Award-winning Mexican restaurant to open new tequila bar
Owners of an award-winning Mexican restaurant will be opening a new tequila bar in Brighton.
The brothers who run Halisco, on Preston Street, will transform the GungHo cocktail bar, just across the street, into a new tequila bar.
The current GungHo bar will close on February 16, with work to create the new Halisco tequila bar to start soon after. The new bar is set to open in March.
Mexican restaurant Halisco is run by brothers Ali and Mo.
They announced the news on Instagram, writing: "We are opening a tequila bar!
"We've been regulars at GungHo ever since they opened, so thank you to everyone involved for the great times we've had."
GungHo cocktail bar is right across the street from Halisco (Image: Google) The brothers went on to explain their vision for the new bar.
"Picture Halisco vibes, but this time you're in a bar, not a restaurant.
"Expect an extensive list of Halisco margaritas, both tequila and mezcal based.
"Also, a banging menu of croquettes and some naughty ceviches throughout the summer.
"We're absolutely buzzing for this one, and we strongly feel this is the missing monopoly piece we needed on Preston Street."
A year ago the brothers opened Anakuma restaurant, also in Preston Street.
GungHo gave their blessing to the new enterprise, saying that Halisco would be "bringing some fresh energy into this legendary spot on the fiercely independent Preston Street.
"We are looking forward to seeing this space taking on a new life."
They picked up the "Eat Well For Less" award at the Brighton Restaurant Awards 2024, and were named as the third best restaurant in Brighton by TimeOut.
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