The Bodega in Cork to Close.
From Tom comes the sad news that the much loved Bodega Bar in Cork has been sold by Bellinter owner Jay Bourke. Apparently it’s to close this Friday, February 9th.
One less child friendly eatery and the loss of the best brunch in Cork.
[Update: according to the comments here, the building is to be developed as a department store … by the same guy who built the soul-less Mahon Point shopping centre. Depressing]
[…] As Tom notes, the Bodega is closing. This Friday in fact. I really loved that bar. Anyone interested in going in there on Thu or Friday evening for one last hurrah and to thank the staff. Or most of them anyway. With a few exceptions the staff in there are wonderfully helpful and friendly and quite chatty. You feel welcome in the place unlike so many other places these days. What’s worse is that they’re turning it into a clothes store or something. Jesus. More here on Boards.ie too. Also more here and here. […]
Its depressing, not just for the staff and the customers who can enjoy good food by day and lively fun by night, but as a reflection of what is happening to the city. How can they justify another retail unit, considering the amount being built at the moment, and the number of units lying empty for years on all the main streets? Units that no-one except the large multiples can afford to rent. Makes absolutely no sense and as a result, Cork is losing its character.
Hi Sarah, I know what you mean.
I think Cork still has plenty of character though - where else would you find a shop called “Gentleman’s Quarters” on the main street?!