New Irish bar opens in Ashford following £90,000 investment
Posted on 22 July 2026A brand-new Irish bar has opened in Ashford town centre, bringing a fresh hospitality offer to the town, creating 10 new jobs and representing a positive new investment in Ashford’s growing evening economy.
Rosie O’Leary’s, located inside The Old Warehouse on Station Road, has introduced a new concept for Ashford, combining live music, major sporting events, premium beers, cocktails and authentic Irish hospitality in one welcoming venue.
The opening is a welcome boost for the town centre and highlights continued confidence in Ashford as a place to invest, visit and enjoy. At a time when many high streets are adapting to changing customer habits, the arrival of Rosie O’Leary’s adds further energy and choice to Ashford’s hospitality scene.
We’ve invested heavily in creating something genuinely different for Ashford. Rosie O Leary’s isn’t trying to be another pub or another nightclub. It’s a venue built around atmosphere, brilliant service and bringing people together.
Dan Harding, General Manager
The venue includes multiple large screens showing major sporting events throughout the year, regular live music, an extensive whiskey collection, premium cocktails and private VIP snugs for groups.
Inspired by Ireland’s famous hospitality and designed with a modern twist, Rosie O’Leary’s offers a welcoming space for everything from casual drinks after work to big sporting occasions and weekend celebrations.
Rosie O’Leary’s is now open, with live entertainment and a varied programme planned to help attract more people into the heart of Ashford.
Ashford deserves venues that people are excited to visit. We want Rosie O Leary’s to become a place where memories are made, friendships are celebrated and everyone feels welcome from the moment they walk through the door. That’s what Irish hospitality is all about.
Dan Harding
