Acapulco (nightclub)

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The Acapulco, also known as the Acca is a nightclub in Halifax, Yorkshire, England that opened in 1961, and claims to be the UK's oldest. [1]

In March 2022, it attracted media attention for selling its 20-year-old swirly pattern carpet for £5 per A4-size piece. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Halliday, Josh (9 March 2022). "Infamous sticky carpet sold off in chunks as nightclub has a revamp". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  2. "Halifax Acapulco club sells off sticky carpet". BBC News. 9 March 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2022.

Coordinates: 53°43′23″N1°51′40″W / 53.723°N 1.861°W / 53.723; -1.861