eddie nicholson

Founder at The Mardyke Entertainment Complex

Cork Metropolitan Area

About

The Mardyke Entertainment Complex housing multiple leisure activities under one roof MEC continues to attract new ventures in the competitive socialising space: Our most recent addition being Shuffleboards in 2025 Sociable interactive Darts 🎯 2021 Barcadia our Arcade Bar opened November 2017 The Complex also houses: The Woolshed Baa & Grill which opened Christmas 2012. Our outdoor .. "Backyard".. Beer garden opened in 2014 And of course our mainstay : The Mardyke Bar & Bowl A Boutique Bowling alley and American Pool Hall, Ping Pong along with Corks only Shuffleboard has been the main stay for many years The overall aim of the Mardyke Entertainment Complex is to provide the most varied and exciting entertainment options all under one roof.

Experience

  • The Mardyke Entertainment Complex (41 yrs 6 mos)
    • Founder/MD
      1985 - Present · 41 yrs 6 mos

      Complex containing: Bars, Restaurants, Bowling Alley, American Pool, Karaoke Pods, Ping Pong, Snooker, Fun Casino, Arcade Bar and Shuffleboard. It's a Mecca Location with multiple activities for a fun night out!

    • Founder
      1990 - Present · 36 yrs 6 mos

  • Partner at The Wonky Donkey comedy club
    Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

  • Principal Owner at BARCADIA
    Nov 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 8 mos

    Arcade classics from the 80's and 90's lovingly restored, mixed with a Cocktail Bar and Restaurant, makes for a great games night out!

  • Business Owner at HOLY SMOKE
    Apr 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 3 mos

    Cooking with fire. John Relihan's Award winning BBQ Smokehouse Restaurant

  • Principle at Woolshed Baa & Grill Cork
    Dec 2011 - Present · 14 yrs 7 mos

    Australian Sports and Party Bar. "If it's on we are showing it!"