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Dublin Live
2 days ago
- Business
- Dublin Live
Fire damages popular Dublin bar but they remain open despite damage
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A popular Dublin bar and restaurant was the victim of an early morning fire over the bank holiday weekend - but has remained open despite the damage. Gardai and emergency services rushed to South William Street favourite Alfie's on Monday morning after the incident at around 7am. Dublin Fire Brigade posted an image of a firefighter working on the site of the fire, which appeared to have taken place outside the main bar. The DFB tweeted: "Firefighters from Tara Street responded to a fire up against a premises over the weekend. A hose reel was used to extinguish the fire and further damage was prevented." Alfie's management confirmed that the fire "only caused minor decorative damage" to the front of the bar. They said: "Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out and shown concern for Alfie's. "We just want to let you know that, thankfully, the small fire only caused minor decorative damage to the front facade. No one was hurt, and the restaurant is fully operational. "We are OPEN as usual from 12PM to 10PM, ready to serve great food and welcome you with open arms. We truly appreciate all your support!" A garda spokesman added: "Gardaí received report of an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at approximately 7am on Monday, 2nd of June 2025 on South William Street, Dublin 2. No injuries were reported. "Investigations are ongoing." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Extra.ie
3 days ago
- General
- Extra.ie
Popular restaurant damaged following Bank Holiday blaze
A popular Dublin restaurant and bar was left damaged over the Bank Holiday weekend following a fire. City centre restaurant Alfie's, located on 10 South William Street, sadly had a brush with Dublin Fire Brigade, who took to X to share an image of the damage. In a statement released on Tuesday morning (June 3), the Dublin Fire Brigade showed off the singed exterior of the beloved building. A popular Dublin restaurant and bar was left damaged over the Bank Holiday weekend following a fire. Pic: Instagram/Aflie's 'Firefighters from Tara Street responded to a fire up against a premises over the weekend,' the post began. 'A hose reel was used to extinguish the fire, and further damage was prevented.' Gardai also shared a statement regarding the blaze, writing: 'Gardaí received report of an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at approximately 7am on Monday, 2nd of June 2025 on South William Street, Dublin 2. Firefighters from Tara Street responded to a fire up against a premises over the weekend. A hose reel was used to extinguish the fire and further damage was prevented.
The Courier
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Courier
High street round-up: Fife publican's 3rd venue, Dundee Overgate shop closure and Perth Costa opens
A Fife publican is opening her third venue, while changes at the Overgate in Dundee and in Perth city centre are among the other developments on local high streets. The Courier has rounded up the latest from pubs, restaurants and shops across Tayside, Fife and Stirling in one handy place. Our regular updates will bring you up to speed with what's going on in your local high streets and shopping centres. Lauren Hutchison, 26, who already runs The Steadings and Alfie's in Kirkcaldy, has taken over The Glen Tavern in Dunfermline – promising 'positive changes'. The Pittencrieff Street venue shut suddenly in February when the firm previously running it went into liquidation. A new tenant is being sought for a historic former Bridge of Allan pub and restaurant. The Old Bridge Inn on Inverallan Road, which dates from 1710, is being offered for lease as a 'rare opportunity'. Kirkcaldy's former Society nightclub has reopened as The Venue. Ross Anderson, 37, has taken over the Charlotte Street building alongside a group of silent investors with The Courier invited for a first look. An image of a new McDonald's restaurant planned for Dundee has been revealed as part of a public consultation. Readers of The Courier have also reacted to the plans for the firm's fourth city outlet. A new Costa store in Perth has opened despite damage to its store window. Costa Coffee has relocated from its Scott Street unit to High Street. A Dundee cafe is set to open a new coffee shop in St Andrews. Empire State Coffee is taking over the former Rocca Italian deli on the Fife town's Bell Street. A Stirlingshire cafe and deli is set to close after 12 'wonderful' years. Rhubarb Lime on Main Street in Kippen will shut on May 25 with owner Shona Sanders thanking customers. Pizza Hut has confirmed its new location in Stirling. The chain will move into the former Papa John's unit on Goosecroft Road in the coming weeks from its former home on Cowane Street. Restaurants across Tayside, Fife and Stirling have been recognised at the Scottish Curry Awards 2025. The 17th annual awards were held in Glasgow last week. A Highland Perthshire woman who beat cancer has opened a new coffee truck on the banks of Loch Tay. Santra Taylor, 41, opened Tay-Lawers Coffee in Ardeonaig on Friday. A shopkeeper in Dunkeld is urging the public to buy local after a closure scare. Munur Kara paused trading at the shop for several weeks, citing financial hurdles faced by small businesses, and says he can only survive with help from the public. The Regatta shop in Dundee's Overgate shopping centre is to shut. Signs advertising a closing-down sale appeared in the shop window last week. Fife Council has asked for more time to decide on plans for a new Lidl supermarket in Dunfermline. Details of some objections to the plans for the former King Malcolm Hotel site have also been revealed. Another retail building on the Murraygate in Dundee city centre has been put up for sale. The unit currently houses Horeb Food Company on the ground floor and The Hair Lounge on the two upper floors, which have long-term leases. A barbershop in Crieff that was run by the same owner for more than 50 years has come onto the market. Naismith's on East High Street – also known as Johnny the Barbers – has been put up for sale. A new beauty salon has opened in Dundee offering hairdressing, makeup and men's hair loss services. Niamh Kilcullen and Caitlin Harris, both 24, have opened Blend Studios in a former window showroom on Mains Road on the edge of Hilltown. Danish furniture and homeware brand Sostrene Grene is opening in the Thistles shopping centre in Stirling this summer. The firm – which has an outlet in Dundee's Overgate – will move into a unit next to Superdrug.
