Marques makes his mark on Hull’s Lexington Sky Bar
Fernando Marques at work at the Lexington Rooftop Bar.
THE Lexington Rooftop Bar has appointed new General Manager, Fernando Marques. The glamorous, city-centre sky bar situated on the 4th floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull has been resurrected following temporary closure after the March lockdown.
Marques brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to the team, re-designing the bar’s cocktail list and service style creating a new experience for the Hull nightlife scene.
More than a cocktail list, a style or theme; The reimagined Lexington drinks menu has been designed with superlative ingredients, stories of Hull’s history and heritage combined with luxurious new glassware and exceptional service style to evoke an immersive experience.
“For this exciting reopening, The team have ensured handpicked and homemade ingredients are at the heart of our new drinks” said Marques.
Designed to conjure nostalgia, reveal a story untold and surprise and delight the senses, Marques added “From Kings and Queens to Peter Pan, The House Martin’s to Banksy artworks and becoming City of Culture. We have drawn on many of these stories, tales and intriguing facts that make Hull the fantastic City that it is has become to create the signature serves on our cocktail list”.
Joining the Lexington from Michelin Star Chef Paco Perez’s Tast, situated in Manchester City centre. Marques started out in hospitality from a young age working across some of the most renowned bars and clubs in the Algarve where he grew up. Later he set sail aboard Royal Caribbean cruises moving up the ranks to management before heading to London. Here, he had the pleasure of working for renowned names such as Harvey Nichols, Chris Corbin & Jeremy Kings at St Alban.
Before moving to Manchester to set up the highly acclaimed Mr Cooper’s House & Garden at The Midland Hotel. Mr Cooper’s was a turning point in the city becoming an award winning bar and venue with accolades such as Condé Nast Gold Standards amongst other national recongised industry awards.
After lockdown, Marques seized the opportunity to fulfil his desire to go back and enjoy his passion for the hospitality industry on a liquid format. Passionate about working together with the Lexington and hotel team to create and deliver something unique and fresh for Hull’s bar scene.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hull General Manager, Dominic McVey commented “We feel very proud to have Fernando on board to lead the reopening in these challenging times. As Hull was described as a city coming out of the shadows upon being awarded City of Culture, we hope the exceptional service Fernando and team are offering to our guests and local residents will shine a spotlight on what our city’s finest rooftop bar has to offer”.
