Legal action launched against a Dublin nightclub by a recently-opened hotel has been adjourned "to allow time for further engagement".
Protests flooded Dublin's George's Street after the heated legal dispute erupted last week between Trinity Hospitality, leaseholder of the recently opened Hoxton Hotel, and the late-night venue and club Yamamori Izakaya. The Hoxton Hotel, formerly the Central Hotel, on Exchequer Street, reopened on November 20 after a multi-year renovation programme.
In an affidavit supporting the High Court injunction application, the Dublin hotel's manager, Stephan Ernest, claimed there had been "repeated and serious noise nuisance" from the popular club, continuing into the early morning hours. The legal action has sparked fury among supporters of Yamamori Izakaya, with an online petition in support of the nightclub gathering over 6,000 signatures in recent days.
Around 200 demonstrators gathered outside the Hoxton on Tuesday evening to campaign against the Trinity Hospitality legal action. Music sparked dancing on the street while demonstrators held signs with slogans such as "clubbing is culture" and "take back the city".
A second protest has been planned to take place at Dame Court on Saturday at 6:30pm. And today, the Hotel broke their silence when a spokeswoman confirmed that the legal case has been adjourned "with the consent of both parties".
The Hotel insists they do not "want to see Yamamori Izakaya close, nor do we want to see nightlife venues curtailed". They said: "As The Hoxton, we have chosen not to comment publicly until now, while the initial court proceedings between Trinity Hospitality and Yamamori Izakaya were underway, out of respect for that process.
"With the case now adjourned with the consent of both parties to allow time for further engagement, we feel it’s important to clarify where we stand. First and foremost, The Hoxton does not want to see Yamamori Izakaya close, nor do we want to see nightlife venues curtailed.
"Yamamori Izakaya has been an important part of Dublin’s nightlife and cultural fabric for years, one of the many independent businesses that give this part of town its buzz. As a brand, The Hoxton has a track record of actively supporting creative communities and neighbouring businesses for the past 20 years, in each of the cities we call home.
"Our plan for Dublin is no different. It is central to who we are. All of us at The Hoxton Dublin sincerely hope that in the coming weeks, Trinity Hospitality and Yamamori Izakaya can continue to collaborate directly and explore constructive solutions."
The Hotel said that it is their understanding that Trinity Hospitality has offered mediation as a route forward and is open to contributing financially towards the works required. They added: "The Hoxton welcomes any steps that support a positive outcome for both parties.
"At The Hoxton, we have a responsibility to the guests who stay with us. Our hope, therefore, is that through collaboration and goodwill on all sides, a balanced way forward can be agreed upon - one that allows nightlife, hospitality, and community to thrive together, as they should."
Want to see more of the stories you love from Dublin Live? Making us your preferred source on Google means you’ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. To add Dublin Live as a preferred source, simply click here.
Comments (0)