The hotel say the Observatory is “the tallest cocktail bar” on the island of Ireland
The Grand Central Hotel’s Observatory bar has a new interior
Kyle Murphy, manager of the Observatory
The menu has been updated
A five-star hotel in Belfast city centre has announced a £100,000 upgrade of its cocktail bar along with a new menu.
Grand Central Hotel in Belfast has renovated the interior of the 23rd-floor Observatory cocktail bar, which it describes as “the tallest bar” on the island of Ireland.
New elements in the venue owned by Hastings Hotels include new tables, among them a new 10-seater ‘president’s table, changed interiors and updated staff uniforms.
Kyle Murphy, manager of the Observatory
Kyle Murphy has also been appointed as the manager of the Observatory, with the hotel saying he has overseen the “curation of a new cocktail menu and enhanced guest experience”.
Jake McHugh, general manager of the Grand Central Hotel, said: “We are proud to continue investing in exceptional guest services and our interior and operational enhancements combined with the appointment of Kyle Murphy, who has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, marks an exciting new chapter for The Observatory.
The Grand Central Hotel’s Observatory bar has a new interior
“The Observatory continues to grow from strength to strength, providing a unique, signature experience – an elegant afternoon tea destination by day and a vibrant cocktail and fine wine venue by night.
“To mark the busy festive season, Kyle has curated an exciting new cocktail menu featuring innovative ingredients such as Dubai chocolate, pistachio cream and kadayif.
“This investment marks the end of an exceptionally busy year for the Grand Central Hotel and we are confident that it reinforces our commitment to continuing to redefine Belfast’s luxury hospitality.”
Grand Central Hotel has seen a number of changes this year, including the opening in the summer of its new private dining venue the Cavern.
The menu has been updated
The 12-guest space serves a tasting menu, and is accessed by sliding a piece of artwork to one side to reveal the room.
The hotel say the Observatory is “the tallest cocktail bar” on the island of Ireland
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Grand Central Hotel was opened in 2018, with Hastings Hotels positioning it as a continuation of a famous Belfast hotel also called the Grand Central which closed during the Troubles.