Introducing: Fitzgerald’s Bar
The Imperial Hotel celebrated their newly refurbished and renamed bar, Fitzgerald’s, last night at an event attended by the Lord Mayor of Cork, the local businesses and members of Cork Sporting community.
The launch brought to fruition several months of renovation and design works and featured a special guest performance from Eurovision legend and Irish Music icon Paul Harrington.
The extensive refurbishment has transformed the bar while respecting the hotel’s 200-year history. The high ceilings and crystal chandeliers synonymous with this period property add grandeur and are complemented by elegant marble and glass stained columns featuring ornate detailing and portraits of historical figures connected to the building’s past.
A Grand Piano will take centre stage in the bar so guests and visitors can enjoy a mixture of jazz and contemporary players. The previously tiered flooring has been levelled, making the space more open and accessible.
Rich velvet furnishings and bespoke mosaic tiling are just some of the additions that makes Fitzgerald’s such a beautiful space. One of the standout features is a new L-shaped wrap-around bar, set off by a resplendent panelling and gold accents.
This extensive bar is fully stocked with an appealing selection of top shelf spirits, wines, beers, stouts and mixers. New decorative wall treatments and soft furnishings complete the look and feel of luxurious regency style that is sure to make it a must visit destination bar in Cork City.
A new menu with an appealing offering of small bites of local produce will launch from Summer 2025 but for now the must try elements are the new signature cocktails including Fitzgerald Sour, Redbreast Old Fashioned, Imperial Bramble and a decadent Chocolate & Walnut martini.
The Imperial boasts a rich history and has welcomed high profile names over the past 200 years including actress Grace Kelly, Prince Rainier of Monaco, Michael Collins, and many others.
You can check out Fitzgerald’s Bar for yourself over at the Imperial Hotel on South Mall in the city centre.