The company run by Eamonn Holmes’ son Declan has relaunched a restaurant in Newtownards after renovations.

Declan Holmes and Nightcap Event Group have invested £50,000 in The Foxes Den after purchasing it in September last year.

The interior of the Co Down venue has been re-fitted out, and the branding has been redone.

It can now serve 106 people in the site after the work done by fit-out team Nordica Design.

Mr Holmes, managing director at Nightcap Event Group, said: “Since taking over The Foxes Den last year, we have seen business continue to grow rapidly, receiving fantastic support not just from those within the local community, but from those that are travelling from further afield.

“To accommodate the increased demand, we realised that there was even more potential if we increased the seating capacity and better utilised the space.

“As a result, table availability within the restaurant has now increased by over 50%.

From left, Nightcap’s managing director, Declan Holmes, and operations director Dean McFarland

“With the fit out, we also wanted to elevate the ambience for our new wider client base by introducing a more intimate and cosy dining experience that was more closely aligned with our brand values and quality food offering, which is curated by our exceptionally talented head chef, Darren Currie and kitchen team, and I believe we have achieved this.

“The fit-out team has done an incredible job; from design to installation, the whole process has been seamless.

“The refurbishment literally had to be accomplished overnight to minimise any disruption to customers and ensure that the business was not commercially affected. Nordica Design understood the urgency and rose to the challenge admirably.”

Declan is one of TV presenter Eamonn Holmes’ four children, along with Niall, Jack and Rebecca.

News Catch Up – Monday 30th September