The Northern Quarter is set to get its first dedicated sherry bar with the launch of Flok - the first of two new ventures from the owner of West Didsbury's Folk and Wine and Wallop.

Formerly a picture framing and gift store called Incognito, current owner Martin Hennin decided to change tack and called on the bar team to transform the Stevenson Square corner unit into a grown-up sherry and wine bar.

Known for creating quirky neighbourhood hangouts with quality food and drink, owner Justin Parkinson will work with Hennin to launch the new venture in May this year.

Speaking about the concept for Flok, Justin said: "We want to aim the place at an older crowd ... it's obviously not exclusively for oldies, but it's pitched at the older people.

"I'm sure there must be plenty of people who live in town, yet what's on their doorstep tends to be either a bit mainstream or a bit cool or aimed at cool kids. I thought, let's make somewhere for these people to make their local."

There's a nod to his flagship bar and cafe Folk in the name, but it's not going to be a replica, explains Justin.

"It'll feature a lot of sherries; from really old vintages, to modern and crisp ones. We'll also be doing Madeira and port."

A selection of small plates and snacks will accompany the drinks, and the team will offer sherry pairings with the food.

"It's a place that's going to find its own feet," adds Justin. "There is no gimmick – just good understated service."

In addition to Flok, Justin and the Folk team will open a second Wine and Wallop in Knutsford this summer.

Currently undergoing extensive refurbishment, the characterful building on 76 King Street will have the same feel as Wine and Wallop Didsbury.

But with a full kitchen, the five-storey Knutsford venue will be able to serve a more accomplished menu, says Justin.

"It's taking it to that next level of proper old French and Italian style food. Even though we do good food at Folk it's more cafe-style. This is going to up our game."