Black Sheep Coffee: Ireland's first store opening in Belfast next week
A total of 14 new jobs have been created as a result
Last updated 30th Jan 2025
The global brand, Black Sheep Coffee, is set to open Ireland's first-ever store in Belfast - creating 14 new jobs in the process.
The 99-seater site will officially open at 6.30am on Tues 4th February in the Pearl Assurance building Donegall Square East.
The new Belfast store will create around 14 full and part time jobs initially and represents an investment in the region of £1m by Bannon and Bannon Property Holdings in the future development of the brand throughout the island of Ireland.
Black Sheep Coffee has over 100 stores across the world including the UK, US and Dubai, and first opened in London in 2013.
“We are delighted to be able to bring the unique Black Sheep Coffee experience to Belfast as part of a broader expansion strategy across Ireland over the coming years,” Anthony Morrissey, Media and Marketing Director, Bannon and Bannon said.
“We have watched the rapid development of Black Sheep Coffee throughout the UK in recent years and are proud to be leading its evolution in Ireland.
“This is just the start of a planned expansion programme North and South and already we are in advanced discussions with another prime location in Belfast which we will hopefully being in position to open summer 2025,” added Anthony.
“As a group we are committed to the local hospitality and entertainment sector and are confident the addition of the Black Sheep Coffee brand will play a key role in our future regional expansion plans.”
Black Sheep Coffee CEO’s Gabriel Shohet and Eirik Holth added: "Expanding into Ireland has been a long time coming, and we couldn’t be more excited to kick things off in Belfast. Bringing Black Sheep Coffee to this iconic location marks the start of an exciting new chapter, and we can’t wait for Ireland to experience what we’re all about."