Plans are under review for a new outdoor bar area
St Ann’s Square could be in line to get its first ever permanent outdoor bar area(Image: Google Streetview)
More details have been shared about an exciting new outdoor terrace and bar that will be coming to St Ann’s Square later this month.
It was recently announced that Spanish car giant CUPRA will be opening its first ever UK Car Garage, which will be a vehicle showroom and culture hub focusing on music, food and wellness.
The space, which is opening towards the end of June, will host regular events that ‘satisfy the variety of passions that move the members of the CUPRA tribe’ including live performances, art exhibitions and expert talks. It will also feature a cocktail bar with an outside area.
Throughout the year, the venue will feature an evolving calendar of immersive experiences and events featuring a range of local and up-and-coming artists and performers.
According to an application with Manchester Council for a pavement licence, the outside space will consist of a terrace area with four tables. The plans for the licence are in consultation until June 18.
Plans for CUPRA’s UK City Garage in Manchester have been revealed – including an outside terrace area(Image: CUPRA)
A spokesperson for CUPRA has told the Manchester Evening News that the ‘relaxed space’ will ‘embrace Manchester’s café culture’, with food and drink served at its Counter Culture events featuring local and independent brands, like Hip Pop and popular Pan-Asian haunt Unagi.
Whilst reiterating that plans are under review, CUPRA said the space would be ‘small, thoughtful and vibrant, reflecting the character of St Ann’s Square’.
A spokesperson for CUPRA added: “We are really looking forward to welcoming guests from our opening weekend and to announcing the full CUPRA Counter Culture line-up at the launch.”
The CUPRA City Garage in Munich(Image: CUPRA)
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Marking the 12th CUPRA City Garage in the world, the Manchester location is set to open on June 26. Marcus Gossen, CUPRA UK Brand Director, previously said: “Manchester was the natural destination for us.
“The desire to continually evolve and transform is something we share with this great city, as well as its disruptive spirit. The CUPRA City Garage allows us to take CUPRA to the heart of the world’s most dynamic cities – and Manchester rightly takes its place on that list.
“We want the space to become a cultural hub within the city and an opportunity for the brand to contribute positively to its new surroundings.”
The CUPRA City Garage will open at 2–14 St. Ann Street, Manchester, M2 7LP on June 26.