Dave Long Tours Ltd. acquires The Viaduct Restaurant, Cork

The Viaduct Restaurant, Cork,  acquired 

by Dave Long Tours Ltd. 

Cliste Hospitality today announce the sale of The Viaduct Restaurant in Cork to Dave Long Coach Travel Ltd., with the business due to close  on Monday, 25th May 2026.

For the coming weeks, the focus remains firmly on welcoming guests and continuing to deliver the experience that customers know and value. During this time, there will be no disruption to day-to-day operations, and all existing bookings will be honoured in full. This includes all upcoming Communion and Confirmation celebrations, with guests assured that their plans will proceed exactly as arranged. Gift vouchers will also continue to be accepted and can be redeemed in full prior to closing.

As the closing date approaches, the team at The Viaduct Restaurant looks forward to welcoming both loyal customers and new guests, offering an opportunity to enjoy the restaurant once more and to thank all those who have supported The Viaduct Restaurant over the years. The management team at The Viaduct wish to sincerely acknowledge the commitment and professionalism of the team, past and present, whose contribution has been central to the restaurant’s success. 

The property has been acquired by Damien Long of Dave Long Coach Travel Ltd., who said, “For us, the acquisition of this iconic Viaduct premises represents a hugely exciting opportunity as we develop this site into our new purpose-built transport hub. This hub will include a new daily Cork to Dublin bus service and a brand new park-and-ride shuttle service with multiple city centre stops and a stop at Kent Station. In addition, the building itself will be reimagined as a roadside plaza, similar in style to the popular motorway service plazas. We're really excited to begin development on this first-of-its-kind project, which will deliver a level of transport connectivity never seen before for the people of West Cork, Cork City and the surrounding areas.”

The sales process was managed by Rob Coughlan of Cohalan Downing Estate Agents, and the owners would like to thank him for his professional guidance and support in delivering a smooth and successful transaction. 

ENDS