Galway restaurant inside popular pub calls 'last service'
It is not the end though as the food business are already planning their next move
A Galway restaurant situated inside a popular rural pub has called last service after two and a half years.
Turn and Tender located at Jordan’s Bar in Ballinderreen notified customers that their last three nights will take place next week.
This is not the end for the catering company turned restaurateurs, however, who are already thinking about their next plan.
They said: “As of the present time the weekend of the 13, 14 and 15th November will be our last service. We have enjoyed the last two and a half years meeting and getting to know our patrons.
“We thank you all so very much for supporting us and giving us the opportunity to serve you. We will keep you updated on any new developments.”
In other food news, it was announced last week that major US fast food chain Taco Bell will open its first ever Galway restaurant before the end of the year alongside two more Dublin and one Kilkenny restaurant.
The brand, whose owners also have KFC, will be opening in the Applegreen on the Tuam Road and have already started posting job applications inviting people to become a ‘Taco Bell team member’.
Despite having nearly 9,000 restaurants worldwide, Ireland’s first Taco Bell only opened at the M3 Dunshaughlin Plaza in Meath 13 months ago and this was followed by the opening of their Naas site off the M7 as part of Applegreen’s new partnership with the business.
They will open their newest Taco Bell, at Applegreen in Swords, on Tuesday with the Inchicore and Kilkenny outlets opening before the end of this year also taking their total amount of outlets to nine and creating 80 new jobs.
Lucy Dee, Marketing Director Taco Bell UK and Ireland, said: “Applegreen has been a key partner in Taco Bell’s growth in Ireland, bringing the experience and capabilities needed to scale our presence effectively. Over the past 14 months, Irish consumers have embraced our Mexican-inspired range, demonstrating strong demand for the brand. We look forward to building on this momentum and reaching even more consumers, as Applegreen continues to expand Taco Bell’s footprint across the market.”
Their advertisement for the Tuam Road jobs state: “If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers.
“Reporting to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM), the Team Member feeds customers with great tasting food and provide great service, so our customers keep coming back. The Team Member is a representation of the brand in everything they do.”
Managing Director of Applegreen’s Republic of Ireland business Seamus Stapleton added: “Taco Bell has been hugely popular with our customers since we launched the brand in Ireland just over a year ago.
“We are continuing to grow Taco Bell in Ireland, and we are confident that these four new restaurants will offer our customers a wide range of exciting new tastes and menu options. Our partnership with Taco Bell is performing very well, and we will also be adding further new locations next year.”