Russell’s to open in the next fortnight

Russell’s Saloon is expected to open its doors inside the next fortnight.

The pub at 28 Park Street is well known as The Bus Stop Bar but has been closed for some time.

Now though, Greg Gormley has taken it over and is completely redesigning the premises.

Greg is well known in the local pub game from running The Castle Bar in Seatown, with Russell’s expected to stock a number of craft beers when it opens. It will also carry a range of fine wines and serve cocktails.

The bar are currently hiring bar staff, floor staff, waiters and waitresses and door persons.

Russell’s Tavern first opened as a bar in 1907 and has been a constant on Park Street since then having also operated as a travel agency for some years. Indeed, its clock still remains one of the most prominent features on the street.

The building was sold last summer by local estate agents Property Partners Laurence Gunne, with Gormley understood to have paid below its €100,000 asking price.

Russell’s as it looked last summer at the time of its sale

New bar The Loft to open at Brubakers this Friday

A new venue will open its doors at Brubakers this Friday night.

The Loft is described as a “new contemporary bar with an intimate vibe and chic surroundings.”

The new bar will be located upstairs in the Park Street venue and promises new signature cocktails, an alternative sound and DJs.

It is described as a “bar with a difference” and will have a different style to the rest of the venue.

 

Brubakers to host summer cocktail garden party

Brubakers in Park Street will host a summer cocktail garden party to celebrate the relaunch of their cocktail menu on Friday August 1^st.

On the night there will be brand new cocktails added to the menu, all for just €5 on the night.

There will also be live music, jam jar bowls, tasty treats and lots more.