The Clover Group has announced it has bought a popular student bar in South Belfast for an undisclosed sum.
The group, which currently operates eight leading Belfast bars, has bought the Eglantine Inn on the Malone Road.
In what is a significant move by the Group, the new owners are planning a £500,000 refurbishment of the venue in 2023 creating 30 new jobs when construction is complete.
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The bar’s focus will be on showing a range of sporting events blended with a great food offering.
A long-standing Belfast institution located adjacent to Queen’s University, the ‘Eg’ has been popular amongst students over many decades with the venue having been first designed back in 1898 by the same architects as the iconic Crown Bar.
The announcement by Clover builds on the company’s growing footprint in Belfast having recently lodged planning applications for a new hotel in the Cathedral Quarter and an extension to the popular city centre bar, Margot’s. Other venues within the Group include White’s Tavern and Beer Hall, White’s Garden, Henry’s and the Jailhouse, Fountain Lane, Pug Ugly’s and the Bone Yard.
Commenting on the purchase, Mark Beirne, Director of the Clover Group said: “This is a very important acquisition for Clover which further builds on our offering, breathing new life into one of Belfast’s longest established bars in a wonderful part of the city.
“This area of the city has a strong tradition of providing a great bar experience for customers and we are really looking forward to bringing vibrancy and excitement for students, local people and international visitors alike.”
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