New round for wharf business

By John Hill on April 10, 2008 9:00 AM |

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THE GOLFERS’ Wharf watering hole is set for a relaunch.

Cannon Workshops bar City Bunker is now under a new management team after its parent company went into administration.

The venue, which allows Wharfers to drink cocktails while working on their golf swing, was due to open its doors again yesterday (Wednesday April 9).

Founder Richard Redmond set up new company Kar Ventures to buy the bar after Canary Wharf Golf was handed to the administrators two weeks ago.

He is now working with new shareholders on ideas for the venue based to the west of West India Quay, which has hosted live sports, corporate events and a weekly poker academy in recent months.

Mr Redmond said: “We’re going to be open for business again this week, and we’re planning an official opening at a later date.
“We’re going to be implementing a few exciting changes.”

Bespoke tailor Q’aja Couture is facing an uncertain future. The fashionable suit provider is no longer located at its office in Admirals Way and a meeting of creditors has been arranged for next Thursday (April 17).

Q’aja Couture’s designs have attracted a host of high-profile stars in recent years, including Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and former Boyzone singer Ronan Keating.

The tailoring service is a joint venture between Tony Q’aja and Jamie Henfrey.

Mr Q’aja said: “At the moment we’re just establishing among ourselves what we’re going to do with the business in the future.”