BoatYard makes Cobh a foodie destination
Now you have another reason to visit the picturesque town in East Cork as the BoatYard has reopened with some new vendors. The container market in addition to the original traders, Roast Coffee, Hook’d Fish and Chips and Hansum Rotisserie chicken, has now five new vendors that include food, beauty and tattoos. I love the idea of a mix of different vendors – get your nails done while nibbling away on some delicious rotisserie chicken and sipping on a comforting cup of coffee.
The five new vendors are Harbour Burger - a brand new burger container, created by top Cork chef’s Vinicius Almeid and Rob Coughlan. Juicy beef patties made with the highest quality beef sourced from Tom Durcan Meats, topped with a variety of tasty ingredients.
Milis - Bringing a sweet touch to the market, Milis, the Irish word for sweet, does not disappoint. Sarah O’Driscoil brings crumble pots to The Boatyard along with the highest quality local ice cream and sweets.
Roberto’s Pizza - Rob Coughlan and Sarah O’Driscoil are bringing a little piece of Italy to The Boatyard with their pizza Napoletana made with the freshest local ingredients that makes for the (possibly) best pizza in Cobh.
Samisa Beauty - Rob Coughlan’s new creation is for nail technicians and eyelash specialists to come rent out a salon chair and provide customers with beauty services while overlooking the water.
The Black Poppy Tattoo Parlour - Jake and Barbra Stahlecker have created a stunning tattoo parlour at The Boatyard with a unique waterside location. This is the pair's second location in Cork.
Rob Coughlan, Owner and Director of The Boatyard said: “We can’t wait to welcome everyone to The Boatyard this weekend for the summer relaunch. It is our first full summer and we are looking forward to it. It has taken months of careful planning, building and renovating the new containers. Thanks so much to everyone involved, we are finally ready and can't wait to see everyone.”
Rob continued: “Our first year in business has been a rollercoaster and we are now looking forward to moving onwards and upwards with the addition of our five new containers. The Boatyard brings something fresh to Cobh, where friends and family can relax, socialize and enjoy some top quality food in an ideal waterside location. We have listened to our customers' feedback and are delighted to be offering three new food options as well as our exciting new concept beauty and tattoo containers.”
Rob Coughlan opened the Boatyard Container Market last year with the vision to create employment opportunities and give budding entrepreneurs a stepping stone. The container market has the potential to turn Cobh into a food hub and a perfect spot for a family day out.