Previous Kildare pub owners wish new proprietor the very best for next 100 years

The new owner of Andersons Bar has been wished the best of luck in his ventures by the previous owners of the historic building. 

Joint selling agents, Jordan Auctioneers and John Younge successfully sold the iconic bar and residence by public auction for a figure of €760,000 last week.

A premises that was much loved in the town by old and young alike, the sale had generated great interest and plenty of pre–auction gossip!

Before an attendance of about 30 people there were five bidders in total with the property opening with an initial bid of €700,000 before the hammer dropped at €760,000 to local businessman Dan Curtis.

Market House, better known as Andersons, is 100 years trading during, which time it has built up a loyal customer base and the current owner wished the new buyers every success for the next 100 years!

Andersons enjoys a consistent and substantial level of annual turnover divided between wet sales, off-license and some wholesale business.

According to Clive Kavanagh of the selling agents; “there is great potential to further exploit the full trading potential of the property in line with the current upgrading of Emily Square, renovation of the Town Hall and the ongoing growth of the Blueway. In addition, the first and second floors of the property provide amble opportunity for a range of alternative uses.”

Clive added that “while the owner was sad to be leaving the business, there had many great times in the pub with loyal customers, and they had the pleasure in sharing in many great days for the town whether that be sporting
occasions, local club success or up and coming music acts.”