Irish Goodbye Public House Will Open in Dallas in 2026
The ownership group behind Blackfriar Pub will launch a new establishment at 1928 Greenville Ave.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Irish Goodbye Public House is set to open in the Lowest Greenville neighborhood of Dallas in October 2026. The new pub will occupy the former space previously held by the business Hide.
Why it matters
The project represents a shift in the local hospitality landscape as an established operator group reclaims a prominent site in a high-traffic entertainment corridor. The conversion from the former tenant to a new pub concept highlights the ongoing churn in the Dallas restaurant sector.
The project replaces the former tenant at 1928 Greenville Ave with a new pub concept. The venture is led by the established ownership group behind Blackfriar Pub, which is currently navigating the municipal inspection process for its occupancy certificate and signage.
The players
Blackfriar Pub
An established Dallas hospitality operator leading the development of the new pub concept.
City of Dallas
The municipal authority responsible for issuing the certificate of occupancy and overseeing sign permit inspections.
The details
The ownership group is currently progressing through the City of Dallas regulatory pipeline to transition the space into a restaurant serving alcohol. With sign permits currently in the inspection phase, the group must ensure full compliance with municipal zoning and health standards for the Lowest Greenville site. The operation leverages the site's existing infrastructure from the former tenant to minimize build-out complexities before the planned 2026 debut.
Timeline
The Irish Goodbye Public House is expected to open in October 2026.
Market Landscape
This opening follows the closure of Hide on Greenville Avenue, reflecting the common trend of rapid commercial turnover in Dallas nightlife corridors. The project aligns with established operators expanding their footprint by acquiring prime real estate previously vacated by outgoing concepts.
Operators in the Dallas hospitality space should monitor the permit inspection timeline to understand current municipal turnaround times for venue conversions. Ensuring compliance with the city's latest zoning requirements remains a critical step for any group seeking to renovate legacy sites.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates how experienced operators scale by capitalizing on existing infrastructure to minimize long-term development overhead. Owners should review their own certificate of occupancy files to ensure all signage and operational permits remain current with city regulations.
Further reading
For more on industry shifts, visit our Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lakewood/East Dallas.
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