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Bradiis WueBar


. Bringing a slice of city cen­ tre culture to the Ribble Val-


• leywasthevisionofMargaret Hughes when she opened


-. Whalley’s newest wine bar and cafe Brady’s. And since opening, Brady’s,


a name which was inspired by one of Margaret’s sons Braeden, has attracted com­ pliments far and wide for do­ ing just that. Occupy ing what was


Whalley village’s former Con­ servative Club building, cir­ ca half a million pounds has beqn spent on refurbishing and rebuilding the old “Con • Club”. An eight-month long proc­


ess, many of the building’s original features have been re­ instated including the original wooden beams and fireplaces plus the cornice work on the ceilings. Some of the original brick ■


work has also been exposed with Margaret introducing a lot of her own design ideas to the finished product and per­ sonally sourcing an eclectic mix of furniture for the wine


.rbar. It was during a holiday to


1 New York that Margaret and her partner of 10 years, Si­ mon Leach, visited a bar in


Newburyport, Massachu­ setts, which would prove an inspiration that Marga­ ret would go on to replicate at the Whalley Conservative Club site which had come on to the market. “My aim was to bring the


feel of city centre Manchester and other cities into the Ribble


Valley,” explained Margaret, “and I certainly think I’ve suc­ ceeded in doing that. ■ “Most people say it’s like


walking into a bar in New York or Manchester, which is exactly what I was aiming for.”


^Margaret has strong ties


with America with her eld­ est son Sean living in the U.S. and working as a head coach for a college soccer team in St Louis. A real family affair, input


regarding commercial ideas for the business has come from Margaret’s brother Hugh O’Boylewhohasseveralgastro pubs and bars in London. • Margaret, who prior to


Brady’s ran the executive car and taxi business, Hyndburn Cars, said she aimed to create a relaxed sociable atmosphere at Brady’s which would appeal to the 25 plus age group. The top lounge, which has


been named the Pyramid Room as it boasts a pyramid­ shaped ceiling, is the perfect place to relax, and enjoy a cof­ fee, tea, soft drink or alcoholic beverage from Brady’s exten­ sive drinks'menu. Offering the best premi­


um Lavazza coffee, stunning Twinhings teas, Brady’s also offers one of the largest se­ lections of draft beers, la­ gers and cask ales that can be seen in the Ribble Valley, 15 in total. With cask ales from Bow-


land Brewery such as Hen Harrier, Golden Trough and Lancaster Blonde and other draught beers, lagers and ci­ ders ranging from an extra cold Heineken through to a crisp pint of Guiness or the


. refreshing taste of an Aspalls cider, Brady’s has something for every palate. It also offers a range of


new and interesting craft lagers such as Revisionist, from Marston’s, which are inspired by international classic styles and are new to the area. These are alongside more


than 30 wines and Cham­ pagnes which are sourced from the highly acclaimed Byrne’s wine merchants in


Clitheroe and The Whalley WineShop.


“I wanted to create a place


where people can enjoy a great glass or two of wine or great


quality beers alongside good food,” Margaret said. “ “Although Brady’s is not


ai food-led business, 1 want­ ed to compliment the drinks


that we offer with really good quality food.” The food includes shar­


ing platters of cheeses and assorted meats, starters and main meals.


Mother-of-four Margaret,


who also has two daughters, eldest Ciara, a local police officer and Kate, who at­ tends St Augustine’s RC High School alongside her brother Braeden, has employed local guy Ben Dearden, formerly of Benedicts of Whalley, as her head chef. He joins around 30 other


members of staffwho are part of theBrady’s team. Brady’s is also available for


private hire and has already catered for both a wedding and a funeral. So for a slice of city cen­


tre living that’s firmly root­ ed in the Ribble Valley take a look at Brady’s wine bar and cafe.


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