A new bar and eatery called Disorder is to take over the site formerly occupied by Walrus/Man With The Fish at 78 – 88 High Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
The two-floor venue will consist of a ground floor eatery offering Japanese tapas and Asian inspired street food. Japanese sandos will be given a Manchester influence as they introduce the the Manc-hi with black pudding topped with Japanese mustard mayo and apple sauce. The bar menu will feature a delicious range of classic and undiscovered cocktails including the Asian inspired Japanese slipper.
A wide range of lagers and sours from around the world will also be available including KCBC shipped over from Brooklyn, Shufflehoffer, Mikkler, Verdant and more. The Manchester based Cloudwater will be representing the local breweries.
The lower floor will have a speakeasy feel with its own drinks menu and back bar, and will play host to live music from bands, DJs, rap artists and more.
The venue is currently undergoing a full make over in preparation for its launch at the end of January 2023. Huge bifold doors are being added to open out onto High Street, making it a perfect place for after work drinks in better weather. Chesterfield sofas will provide plenty of opportunity to lounge in comfort.
Former college friends James Stewart and Sam Koropisz are behind the new venue. Disorder takes its inspiration from the city, with nods to its industrial past, vast music scene and modern day Mancunian spirit running throughout the décor, drinks and food.
Well known Manchester street artist, Akse P19, will be producing a new mural inside the venue featuring Ian Curtis. ‘Disorder’ was the first track on ‘Unknown Pleasures’, the first studio album by Joy Division released on Factory Records in 1979. The theme of ‘Unknown Pleasures’ has been taken on by owners, James and Sam, hence the name of the bar.
James Stewart, operations director, said: “I have over 10 years experience working in hospitality, opening many bars for different people and I’m now realising my ambition of opening my own. Our love letter to Manchester pays homage to the past but is in no way a retro or a theme bar and is taking the bar scene in the city a step forward.
“Nowhere else will have our unique twist on Japanese tapas and we’re creating a lot of cocktails bespoke. We will have a number of unique beers and spirits on offer, something to cater for all tastes. Everyone who loves Manchester is welcome!”
Sam Koropisz, partner in Disorder, added: “James and I bonded over our love of Manchester and discovering new bars. James and I discussed the idea of opening a bar as far back as 2017. Since then, Disorder has been our passion and we’ve put so much thought and consideration into every element and ensuring it works together as a whole – we can’t wait to open our doors and invite the city in. It will be the perfect way to end dry January and celebrate with us at the end of January 2023.”
Disorder is currently recruiting for managers, bartenders and kitchen staff and will open to the public at the end of January 2023.
Follow Disorder on Instagram @disordermcr
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