Work begins on Cork Airport bar and restaurant revamp
Computer-generated image of the planned new Craft bar and restaurant at Cork Airport.
Renovation work begins on Monday on a major refurbishment of the main airside bar and restaurant at Cork Airport.
The new bar and restaurant 'Craft' will reopen to the public in mid-March with an improved food and beverage offering, a new look and feel; more seating and a larger menu showcasing locally produced ingredients.
During the refurbishment works, the existing Craft Lane bar and restaurant will be closed. Along with the refurbishment of the bar and restaurant, a new cocktail bar will also be constructed on the site of the existing Craft Lane kiosk, located adjacent to Gate 7.
The location is under the management of specialist food services firm KSG. An additional 25% in seating will be installed.
Michael Gleeson, KSG CEO said the new bar and restaurant will greatly enhance the food and beverage offering. "Following the opening of the new Roasted Notes café and wine bar last year, KSG is again committed to working with the team at Cork Airport to deliver yet another high-quality experience for passengers," he said.
During the course of the refurbishment and upgrade works, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available at Roasted Notes Café and Wine Bar and in the Food Republic food court while the new cocktail bar in Craft will open for business on January 31.
Roy O'Driscoll, Cork Airport's Deputy Managing Director added: “Over the past number of months, we have worked closely with KSG to develop plans for the new CRAFT bar and restaurant, and cocktail bar. With a distinctive focus on Cork’s unique culinary identity and with the future growth of Cork Airport’s passenger traffic firmly in mind, I am thrilled to see the refurbishment works commence next week. I have every confidence that our passengers will love the new CRAFT bar and restaurant when it reopens to the public in mid-March.”
