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Empire, Rotherham

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8-13 Ship Hill, Rotherham, S60 1PZ (View on Google Map)

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Night Club & Bar.

Former Variety Theatre, built in 1913, later becoming a Cinema. it has had many incarnations over the last 20 years including: New York New York, Martha's Vineyard, Pop, Hub, and latterly Amber Lounge. Recently changed ownership and re-opened following extensive refurbishment. Imposing building on the corner of Moorgate Street and Ship Hill. Now fully refurbished and reopened as a music venue under it's original name Empire, which was a theatre and cinema. Opening hours vary, depending on what entertainment is on.

Historic Interest

Originally built as the Empire Variety Theatre in 1913, but by the early 1920s, it became a cinema, a use which continued into the 1990s, laterly as the Essoldo and finally the Classic. Reopened as the New York, New York pub and Martha's Vineyard, before becoming a late night bar under various names. Now tastefully restored by Mark McGrail and returned to the Empire name. Primarily a music venue with varying opening hours.

Information for this venue is provided by the Rotherham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Amber Lounge, Hub, New York New York, Martha's Vineyard
Local Authority
Rotherham District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mark McGrail
Pub ID
ROT/353
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm

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Close to bus routes (20m)
Nearby Station (400m)
Rotherham Central

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