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Leading the charge is The Garvan O\u2019Doherty Group, with the refit of the bar at Da Vinci\u2019s Hotel which reopened last month.\u00a0 The iconic bar at Da Vinci\u2019s Hotel closed for 4 weeks for \u00a3100,000 investment works. The makeover has changed the space from traditional Irish pub to a more contemporary and luxury pub.<\/p>\n
Tyrone Fitzgerald, General Manager of Da Vinci\u2019s Hotel says \u2018The bar at Da Vinci\u2019s Hotel is the heart of the hotel, it is essentially where it all started for the hotel complex. We were conscious when making over this space that the core focus had to be our iconic horseshoe bar counter.\u00a0 We wanted the bar counter to act as the centre stage and all other elements of the project to work on enhancing this element of the space. We changed all the furniture, soft furnishings, flooring, wall coverings and restrooms.\u00a0 The bar is still recognisable because why would you ever completely change such an impressive bar.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n The rise of the pub deluxe is down to many factors, not least of which is the pervading foodie culture.\u00a0 After cafes, bistros and wine bars, it\u2019s now the pub\u2019s turn for an upgrade.\u00a0 \u2018People expect high quality food and drink everywhere they go now.\u00a0 They\u2019re also eating out often and at any number of different informal concepts.\u00a0 The bar can go back to being a bar again.\u00a0 The changing demographic has given bars a reason to be successful again<\/em>.\u2019<\/p>\n For Da Vinci\u2019s Bar, it goes beyond great food and great drink.\u00a0 \u2018When people go out today, they want an experience.\u00a0 We want them to walk through our bar door and just say \u2018Oh, I\u2019m going to have a bit of craic in here. We now serve food all day and have live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening\u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n As Da Vinci\u2019s Bar switches up its offering to embrace fine wines, cocktails and even table service, the luxury pub makes a clean break from down-to-earth gastropub aesthetic.\u00a0 The new look is indulgent and opulent but modern.<\/p>\n Before you panic the, rest assured that while the look is \u2018luxe\u2019, the pub deluxe experience itself is anything but elitist.\u00a0 It\u2019s possible to leave Da Vinci\u2019s Bar, enjoying a stunning cocktail and pint of beer for just over \u00a310.00.\u00a0 Bar food prices are really reasonable ranging from \u00a35 – \u00a316.95 and the menu is served daily until 9pm.<\/p>\n The bar refurbishment is the first phase of the development of the Da Vinci\u2019s Hotel complex to be completed. Phase two will start in October with the redevelopment of the Spirit Bar space.\u00a0 In addition to the new bar, restaurant, kitchen developments, attention will also be given to the exterior of the building and there will be a big focus on training and development for staff.<\/p>\n Da Vinci\u2019s Hotel Complex is the flagship venue for The Garvan O\u2019Doherty Group and is clearly repositioning itself now to re-establish its position as a market leader.<\/p>\n Mr Fitzgerald concluded \u2018We are so excited to reopen and show our loyal customer our brand-new look. This refurb will help us cement us yet again as the venue for a great night out.\u00a0 The refit of the bar at the hotel is up market but still maintains the warm hospitality that Da Vinci\u2019s bar is renowned for. The bar is stunning, and offers great food and excellent service in a relaxing atmosphere.\u00a0 We\u2019ve already had lots of positive feedback.\u00a0 I\u2019m delighted we can offer this level of service and dining to our customers, and I\u2019m excited to see all the future developments unfold in the coming 12 months for our hotel complex<\/em>.\u2019<\/p>\n Great beer & cocktails, great food, beautiful design, exceptional service: the pub deluxe is a concept we already love, only better. We\u2019re not to call time on that! So call into Da Vinci\u2019s Bar to see the final result for yourself.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The latest iteration of the traditional pub \u2013 let\u2019s call it the \u2018pub deluxe\u2019 \u2013 takes off from where \u201890\u2019s gastropubs and hipster craft beers left offer, and is edging its way into the luxury sector. 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