Orange Tree Group to open club in Leicester
The Orange Tree Group has taken over The Basement site in Wellington Street, Leicester. Work has already begun transforming the 170-capacity night club, which is expected to open in late spring or early summer.
The independent pub group said it is looking to acquire a further two potential sites in the region as a part of its expansion programme.
Ben Hings, managing director of the Orange Tree Group, said: "The fact that we are expanding is good news for the company and good news for the nightlife in Leicester, which will be gaining the type and style of venue that we felt was missing in the city."
The Basement has a licence to open until 6am, which the Orange Tree Group plans to operate at various times of the week. The club will also operate as a live music venue.
The Orange Tree group was founded by Ben Hings and Gareth Smith in October 1997 and runs five pubs in Leicester, Loughborough and Nottingham.
