Kori Iceton and Loree Hubner think it91裸聊视频檚 time for a new influx of nightlife in downtown Penticton.

Don91裸聊视频檛 get the wrong idea, though: soon-to-be-open The Hub on Martin is not about to become a nightclub.

Its concept may be simple but also one that91裸聊视频檚 long been desired, according to the new business owners: neighbourhood-pub friendliness during the day, and live-music energy at night.

91裸聊视频淚 think there91裸聊视频檚 a need for it in this town,91裸聊视频� Hubner said.

Iceton and Hubner, who met just two months ago, recently finalized a deal to buy Tug91裸聊视频檚 Taphouse at 260 Martin Street. The revived version of the pub will open in June.

Its interior will mostly look familiar to those who91裸聊视频檝e grabbed a drink or bite to eat at Tug91裸聊视频檚 before its closing in 2020, with new additions including a stage for live entertainment, dance floor aimed to please rock-music lovers and up to 12 indoor bike racks by the front door.

91裸聊视频淲e don91裸聊视频檛 want to be a nightclub, but we want to offer that nightlife,91裸聊视频� Iceton said.

91裸聊视频淚 would want Penticton to know that there91裸聊视频檚 going to be a few big changes, but other than that, Tug91裸聊视频檚 has a great neighbourhood-pub vibe already and we91裸聊视频檙e going to stick with that and grow in the years to come.91裸聊视频�

Iceton has spent the last 12 years as Barley Mill Brew Pub91裸聊视频檚 events manager. Her new business partner, Hubner, leads efforts at the rock club Blue Gator in Kelowna.

The latter says that The Hub on Martin has already booked a handful of fan-favourite bands that appear regularly at the Kelowna spot.

91裸聊视频淭here91裸聊视频檚 going to be something for everyone and once people start to know the band rotations, they91裸聊视频檒l start to figure out their favourites,91裸聊视频� Hubner said.

91裸聊视频淭here91裸聊视频檚 a lot of Penticton folks who drive down to The Gator just to go dancing,91裸聊视频� Iceton added.

Live music at 91裸聊视频淭he Hub91裸聊视频� will start at 9 p.m., from Thursday to Sunday.

Along with 91裸聊视频渢ypical pub food with some healthier options, Iceton says that there will also be an express menu for nearby residents and downtown workers looking for a lunchtime meal.

Approximately 20 of the pub91裸聊视频檚 patio seats will stay intact, the owners added.

As of May 17, Iceton and Hubner say the pub is on track to open sometime in early June.

91裸聊视频淲e love all the buzz around it and all the support, it makes us feel like we91裸聊视频檙e doing the right thing,91裸聊视频� Iceton said with a laugh.

logan.lockhart@pentictonwesternnews.com