Two college friends from Stockport have announced plans to open their first bar and eatery in the Northern Quarter, which has been described as a ‘love letter’ to the city.
Disorder, which is set to open early next year, will take over the former Walrus and Man With The Fish building on High Street. Across two floors, the venue will serve Asian-inspired street food, cocktails and beers from around the world, while the lower floor bar will host live music and DJ nights.
The venue is currently undergoing a full makeover, which will feature huge bifold doors, Chesterfield sofas and a mural of Ian Curtis created by well-known Manchester street artist Akse P19.
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Disorder is named after the first track on Joy Division’s debut album ‘Unknown Pleasures’, which was released in 1979 and paved the way for Manchester's music and culture scene in the 1980s. The venue will play homage to the album's themes with a menu of food and drink aimed to ‘inspire and delight’.
Blending together Manchester’s delights with Asian favourites, the menu will feature the likes of Asian tapas, Japanese ‘sandos’ sandwiches with black pudding, and the Japanese Slipper cocktail.
Owners James and Sam, who first met in college, said they have envisioned opening a bar together since 2017 and are aiming for Disorder to be a venue like no other in the Northern Quarter.
Operations director James Stewart said: “I have over 10 years experience working in hospitality, opening many bars for different people and I’m now realising my ambition of opening my own.
“Our love letter to Manchester pays homage to the past, but is in no way a retro or a theme bar and is taking the bar scene in the city a step forward. Nowhere else will have our unique twist on Japanese tapas and we’re creating a lot of cocktails bespoke. We will have a number of unique beers and spirits on offer, something to cater for all tastes. Everyone who loves Manchester is welcome!”
Sam Koropisz, partner in Disorder, added: “James and I bonded over our love of Manchester and discovering new bars. James and I discussed the idea of opening a bar as far back as 2017.
“Since then, Disorder has been our passion and we’ve put so much thought and consideration into every element and ensuring it works together as a whole - we can’t wait to open our doors and invite the city in. It will be the perfect way to end Dry January and celebrate with us at the end of January 2023.”
You can follow Disorder on Instagram for more updates.
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