The Old Grindstone, part of True North Brew Co., recently launched their brand-new private karaoke rooms, one of which is decked out with 80s memorabilia, and the other with 90s relics. A joint project between Kane Yeardley and Ella Greyson of True North Brew Co, Nick Bax of Human, and Tracy Neal of MRP Architects, the design of their karaoke pods attempts to reflect bars, pubs, and flats of the 1980s and 1990s.
Adam Nur, General Manager at The Old Grindstone said: “The Old Grindstone is renowned by local music lovers, and we’re known for our popular monthly karaoke nights, so creating a space for private karaoke pods upstairs seemed like a no-brainer.”
Nick Bax, Director of Human Studio, worked on a special exhibition for the space titled ‘A Musical Snapshot: 1970 – 1999’ to show how important the visual representation of music was before it took an increasingly digital form.
Nick said: “In my work as an artist, designer, and creative director, I have been involved with the music industry for over 30 years and witnessed how the packaging of recorded music has evolved from vinyl sleeves, cassette boxes, compact disc cases, and mini-discs to postage stamp sized digital covers. Regardless of the canvas – from cardboard, to plastic, to screen – the image remains and becomes inseparable with the music that it represents.”
Images by Victoria Greensmith
Kane Yeardley, Managing Director at True North Brew Co., has plastered the toilet walls in brilliant images from cuttings of original music magazines from the 1970’s – 1990’s including NME, Face, ID, and Smash Hits. Kane said: “The magazine clippings in the toilets are inspired by the nostalgia of cutting out features about our favourite bands and sticking them on our bedroom walls.
“Many people remember Crookes for the fantastic drinking spot it was back in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. The Old Grindstone is a great pub full of personality and we’ve taken it to the next level with the attention to detail involved in creating our karaoke with character.”
The private karaoke rooms are available to book seven days a week and feature a state-of-the-art karaoke system for belting your heart out to karaoke classics, whilst admiring ‘A Musical Snapshot: 1970 – 1999’.
Each pod holds up to 15 people, with food and drink packages available – perfect for your Christmas parties! The Old Grindstone also has a 70s-themed function room for hire and recently enjoyed a spruce-up of the bar and seating areas following its reopening. As well as being your one-stop karaoke shop, it ticks the boxes as somewhere to enjoy a traditional pub lunch or a vibrant hangout to immerse yourself in for after-work drinks and weekend escapades.
What else is on at The Old Grindstone
STEP INTO CHRISTMAS
Heads up that over the festive period The Old Grindstone have got you covered for all Xmas party needs…
Festive Buffets
They’ve put together a festive platter menu that celebrates all things smokehouse, from hot links in blankets to pomegranate molasses spare ribs! This menu launches on the 16th of November, but if you don’t fancy a festive feast for your do, you can pre-order from their core menu for all your OG favourites!
World Cup
Join The Old Grindstone for all the action, live from Qatar. Limited tables are available to book for a viewing package, including a couple of drinks and a food platter for £20.
Want your own space? Rent out a private viewing room with your own screen for that front row experience. Living room vibes, but with pints and banging food!
NYE
See off the year with a bang at the OG! There’ll be karaoke (obvs), a DJ and some good vibes to see you through to the New Year.
Other Events
Keeping it Christmas, they’ve also got their big Christmas quiz, as well as jazz nights and much more…
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