Gastropub group Balloo Inns has announced that chef Danni Barry has joined the team at Balloo House of Killinchy, Co. Down, as the venue's executive head chef.
"A Great Addition" To The Team
Commenting on Barry's appointment and revealing plans for a £150,000 refurbishment of the venue's upstairs restaurant, due to commence in the spring, Ronan Sweeney, Balloo Inns managing director and owner, stated, "We are very excited about our plans for Balloo House and proud that our work since taking over at Balloo House in 2003 has put the small town of Killinchy firmly on the culinary map in the UK and Ireland. With this latest expansion of our team, our customers can expect the great quality locally-sourced food through an exciting new menu created by Danni Barry, whose evident love for country pub dining makes for a great addition to our excellent team at Balloo House."
In addition to Ballo House, Balloo Inns Group also operates Co. Down venues The Parson’s Nose of Hillsborough and the Poacher’s Pocket of Lisbane.
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