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McKeever Hotels has announced plans to invest £600,000 in a new cocktail bar at Armagh City Hotel as part of a wider £4m capital investment programme aimed at transforming the property into a four-star hospitality destination.
Named The Meridian, the 120-cover venue is expected to open in early winter and will feature a cocktail-led offering, private dining space and a dedicated tasting room, with an emphasis on local food and drink producers.
The project forms the latest phase of McKeever Hotels’ investment in Armagh City Hotel since acquiring the property more than a year ago. The wider programme is intended to strengthen the hotel’s appeal as an all-island tourism and conference destination. The venue has been designed by Belfast-based Drinksology, the hospitality consultancy behind projects including New York’s Dead Rabbit bar and the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin and London, while Carrickfergus-based McCue Fit-Out has been appointed to deliver the development.
The Meridian draws inspiration from Armagh’s links to astronomy, timekeeping and navigation, taking its name from the city’s historic Meridian Line and its connection to the Armagh Observatory.
The bar will include The Constellation Room, a dedicated space for premium spirit and wine tastings, alongside a private dining room and a cocktail menu developed by Greg Buda, former director of education at The Dead Rabbit.
Eddie McKeever, managing director of McKeever Hotels, said: “When we bought this hotel over a year ago, we knew it had great strengths and enormous potential. Our research also revealed clear demand for a premium bar which would offer a different type of experience and act as a natural draw for locals, as well as hotel guests.
“We’ve brought in the best team to deliver this important restorative project and help elevate the hotel to a new level. We want The Meridian to become one of the region’s most talked about hospitality destinations.”
Andrew O’Doherty, architect and experiential designer at Drinksology, added: “The Meridian has been inspired by Armagh’s long-standing connection to discovery, navigation and measurement of time. Every element of the design has been developed to tell that story, creating a venue that feels distinctive, immersive and authentically connected to the city. Our vision is for The Meridian to become a place where people gather, connect and create lasting memories.”
McKeever Hotels has announced plans to invest £600,000 in a new cocktail bar at Armagh City Hotel as part of a wider £4m capital investment programme aimed at transforming the property into a four-star hospitality destination.
Named The Meridian, the 120-cover venue is expected to open in early winter and will feature a cocktail-led offering, private dining space and a dedicated tasting room, with an emphasis on local food and drink producers.
The project forms the latest phase of McKeever Hotels’ investment in Armagh City Hotel since acquiring the property more than a year ago. The wider programme is intended to strengthen the hotel’s appeal as an all-island tourism and conference destination. The venue has been designed by Belfast-based Drinksology, the hospitality consultancy behind projects including New York’s Dead Rabbit bar and the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin and London, while Carrickfergus-based McCue Fit-Out has been appointed to deliver the development.
The Meridian draws inspiration from Armagh’s links to astronomy, timekeeping and navigation, taking its name from the city’s historic Meridian Line and its connection to the Armagh Observatory.
The bar will include The Constellation Room, a dedicated space for premium spirit and wine tastings, alongside a private dining room and a cocktail menu developed by Greg Buda, former director of education at The Dead Rabbit.
Eddie McKeever, managing director of McKeever Hotels, said: “When we bought this hotel over a year ago, we knew it had great strengths and enormous potential. Our research also revealed clear demand for a premium bar which would offer a different type of experience and act as a natural draw for locals, as well as hotel guests.
“We’ve brought in the best team to deliver this important restorative project and help elevate the hotel to a new level. We want The Meridian to become one of the region’s most talked about hospitality destinations.”
Andrew O’Doherty, architect and experiential designer at Drinksology, added: “The Meridian has been inspired by Armagh’s long-standing connection to discovery, navigation and measurement of time. Every element of the design has been developed to tell that story, creating a venue that feels distinctive, immersive and authentically connected to the city. Our vision is for The Meridian to become a place where people gather, connect and create lasting memories.”
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