Cork’s iconic Electric bar to reopen with new look this summer after €2m sale

The well-know Cork city hostelry at 41 South Mall is set for a revamp before re-opening under the Emporium hospitality group next July 

Electric Bar & Restaurant is located beside the River Lee at The South Mall, Cork City. Picture: Larry Cummins:

JUST over a year after it powered down and called time, Electric, one of Cork City’s best-known bars, is to re-open, following its sale for c €2m.

The new Cork-based owner is a private client of financial advisory firm MC2 Accountants.