The former Tipperary Hill pub, George O’deas is being renovated and a three-story rooftop bar and restaurant will take its place.
CEO of Roeco Inc. Michele Roesch, announced the renovations saying the former Tipperary Hill pub, owned and operated by her father Jerry Roesch, will be “remodeled, rebuilt, and reinvented.”
The building will be converted into a modern, three-story bar and restaurant and will be renamed Emerald Cocktail Kitchen.
Michele says construction on the building, which was purchased by her company in 2019, will begin in May.
The Emerald Cocktail Kitchen will be home to the first rooftop bar in the area.
Michele also co-owns Camillus’ The Brasserie Bar and Bistro.
She originally planned to sell the old George O’deas building after buying it, but after the pandemic, she says a new thought came to mind.
“In the past year and a half, I have seen a lot of changes to the industry I grew up in and really love,” said Michele. “This project is a result of that change, and I am excited to take the lessons we learned and move forward.”
Michele says she plans to change the values of the restaurant industry by marketing the core principles of sustainability, celebration, inclusion, empowerment, and service.
“Employee involvement and empowerment, sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation are at the heart of this project,” said Michele.
She also plans to combine the industry with her love for the Tipperary Hill community, saying she’s excited to be involved once again after living there for five years.
The renovated bar will include recycled goods from the former pub.
Michele says the bar will have over eight beers on tap, locally canned beer, wine, and specialty cocktails.
The three-story building will also have a full kitchen with a quality menu.
They plan to serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Michele says expanding the building will allow for a bar on the first floor, a lounge on the second, and a rooftop bar on the third.
The back of the building will be open for take-out orders, off-premise catering, and individual prepped meals.
Michele says the expansion will restore the original building.
“50 years ago, there was a fire that burnt two stories of the building down,” said Michele. “I think it’s time to make the building whole again.”
The anticipated opening date for The Emerald Cocktail Kitchen is November 2022.
Michele says she plans to open the rooftop bar for St. Patrick’s Day in 2023 if the weather allows.
The bar will be located at 1333 W Fayette Street in Syracuse.
Take a look at the project renderings in the photo gallery at the top of this story.