Businesses/Shops opening in Cork city/suburbs.

freshpopcorn

Starbucks recently opened in Douglas village and Eddie Rockets opened in Topaz in Douglas.
I think TK Maxx is opening in Douglas later this year but not sure when. They've opened a couple of stories around the country in the last few weeks.
P.S. Let's try and keep this a positive thread.

daveytheravey

Also personally I think the city centre is booming! New shops are coming in left right and centre and that fantastic development planned for the Grand Parade will be a great addition. THE REAL CAPITAL

horgan_p

I'd put the bubbles on ice about the grand parade , fair while till thats open.

Be good to see shop fronts open on patrick st. Personally I don't care that its "high street" or what have you , get people back on the streets and you'll get people buying.

ongarboy

Superdry due to open later this month in Moderne shop. Today's Indo has a good article on Cork's rebounding retail sector.

http://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/property-mortgages/money-flowing-on-the-leeside-31599424.html

Going Strong

Anybody know what's happening to the old Connolly's Books site on Paul Street? It was swarming with workmen when I passed by earlier.

thomil

It looks as if Nandos on Emmett Place will open soon as well. The construction fences have come down, and they seem to be working on the furniture and staff training. At least that's what it looked like when I walked past there last night. I'll try to upload a picture later.

Edit: Here"s the picture I talked about earlier. I hope it's not too large, but I couldn't find a guide to image size in the boards.ie FAQ

leahyl

Going Strong wrote: »

Anybody know what's happening to the old Connolly's Books site on Paul Street? It was swarming with workmen when I passed by earlier.

I think there's a bakery/cafe going in there called ali's kitchen. I didn't know Connollys was gone!

ongarboy

Costa Coffee advertising jobs for new cafe in Bishopstown

KCAccidental

leahyl wrote: »

I think there's a bakery/cafe going in there called ali's kitchen. I didn't know Connollys was gone!

retirement, I believe.

freshpopcorn

ongarboy wrote: »

Costa Coffee advertising jobs for new cafe in Bishopstown

Anybody know where this is going to be?


I was in Mahon Point recently and noticed the Calendar stall was open near Tesco.

freshpopcorn

Just saw Tiger is opening in Mahon Point!

mire

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Just saw Tiger is opening in Mahon Point!

Good store. They'll be looking for a new city centre space soon as well.

freshpopcorn

TK Maxx are opening in Douglas on the 7th of April at 10am.

sozbox

Few of the places that have opened in the last 12-18 months, booming.

SALT
Union Grind Coffee
Langford Row Coffee
Paddy the Farmers
Rocket Man Falafel Place
Loving Salads
Ali's Kitchen
Ted's Bar
Miyazaki
Sakura Sushi
Brick Lane
WeatherSpoons
Three Fools Coffee

ongarboy

Starbucks opening its 7th Cork outlet in One Albert Quay

http://www.eveningecho.ie/cork-news/one-albert-quay-get-starbucks/2337809/

thomil

Sorry for digging this thread out, but it looks like there's finally some movement at the former Mothercare store on Patrick Street.
Posters appeared in the window advertising some kind of furniture/homeware store moving in there. I've attached two pictures to this post, I hope they're not too large.
Also, Aroi Street Food in Carey's Lane is getting ready to re-open. According to posts on their Facebook page, they're looking to get started again in early October.

ongarboy

thomil wrote: »

Sorry for digging this thread out, but it looks like there's finally some movement at the former Mothercare store on Patrick Street.
Posters appeared in the window advertising some kind of furniture/homeware store moving in there. I've attached two pictures to this post, I hope they're not too large.

Yes, Sostrene Grene are a Danish retailer (kind of a cross between Ikea and Tiger) for home ware/soft furnishings etc. They've opened a couple of outlets in Dublin this year already.

