New Business openings and closures around you?

deiseindublin wrote: »

Any word on what's happening Penneys (Rathfarnham) retail space? I'm in dread of it being another Dealz or Costa.

No. Asbestos roof causing issues.

I think the area is tapped out for coffee. Insomnia initially went for the old O'Briens in Templeogue and then pulled out. Which is just as well as their coffee tastes like cats piss.

Has anyone heard that Bits and Pizzas has closed down in Dun Laoghaire? Or is it just a rumour?

Thanks,

The Mig wrote: »

Sign up on their window says they’re closed after 32 years

I had a meal there on Sunday evening (which was very nice) and there was no indication that they were closing.

strandroad wrote: »

That's shocking why? They seemed to be busy and popular?

this is only posted 48mins ago and already 225 comments

https://www.facebook.com/bitsand.pizzas/
We here at Bits and Pizzas have enjoyed 32 years of serving you.

We would just like to express how much we have appreciated all the friends that we have made over the years and how much our customers have enjoyed dining with us.

However, due to low levels of trade, we regret to inform you that Bits and Pizza will be closing done for the foreseeable future.

Thanks again to all our customers who have been supporting us for many years.

that's an awful shame, a Dun laoghaire institution, I'll miss them.

810 comments on that Facebook post linked above now!

If each one vowed to eat there within the next few months they'd be back in business

Viscount Aggro wrote: »

Fallon and Byrne, Dundrum

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/fallon-byrne-plan-for-dundrum-town-centre-food-hall-under-review-1.4173111

Plans by high-end retailer Fallon & Byrne to open a flagship food hall, delicatessen and restaurant at the Dundrum Town Centre in south Dublin have been placed under review.

The news comes following a period of turbulence at the business since the beginning of this year.

No point crying over spilt milk. The usual nonsense facebook responses blaming the Council and the Gubbernment Joe(??) but really if people want their local institutions, they have to vote with their feet and their wallets. Yes Milanos is handy for the Dart and other activities but personally I can't stand the place and its daylight robbery too.

As long as my office is in Dun Laoghaire I'll buy my food and coffee in small independents around the town rather than Milanos or Starbucks or even O'Briens or Itsa. There are some brilliant food spots on DL, support them.

On Bits n Pizzas specifically, hopefully there's a renewed future for them with attention drawn to the situation.

The Fallon & Byrne logo has disappeared from the hoarding along the construction site for the new food quarter at Dundrum TC

Presumably connected to the Irish Times article last week saying F&B were reviewing all expansion plans despite Hammerson saying contracts were signed for F&B to take possession, kit out and move in...

josip wrote:

DLR Meadowbrook, Dundrum swimming pool have closed, presumably temporarily. They've cancelled quite a few sessions over recent months due to kids having 'accidents' in the pool. Do they have to do a deep clean or something?

Due to an issue that occurred on Tuesday the 25th of February 2020, with pool tiles in the main swimming pool in Meadowbrook the main pool, will remain closed until investigations and repair works are completed.
We sincerely apologise for this issue which is outside our control

From their website

The Gables in Foxrock has closed until further notice
App closed midweek
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