A new video shop-themed bar is opening in Manchester's Northern Quarter.
A new sight to see on Oldham Street |
We were excited to hear that a new video store-themed bar is opening up in the Northern Quarter in Manchester city centre.
So we had to go along for a look.
Blockbusters NQ can be found on Oldham Street and according to the signs on the windows it is COMING SOON.
BLOCKBUSTERS NQ - COMING SOON |
We're looking forward to checking it out when it opens.
The walls and counter of the bar look brilliant already - we can't wait to see what it'll look like when the installation is completed |
Blockbuster Video
We're big fans of video, videos stores, retail history and retro stuff and have been visiting and documenting the last remaining traces of the Blockbuster brand in the UK over the last few years. We've seen a number of the brand's shopfronts, signs and QuikDrop boxes. As well as some other video shops.
The first of the old Blockbuster locations we found was also in Manchester, just up the road from us at Fallowfield Retail Park.
Speakeasies
Blockbusters NQ looks like a cool and nostalgic speakeasy and while we were taking a look at the store the signs were getting some interest from passers-by.
It'll be a fun new speakeasy for us to visit when it opens.
It'll be great to see what the full signage will look like |
Find out more
Give the Blockbusters NQ Instagram account a follow for more information on the bar.
Blockbusters NQ - a new bar in Manchester's Northern Quarter - is opening on Friday 27th May!
ReplyDeleteWe finally made it to Blockbusters NQ in Manchester last Thursday.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to have a drink in a 'video shop' speakeasy.