Quay Bar

Quay Bar was a building situated next to the Bridgewater Canal basin in Castlefield, Manchester. It was designed by architects Stephenson Bell for their client Wolverhampton & Dudley Brewery (better known as Banks). Shortly after completion in 1998 the building won a number of awards, including an MSA Design Award, RIBA Award and the Manchester Civic Society Award. It was also shortlisted for the prestigious Stirling Prize. With competing bars and restaurants opening closer to the city centre, particularly the popular Deansgate Locks, Quay Bar faced difficulties in attracting the same crowds it achieved when first opened. Following a spell of dubious management tactics, the bar closed in 2003. It was bought by Urban Splash who rebranded...