Proposals brewing in Cork for new Fitzgerald’s Park coffee shop

The Natural Bakery, which had occupied the popular spot since 2015, recently vacated the high-profile unit, which adjoins Cork Public Museum and overlooks the River Lee

Calling all baristas, Fitzgerald's Park is looking for a new café operator following the departure of the Natural Foods Bakery Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Enquiries are pouring in from potential coffee-shop operators keen on taking over the lease at the former Natural Foods Bakery premises in Cork City’s Fitzgerald’s Park.

The agent handling the lease, Cearbhall Behan of Behan, Irwin & Gosling, said more than 30 enquiries had filtered through since the lease was advertised, on behalf of Cork City Council, earlier this week. No rent has been set, but the guide is expected to be €15,000-€20,000pa.