A new pub in Barrie? One Eyed Jack could revitalize the city center!

A new pub in Barrie? One Eyed Jack could revitalize the city center!

in Barrie, where business comes and go, there are open questions about future tenants such as music in the ears of the locals. While restorative work on former business premises is done, there is a lot of speculation about who could move in. The former location of Uncle Bob’s Country Buffet, which closed its doors in 2019, is particularly interested in this. After months of standstill, construction activity in Wellington Plaza made many curious.

Last rumors about the arrival of a new pub, possibly a One Eyed Jack, were loud. The pub already has locations in cities such as Oshawa and Toronto, but an official confirmation of a new location in Barrie is still pending. Despite these ambiguities, there are lively discussions on social media, where citizens hope that more than just one pub will move in. Some dream of a returnee like blockbusters or want an Ikea in the city.

A look at the rumors

People in the region seem to be passionate about the upcoming changes. Various names and wishes were shared online, including the desire for an art and handicraft business branch or even for a chipot branch. The existing shops in the Wellington Plaza, such as the Rivendell Books bookstore, also hope that the arrival of a new restaurant will attract more customers.

Kevin Jacquemain, co -owner of Rivendell Books, expressed concern and hope at the same time. He pointed out that a new bar could possibly affect customers' buying behavior. As long as people grow, all new developments are generally welcome. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how a pub can affect traffic near it.

Although inquiries from One Eyed Jack gave little information about special opening data, the company's answer testified by a positive Outlook for the Barrie location. The anticipation of the new business is obvious, even if the details are still unclear. However the situation develops, the hope is that the new restaurant will bring more vitality to the small plaza.

Whatever the ultimately moves into this popular former buffet, it can certainly not be worse than an empty business. A multiplicative effect for the area could be in the air, and the Barrieser seem to wait excitedly what comes next. The social media push and speculate imaginatively while the construction work continues.

nikki Cole is a reporter at Barrietoday.