Yamamori Izakaya and Hoxton hotel reach agreement, bringing nightlife legal battle to a close

The legal dispute between Dublin night club  Yamamori Izakaya, and The Hoxton Hotel has come to an end, with both sides reaching an agreement in the High Court today, according to a report from The Journal.

Yamamori Izakaya, which has operated on Dublin's George's Street for over two decades, shares a wall with The Hoxton hotel, which opened in 2024 following the redevelopment of the former Central Hotel on Exchequer Street.

Back in February, The Hoxton hotel's owner, Trinity Hospitality, sought an injunction against Yamamori over alleged noise transfer from its late-night venue, claiming the issue had forced the closure of 31 hotel rooms and resulted in losses of up to €300,000.

However, on the second day of the High Court trial, lawyers for both parties informed the court that a resolution had been reached.

Barrister Andrew Walker, representing Trinity Hospitality, told the court that "the matter is resolved", requesting that no order be made as to costs, while allowing the proceedings to remain in abeyance should either party need to return to court.

Earlier in the proceedings, Gareth Compton of Compton Solicitors, acting for Yamamori, had requested 10 minutes for his team and the William Fry legal team acting for Trinity Hospitality, to talk. He added that they might have “good news”.

The dispute attracted widespread public attention when it first came before the courts earlier this year, prompting concerns about its implications for Dublin's nightlife and live music scene.