Walkabout’s parent company, iNTERTAIN, has opened its fourth newly acquired venue of the year in Manchester’s premier entertainment complex, The Printworks.
Following the signing of the new lease in October, the move has seen the company spend over £650,000 transforming the 600 capacity bar into a ‘new-style’ Walkabout, bringing iNTERTAIN’s total investment in acquiring and developing new venues to £2.9 million in 2015.
Formerly Henry J. Beans, the new Printworks bar brings the total number of Walkabouts in iNTERTAIN’s portfolio to 25.
The new venue sits alongside a cinema, as well as a selection of quality bars and restaurants.
John Leslie, CEO, iNTERTAIN said: “The Printworks is known for being a fantastic entertainment hub and we believe our new-style Walkabout is ideal for this location and will complement its current offering.
“Our focus on our day-time offering will enable shoppers and cinema-goers to dine with us or pop in for coffee, whilst our reputation for hosting the best party nights in town will make Walkabout at The Printworks one of Manchester’s premier night-time destinations.
“The bar’s proximity to Manchester Arena combined with our reputation for unbeatable big match and party atmosphere will also enable us to capitalise on trade prior to and during big events.”
Walkabout at The Printworks features an urban décor in-keeping with its city-centre location, with an iconic ‘Reef Bar’, pre-bookable VIP areas and a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system.
Pre-bookable front row seats will be available for all major televised live sports events, which will be shown on giant new projection screens and multiple HD TVs.
The venue will feature Walkabout’s new food and drinks menus, focusing on light bites, main meals and party plates, as well as wines, beers and cocktails inspired by Australia.