New coffee shop and bar set for busy city centre street
A new cafe meets bar is set to open in the middle of one of Nottingham’s busiest high streets - Clumber Street.
The cafe bar is set to be named Vault and new signage has appeared on the front of the building which was formerly the site of a noodle bar called Chopstix. According to submitted plans, the bar will allow for ‘regulated entertainment’ along with films and alcohol.
Licensing plans submitted show that the bar intends to open until 1:30 am every day serving ‘alcohol and late night refreshment.’ The new cafe, and bar will be a different addition to the street which does not currently have any bars on it - only shops. The Lion Hotel was once a pub but is now home to a casino.
The site has been given a stylish makeover which is still ongoing but there are brand-new countertops and seating. It’s a quick turnaround for the shop which was once bright orange and fitted with buffet-style counter tops for noodles.
It's unclear when Chopstix on Clumber Street closed but the chain moved to Victoria centre in 2019. The bright orange walls have been replaced by a darker interior with low-hanging vintage-style lights. Signage has been placed on the front of the building along with a circular sign to the side ready for opening day.
It’s been a period of change for the busy city street as nearby the Paperchase unit was left empty until this week after the high street chain was bought out by Tesco. Clumber Street is one of the city centre’s busiest streets and is home to several high street chains such as Lush Cosmetics, EE, Holland and Barrett and Superdrug.