Mercantile To Re-Open
The Mercantile Hotel & Bar, located at 28 Dame Street, has been a landmark for locals and tourists alike since 1835. This May, it will re-open its doors to welcome guests into a fully revamped hotel.
The new design is described as “Georgian elegance meets contemporary Dublin”, drawing inspiration from 19th-century commerce and exploration. New features include 105 bedrooms, restaurant with a menu curated by Stephen Gibson, bar, and Café28.
Stephen Gibson is most known for founding French restaurant Pichet, as well as having an integral role in Café en Seine, both run by the Mercantile Group. Stephen has worked in France, London, and Sydney.
The reopening of the hotel will bring 80 new hospitality jobs in Dublin city centre. Positions include accommodation manager, chefs, food & beverage manager, and front office manager.
David Murray, managing director of The Mercantile Group, said:
“It has been five years since we closed the hotel for renovations, so we are very excited to be opening its doors in May. We have significantly increased the number of hotel bedrooms by 275%, in addition to adding a new rear extension and an additional floor. The reopening of the hotel creates 80 jobs for the hospitality sector, resulting in a boost to the local economy.”
The team behind the refurbishment includes The Mercantile Group, Adston Construction, Michael Fitzpatrick Architects, and Millimetre Design (interiors).
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