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To: Dublin City Council
Save Yamamori Izakaya From Being Shut Down
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Protect Yamamori Izakaya – Defend Dublin’s Nightlife
Yamamori Izakaya has been one of Dublin’s most important late-night cultural spaces for 30 years….. Operating from its basement venue on George’s Street, it has consistently supported local DJs, artists, and promoters and has provided a vital platform for community, creativity, and independent nightlife. The space is a staple of local culture in Dublin and a truly unique spot for the city.
Now, it is facing a High Court injunction over alleged noise complaints from its new neighbour, The Hoxton Hotel.
The Hoxton is a British hotel chain that refurbished Dublin’s historic Central Hotel and is planning to open its own basement nightclub later this year. Yet despite Yamamori operating in the same space for years before the hotel redevelopment, The Hoxton is now seeking legal action, claiming “serious noise nuisance” and stating it cannot regularly use 31 of its 129 rooms due to sound from the long-established venue next door.
Let’s be clear: Yamamori was there first. 👁️
The venue operated throughout The Hoxton’s refurbishment. There were no such disputes prior to this redevelopment. Yamamori even offered practical solutions, including installing tamper-proof sound limiting devices and engaging noise experts.
What We Are Asking
We call for:
The protection of Yamamori Izakaya as a long-standing cultural venue.- The proper enforcement of the Agent of Change principle.
- Stronger protections for existing late-night venues in Dublin.
- Accountability for developers to implement adequate soundproofing when building beside established nightlife spaces.
- Support from Dublin City Council, local councilors and the government for Yamamori Izakaya.
Dublin cannot afford to lose another independent venue because of development oversight. Another venue Street 66 just a short walk away experienced similar problems with people moving into busy areas with nightlife.
We must act now as what happens here will have repercussions for nightlife going forward.
Sign this petition to protect Yamamori Izakaya and defend Dublin’s nightlife.
Why is this important?
What happens here will set a precedant for future developments, if we ignore this and let these large corporations win then it will erode nightlife in Ireland.