The White Moose Cafe owner Paul Stenson has announced the sale of his family business Charleville Lodge, marking "the end of an era".
In an emotional post on social media today, Mr Stenson explained that he and his parents were made "an offer they couldn't refuse" several months ago, and as a result, Charleville Lodge will be changing hands on January 31.
He continued by saying the new owners have "no interest" in retaining a café, so the White Moose HQ in Phibsborough is now on the lookout for a new home too. "I am now at the point in my life where I think my days working in food are over," Mr Stenson said.
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"I was never really cut out for working in hospitality. My strengths are in entertainment/writing/acting the clown.
"As such, I am willing to sell the White Moose brand to anyone mad enough to carry it on. I will only sell it to someone who will be able to continue the White Moose story well into the future and keep our customers smiling."
Fortunately, all current staff are being retained by the new owners.
Mr Stenson finished by thanking all those who have supported the business over the years. "There are so many people that I’d like to thank for making Charleville Lodge / White Moose Café the success that it is, but the word count won’t allow me," he wrote.
"I am grateful to every customer who walked in our door. Even the vegans, the gluten intolerant and the review writers (the bloggers can still p**s off).
"Thank you to every staff member, even those of you who thought I was a right b****x, for your incredible service and loyalty. Thank you to my ex partner (in crime) Jason for setting up the White Moose with me. Most importantly, thank you to Mom and Dad for giving me a platform to create a name for myself.
"What happens next is still uncertain, but one thing’s for sure, my antics will continue in whatever I do. Charleville Lodge/White Moose Cafe may be gone, but Paul Stenson isn’t going anywhere."
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