Restaurant expansion to create 15 jobs

Restaurant expansion to create 15 jobs

20 September 2017

THE expansion of an award-winning Newcastle restaurant is set to create 15 new jobs.

The highly acclaimed Brunel’s Restaurant is relocating from its current base at the Bryansford Road to the Downs Road as part of a significant investment.

The new 70 seater restaurant— which will feature a new £100,000 ultra-modern kitchen — is due to open in mid-October.

Retaining its original name of Brunel’s, named after engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, designer of the SS Great Britain which ran aground in Dundrum Bay in 1846, the restaurant will upgrade from its current 40-seater capacity and will employ a total of 25 staff.

The investment sees head chef and director, Paul Cunningham, team up with newly-appointed co-director and general manager, Fiona Davey, for this new chapter in the history of Brunel’s.

“Since opening in 2014, Brunel’s has established a loyal clientele who enjoy fine and innovative dishes, created from the best of local and seasonal produce,” said Paul.

“As we built our reputation for creating good food from the heart and our customer-base grew, it became apparent that we needed more space so when the opportunity arose to move to a new location that was more central and larger in size, we knew that it was time for the next chapter for Brunel’s.”

Fiona said she is “thrilled” to have joined Brunel’s at a pivotal point in its journey. 

“Having worked in the hospitality industry for many years in some of Co Down’s finest restaurants, the time was right to return to my home town and be part of this exciting new phase,” she said.

“Aligned with Brunel’s reputation for exceptional food, we have paid great attention to detail throughout our new restaurant. From our incredible menu, to the stylish interiors and high spec of the kitchen, we’ll be offering an unforgettable dining experience to customers, both old and new.”

Officially opening in mid-October, Brunel’s will feature an open plan kitchen, a dedicated cocktail bar and will offer an exclusive list of wines that are unavailable in any other restaurant in Northern Ireland.

The restaurant and wine bar will be open seven days a week from October 14 with further information available at www.brunelsrestaurant.co.uk, the restaurant’s Facebook Page  or telephone (028) 4372 3951.