Jalons Bridewell launch party

Top celebrity haunt Jalons Bridewell was the place to be seen on Wednesday evening as the trendy bar and restaurant celebrated its launch with a bullion themed party.

Guests were treated to an evening of luxury in stark contrast to the building’s original use.

Glowing gold candles lit up the courtyard as guests were greeted by the soulful tune of a jazz saxophonist.

The prettiest policewomen the Bridewell has played host to met guests at the door as partygoers sipped Laurent Perrier Champagne.

To a soundtrack provided by a pianist, actors from Hollyoaks, The Bill’s Andrew Lancel and the cast of Stags and Hens mingled with theatre starlets Claire Sweeney and Suzanne Collins and a host of faces from Liverpool’s creative and business sectors.

As the wine flowed, guests were invited to sample some of Jalons Bridewell’s delicious menu as the party continued late into the evening.

As the evening drew to a close, eager not to be locked up for the night despite the inviting comfort of the ground floor refurbished cells, guests left with gold goody bags filled with luxury treats including mini bottles of champagne, gold chocolate coins, cosmetics, perfume, and keyrings from Lollipops.

Andrew Lancel and wife Louise Lancel

Claire Sweeney and Adam Bell

Claire Sweeney and parents Kathy and Ken

Helen Goodwin and Helen Booth

Simon Ross, Dominic Matteo and John Bradley

Lisa Tolley (TMP), Fiona Shaw (Capsica Publishing) and Hege Tollerud (TMP)