Corona Bloody Virus Extraordinary Episode 72: Paul Handley - Grindhouse

I really enjoyed my chat with Paul Handley of Grindhouse:"The first movie-themed bar in Leeds has opened in the city centre following a film-like journey through lockdown.Grindhouse Bar on Upper Briggate is the creation of Dave Holmes [founder of Santiago] and Paul Handley, [formerly of Santiago and Mojo].Work started on the bar in February 2020 and it was due to open in May when lockdown hit. The team continued working on the build and the idea to ensure they could be up and running when restrictions were lifted but everything went on hold until now.“The hospitality industry has taken several hits over the last 14 months, and we were no exception,” says co-owner Paul Handley.“It’s been a really difficult, wonderful, challenging, exciting time full of setbacks which slowed us down considerably, even out of lockdown it has affected the build because materials were harder to come by – but we’ve done it and we can’t wait to get started properly.”The walls of the bar are adorned with movie posters - mainstream, arthouse, and of course grindhouse. The table lamps light up original film cells, there is a large screen showing films on a loop and film soundtracks - popular and less known – play all day."Grindhouse Bar is now openFind it on New Briggate just down from The Grand TheatreOpening timesMon to Thurs – 9am to midnightFriday and Saturday - 9am to 1amSunday 11am to midnight Paul chose to feature the song "Close as The Ceiling" by L.D.Moseshttps://www.facebook.com/grindhouseleeds/https://twitter.com/grindhouseleeds?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/grindhouseleeds/?hl=en-gbhttps://www.facebook.com/LDMOSESbandI make no money from this podcast and all I ask is that you enjoy it, tell your friends and if you could leave me a review I would be most grateful.If you know of someone you think would make a great guest, do get in touch - hazelmillichamp@gmail.com.Do send an mp3 or a wav if you would like your track featuring on an episode.

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