Sharkey’s sports bar 'to bring something new to Southampton'

This is what the popular bar’s director Rod Cake says ahead of its flagship opening in Southampton next month.

Described as a premier sports venue, the bar, which already has a well-loved home in Bournemouth, is renowned for its large TV screens and the plethora of sports available to play, from snooker to darts.

Five years since planning was approved, the bar is nearly ready to welcome eager customers.

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Rod said: “We are really excited about opening in June. I hope it is going to bring something to the people of Southampton they haven’t got and will add to what is already here.

“It was always going to be a challenge as it is quite an ambitious project, and Covid stopped us when we were about to open, but we are here now.

Sharkey's director Rod Cake (left) with business partner Leon Lindblad outside Sharkey's, Southampton

“We have had a great response so far. We went public with the announcement last week and we have had a great response on social media.”

Spread across a number of floors, the sports bar will boast three bars, and more than 20 tables, including American, English snooker and table tennis tables, alongside a number of 75in screens and huge projectors.

Dedicated dart lanes, VIP and VVip Rooms featuring the latest Xbox Series X and Playstation 5s will also be available to enjoy.

Rod said: “Everybody is welcome here; it is a place for everyone.

“What we offer is going to bring something that is needed in Southampton.

“There is something for everyone.

“We really pride ourselves on having great customer service and great staff and that is what makes the Sharkey’s experience.

“We are also running a massive recruitment drive at the moment. We are bringing 30 new jobs to Southampton.”

Sharkey’s will open at 136 Above Bar Street on Friday, June 24 and bookings can be made now.

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