A new African-themed bar serving finger food could open in the city's clubland.

An application has been lodged with Norwich City Council for a licence to operate Afro Bar in the former Envy nightclub in Prince of Wales Road.

Details of the application include the sale of African grilled and roasted finger foods, with the bar set to open until 11pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and until 4am on Friday and Saturday.

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The application, submitted by Enefola Samuel Apeh, states: "All licensable activities will be carried out within the building. Alcohol will be stored in the storage cupboard within the building and sold from the bar counter area which is located on the left on entry into the building."

The total internal area of the premises is 987 sq ft and the proposed business plans to begin trading on June 1.

It is situated between Bar & Beyond and the former Prince of Wales Road pub which is being transformed into an arcade bar.