I also see Italian restaurant chain Carluccios outbid Milano's for the restaurant space that will take up the area at the back of the old Moderne store (Superdry having occupied the front space).

ongarboy

Starbucks opening their 8th Cork store in Blackpool in the old Xtravision unit!

http://www.eveningecho.ie/cork-news/starbucks-plan-open-blackpool/2531943/

flo8s967qjh0nd

ongarboy wrote: »

Starbucks opening their 8th Cork store in Blackpool in the old Xtravision unit!

http://www.eveningecho.ie/cork-news/starbucks-plan-open-blackpool/2531943/

Good to see they (or at least their new landlords) got planning permission this time.

ongarboy

Boojum opening in Winthrop Street. They are really popular in Dublin for their burrittos.

http://www.dailyedge.ie/boojum-in-cork-3074287-Nov2016/

sammyjo90

Boston Grill in Grange/Douglas has changed hands and is now a Dino's.

Fabio

ongarboy wrote: »

Boojum opening in Winthrop Street. They are really popular in Dublin for their burrittos.

http://www.dailyedge.ie/boojum-in-cork-3074287-Nov2016/

It replaces Ginos though which I think is a retrograde step. I mean Ginos was iconic.

mire

Fabio wrote: »

It replaces Ginos though which I think is a retrograde step. I mean Ginos was iconic.

Generally, shops/businesses in Cork only become iconic when they close. They're obviously not iconic enough for people to support them.

brevity

A coffee shop called Rant has opened at St Luke's - right across from Henchys. Exactly what the cross needed tbh.

opus

Saw mention of a new hotel for the South Terrace in d'Echo.

ongarboy

mire wrote: »

Generally, shops/businesses in Cork only become iconic when they close. They're obviously not iconic enough for people to support them.

Clery's in Dublin suffered the same fate. Everyone lamented the closure of the iconic business but no one could remember the last time they ever bought anything there.....

kat151283

New donut and coffee place opening at 16 south terrace called huckleberrys saw it on facebook, Its about time its badly needed.

ongarboy

Carraig Donn have opened in Douglas Village SC.

SouthernBelle

ongarboy wrote: »

Carraig Donn have opened in Douglas Village SC.

Unfortunately they closed the shop in Douglas Court SC first.

McCarthy's Home Interiors opening in Ballincollig this week. Also a new restaurant, Republic.

kcb

"SouthernBelle wrote: »

McCarthy's Home Interiors opening in Ballincollig this week. Also a new restaurant, Republic.

Where are both of those going?

It looks like there is work going on at the old Sam's Bar...

RINO87

SouthernBelle wrote: »

Unfortunately they closed the shop in Douglas Court SC first.

Whats the story there? Are douglas court charging stupid rents or what? The record shop moved over too.

ongarboy

I got the impression Douglas Village was always the poorer cousin to Douglas Court over the years, mainly because Douglas Village had so many empty units. Would it be fair to say since M&S, TK Maxx and Starbucks among others have opened in Village, that this centre is drawing the bigger crowds these days?

SouthernBelle

kcb wrote: »

Where are both of those going?

It looks like there is work going on at the old Sam's Bar...

Republic is up over Sams - where the Thai restaurant used to be. John and Darina Gately (Boardwalk Restaurant) have taken over Sams (new name JD Gatelys) and as far as I know they're extending into the empty unit next door. Apparently they'll be doing food in the bar too, as well as having the restaurant upstairs.

The new homeware shop opened today where the former homeware shop was in the shopping centre (near the shoe shop).

Missyelliot2

ongarboy wrote: »

I got the impression Douglas Village was always the poorer cousin to Douglas Court over the years, mainly because Douglas Village had so many empty units. Would it be fair to say since M&S, TK Maxx and Starbucks among others have opened in Village, that this centre is drawing the bigger crowds these days?

Completely agree - I think since TK Maxx opened their unit, the centre seems to be thriving. The Saturday market there creates a lovely buzz.

Douglas Court just seems so gloomy and dated (IMHO)

kcb

SouthernBelle wrote: »

The new homeware shop opened today where the former homeware shop was in the shopping centre (near the shoe shop).

