STACK set to open four venues in 2025

A leisure operator is set for another year of rapid expansion with plans to open four venues in 2025.

STACK, known for transforming shipping containers and repurposing buildings into vibrant food and entertainment hubs, aims to build on a successful 2024, during which it launched three new sites.

The flagship STACK Newcastle at Worswick Chambers, which is based close to the original STACK and will be the biggest development to date, is on track to open in late spring, boasting eight bars, eight street food vendors, a coffee shop, a cocktail bar and SIDESHOW – a competitive socialising area offering interactive shuffleboard, interactive darts and private karaoke booths. 

The venue also has a roof terrace and an outdoor courtyard with a stage and big screen.

It will be followed by STACK Bishop Auckland, on Newgate Street, in the summer, with STACK Durham and STACK Whitley Bay – housed in the former Empress Ballroom – opening in autumn and winter, respectively.

The company also plans to expand STACK Seaburn, in Sunderland, with planning applications having been submitted.

Neill Winch, chief executive of STACK, confirmed that alongside these projects, progress is also being made on several other sites across the country.

He said: “We are at varying stages with our sites in Sheffield, Leeds, Carlisle, Wigan, Northampton and Manchester, but we are making great progress with all of them.

These new developments follow the success of STACK Lincoln, STACK Middlesbrough, and the 2000-plus capacity St James’ STACK, jointly created with Newcastle United Football Club, which has proved an enormous hit, especially on matchdays.

Neill added: “We've had an incredible year, with all sites performing well above expectations.

“It’s clear our formula works – a carefully curated mix of excellent quality street food, vibrant bars and first-class entertainment tailored for everyone.”

To find out more about STACK and the winning concept that has proved so popular, read the interview with Neill in our sister publication, N, here.

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