Our Story
Our Story
the reinvigoration of a local gem
Originating in the early 1990’s as an inn, The Viaduct Inn became part of the Cliste Hospitality family, undergoing major redesign and refurbishment and reopening its doors to the public in September 2022 as a modern Irish brasserie with changing seasonal menus.
The reinvigoration of this local gem was to create “a food and drink hall, and restaurant with menus changing seasonally that will become a destination dining option both for the local Bishopstown and wider Cork population and also for commuters to West Cork.”
History of
The Chetwynd
Viaduct
The Viaduct is an important and substantial landmark in Cork City, Ireland. It carried one of Ireland’s largest railway networks the Great Southern and Western Railway in the early 20th century. Designed by Charles Nixon and built between 1849 and 1851 by Fox, Henderson, and Co, who also built the Crystal Palace in London.
The Viaduct is an impressive 91 feet high and four 110 feet wide arches. The Viaduct was damaged badly in the 1922 Irish Civil War but was fully repaired. A decking was in place, however, was removed after it closed in 1961.
Our reinvigoration journey
Delight, dine & enjoy
all the viaduct has to offer
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