Brothers announce handover of much-loved Portadown bar

Brothers announce handover of much-loved Portadown bar

A popular bar in Portadown has handed the business over to new owners, after 40 years of being run by the family whose name it bears.

Taking to social media, the Bennett family announced the change and thanked their customers for their “loyalty, friendship and support” over the decades.

A post on Facebook read: “Tony, Niall and the Bennett family would like to take this opportunity to thank all their customers for their loyalty, friendship and support.

“After 40 years the time has come for Tony and Niall to step aside. The Bennett family have had the privilege of providing hospitality in Portadown for over 100 years.
“Thank you to all our dedicated bar, kitchen, and door staff who have worked tremendously hard over the years. A special thanks to Daphne, Julie, Sam and Richard who provided our delicious food and Glenn our wingman for 28 years. From early mornings to late nights, they have been the backbone and the face of Bennetts.
The Portadown bar was operated by the Bennett family for 40 years (Photo credit: Bennetts Bar/Facebook)
“Most importantly, we have been extremely fortunate to have the support of you, the incredible people of Portadown and beyond. We are grateful for all the loyalty and generosity you have shown over the years. We have enjoyed seeing familiar faces day to day and being the place where families and friends reconnect every Christmas and New Year.
“As we now call time on this chapter, we would like to wish new owners Anne, Andrew and Claire every health and success in their new venture.
Thanks for the memories, Tony and Niall.”