Hoxton Hotel issues statement as legal proceedings against nightclub adjourned
The Hoxton Hotel has issued a statement in the wake of protests amid its ongoing legal action against Yamamori Izakaya.
Yamamori Izakaya is a decades-old Japanese restaurant and nightclub located on George’s Street in Dublin, and is a regular night-out destination of countless happy customers.
However, the nightclub has found itself in the midst of legal trouble recently, following action taken by the neighbouring Hoxton Hotel.
The Hoxton. Pic: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie
The Hoxton, whose building is owned by Trinity Hospitality, initiated legal action against Yamamori due to the noise levels transferred between the buildings.
The hotel claimed that it has received ‘numerous’ noise complaints from guests and has had to close many rooms because of it.
Now, the Hoxton Hotel has issued a statement on the situation as proceedings have been adjourned by consent until March 5.
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A spokesperson for the hotel said: ‘As The Hoxton, we have chosen not to comment publicly until now, while the initial court proceedings between Trinity Hospitality and Yamamori Izakaya were underway, out of respect for that process. With the case now adjourned with the consent of both parties to allow time for further engagement, we feel it’s important to clarify where we stand.
‘First and foremost, The Hoxton does not want to see Yamamori Izakaya close, nor do we want to see nightlife venues curtailed. Yamamori Izakaya has been an important part of Dublin’s nightlife and cultural fabric for years, one of the many independent businesses that give this part of town its buzz.
‘As a brand, The Hoxton has a track record of actively supporting creative communities and neighbouring businesses for the past 20 years, in each of the cities we call home. Our plan for Dublin is no different. It is central to who we are.’
The Hoxton. Pic: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie
They added: ‘All of us at The Hoxton Dublin sincerely hope that in the coming weeks, Trinity Hospitality and Yamamori Izakaya can continue to collaborate directly and explore constructive solutions. It is our understanding that Trinity Hospitality has offered mediation as a route forward and is open to contributing financially towards the works required. The Hoxton welcomes any steps that support a positive outcome for both parties.
‘At The Hoxton, we have a responsibility to the guests who stay with us. Our hope, therefore, is that through collaboration and goodwill on all sides, a balanced way forward can be agreed upon – one that allows nightlife, hospitality, and community to thrive together, as they should.’
It comes as earlier this week, supporters of Yamamori were infuriated by the legal action, taking to Dame Court to join a protest organised by People Before Profit.
Music blared from speakers and chants echoed from the crowd outside the hotel, with protesters concerned about what the broader implications of the legal proceedings mean for Dublin nightlife.
Trinity Hospitality has repeatedly stated it is not trying to shut Yamamori down, though the action aims to ‘advance a testing and resolution process to reduce noise transfer into the hotel’.
