Big Mike’s restaurant in Blackrock to close due to ‘insurmountable’ industry challenges

Last service for south Dublin restaurant, which opened in 2022, was on Sunday, says chef Gareth Smith

Chef Gareth Smith: 'The maths just don’t math any more.' Photograph: Tom Honan

Tue Sept 23 2025 - 17:45

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