Stockport is getting a new day and night time destination in time for summer.
‘It’s the new Berlin’ is what everyone keeps saying with SK1 street parties, car park raves and foodie Fridays – and now it might finally be true.
All the major things have been temporary events, but the new opening ‘Underbank’ will be permanent, situated on the corner of the old town.
Bringing SK1s first Beer Hall + Sound System. With the team teasing: “This summer we open the ground floor, but if all goes well, we have plans for every floor.”
If you know the lie of the land, Stockport is on a red sandstone cliff, making steep steps from the market (The Over Bank) to the now thriving food and drink neighbourhood below (The Underbank).
Taking over the former HQ of a Cheshire bank and a furniture store, Underbank will be the only place which has entrances both over and under banks.
Meaning the roof terraces connect to the now popular old town market plaza and the ground floor links to The Underbank, also home to Stanley, Bruk, Cantaloupe and Yellow Hammer.
Family run by local husband and wife team Des and Nina O’Malley (Nook in Heaton Moor) they’re hoping it becomes the missing link in the emerging food and drink scene.
“Stockport is changing, you can feel it, the quality of food and drink is getting better and better and we want to be a part of it.”
BEER HALL + MARGARITA BAR + SOUND SYSTEM
The Beer Hall will serve a curated selection of local brews from Runaway to Pomona and a proper pint of Guinness. Alongside frozen margaritas from mango to coconut, just in time for summer on the front terrace alongside watermelon tequila hot shots..
The sound system refers to the commitment to supporting DJs and party collectives. The first Void sound system in Stockport, delivered by Hollowsphere who have done festival sound systems the world over.
The launch festival weekend boasts everyone from Rich Reason to James Holroyd, Mix-Stress to Sticky Heat taking over the system.
The official opening is Friday 30th May and Saturday 31st May (for guaranteed entry) head to their Instagram @theunderbank
GUEST KITCHEN No1 VASO KITCHENS
Each season special guest kitchens will take over. For the launch expect Indian small plates, Pachos, and kebabs from Steve Patel’s.
“We’re working around the clock to get open. We will open in phases, and will be opening up more floors as we grow. In the basement we have a recording studio and events space. We have plans for Stockport’s first roof terrace next year.. If all goes to plan.”
SOFT LAUNCH FRIENDS + FAMILY Sat 24th + Sun 25th May
As part of their soft launch, while they train the team, join them before 8pm on Saturday 24th or Bank Holiday Sunday 25th May and get 50% off your bill if you follow them on @theunderbank
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