Restaurant and Bar 18 hosted a successful launch event at the historic Kings Arms Hotel in Christchurch. The evening was a celebration of heritage, hospitality and community, where the proprietors’ vision was shared with a number of supporters, partners, and friends.

‘Their enthusiasm and encouragement means so much to Dave and I and all of our team,’ said proprietor Jason Giddings. ‘Thank you for helping us begin this exciting new chapter in such a memorable style. We look forward to welcoming you back soon again.’

Restaurant and Bar 18 launch event, Kings Arms HotelMia Cherrett, Amanda Moxham and Sue Wishart (Image: Supplied)

Restaurant and Bar 18 launch event, Kings Arms HotelChamane Epps, Lindsay Nightingale and Mica Maurtua (Image: Supplied)

Restaurant and Bar 18 launch event, Kings Arms HotelChloe Merton, George Lewis, Tom Lovegrove and Abigail Rendell (Image: Supplied)

Restaurant and Bar 18 launch event, Kings Arms HotelDawn Bailey, Chris Rice and Kasia Dabrowska (Image: Supplied)

Restaurant and Bar 18 launch event, Kings Arms HotelKatie Cariss, Katherine Burns and Jason Giddings (Image: Supplied)

Restaurant and Bar 18 launch event, Kings Arms HotelKirstin Buchanan, Richard Tizzard, Falco Hawkins and Freya Hawkins (Image: Supplied)

Restaurant and Bar 18 launch event, Kings Arms HotelSue Burns, Lynne Newton, Kim Robson and Gary Stevens (Image: Supplied)

Restaurant and Bar 18 launch event, Kings Arms HotelWendy Macleod and Mark Bridges (Image: Supplied)

Restaurant and Bar 18 launch event, Kings Arms HotelMathew Stevens and Simon Wyatt-Budd (Image: Supplied)

Restaurant and Bar 18 launch event, Kings Arms HotelMichelle Lord, Jason Giddings and Scott Lord (Image: Supplied)