New operator found for bar and restaurant venue

The former Bull Bar & Kitchen premises, located in Halifax’s town centre, has been sold through specialist business property advisor Christie & Co, to an experienced nightlife operator.

New owner Nick Westwell has taken the lease opportunity to transform the bar-restaurant into Origin Party Bar, a brand new venue with video DJs and 16 TV screens.

Westwell said: “We’ve been working diligently behind the scenes to create a stunning venue that is amongst the most ambitious, inclusive and entertaining ever in the area. Creating a safe venue, with unrivalled atmosphere is the perfect ingredient and ideal for the highly ambitious Origin Party Bar.

“Our location, in what was recently the Bull Bar & Kitchen on Bull Green is the perfect choice to lead the way, bringing the party people of Halifax together for what we believe will prove to be, a unique venue. We can’t wait until the opening and are confident that everyone will be thrilled with it!

“Christie & Co have pulled out all the stops and expedited every avenue to ensure the deal was done quickly and efficiently to enable a refurb and opening in time for the Christmas trading period.”

Former owner Gurokh Singh said: “In September we appointed Sam Ashton at Christie & Co to market a new lease opportunity for a new tenant to trade as a bar or restaurant within our property. We were looking for an experienced licensed operator to take over this premises as soon as possible.

“Christie & Co introduced our new tenant within three weeks of marketing. Thank you to Sam and the Christie & Co team for their speedy and efficient services.”

Sam Ashton, senior business agent at Christie & Co, said: “I am very happy with the result in finding a new leaseholder for my client in quick succession.

“I am pleased we were able to complete this week just in time for the busy Christmas trading period. This again indicates the ongoing appetite for wet led bar premises in Yorkshire.”