Leopold Square move for Cubana
RESTAURANT and Latin bar Cubana is toasting expansion success with a move into 5,800 sq ft premises in Leopold Square.
The tapas bar which serves up Spanish and South America cuisine, live music and dance classes, commissioned hlw Keeble Hawson to acquire the lease of its new two floor premises in Sheffield, formerly occupied by Platillos.
Offering 120 covers, the commercial property triples the capacity of its former Trippet Lane premises where it has operated from since 2000 – hosting regular visits by Cuban outfit Buena Vista Social Club.
Owners Adrian Bagnoli and Brad Charlesworth and their team including head chef Fabian Cruz, have recreated the rustic style and authentic Cuban ambiance of their previous premises – and have plans to bring in some of the UK’s top Latino bands for special one off events.
Bagnoli, a well-known Sheffield entrepreneur who co-founded Sheffield’s Viva Salsa! night club in the mid-1990s, said: “The move to Leopold Square comes at a formative time in the business as we expand not just our square footage, but our offering – with the addition of a private function room, more DJ nights and dance classes.”
Craig Law, commercial property partner at hlw Keeble Hawson – which has offices in Sheffield, Leeds and Doncaster, said: “Cubana’s presence in Leopold Square will further enhance the area’s buzz and dynamism. The expansion marks a dynamic success story for the business as it goes from strength to strength.”
