Hammerson has announced it has attracted Irish artisan and speciality grocer, Donnybrook Fair to Dundrum Town Centre, opening an extensive retail foodhall and premium restaurant and bar.
Located at Pembroke Square, the food destination will be the retailer’s sixth Irish store.
Donnybrook Fair will occupy a 900 sqm space at the shopping centre and vistors can enter the retail food market on the ground floor, right through to the restaurant and bar space on Level 1, the company said.
Don Nugent, centre director at Dundrum Town Centre, said, “Both Dundrum Town Centre and Donnybrook Fair place a huge emphasis on providing customers with a quality and inspiring experience."
"This new store is promised to offer a unique and fantastic customer experience for every type of foodie and we can’t wait for the big reveal later this year,” he said.
Artisan And Speciality Grocer
Established in 1991, Donnybrook Fair is a family business that is owned by Joe and Mary Doyle.
The business was acquired by Musgrave in 2018.
Speaking about the announcement, Hammerson said 'customers can expect the retailer’s hugely popular produce and delicious gourmet meals, as well as several pop-up culinary experiences, details of which will be revealed ahead of the official opening.'
"This exciting new chapter provides us with a platform to expand and extend the range of premium produce and services that Donnybrook Fair is renowned for," said Des O'Mahony, managing director, Donnybrook Fair.
"We are committed to bringing quality Irish produce and unique culinary experiences to our customers and this new store will help us achieve that," he added.
Pembroke Square District
As asset manager and joint owner of Dundrum Town Centre, Hammerson said it has created the Pembroke Square district, delivering new space alongside the restored cottages providing visitors with a reminder of the area’s heritage.
Most recently, the design of Pembroke District was awarded in the sustainability category of the 2021 RIAI Awards.
It was the first retail development to receive a BREEAM excellent award, demonstrating a unique use of an existing structure.
Further information regarding the store’s key features will be shared closer to the opening on Dundrum Town Centre and Donnybrook Fair websites.
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