Take a look around the newest addition to Linthorpe Road’s nightlife.
Valentino’s is set to open in time to welcome drinkers over the Easter weekend.
The fully refurbished bar is opening at the former Tiki Lounge close to Southfield Road, which closed more than a year ago.
And general manager Peter Blyth is looking forward to launching the business in one of Middlesbrough town centre’s busiest areas.
Peter, who has 30 years experience in the Middlesbrough pub trade, said: “I had The Lobby on Albert Road, but that part of town is becoming dead now, it is much busier over here on Linthorpe Road.
“We have fully refurbished the bar. It used to be Tiki Lounge, Harveys and Osbornes, but I think with what we’ve done now is the best it’s ever been in here.”
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Valentino's, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough. Teesside. Peter Blyth.
Peter, 55, who also worked for 11 years at former pub the Ayresome Park, said he hopes the bar caters for everyone in the town.
He continued: “We will play all types of music - soul, house, indie, pop, disco - we don’t want to alienate anyone.
“We want to have a nice pleasant atmosphere and welcome everyone here.”
The bar will open until 2am and open at weekends - but Peter said he hopes to start opening on Tuesdays, which is popular with students.
Valentino’s open tonight for a VIP evening, and will then open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights over the Easter weekend.
The bar offers VIP areas, with information on their Facebook page.
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