Customers have said they’re ‘gutted’ at losing the one of the town’s best bars
Inside Mø6b, a daytime cafe space and late-night bar spinning records on St Petersgate (Image: ABNM Photography)
Another Stockport bar is preparing to bid farewell to the town centre, it has been confirmed.
In a post shared online earlier today, the team behind Mø6b, a mix of record store, cafe and bar, situated on Petersgate, confirmed they would be calling it a day.
The venue was opened by designer and DJ Andrew Lyster in the town in autumn 2023 as a space that worked as a cafe by day and late-night bar spinning records by night.
It comes just days after Stockport bar, Bohemian Arts Club, opened by Blossoms frontman Tom Ogden and his wife Katie, announced it would be closing too.
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The full post confirming the closure read: “For those that don’t already know, we’ve decided to close Mø6b.
“To everyone who’s frequented the bar, all I can say is a heartfelt thanks. I’m so grateful to all those who’ve come and shared the experiences, to the artists who have played and to the chefs who have cooked on the terrace.
The design on the exterior of Mø6b has been designed by Andrew(Image: ABNM Photography)
“I’ve been speaking to people about closing and it’s been overwhelming to hear the nice things said about Mø6b and what it means to them.
“The most common bit of feedback I’ve had is how people have felt so welcome and at home, and that’s down to Rich + Kim who I can’t thank enough (shoutout to Sabina too).
“Thanks to everyone who’s been so supportive, it’ll continue in some shape or form in the future…
“Actual closing date is Saturday 15 November, lots of nice things happening before then (including our second birthday!)”
The space has been inspired by bars that Andrew has visited in places like Hamburg, Rome and Dusseldorf(Image: ABNM Photography)
A number of supportive messages flooded the post as many shared their sadness at the loss of the venue.
One shared: “Been amazing to have the best bar in Europe right here in Stockport. Best of times. Best of luck to all with future endeavours.”
Another added: “Ah this is incredibly sad news. Easily one of our favourite bars worldwide.”
And a third commented: “Home away from home. Thank you for all the memories and changing the Stockport scene.”
Closely affiliated with founder Andrew’s music label Youth, the multi-functional space was very much music-led but is designed to be a spot for everyone with excellent cocktails and a regularly changing bar snack menu.
Andrew also used the space to sell products from the Youth label and any affiliated merchandise, plus a selection of new and second-hand records(Image: ABNM Photography)
Inspired by European bars he had visited like Fischio, a kiosk bar in the middle of a busy roundabout in Rome where they play records, Andrew also invited its owners over to DJ at Mø6b.
He also counted the Salon des Amateurs in Dusseldorf – a trailblazing club – and Toast Bar in Hamburg, as sources of inspiration for the trendy Stockport drinking spot.
Speaking about opening the venture in October 2023, Andrew said: “I’ve always loved the idea of being in Stockport as I’m from here, and being part of this regeneration.
“Being away from Underbanks is better for music in a way though because there’s fewer sound restrictions, and that was important to me because the bar is meant to centre around music.
“I love what’s going on with the whole area, but I don’t mind being slightly away from all the action.”