The Latitude building on Nelson Street was once one of two HMRC offices in the city centre until its closure in 2019.
After years of lying vacant, the building is now finding a new life as the home of numerous businesses.
One of those is Cue Haven which is set to be opened by star of the eighties Jimmy White on Friday, January 24 (5.30pm).
Cue Haven is to open this Friday (Image: Newsquest)
Putting Bradford on the map
Zeb Iqbal, acquisitions manager for the Latitude building, believes the new snooker centre will put Bradford on the map.
On the opening, he said: “We expect hundreds of people to turn up.
Owners Mohammed Umar and Nissar Mahmood are the men behind the centre (Image: Newsquest) “It puts Bradford on the map – having a legendary name like Jimmy White coming to the city.
“Everybody gets the same treatment here. Whether you play for fun or want to make a career of it.”
The owners hope they can host professional tournaments (Image: Newsquest)
‘It will be different to other snooker venues’
Nissar Mahmood has taken up the 5,000 square foot unit on the fourth floor of the building.
12 heated snooker tables have been installed with the venue hoping to host professional tournaments.
The centre is set to have a very friendly and professional atmosphere (Image: Newsquest) Mr Mahmood said: “It will be different than other snooker venues.
“They are professional heated tables – the best tables in Bradford.
“We also have the best views.”
Both owners look out at the Bradford skyline (Image: Newsquest)
£150k spent on 12 tables
Mr Mahmood and his colleague Mohammed Umar want to create a “very friendly and professional atmosphere”, according to Mr Iqbal.
He said: “They want to do something completely different (to your usual snooker centre) where families can come – a coaching academy for children.
12 heated snooker tables have been installed (Image: Newsquest) “They can come and learn to play snooker at an early age – whether they go on to play for fun or professionally.”
Mr Iqbal added: “These guys have spent close to £150k in getting all 12 heated tables, so they are all the same standard.
“They want people to learn on the state-of-the-art tables.”
The centre opens this Friday (Image: Newsquest)
Jimmy White to open new snooker centre
White’s snooker career has lasted for an amazing 45 years after turning professional in 1980.
In that time, ‘The Whirlwind’ has won 10 ranking titles and reached six world championship finals.
Snooker legend Jimmy White will be at the opening (Image: PA) A poster for the opening reads: “Join us for the grand opening of our professional snooker club, where passion meets precision.
“Step into a world of elite snooker, featuring state-of-the-art tables and an atmosphere tailored for champions.
“The legendary Jimmy White will grace the opening event, showcasing his incredible talent on our professional tables.”