EHL Experiences Announce SOLE Seafood and Grill to Double its Square Foot Luxury Dining Space in 2025 

SOLE Reveals Impressive Expansion Plans for 2025 Including State of the Art Staff Facilities, Extended Seating Area, An Exclusive Private Dining Floor and a Striking New Entrance and Façade on Drury Street

Wednesday 22nd January 2025, awarded ‘Best Luxury Seafood Restaurant’ at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards for six consecutive years, and sister restaurant of FIRE Steakhouse & Bar on Dawson Street, SOLE Seafood and Grill, set for their biggest year yet with extensive expansion plans already in motion to cater for both local and international demand. The exciting design plans will see the chic city centre restaurant and bar double in sq. feet, with several enhancements to delight and inspire, masterminded by award-winning Interior Designer Graham Barrow. 

SOLE Seafood and Grill, who are part of EHL Experiences alongside FIRE Steakhouse & Bar and The Round Room at The Mansion House, encapsulates the true taste of Ireland in the heart of Dublin, offering the ultimate dining experience for any occasion. 2025 will focus on enhancing its existing offering and extending its occasion spaces with an entire private dining floor boasting two new additional private dining suites as well as a private bar and private dining entrance and reception. 

SOLE 2025 will showcase the addition of two exquisite new private dining spaces designed for up to 12 guests and up to 40 guests, respectfully perfect for corporate gatherings, special family moments and celebrations with friends alike, from intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners and birthdays. SOLE Seafood and Grill will now present the most unique and impressive private dining experience Dublin City has to offer. Guests will now be welcomed to a stunning new entrance on Drury Street, which will be revealed in early 2025. 

The expanded private dining space will offer the most chic, relaxed and luxurious space for guests to experience SOLE like never before and with its new entrance off Drury Street, SOLE private dining will offer an extremely attractive dining experience for the many VIP and celebrity guests who have frequented the restaurant since launch. 

People and culture are paramount to the successes seen at SOLE Seafood and Grill over the last decade and along with the extension of the main restaurant, the opening of SOLE private dining and a stylish new Drury Street entrance, the owners are also delighted to present a new state of the art kitchen and staff quarters ensuring that their staff who are the heart and soul of the business experience the most elevated and inspiring working space. The investment in SOLE will see their staff numbers rise from 55 to 75 employees and all new positions available will be promoted in early 2025. 

Padraic O’Kane CEO of EHL Experiences comments In 2016, we saw a gap for a top-end seafood restaurant and South William Street was the site identified to offer just that. SOLE was born in 2018 after almost 2 years of painstaking concept & design work by the team. Today, growing demand for exceptional dining experiences has driven our expansion from 120 to 200 seats and two new state-of-the-art private dining rooms – a testament to our guests’ trust and our team’s passion.  It’s humbling to see SOLE evolve into a landmark seafood restaurant, celebrating the very best of dining in Dublin’

SOLE Seafood and Grill will continue to be fully operational for bookings and walk-ins until before a temporary closure in advance of March to finalise the build. All updates will be shared via the website and social media platforms for SOLE Seafood and Grill. 

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About SOLE Seafood & Grill: 

SOLE Seafood & Grill, sister restaurant of FIRE Steakhouse & Bar on Dawson Street was established in 2016 by co-owners Padraic O’Kane and Larry Murrin brings some of Ireland’s finest seafood and steaks to South William Street in Dublin 2. The restaurant was designed with a warm chic interior, bronze and grey tones to create an atmosphere of urban sophistication, making it a destination dining venue in Dublin. The culinary team is led by Culinary Director, Richie Wilson accompanied by Oscar Chen as Head Chef.

Going from strength to strength, the business has seen a gap in the market for corporate, intimate and celebratory dining; therefore, SOLE will be expanding the already successful business over the last 6 years to double in size in 2025, including state-of-the-art private dining spaces. 

Awarded ‘Best Luxury Seafood Restaurant’ at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards for six consecutive years (2019-2024).

Regional Winner 2019

Continent Winner 2020 – 2023

Global Winner 2024

About EHL Experiences 

EHL Experiences create extraordinary moments that celebrate Dublin’s rich heritage. With three unique brands including SOLE Seafood and Grill, FIRE Steakhouse & Bar and The Round Room at The Mansion House bringing Irish culture to life through events, hospitality, and leisure, offering a seamless blend of tradition and innovation. Since 2005, they’ve been shaping experiences that surprise, inspire, and delight. Every aspect of EHL Experiences ethos is guided by passion and authenticity.

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