Watch: A virtual tour of Conor McGregor's new pub, The Black Forge Inn
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For the first time, people around the globe can take an extensive look inside Conor McGregor's new pub, The Black Forge Inn, without having to board a plane to Dublin, Ireland.
Since buying the pub back in 2020, McGregor has reportedly spent €3 million to purchase the venue and give it a massive makeover. Now, the UFC superstar has posted a drone-shot video to give people an immersive tour inside The Black Forge Inn.
The video begins by giving viewers a point-of-view of what it's like to see The Black Forge Inn from above. The drone then goes through the pub's entrance and roams around the establishment's interior, from the kitchen to the dining area to the bar.
Evidently, Conor McGregor's videographers have taken inspiration from a drone tour of a bowling alley in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that went viral earlier this year. Watching the videos side-by-side, the similarities are very noticeable.
Conor McGregor's history with The Black Forge Inn
Conor McGregor's purchase of The Black Forge Inn is a curious business move on his part, given his history with the place. That's because it's where the former UFC two-division champion got into trouble for punching an elderly person.
It’s important to note that McGregor’s encounter with the Irish mob boss is not to be confused with another incident that took place at the Arch Marble Pub. In the footage below, the UFC star was seen hitting another elderly person, who refused to take a sip of his Proper No. 12 Whiskey.
Unfortunately for McGregor, the gentleman he sucker-punched wasn't just any patron of the pub. He turned out to be the father of a high-ranking mobster in the Kinahan cartel. Needless to say, the Irishman got himself into a serious, potentially life-threatening situation.
Veteran journalist Paul Williams reported that 'The Notorious' Irishman has been targeted by the Kinahan cartel for his role in a barroom brawl. The crime family reportedly asked McGregor for €900,000 in ransom.
Conor McGregor's plans for The Black Forge Inn
Conor McGregor appears to have moved past his checkered past with The Black Forge Inn, and now he's looking ahead to the pub's future.
The MMA superstar reportedly plans to open more pubs in Ireland, and eventually, across the globe. One of the richest athletes in the world today, McGregor said that the Black Forge Inn is “only the beginning” of his career in the hospitality industry. In a statement released to The Sunday Business Post, McGregor said:
“I will explore other venues across Ireland and overseas for sure. I am passionate about hospitality and entertaining, and with the Black Forge I am only beginning.”