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Irvine: A first look inside The Northern Way bar after refurb

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IT is nearly time for Irvine's newest bar to open to the public.

Tomorrow, Friday, June 30, will see the official launch of The Northern Way on High Street.

The former R&A Sports Bar shut up shop earlier this month following a takeover by UK-wide pub chain Amber Taverns.

As part of the takeover, which the Times revealed back in April, the bar closed during this time to allow for a £500,000 refurbishment of the venue - which is re-opening under the new The Northern Way name.

And ahead of the relaunch tomorrow, with the bar opening to the public once again, the Times was given a look around as the final touches were put on the venue.

Irvine Times: Inside The Northen Way in Irvine ahead of re-opening.

The Times was previously told by Amber Taverns that the former sports bar would be transformed into a "contemporary community pub".

Irvine Times: Inside The Northen Way in Irvine ahead of re-opening.

A company representative explained further: "We will upgrade the audio-visual with new HD TVs and big screen.

Irvine Times: Inside The Northen Way in Irvine ahead of re-opening.

"We will still feature a range of televised sport SkySports, Viaplay, DAZN and TNT Sports as part of our offer.

"We will retain pool and darts and also introduce a shuffle table and karaoke room.

Irvine Times: Inside The Northen Way in Irvine ahead of re-opening.

"There will be an extended range of draught beers available which will include a selection of national and regional cask ales.

"There will be  a wide range of spirits and selected wines, prosecco and even an awesome Cava.

Irvine Times: Inside The Northen Way in Irvine ahead of re-opening.

"The kitchen will remain closed and we will operate an over-18 policy.

"However, children will be allowed to attend private functions on the first floor."

Irvine Times: Inside The Northen Way in Irvine ahead of re-opening.

For more on The Northern Way, check out our previous articles on the bar.

READ MOREA first look at new drinks menu at The Northern Way - including 'jam jar' cocktails

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