Including a cocktail lounge, a karaoke bar, and a sports and live music bar
A Belfast hospitality venue is set to open three new bars completing a multimillion-pound regeneration and transformation.
Haymarket Belfast on Royal Avenue will launch three new venues on September 12, bringing its total investment in the complex to £5 million and taking the total number of staff employed on site to around 100.
The expansion into the full first floor of the formerly vacant Haymarket Belfast site at 84 Royal Avenue will double the size of its footprint.
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It will include the new Crimson Cocktail Lounge, “offering an unrivalled choice of showstopping signature cocktails and nibbles for discerning guests that value exclusivity, privacy and live entertainment”.
Also opening is Mic Drop, a ‘lively and fun-filled’ Karaoke Bar, that will be home to a collection of themed private rooms, including a private jet design among others, “each offering food and drink service direct to the room”. There will also be a Sports and Live Music Bar.
Owner Gareth Murphy, said: “In just a few short years, we’ve created a new and exciting premium hospitality concept in the heart of the city centre, offering real choice for locals and visitors and we’re excited to be bringing an additional three standout venues to our Haymarket Belfast family.
“We had originally envisaged The Stock Exchange, The Courtyard and The Armoury would complete our investment in the Royal Avenue site, so we’re delighted to be investing further, expanding this iconic building’s footprint for hospitality guests and bringing new experiences to support our growing number of staff. Belfast is a great city for socialising and Haymarket Belfast has established itself as a first choice for thousands of guests every week.
“With our booking system now live, we’re encouraging advance reservations – particularly as we are already taking bookings for Christmas parties and expect high demand for group celebrations of all sizes.”
James Joyce, Director of Operations, said: “Adding even more vibrancy and excitement to this pivotal, central part of the city centre, our three new bars are now part of a go-to destination hub not just for Belfast but for the whole of the island and for tourists right across the world.
“There’s now something for everyone – from intimate nights out to large group gatherings and corporate events – and our Christmas party bookings are already open. We look forward to welcoming everyone to rediscover Haymarket Belfast next month.”
A statement added: “The blended hospitality and leisure venues have created a competitive socialising hub where guests can combine high-end drinks, pioneering leisure experiences, delicious food and live music – rejuvenating the Belfast city centre nightlife scene.”
Martina Connolly, Chief Executive of Belfast One BID, which represents 700 multi-sector businesses across Belfast City Centre, said: “Belfast One are delighted to see the continued transformation and investment in Haymarket, which has created a vibrant and popular multi-venue hospitality destination in the heart of Belfast City Centre, just minutes from City Hall.
“This development reflects the shared commitment to strengthening the city centre, driving growth and reinforcing its position as a leading destination. We would like to congratulate Gareth, James and their team on their commitment, which has helped advance the city centre’s growth and long-term success.”
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