8 stores set to open in rejuvenation of landmark Warrington building

Taking over the old TJ Hughes store on Sankey Street, the development aims to bring business to Warrington and help expand the town centre.

With some stores already open, some in the works, and some in the final stages of agreement over installations, we decided to round up seven stores that will feature in the development.

Black Sheep Coffee

The cult-favourite coffee chain has stores across the US and UK and will be opening a store in The Hive as part of their nationwide expansion.

With four stores in Manchester and one in Liverpool as of right now, ‘Black Sheep’ looks set to try and be one of the household names for coffee in the north west.

Planning to open April 2023

Pendergast Steakhouse

This new steak restaurant is taking over the location from the old Mojo’s Tapas Bar, on Cairo Street.

It will be a “premium steak restaurant and bar” which will be using local suppliers.

As well as this, they will be hosting live entertainment at the weekend.

Planning to open March 2023

Ruddies Pizza

Ruddies Pizza is one of the few stores to already be open at ‘The Hive’.

Serving ‘Artisanal Pizza’ the store pride themselves on providing a “Ruddy Good Pizza”. Their pizza is available for collection and delivery on their website.

Whilst they were previously delivery only based out of Fearnshead, this gives the store an opportunity to allow collection in the town centre. 

Opened December 2022

Krapow Thai

Opening next month, this is an extension of an existing market in Warrington market.

Set up by a husband-and-wife duo, they will be serving the signature traditional Thai dishes that made their market stall successful.

Opening February 2023

Brighella’s Gelateria

This Italian ice-cream shop is another to have already opened in the Warrington cultural quarter development.

Facing onto Sankey Street, this traditional gelateria is born from an Italian family back in the 1940s.

Serving a variety of Ice Cream and sorbets, this is a must-visit for those with a sweet tooth.

Opened November 2022

Burgerism

One of the most popular delivery places in Manchester is set to bring their cult-favourite burgers to Warrington.

The delivery place born in Salford has seen an expansion recently, opening stores in Southport, Leeds, and with another opening in Liverpool soon.

Opening on the Egypt Street side, they have been called the “Best Burger in Manchester” by Michelin Star Chef Simon Martin.

Opening Spring 2023

Brass Monkey sports bar

Brass Monkey was the first installation to open in ‘The Hive’, based in the old Fat Cat ball room unit.

The 7000 square foot sports bar features shuffle boards, ping pong, pool, live stage and DJ booth, and numerous TVs to watch sporting events like the Rugby, Football, or Boxing.

Opened March 2022

Sky Garden

The Hive’s ‘Sky Garden’ rooftop bar is arguably the crown jewel of the plans for the boutique mall.

There are plans to convert the second floor into a hotel with conferencing and banqueting space for 200 people, above which would be the Sky Garden.

Beautiful panoramic views of the west have been promised, along with an island bar and kitchens. A lift is also being installed from the first floor up to the rooftop bar.

Opening date yet to be announced