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Block 6 turns into Central Booze District

Block 6 shopping complex probably has the highest bar density PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Block 6 shopping complex probably has the highest bar density PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Approaching Block 6 shopping complex from all cardinal directions is sure to land one at the doorstep of a liquor outlet. With every arrival of a new liquor outlet at Block 6, the argument of who has the booziest neighbourhood in the city is fast losing relevance.

The area has probably the highest bar density in the whole country. Roughly the size of the National Stadium, Block 6 complex is home to no less than 20 outlets serving adult beverages.

Approaching the multi-building complex from a westerly direction takes one to a Victorian-looking building. Not too long ago, this was a desolate building devoid of activity save for two hair saloons housed within what is the oldest part of the Block 6 shopping complex.

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