Exciting Transformation of Margot Belfast Cocktail Bar with £5.5m Expansion

One of Belfast's leading hospitality groups has confirmed their newest bar is set to open this summer. The Clover Group has announced the purchase and redevelopment of the iconic Clarence Chambers Building in Donegall Square East, which is set to add an 'exciting new dimension' to the city centre.

Expansion Plans

Having purchased the Grade A listed period property for £3 million, the company is investing a further £2.5 million in its redevelopment with exciting plans for diverse new cocktail bars and a New York-inspired basement late bar club known as Rudi.

Venue Details

Located adjacent to the City Hall, the building was built as one of the finest Georgian residences in Belfast with the basement most recently operating as Margot. In the redevelopment, Margot will be elevated from its current location in the basement to the ground floor with Rudi, the new late bar, positioned in the basement. The redevelopment of the Donegall Square East building, which will create 60 new jobs when complete, is being led by Dickson Fitzgerald Architects, and O'Donnell O'Neill Design.

Unique Experience

Building on the success and popularity of Margot, the redeveloped venue with its expanded footprint will have three cocktail bars with food in decadent surroundings on the ground floor, with great views over City Hall. Rudi, which will sit below the newly located Margot, will offer a late bar vibe with reserved booths and table service, ensuring the energy and tempo of the room is experiential for all customers.

Excitement in Belfast

Commenting on the announcement Mark Beirne, Director Clover Group, said: 'Our exciting new space and venues at Donegall Square East will add a dynamic new dimension in the heart of Belfast creating memorable, exciting, and diverse opportunities for both day and late night trade.'