Ma Nolan's Vieux Nice

This Irish Pub is in the heart of the old town of Nice, Nice Vieux. This was the first Irish Pub for client, Thady Nolan. Rather than the ubiquitous Irish pub complete with bric-a-brac and sawdust floors our client was looking for something that would appeal to all nationalities, not just Irish.

The magnificent vaulted ceilings of this historic building lent itself perfectly to a new style of pub - traditional authentic Irish joinery and furniture but a pared back simplicity. Instead of snugs and confined spaces the design is open-plan and symmetrical hence suiting the warm climate of the South of France.

We used contemporary black & white photography of ancient Irish heritage sites - a modern impression of an inherently Irish creation: as is Ma Nolans.

www.ma-nolans.com