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". [ [http://www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk/index.asp?Sessionx=IpqiNwImNwErJlP6IHqjNwB6IA Manchester Confidential - Killing Castlefield ] ]

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.Fact|date=September 2007 Following a spell of dubious management tactics, the bar closed in 2003.Fact|date=September 2007 It was bought by Urban Splash who rebranded it as the rather short-lived Modo Clubroom [ [http://www.prideofmanchester.com/interviews/TomBloxham.htm Tom Bloxham interview ] ] , and was subsequently let out on an occasional basis to VietnameseFact|date=November 2007 military themed bar operator "Canteena". [ [http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/going_out/clubbing/2004/05/28/canteena.shtml BBC Manchester - Clubbing - Calling in the troops at Canteena ] ] [ [http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/clubs/s/117/117705_canteena_returns.html Canteena returns - Clubs - Entertainment - Manchester Evening News ] ] The building became vacant in 2005, subsequently falling into disrepair. During 2006-07 it became notorious for its use by drug addicts, suffering a number of arson attacks and prompting calls for it's demolition.Fact|date=September 2007

As of November 2007 the building, due to its dilapidation and frequent vandalism, has been removed.

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