Ripper and Co Southsea teases opening date on Facebook - and comments on controversial serial killer concept

Ripper and Co Southsea have been teasing locals when the open date will be on Facebook, stating that it will be opening up at some point this month.

In a Facebook post on the bar’s page at the end of last month, it said: ‘It’s almost opening month. Another guest has confirmed attendance. Can’t wait for you to see our ‘Pennywise’ inspired cocktail, prepare to run when you see a floating red balloon.’

The restaurant and bar will be focusing on a concept that has caused a lot of controversy on social media – it will be based around Jack the Ripper and a number of horror characters, including Pennywise.

The new business will offer customers an immersive dining experience which will feature classic horror tales that will be set in Jack the Ripper’s bar.

The venue will be located in the centre of Southsea, Osborne Road, and it is taking the place of, what used to be, Restaurant Forty Six.

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The site will be offering a range of food and drink which will all be inspired by historical fiction and urban legends and despite having a good reaction from a number of people, there has also been a lot of people that disagree with the concept.

Dan Swan, the owner, said: ‘Horror, urban legends and historical fiction have been part of culture for a long time. We aim to provide an enjoyable, unique and high quality bar & restaurant for all to enjoy. The reception we have received since announcing has been phenomenal and people are very excited for what we are doing.

‘Some are not happy with what we are doing but we wanted to give the people of Portsmouth an opportunity to enjoy this subculture and show them something that’s never been done here before.’

The owner of the restaurant and bar also opened up Rapscallions, which is a pirate-themed bar that focuses on real pirates from history.