Caffe Nero seeks new drive-thru site across NI
Caffe Nero is expanding in Northern Ireland with plans for several drive-through ‘pods’.
The chain, which has around 20 locations here is now seeking suitable sites across the region for pods with outdoor seating.
The coffee giant operates around a dozen locations in Belfast alone and recently opened at University Road.
And it can also be revealed the company is set to open a store at the site of the former Patisserie Valerie site at Castle Lane.
The search for ‘pod’ sitess of around 1,600 sq ft and 2,000 sq ft, is being carried out in conjunction with commercial property agent Frazer Kidd and it is understood suitable sites include existing shopping centre/retail parks or high-profile road frontage sites.
Meanwhile, the site of Caffe Nero at Lombard Street – formerly home to Delaney’s café – has gone on the market for £1m.
Delaney’s was a well-loved cafe and restaurant in the city’s Lombard Street, housed in a distinct curved one-storey building.
The venue was closed down in 2011 and converted into a Caffé Nero, which opened that year.
The building, which also includes retailer Pretty Vintage as a tenant, has now gone on the market with Frazer Kidd.
