Hip Hop Chicken - 12 pictures from new restaurant going down a storm in Blackpool

Here’s a look inside a new chicken restaurant opened by a local couple in Blackpool which has certainly been proving a big hit with customers.

By Tony Durkin

Published 10th Feb 2023, 15:45 BST

Updated 10th Feb 2023, 15:47 BST

Hip Hop Chicken is run by Nico and Becky Stefani and is immediately next door to the couple’s other restaurant Stefani’s Pizzeria in Cedar Square.

Since opening last month, Nico says hungry customers have been queuing to sample his tasty special recipe chicken, with the response far exceeding the couple’s hopes.

"It has been great,” said Nico. “We never imagined we would be so busy so soon. We are only open three days a week at the moment because of staffing at the moment but we hope to expand that as the year goes on.”

Along with exposed brickwork, neon lights, graffiti-style murals and dishes named after hip-hop artists, including beastie burgers, the restaurant offers cocktails reflecting the favourite drinks of hip hop music stars, such as Snoop Dog and Kanye West. Throughout the premises, decorations all have a hop hop theme.

"There are a lot of rock-themed restaurants but I thought hip hop was the ideal theme,” said Nico. “It’s a popular style of music and we are delighted with the decorations we have brought in.”

There is also a games machine to keep customer occupied while they wait for their food to be served.

Hip Hop Chicken is open from 5pm on Thursdays and Fridays and noon on Saturdays. Bookings are not taken.

Owner Nico Stefani at Hip Hop Chicken in Blackpool's Cedar Square

1. Hip Hop Chicken a big hit with diners

Owner Nico Stefani at Hip Hop Chicken in Blackpool's Cedar Square Photo: Daniel Martino

Hip Hop Chicken in Cedar Square has seen customer queuing for seats since opening in January.

2. Hip Hop Chicken a big hit with diners

Hip Hop Chicken in Cedar Square has seen customer queuing for seats since opening in January. Photo: Daniel Martino

The decoration throughout Hip Hop Chicken in Cedar Square has a hip hop theme.

3. Hip Hop Chicken a big hit with diners

The decoration throughout Hip Hop Chicken in Cedar Square has a hip hop theme. Photo: Daniel Martino

The hop hop theme certainly rules the roost at Hip Hop Chicken in Cedar Square

4. Hip Hop Chicken a big hit with diners

The hop hop theme certainly rules the roost at Hip Hop Chicken in Cedar Square Photo: Daniel Martino

There is plenty of eye-catching wall art to be seen at Hip Hop Chicken in Cedar Square

5. Hip Hop Chicken a big hit with diners

There is plenty of eye-catching wall art to be seen at Hip Hop Chicken in Cedar Square Photo: Daniel Martino

The reception and bar area at Hip Hop Chicken in Cedar Square, Blackpool

6. Hip Hop Chicken a big hit with diners

The reception and bar area at Hip Hop Chicken in Cedar Square, Blackpool Photo: Daniel Martino

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