Former bank turned live music venue in Morecambe to reopen under new management

The Old Bank in Morecambe

Familiar faces from the Morecambe and Heysham licensed trade have taken over a former bank-turned pub in the town.

Nicola and Michael Kirby, who run The Dispensary in Heysham and The Pestle and Mortar in Morecambe, have announced they will also be taking over The Old Bank on Marine Road Central.

The bar and live music venue on the corner of Pedder Street is set to reopen on Friday under the new management.

"The rumours are true, we've taken on another venue," said Nicola, in a Facebook video post.

"We are trying to get everything ready for opening on Friday

"We are going to be a live music venue, so we are going to have an open mic night on Thursday night for new talent, Fridays and Saturdays will be live music and then on Sunday afternoon will have a resident DJ.

"It's all very exciting but as always, we need your support.

"Morecambe is on the up, we firmly believe, and we are really really proud to be part of it."

A new Facebook page, The Old Bank Morecambe, has been set up.

The Kirbys (below) opened The Dispensary in a former chemist and florist on Heysham Road, in 2023.

Earlier this year they reopened the former Embargo craft ale bar on Marine Road Central, rebranding it as The Pestle and Mortar.

The Old Bank was opened in the former HSBC/Midland bank building in 2023 and was previously run by Anthony Gregson.

"We've had a fantastic three years and would like to thank everyone who has supported us along the way," said a post on The Old Bank Facebook ahead of a final night on July 24.

Read more: Change of name announced for popular Morecambe bar - Beyond Radio

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