A much-loved Belfast bar is set to get a major revamp with a new beer hall and licensed fish and chip shop.
White's Tavern on Winecellar Entry has been around around since the 17th century, making it one of the city's oldest bars. Now, it is set to receive a major investment worth £1.5million, which will create 50 new jobs within the hospitality industry.
The Clover Group are investing in their cherished flagship venue to add an authentic Irish beer hall and the first fully licensed, quality fish and chip shop in Belfast city centre.
The venue has been transformed since it was taken over by the Clover Group which has seen a significant expansion of its footprint while maintaining its traditional integrity as well as White’s Garden, a new outdoor space, also having been added last year.
With a proven track record of transforming under-power, unused and derelict locations into cutting edge boutique bars and venues, the announcement is the latest in a series of investments by the Clover Group in the last two years, which has included outdoor city centre venues The Bone Yard and Folktown.
Commenting on the announcement, Mark Beirne, Director of the Clover Group, said: “This investment is testament not only to our confidence in the opportunities that there are within Belfast’s social scene but also to the expertise and skillset within our team, who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to deliver exemplary experiences for our customers.
"We are privileged to be the guardians of this outstanding Belfast bar, and the additions we have made will ensure that it will be cherished for generations to come.
“This new investment is ground-breaking, maintaining the long-standing traditional fabric of White’s but adding an exciting quality new offering with an authentic beer garden and the first fully licensed fish and chip shop, delivering local Northern Ireland produce from Kilkeel scampi through to North Antrim Lobster.”
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