October 4, 2016 11.53 am
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New speakeasy-style secret bar to open in Lincoln
A new traditional speakeasy-style bar serving coffees by day and cocktails by night could take up residence in a ‘hidden’ Lincoln city centre location after a £50,000 investment. An application for a change of use for 27-31 Corporation Street in the former Iron House Nutritions, near Revolution and Sugar Cubes, has been submitted to City of…
The new speakeasy-style premises would be a coffee shop by day and a cocktail bar by night.
A new traditional speakeasy-style bar serving coffees by day and cocktails by night could take up residence in a ‘hidden’ Lincoln city centre location after a £50,000 investment.
An application for a change of use for 27-31 Corporation Street in the former Iron House Nutritions, near Revolution and Sugar Cubes, has been submitted to City of Lincoln Council.
Plans for a new speakeasy have been submitted for the former Iron House Nutrition on Corporation Street, Lincoln. Photo: Sarah Harrison-Barker for The Lincolnite
The design concept takes its inspiration from a traditional American speakeasy, creating a hidden bar area where evening customers will enter through a mock 1970s electrical store behind the counter.
Ground floor plans
Basement plans
The bar will have the capacity for 35 people and during the day will serve as a coffee house.
However, when the sun goes down the venue will change its appearance as the blinds to the front of the ‘store’ will close and customers will be able to experience what it was like for those still wanting to drink during the American prohibition with table service.
Owners of the business plan to open the nighttime venue by Christmas with the coffee house becoming an addition later down the line.
Ben Webb, co-owner of the business said: “We really wanted to bring something new to Lincoln and we thought that a speakeasy style cocktail bar would make the perfect addition to the city.
“Something we will be concentrating heavily on will be the speciality drinks that we will be offering as we want to be very creative with our cocktails.
“Where we are I like how many independent businesses there are and we’re really excited about joining them on Corporation Street and West Parade.
“We still have a lot of work to do and we are hoping to open just before Christmas, but really we’re still in the very early stages of the project.”
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
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The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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