The opening date for the new Bernard Shaw has been announced. The iconic Dublin venue in Portobello will close on November 2nd before moving to Cross Guns Bridge.
The new site was formerly the Porterhouse on Whitworth Road and is close to Phibsboro, Glasnevin and Drumcondra.
The venue will officially launch on November 15th.
It's after the Bernard Shaw was forced to leave its south side location, to make way for a new hotel.
The imminent closure caused widespread outrage at the continued demolition of unique social venues.
Bodytonic has revealed that they were originally to open a new venue called ‘Racket’.
"Racket wasn’t to be massively dislike the Shaw, but as things happened it makes sense for the new space to be the Shaw", a statement explains on their website.
Bosses also say that Eatyard and the Big Blue Bus will also be moving to the new venue.
"Anyways the new space has it all – a beer garden, a space for Eatyard & the Big Blue Bus, space for a gallery & murals and best of all – it’s even on the canal. We’ll also be running some late night events & they’ll be under the name ‘Racket‘ – it’s going to pretty slick.
"The new space is open right now, but will close for a little make-over from November 3rd. Our official opening party is November 15th".
You can find out more about the new venue here.
