Grafter, the Irish flexible workspace provider, unveils striking new café space at Smyth House on St Stephen’s Green

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  • Gather at Grafter features an independently operated sandwich deli and barista café – open to both Grafter members and the public

 

  • A chef driven, hand-built sandwich counter owned and operated by world travelled chef Scott Holder, Little Geno’s Deli will offer a delicious take on the famous New York sandwich deli’s loved by locals

 

  • Smyth House extends to nearly 27,000 sq. ft over six storeys and offers fully modernised private offices, customised workspaces and larger floor space for growing teams

 

Grafter, the Irish flexible workspace provider that designs and manages stylish lounge membership options for individuals and growing teams, has unveiled Gather at Grafter, a striking café space at Smyth House, St Stephen’s Green which is open to both Grafter members and the public.

 

Smyth House is a 27,000 sq. ft. premium location in a historic landmark building at 6-7 St. Stephen’s GreenDublin 2 and offers fully-modernised, beautifully designed office accommodation for personal use, customised workspaces for start-ups and larger floor space for a growing team. Gather at Grafter is located on the ground floor of Smyth House, with floor to ceiling window’s looking out towards St Stephen’s Green, making it one of the most central coffee locations in Dublin city.

 

Little Geno’s, a chef-operated sandwich deli, will provide delicious, freshly hand built sandwiches and coffee in a beautiful communal lounge, enabling Grafter members and passers-by to meet and connect over a cup of barista coffee and an artisan sandwich. Inspired by the delis and bodegas that line the streets of New York, Little Geno’s is owned and operated by chef Scott Holder. Scott has worked in some of the world’s best restaurants, including London’s Michelin-starred Arbutus, San Francisco’s Michelin-starred State Bird Provisions and David Chang’s Momofuku in Sydney. More recently, Scott created Los Chicanos Taqueria, Ireland’s most authentic Mexican Taqueria.

 

Gather at Grafter is managed by Head of Hospitality Robert Scanlon. With 30+ years’ experience in hospitality as a manager, creative director, consultant and restaurant owner, Scanlon has worked with some of Ireland’s best-known and well-loved restaurants and venues such as Residence Private Members Club on St. Stephen’s Green (now The Grayson), Pichet Restaurant and Airfield Estate. In 2015, Robert opened Osteria Lucio Restaurant in partnership with Michelin-Star chef Ross Lewis of Chapter One.

 

Robert Scanlon, Head of Hospitality at Grafter, says:

“We are very excited to be opening our first café space, Gather at Grafter, at Smyth House. Gather at Grafter is a unique, one-of-a-kind space which will be collectively enjoyed by Grafter members and passerby’s – offering them a cosy environment to relax and catch up with friends, or colleagues, over a cup of coffee and some delicious food. We are delighted to have world travelled chef Scott Holder on board to oversee his concept ‘Little Geno’s Deli’. Scott brings a wealth of experience to the café and is a welcome addition to the Grafter community. We really wanted to bring an independent, chef driven food offering to the space with quality of ingredients at its core.”

 

Emma Kennedy, CEO of Grafter, says:

“Smyth House is a truly historic building and we are extremely proud to have been in a position to refurbish it to such high standard and breathe new life into this iconic location. We are delighted to have created a beautiful, unique and welcoming space for people to meet and relax. Little Geno’s Deli will be a one-of-a-kind offering in central Dublin. Scott is a master when it comes to food creation and bold flavours and it has been a joy to collaborate with him on this project.”

 

On the corner of Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green, Smyth House boasts one of the best locations in Ireland – with multiple choices for dining, entertainment and shopping on the doorstep. Members can commute in easily by Dublin Bus, LUAS, DART or bike, while Dublin Airport is just 30 minutes away by car or public transport, allowing easy access for business travellers.

 

Find out more about Grafter here: www.grafterhouse.com

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