Andrew Bowman's New Culinary Venture Energizes Ouseburn

Deal News | Mar 20, 2025 | Sintons

Andrew Bowman's New Culinary Venture Energizes Ouseburn

Andrew Bowman, a prominent North East food entrepreneur known for his ventures like Kahuna Cookie Company, Drip Lane Burgers, and Krunch Corn Dogs, has launched a new venue called The Lock Up in Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley. The new space, complete with a cafe, bar, and a roof terrace seating 70 people, is situated in a redeveloped storage unit on Maling Street. Bowman's vision for The Lock Up is a welcoming, collaborative environment prioritizing high-quality, independent food and drink brands. Under its plan to host kitchen takeovers and pop-ups, The Lock Up will offer a dynamic culinary experience. Sarah Smith, from Sintons law firm, played a vital role in arranging the drinks license, emphasizing the venue's contribution to revitalizing Maling Street while preserving its unique character.

Sectors

  • Food and Beverage
  • Legal Services
  • Hospitality

Geography

  • United Kingdom – The article is set in Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley, located in the UK.

Industry

  • Food and Beverage – The article centers on Andrew Bowman's new culinary venue, The Lock Up, focusing on food and drink offerings.
  • Legal Services – Sintons, a law firm mentioned in the article, handled the drinks licensing process for the new venue.
  • Hospitality – The venue operates as a café, bar, and event space, contributing to the hospitality industry in the region.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Andrew BowmanEntrepreneurPersonA North East food entrepreneur who has opened a new food venue called The Lock Up.
    The Lock UpTarget CompanyCompanyA new café and bar in the Ouseburn Valley launched by Andrew Bowman.
    SintonsLegal AdvisorCompanyA North East law firm that arranged the drinks license for The Lock Up.