Vapouround magazine Issue 05 | Page 88

F E AT U R E STORE FEATURE: VAPE HUNTE R: T H E CO O LES T VA PE L OUNGE IN BE L FAST I magine vaping your favourite juice, coffee in one hand, fresh doughnut in the other. If this sounds like heaven, get down to Vape Hunter in Belfast as fast as you can. Situated on Woodstock Road, the vape store stocks a diverse range of e-liquids, stunning hardware and delicious snacks and beverages. Having opened its doors last year, Vape Hunter has been overwhelmed by the support and engagement from the vaping community. Theresa Robertson, co-owner of the store said: “It is supposed to feel like a ‘home from home’ because we want every vaper popping in to feel relaxed, happy and chilled out in this homely environment. We have a really special vibe here that feels more community based than customer based. Vape Hunter is proud of being the go-to vaping place in Belfast.” Theresa certainly knows what she’s talking about. Her vaping background stretches back to 2012, which is when she fell in love with vaping and started building comprehensive experience in the industry by working in a vape store. Fast forward to June 2015 and a chance conversation with a friend of a friend, brought about the birth of Vape Hunter. Theresa said: “We were just sitting around chilling and chatting late into the night about life, and how great it would be to open a vape store. I didn’t think anything of it, but the day after, my soon to be business partner said he had three shop viewings lined up. To say I was shocked, is something of an understatement. I just decided to go with my gut feeling. We had a really clear concept from the outset which was great, 88 ISSUE 05 VAPOUROUND MAGAZINE “It is supposed to feel like a ‘home from home’ because we want every vaper popping in to feel relaxed, happy and chilled out in this homely environment. as we knew then that we were on the same page. Within one month from that late night conversation, our store was open and the rest as they say is history!” Vape Hunter is a place where vapers can enjoy a tasty vape, delicious pastry and steaming hot coffee all under one roof. The atmosphere is enjoyed by patrons of the vaping lounge, who come along not only for the fantastic atmosphere, but to be part of the community of vapers that Vape Hunter nurtures. Theresa added: “When vapers walk through our doors, we want them to feel as if they’re friends, not customers. We want them to feel welcome, to sit down, enjoy their vape, sip coffee, play on the X-box and just enjoy being here. We work hard to cultivate this welcoming environment and hearing great feedback from the masses makes it all worthwhile.”