A NEW sports bar has opened in Warrington at the former site of Anima Jazz.

Austin’s Ball Room, run by husband and wife team Karl and Zoe Jennings, will show all the main sports fixtures on three projectors and four large HD TVs.

Upstairs there are four pool tables and an extensive gin bar and in the coming weeks Karl and Zoe will be introducing bar snacks like burgers and pizza. The couple have taken a leap of faith – as the original plan was to turn the St Austins Lane venue into a bridal shop.

Karl, who is also the owner of Eternity Bridal Wear in Penketh, said: “We have an established bridal shop and we have been looking for a larger property to move the business into the town centre. The original plan was to move Eternity to this location, however the premises was too large, so after many discussions with the landlords we decided go into business together and open a sports bar.

“The landlords already have well established premises throughout the Warrington area including the Farmers Arms, the Hatton Arms and the Wine Bar in Stockton Heath.

“We are trying to make this a place for everyone, whether you want to come and watch some live sport, play a game of pool or sit in one of the separated areas downstairs to listen to some music and drink Prosecco.”