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Clubhouse Marbella Club MARBELLA
Words: Jenna Campbell Photography: © Manolo Yllera
IN A BITE Owners: Jennica Arazi, Daniel Shamoon Operator: Marbella Club Hotel Architecture: Larrain y Nonini Arquitectos Interior Design: EMCI F&B Consultant: Five Graces Hospitality Consultancy Head Sommelier: Ángel González Head Mixologist: Nelson Gallo Dinnerware: Revol www.marbellaclub.com
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arbella Club, a well-established fixture
Rudi’s evokes the feel of bohemian salon
of Andalusia’s beachfront, has revamped
and features plush sofas, Alhambra artworks,
and expanded its culinary offering with
tassel-toting bar stools and a pop-up tablao
the launch of Clubhouse, a lively social hub
stage for impromptu flamenco, while La Bodega,
inspired by the inimitable spirit of its founder
is reminiscent of a traditional wine cellar with
Prince Alfonso.
a handpainted ceiling and bespoke cherry wood
Drawing inspiration from the hotel’s
joinery to complement the reclaimed tasting
bohemian beginnings as a low-key hangout for
tables made to house vintage wine box drawers.
the prince and his A-list friends in the fifties,
Marrying nature and technology, each drawer
the series of convivial, free-flowing, indoor
contains different soils, a small vine root and
and outdoor spaces include El Patio, featuring
biodynamic tools to enhance each layer of the
menus based on local produce and provenance;
storytelling process.
La Bodega, where wine tastings are led by expert
Menus across Clubhouse riff on southern
sommelier Ángel González; and Rudi’s bar, a
Spain’s seasonal produce, with plates packed
tribute to the hotel’s first General Manager,
with herbs and spices served on dinnerware
Count Rudi von Schönburg, who at 80+ years
from Revol’s Basalt collection amongst others,
old, still casts a watchful eye over proceedings.
whilst sharing dishes are roasted over woodfire
The new F&B spaces are designed by Marie-
or chargrilled in the open outdoor kitchen.
Caroline Willms and Johanna Haniel of Spanish
For the drinks programme, Head Mixologist
studio EMCI, and showcase a natural palette of
Nelson Gallo has devised a list full of botanical
raffia, bamboo and terracotta, accompanied by
influences including clean and simple
walls and soft furnishings in bold shades and
homemade cordials and homegrown citrus
botanical prints.
fruits and garnishes.
