Lidl could be about to build its first pub - and it will be in Dublin.

The German grocery giant are eyeing the site of the old Belgard Inn in Tallaght for the boozer - which will be alongside a new store they've just started building there.

Lidl bought the site around five years ago for a reported €2.6million, and planning permission to build a new store on the site was given the green light by South Dublin County Council last year.

A line in the planning application proposal on the local authority's website also reveals the Lidl's plans for a pub.

It says in the proposed development section of the application: "In addition the development includes four retail units (adaptable for a variety of commercial uses) and a public house."

Lidl confirmed that they are looking into the option of building a pub on the site.

A Lidl spokesperson told RSVP Live : "Lidl have confirmed there will be a hospitality unit on site.

"There's no confirmation yet if it will be a pub or a restaurant, but there will be a hospitality unit.

"It's still early days. The work won't be finished until spring next year."

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Demolition of the old Belgard Inn has now been finished and work has just begun on the new supermarket.

The new concept store is said to be "modern, environmentally-friendly build which will offer our customers a superior shopping experience”.