🍻 Big changes are brewing at Skippy’s Bar in Griffithstown! As times get tougher for local watering holes, this iconic spot—operating since post-1949—is making a bold move. To turn the tide on financial losses, the owners are transforming the first floor into two new flats while keeping the ground floor bar open. The bar, known for looking just like a regular house, is embracing a new chapter by splitting space with residential living.
📉 With a decline in patron numbers, Skippy’s is converting its seldom-used function room to solve ongoing financial woes. But don’t worry, faithful patrons—the ground floor is here to stay, accommodating all your social needs!
🏡 The plan? What’s now the upper function room would turn into a two-bedroom and a three-bedroom flat. Plus, two more rooms will be added next door at number 44.
🔍 To ensure privacy, new windows facing Edward Street will be obscured—to keep neighbours happy. There are also plans for a new fire escape, showing just how thoughtful this transformation aims to be.
đź‘· Council’s given the green light, with planners noting the unique shared outdoor area and emphasising noise measures for the ongoing bar.
Change is on the horizon for the beloved corner of Charles Street and Edward Street. Let us know what you think about these changes in the comments below! 🏠🎉