HAVE a look inside the work to transform one of Warrington’s finest buildings.
The Hive WA1, based on Cairo Street, is taking over the former TJ Hughes unit.
This scheme hopes to transform the building – originally designed by architect John Douglas in the 1860s and largely rebuilt in 1908 – into a ‘one stop destination that will be a busy hive of activity for work and play’.
A shopping arcade, bars, restaurants, a gym, offices and a conference and banqueting hall are all set to be involved.
So far, occupants such as a pizzeria, a coffee shop and an ice cream parlour have been confirmed and The Brass Monkey sports bar and club is already open.
Black Sheep Coffee, a London-based speciality coffee shop, will occupy the ‘prime unit’ at the corner of Cairo Street.
Fearnhead-based Ruddies Pizza, which currently operates as a delivery service and operates stalls at events, will open a takeaway in the development.
Brighella’s Gelateria will see a traditional ice cream bar open on Sankey Street.
And Pendergast Steakhouse will take over the former Mojo’s Tapas Bar on Cairo Street.
On the second floor, there will be office space, a co-working area and meeting rooms.
And other plans include converting the original Members Hall into a conference and banqueting suite while planning permission is being sought for a ‘panoramic sky garden offering incredible views to the west’ on the rooftop.
That would include an island bar, four street food kitchens and seating for more than 300 customers.
It is hoped that the remaining units will be ready to open by the late summer or autumn.
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