Galgorm Resort & Spa in Northern Ireland has announced it has invested £600,000 in acquiring the bar and restaurant at nearby Galgorm Castle Golf Club.
An extensive redevelopment will see the existing dining facilities expanded and upgraded to include a 150-seat restaurant as well as 60-seat open air balcony, along with the creation of 50 new jobs.
The all-new restaurant is expected to open in early July and the new jobs will be created across the food, beverage and front-of-house departments.
Home to the NI Open 2018, Galgorm Castle Golf Club will attract some of the biggest names in golf this August when the new-look restaurant will offer tournament visitors a food and beverage offering on par with some of the world’s leading courses.
Colin Johnston, Galgorm general manager, said: “We are delighted to announce this acquisition as the latest addition to our portfolio. It is an exciting step in our expansion strategy and further strengthens the relationship we have with the team behind Galgorm Castle Golf Club.
“Galgorm is already recognised the world over as a luxury leisure destination – in 2017 we won the title of Global Spa of the Year which is an incredible endorsement. With championship grade golfing facilities on offer and home to the NI Open, the acquisition of the bar and restaurant further consolidates that reputation.”
The resort’s culinary offering already includes the 3AA Rosette River Room Restaurant, Gillies Bar & Restaurant and Fratelli’s, in addition to its Belfast-based restaurants Fratelli’s and Café Parisienne.
Johnston added that a new partnership with The Country Garage BMW offers guests a luxury BMW transfer service between the Resort and the new restaurant. “We also have plans to offer a combined spa and golf membership providing a fully holistic approach to our guest’s leisure time,” he said.
The restaurant is still looking for a new name and head chef, both expected to be announced soon.