First look at new locally inspired Chester bar-and-restaurant concept unveiled

New World Trading Company has announced a brand-new bar-and-restaurant concept, which has been inspired by Chester, due to open in the city early next year.

North Light aims to support the local community, shine a light on up-and-coming artists and champion Chester’s “rich history and unique creative scene”.

The concept, developed by New World, which already operates 35 unique bars and restaurants across the country under eight brands including The Botanist, The Florist, and The Club House, will replace The Florist which was expected to open in the city and will offer a “more modern, distinctive, Chester-centric venue with a creative edge”.

At the heart of the concept, North Light will continually look to emerging regional artists to showcase their work throughout the venue, providing a platform for local talent and creating an “ever-evolving” look and feel for the site.

Once the city’s arts centre back in the 70’s, the building’s interior design will be influenced by Chester’s “unique architecture and rich history”, incorporating warm colours of clay and terracotta, present in the Coachworks Arcade frontage, organic and angular finishes and an interesting use of glass, allowing natural light to stream into the venue.

Natasha Waterfield, chief operating officer at North Light, added: “Chester is home to a fantastic creative movement and some amazing, unique arts and leisure concepts. Our aim with North Light is to support this forward-thinking sector and deeply connect with residents, offering a new and modern space where all are welcome.

“Supporting the local community and the talented rising artists of the city is so important to us and we can’t wait to open our doors next year and be a part of the city’s exciting future.”

Councillor Richard Beacham, Cheshire West and Chester Council Cabinet member for inclusive growth, economy and regeneration, noted: “We whole-heartedly welcome the news of this unique concept coming to Chester, especially when this modern take on the building’s recent past as an arts centre will fit so distinctively with the emerging cultural identity of the city and more specifically with Northgate as a cultural and leisure quarter.”

North Light will occupy an 8,600 square foot space in the Coachworks Arcade element of the scheme fronting Northgate Street and the new public Exchange Square at the heart of the Northgate development.

By Matthew Neville – Correspondent, Bdaily

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