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After closing in Short North last year, popular restaurant and bar reopening in Bridge Park next month

After closing in Short North last year, popular restaurant and bar reopening in Bridge Park next month

Jack McLaughlin

In less than a month, Bristol Republic will be back.

After closing its original Short North space (in order to relocate to Dublin) last year, the popular barbeque spot and country music venue announced that it will open at its new home in Dublin on Sept. 10, It will be located at 4495 Bridge Park Ave., inside the Bridge Park development.

In addition to bringing the “Spirit of Nashville, Southern flavors” to Dublin, the new space will offer:
A large whiskey selection and elevated cocktail program
-Live jazz Wednesday-Saturday
-DJs on Friday and Saturday evenings
-A more refined, lounge-style atmosphere
-Private event capabilities for up to 50 guest
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Additionally, according to the restaurant group behind the concept, Experience Hospitality Group, Bristol Republic will be opening a new bar concept, The Saddle Lounge, inside of its Bridge Park home. The new concept will function as a “retreat from the main dining area,” serving elevated cocktails and offering live jazz and weekend DJs. 

“There’s a reason people travel to Nashville to experience the live music, food, and vibrant atmosphere,” Brian Swanson, founder of Experience Hospitality Group, said in a press release. “We wanted to build a place where people can spend an entire day and night enjoying themselves. That’s what Nashville does so well, and that’s what we’ve created with Bristol at Bridge Park.”

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