The Belfast venue has made some big changes
Thompsons Garage has become a stalwart in Belfast’s nightlife scene since it opened in the 90s. The city centre club has stood firmly on Upper Arthur Street for over 30 years, but there are some big changes ahead, and we got in to have a look around.
Work has been ongoing to expand the club even further and add some new features to improve the clubgoers’ experience even more.
As part of the work, the club has added a brand-new glass-fronted balcony to the front of the establishment. This new feature allows drinkers to sit out and look down onto Upper Arthur Street and will be very popular during the summer months.
The new balcony also features colourful barrels alongside high stools for people to enjoy a drink. The new part can be accessed through the main club but will also have its own entrance.
Alongside the new outdoor area, there is a whole new room inside that will have a focus on music. The room features a stage, on which they plan to have live music, as well as a fully stocked bar.
Work was still underway when we visited, but the club plans to have its work finished in time for the Fleadh, which begins on Sunday, August 2.
The club plans to capitalise on this new area and will have a full line-up of events through the Fleadh Cheoil na Héireann from Sunday to Sunday. The new area will have space for up to 150 people.
However, their plans don’t stop there; once the summer is over, they plan to further develop the club by adding a food option to the new area.
The club was also recently granted permission by Belfast City Council to introduce acoustic evening sessions in its new function room.
Elected representatives at a meeting of the Belfast City Council Licensing Committee have granted an application for the variation of a seven-day annual entertainments licence for Thompson’s Garage.
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