Client
The Old Guinea
Project
Restaurant website design & build
Following the rebrand of The Old Guinea, Oracle Creative was commissioned to design and build a comprehensive website for the historic restaurant and bar in Ridge, Hertfordshire.
Brief
The venue needed a digital presence that would support bookings, showcase their Italian menu offering, promote live music events, and communicate essential information to both regular customers and new visitors discovering this rural location.
Creative Approach
We designed a responsive website that reflected the venue’s blend of tradition and modernity. The site needed to balance practical functionality with atmospheric photography showcasing the spectacular countryside views and authentic Italian food. The user experience prioritised clear navigation to menus, booking facilities, and event information.
Our scope included:
- Responsive website design and development
- Online table booking system integration (SevenRooms)
- Digital menu presentation (breakfast, main menu, desserts, drinks)
- Events calendar and live music schedule
- Gift voucher purchase functionality
- Email newsletter subscription system
- Social media feed integration (Instagram)
- Google reviews integration
Outcome
The website has become an essential tool for the business, with online booking now essential particularly during peak times and sunny days when the garden is in demand. The site successfully communicates The Old Guinea’s unique proposition as a destination Italian restaurant in a historic rural setting, supporting the venue’s popularity and helping attract diners willing to travel to this Hertfordshire location for its combination of genuine Italian cuisine and breathtaking countryside views.
