Spirits & Sports is now open in the former Laser Lounge HQ Skin Specialist on Little Horton Lane, next to the Bradford Ice Arena.
Across its two floors, punters can play interactive darts, pool, gaming machines, or just watch sports on multiple screens.
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Spirits & Sports is on Little Horton Lane]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Spirits & Sports is on Little Horton Lane")
Spirits & Sports is on Little Horton Lane (Image: Newsquest)Jason Armitage, who also owns the neighbouring Cleopatra's Lounge, feels Spirits & Sports is what Bradford needs and made the comparison to similar bars across the north.
Speaking to the Telegraph & Argus, he said: "I have been interested in sports bars for a long time.
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The bar has two pool tables downstairs]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The bar has two pool tables downstairs")
The bar has two pool tables downstairs (Image: Newsquest)"They are interesting venues and they bring people together."
Mr Armitage said Bradford needs something "new and upcoming, similar to Leeds and Manchester".
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Interactive darts can also be played (Image: Newsquest)"We opened four weeks ago to gauge what it was like. It was a soft opening," he added.
"We have still got a few things to finish off. We just wanted to test footfall.
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Mr Armitage feels Spirits & Sports is what Bradford needs]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Mr Armitage feels Spirits & Sports is what Bradford needs")
Mr Armitage feels Spirits & Sports is what Bradford needs (Image: Newsquest)"Bradford is a beautiful city and it has a lot going for it especially with the City of Culture coming up.
"It is an ideal place to come watch live sport and enjoy drinks."
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Some of the drinks on offer]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Some of the drinks on offer")
Some of the drinks on offer (Image: Newsquest)The bar has been open for the last month, with Mr Armitage testing the footfall.
It comes at the perfect time with the big Fury v Usyk fight next weekend and the Euros this summer.
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The bar has been open for the last month or so]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The bar has been open for the last month or so")
The bar has been open for the last month or so (Image: Newsquest)With its 6am licence, Mr Armitage is also expecting decent crowds for the late-night boxing and UFC cards.
"The main draw is the sports," he added.
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Punters can watch sports on the multiple screens]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Punters can watch sports on the multiple screens")
Punters can watch sports on the multiple screens (Image: Newsquest)"We can show all the major football games, boxing and UFC events, the Euros, rugby, ice hockey etc.
"We are looking forward to the Euros, hopefully England will do well.
"We will be open seven days a week throughout the Euros."
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The bar is gearing up to the Euros this summer]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The bar is gearing up to the Euros this summer")
The bar is gearing up to the Euros this summer (Image: Newsquest)The owner also hopes to be selling food in the coming weeks once the kitchen is ready.
The bar is set to offer smash burgers, wings, and fries amongst other items.
Spirits & Sports is currently open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (5pm-1am) and Saturday and Sunday (1pm-1am).
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