Passed by it today. Good to have that unit being used but the shop seems like a place that opens up for the few weeks before Christmas.

SouthernBelle

kcb wrote: »

Passed by it today. Good to have that unit being used but the shop seems like a place that opens up for the few weeks before Christmas.

They have a shop in Blackpool SC that has been open for a few years. According to their FB page they're in Douglas too.

ongarboy

The Range (UK home and garden store) opening in Eastgate Retail Park in the second anchor unit on January 6th.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/property/eastgate-retail-park-gets-homewares-chain-the-range-434283.html

opus

New restaurant coming on Washington St I see - The SpitJack.

rebel.ranter

opus wrote: »

New restaurant coming on Washington St I see - The SpitJack.

That's Rachel Allen's latest venture I think:

http://www.independent.ie/life/food-drink/rachel-serves-up-her-first-restaurant-in-cork-of-course-35153542.html

mire

rebel.ranter wrote: »

That's Rachel Allen's latest venture I think:

http://www.independent.ie/life/food-drink/rachel-serves-up-her-first-restaurant-in-cork-of-course-35153542.html

I don't think so; she is fronting a new venture in the Courthouse Chambers building across from Washington St. Courthouse The Spitjack (I thought) was a couple of people from the food/beverage/catering/hotel world in Dublin...

kcb

mire wrote: »

I don't think so; she is fronting a new venture in the Courthouse Chambers building across from Washington St. Courthouse The Spitjack (I thought) was a couple of people from the food/beverage/catering/hotel world in Dublin...

Yep Rachel Allen is the face of Reardens Montgomery's new restaurant in the old Courthouse Chambers.

Good to have a couple more options anyway.

CINCLANTFLT

€2 store in Douglas Court is closing... BUT a Dealz is opening there instead...

rebel.ranter

kcb wrote: »

Yep Rachel Allen is the face of Reardens Montgomery's new restaurant in the old Courthouse Chambers.

Good to have a couple more options anyway.

I spotted the planning application notice on the back wall of that building across from Reardens/The Courthouse. The planning application was submitted by this crowd: http://www.clarendonproperties.ie
They are a property investment and property management company. Not sure if Monty is tied in with that restaurant or not. They manage Queens Old Castle, PowersCourt Centre, Jervis Shopping Centre and probably loads more.

what the hell!

Australian burrito chain Zambrero opening in the city somewhere. Posted a photo on Instagram but not sure where they are kitting out. Looks like a new build? Plenty of Burrito places popping up, is there room for everyone?

satanta99

what the hell! wrote: »

Australian burrito chain Zambrero opening in the city somewhere. Posted a photo on Instagram but not sure where they are kitting out. Looks like a new build? Plenty of Burrito places popping up, is there room for everyone?

I think that they are opening up in Dennehy's Cross next to Ramen. They got planning to convert two retail units - 4a and 4b into one before Christmas. Work started there this week.

ofcork

An Asian place opening where wild west wings was on Washington street.

what the hell!

satanta99 wrote: »

I think that they are opening up in Dennehy's Cross next to Ramen. They got planning to convert two retail units - 4a and 4b into one before Christmas. Work started there this week.

They'll do well there.

D'Agger

opus wrote: »

New restaurant coming on Washington St I see - The SpitJack.

Their site says it's no.34 Washington St. so it looks to be the Cork Film services building two down from Liberty Grill

rebel.ranter

Another planning application for yet another new restaurant, this time at the corner of Souhth Mall and Princes Street.

We will be spoiled for choice!

mire

rebel.ranter wrote: »

Another planning application for yet another new restaurant, this time at the corner of Souhth Mall and Princes Street.

We will be spoiled for choice!

Planning refused on that one I think. The applicants' appeal to An Bord Pleanala also failed.

flo8s967qjh0nd

rebel.ranter wrote: »

Another planning application for yet another new restaurant, this time at the corner of Souhth Mall and Princes Street.

We will be spoiled for choice!

That's been refused twice before so unlikely to happen. Is there such a thing as too many restaurants?