A BAR is due to reopen in St Helens town centre with a new identity - after undergoing a makeover.

Kandy Klub on the corner of Ormskirk Street and Westfield Street has been transformed with a new look.

It will also be renamed as Maloney's St Helens - although the bar is not believed to have any connection to the cocktail venue that stood on Waterloo Street in the early 2000s.

In a statement, the bar announced it is due to have a grand opening on Saturday, between 6pm and 8pm before being open through the night.

The venue added on social media: "Family & friends, join us from 6 pm to 8 pm; open to the public from 8 pm to 5 am!

"Live Sky TV, BT Sports, draught beer, and DJ BEN spinning cheesy pop hits!

"Dress to impress! Please note the strict dress code on Fridays and Saturdays: No shorts, no joggers, no tracksuits.

"Let's make it a night to remember!"

St Helens town centre's night-time economy has struggled to bounce back from the impact of the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis that followed.

A few venues that have reopened on Westfield Street have subsequently closed, including Kingdom bar and Eden.