Cocktail lounge with ‘80s New York vibe coming to Northern Quarter

Entrepreneurs in Manchester have revealed plans for a new Northern Quarter cocktail venue.

Ben Spier and Keith Patterson are turning the former Cord site on Dorsey Street into NYQ, a a laid-back cocktail lounge inspired by early 1980s New York.

The duo, who between them have decades of experience working in nightlife and hospitality, said the project’s ethos is to create a relaxing bar that comes alive below street level at weekends.

Spanning two floors, the bar’s upper level will serve cocktails curated by master bartender Ben Scorah alongside a menu of beers, wines and spirits, while the basement will host resident DJs and the occasional guest.

Ben Spier said of the new venture: “NYQ will complement the thriving cocktail bar scene in the Northern Quarter.

“NYQ will be place where people can enjoy a good night out, with great drinks and get down on the dance floor.”

Ben and Keith’s new business will launch at the end of April.

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