Bookstore and bar Final Draft will have a soft opening in Wichita, Kan., this coming Saturday, June 27, the Wichita Eagle reported. A grand opening will follow on July 10.
Located at 1029 W. Douglas, Final Draft spans 2,000 square feet and will carry some 4,500 titles at opening. The all-ages, general-interest inventory will include a selection of Spanish-language titles, and alongside books there will be store-branded merchandise, puzzles, candles, and other gifts.
The bar side of the business will serve coffee and espresso drinks, a variety of pastries, and beer, wine, and cocktails. The cocktail menu will include drinks with names inspired by literature, like "Are You There God? It's Me, Margarita" and "In Cold Bloody Mary."
Natalie Macy, who co-owns Final Draft with her husband, Josh, told the Eagle the soft opening period will be used to "work on the flow of things. We'll spend two weeks really dialing in the coffee and finding out how to work together as a team."
Final Draft will also feature an event space called the Editors Room, which customers and community members will be able to reserve for private events. When not in use, it will serve as overflow seating for the bar.
During the soft opening period, Final Draft's hours will be limited. On July 10, there will be a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration, and after that, hours will be extended.