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Loungers to take over Bocabar site in Paintworks
Bocabar in Paintworks will be closing after 21 years at the end of March and reopening in June as part of the ever-expanding Loungers chain.
Miro Lounge will be the name of the new bar off Bath Road, joining other Loungers across Bristol and the UK.
Bocabar in Finzels Reach will remain and continue to serve their famous pizzas.
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The Bocabar in Paintworks opened in 2004 having grown out of owners Mel and Paul Eavis’ pizzeria and deli Bocacina on nearby Wells Road and the restaurant Bocanova on Colston Street in the city centre.
Mel and Paul said: “It will be a heartfelt wrench to close the doors on Bocabar Paintworks after so many years.
“There are many customers and friends who we are so grateful to for their loyalty to us over the years so a huge thank you to them.
“Loungers now offers the opportunity for new investment in the building and to make it a sustainable space during these tougher economic times…
“It means a lot to us that our regulars will be able to continue to enjoy the space as a daytime cafe and evening bar/restaurant with affordable drink and food menus.
“It also makes us happy that all our lovely team have the opportunity of working at Miro Lounge when it opens, so our customers will see some familiar faces and feel at home!
“Having the one Bocabar at Finzels Reach will be easier to manage.
“We are very excited about having more time to focus on developing further Bocabar Finzels Reach and having more time for other interests we have.”
Bristol’s newest Loungers venue is Ritorno Lounge, named as it is a return to the city where the business began – photo: Martin Booth
Miro Lounge will be open seven days a week for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks.
Loungers head of community, John English, said: “We’ve got big boots to fill but we’re looking forward to opening the doors of Miro Lounge in June.
“We share many of the values Mel and Paul of Bocabar hold so dear, including a strong sense of community and neighbourhood, excellent food and drink and a passion for top notch hospitality so we’re sure Miro Lounge will be well received by locals and visitors.”
Bocabar has been a central part of the Paintworks community since 2004 – photo: Hannah Massoudi
Main photo: Bocabar
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