How Old Town House has been converted into tapas bar

The previous owners were forced to close the doors on the venue in April last year, following consistent financial concerns.

Now, Halil Ayaz is taking on the businesses and hopes to exploit a gap in Warrington’s hospitality market.

Ayaz said: “I’ve always wanted to [run] this bar. It’s a lovely building and I love the area of Warrington.

“Everything’s new – the kitchen, the design inside, the outside – so why not give us a try and see for yourself.”

Pasha Lounge will include an outside area for shisha, as well as a more traditional beer garden-bar area – all the while serving up a tapas menu.

It’s this ‘three-in-one’ approach which Ayaz hopes will bring customers in, with families being welcomed during the day, before the bar gains a new lease of life in the evening.

Customers will be able to enjoy the bar until 2.30am on weekends, with food being served until 11pm for those that fancy a midnight snack.

With the bar’s full launch coming on Tuesday, July 7, owners have put in place measures to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, by setting up ‘booths’ in the beer garden and placing a number of hand sanitising stations around the premises.

The opening night will see a special offer on, with customers able to enjoy a first drink and tapas on the house.

COMPETITION >

Do you want to attend the soft opening this weekend?

We have five pairs of tickets for the opening on Monday.

Winners will get free food and drinks from 5pm until 9pm.

Just tell us what Pasha Lounge used to be called?

Deadline for entries is midday on Friday.

Email entries to newsdesk@guardiangrp.co.uk

You must include your name, address and a mobile number.