Now Next Of Kin

Originally the Renaissance Bar, it opened around 1985. The building had previously been offices. Landlord John MacMillan, who previously had a steak restaurant of the same name in Ann Street.

These images are from 2011. At one point it became Stacy's Dive Bar, but seems to have reverted back to Macmillan's now.

Update: Is now the Next Of Kin, a sister bar to the New Amsterdam

MacMillian's is no more. The owners of the nearby New Amsterdam pub have taken possession of the building. It will be run by Fleur Penny & Ryan Cameron.

They also manage The Signal Post in the west end of town. It would appear that this new venue will sit between the other two businesses in respect of food, beer and variety of service. Apparently, eight beer taps will be available as well as two Irish stouts.

 Time Line

 A little bit extra

1985 - John MacMillan
2003 - Renaissance Bar
2004 - New ownership
2024 - Sam Cosgrove
2026 - Rename and new owners - Next Of Kin
 

The wooden chairs (in the 2011 pictures) are said to have come from the defunct Tirola Bar in the Guildbourne Centre.