On January 1st 2027, after three decades at the heart of Dungarvan and the Irish food scene, the doors of The Tannery Restaurant will close.
Entering its 30th year in business, chef Paul Flynn and his wife and business partner Máire Flynn have announced that 2026 will be the restaurant’s final year of service – a decision made by the Flynns on their own terms, and with enormous pride in what they have built.
A considered reshaping of what The Tannery means, Paul and Máire will however continue to run The Tannery Townhouse and the Cookery School on a seasonal basis, welcoming guests from spring through to autumn, and serving dinner to The Tannery Townhouse residents.
Anchoring Dungarvan as a serious food destination since its inception in 1997, it has outlasted trends, weathered recessions, survived storms – literal and metaphorical – and grown up alongside a loyal community of staff and customers who now span generations.
“We’ve had the run of our lives. We’re closing because we can, not because we have to, and that’s a great position to be in,” Paul said.
The final restaurant service in The Tannery will take place on January 1st 2027, with bookings for the closing period to be announced later this year. From spring 2027 onwards, The Tannery Townhouse will continue to welcome guests, and the Cookery School will operate seasonally.
