Shops/Businesses opening/closing down

Mrs OBumble · 06-10-2014 4:06pm

irisheddie85 wrote: »

Haven't been up there in a while but that was arabica before it was Mr waffle and i don't think it changed ownership so new franchise probably just want working

There's a now-vacant unit in Middle St which has been used to try out a number of franchise style brands over the last few years, including both Arabica and Mr Waffle.

I have no links to prove it, but would bet my hat that they're both brands operated by the same company.

El_Dangeroso · 07-10-2014 1:16pm

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

There's a now-vacant unit in Middle St which has been used to try out a number of franchise style brands over the last few years, including both Arabica and Mr Waffle.

I have no links to prove it, but would bet my hat that they're both brands operated by the same company.

They are, same guy owns both, same staff are working there, seems to be pretty much the same coffee too (which is delicious btw)

Joe Duffy.. · 08-10-2014 11:27am

New butcher shop opening in Briarhill shopping centre where pet shop used to be.

Paddyfield · 08-10-2014 2:30pm

Joe Duffy.. wrote: »

New butcher shop opening in Briarhill shopping centre where pet shop used to be.

I hope they the pet shop removed all of their stock first

Mrs OBumble · 08-10-2014 3:13pm

Paddyfield wrote: »

I hope they the pet shop removed all of their stock first

Yeah, they sent it to a nice happy home in the country ...:D

Links234 · 08-10-2014 4:40pm

That Roma takeaway on Sea Road where Godfathers/Pizza Hut was seems to have shut up shop already, a shame for them if it only lasted a couple of weeks

kevthecelt · 09-10-2014 10:20am

Links234 wrote: »

That Roma takeaway on Sea Road where Godfathers/Pizza Hut was seems to have shut up shop already, a shame for them if it only lasted a couple of weeks

I don't understand the logic of opening a standard 'run of the mill' take away like that when there are better and more established places just a couple of hundred metres away. I tried the chips in there one night and wasn't that impressed. Bad business decision IMO. Still lamenting the loss of La Fine Bouche

JJpedro · 09-10-2014 12:23pm

I bought a takeaway cod in Roma Takeaway for €5.80 which seemed reasonable, however when I went home , I saw that fish was overcooked , batter was very hard etc. Its a pity as I like to help new business if they offer value . Also I noticed that the boss seemed to spend most of his time sitting in the car outside the takeaway watching the shop,maybe he should be inside more often, they were hoping to do well with the Jesuit students during their breaks but there is fierce competition on that street .

Its a gamble to open up a takeaway these days.

Note: Two doors away, you have Kia who just won best restaurant in Ireland, Sometimes there are people waiting to go in due to place being full , They offer good service and quality. Everyone talks about it. There is nice picture in Galway Advertiser of owners getting their
award.

civis_liberalis · 09-10-2014 2:52pm

JJpedro wrote: »

Its a gamble to open up a takeaway these days.

I don't think it's much to do with takeaways specifically myself. You have to think your business idea through and weigh up all these things. Walking right into a head on battle with established names within a stones throw might not be all that wise, especially if you're not doing anything out of the ordinary or particularly good.

Links234 · 09-10-2014 5:58pm

I'm a regular patron of Kai, but come on, you're comparing apples and oranges there, a takeaway offering burgers and chips late at night clearly has a different customer base than Kai. I'd certainly say that with Vinny's and Costello's just a stone's throw from it, they've shot themselves in the foot, but it's just a shame to see something pop up and then disappear almost instantly.

snubbleste · 15-10-2014 8:15pm

I want Iceland to open a store in Galway asap. They are currently expanding nationwide.
How do I convince them they must simply come to Galway immediately?

Cheshire Cat · 15-10-2014 9:02pm

snubbleste wrote: »

I want Iceland to open a store in Galway asap. They are currently expanding nationwide.
How do I convince them they must simply come to Galway immediately?

Start a facebook campaign: Iceland for Galway!

Cheshire Cat · 30-10-2014 11:20am

There's a new shop close to Aldi Westside. Right next to Aroma Foods
It's called Foodland and has a sign outside: Now open!

Didn't get to have a look as they don't open until 10 and I wasn't curios enough to hang around.
Had a quick Google session and it seems to be a Polish Food Store.
http://www.foodland.ie/

TerrorFirmer · 30-10-2014 12:14pm

There's a Foodland on the Tuam Road.

I buy stuff there regularly, good value.

gordongekko · 30-10-2014 2:58pm

Cheshire Cat wrote: »

There's a new shop close to Aldi Westside. Right next to Aroma Foods
It's called Foodland and has a sign outside: Now open!

Didn't get to have a look as they don't open until 10 and I wasn't curios enough to hang around.
Had a quick Google session and it seems to be a Polish Food Store.
http://www.foodland.ie/

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

There's a Foodland on the Tuam Road.

I buy stuff there regularly, good value.

I noticed that they opened up in doughiska as well

Mrs OBumble · 02-11-2014 10:59pm

Sign in the window of the former Padraig's Place says it's re-opening on 7 November.

I have it on the best authority that it's been taken by the people who have Quay St kitchen. And that the plan, initially anyway, is for it to be a cafe / restaurant / wine-bar - both upstairs and down.

Don't know what name / brand they're using for it as yet.

Timmyctc · 02-11-2014 11:00pm

Has there been any update on Townhouse?

EDIT: Nevermind, I see they're gone for good. Well that's wholly disheartening

ben.schlomo · 03-11-2014 1:14am

Timmyctc wrote: »

Has there been any update on Townhouse?

EDIT: Nevermind, I see they're gone for good. Well that's wholly disheartening

Ideal location for a Wetherspoons.

A lot of renovation work been going on in the former Cuba premises the last cupla weeks.

Timmyctc · 03-11-2014 1:15am

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Ideal location for a Wetherspoons.

A lot of renovation work been going on in the former Cuba premises the last cupla weeks.

pls no.

challengemaster · 03-11-2014 1:16am

Timmyctc wrote: »

pls no.

Have you seen their drink prices? Bit of competition in Galway would be very welcome

Links234 · 03-11-2014 1:20am

A wetherspoons would be a very, very welcome thing indeed.

Timmyctc · 03-11-2014 1:27am

challengemaster wrote: »

Have you seen their drink prices? Bit of competition in Galway would be very welcome

Links234 wrote: »

A wetherspoons would be a very, very welcome thing indeed.

Just not in the Townhouse. Wetherspoons will be a very messy affair for the initial few months in Galway. Stick it up by Cuba till the masses get to terms with reasonable drink offers :pac:

ben.schlomo · 03-11-2014 1:35am

Timmyctc wrote: »

Just not in the Townhouse. Wetherspoons will be a very messy affair for the initial few months in Galway. Stick it up by Cuba till the masses get to terms with reasonable drink offers :pac:

That has been a failure since Bazaar left many moons ago, Wethespoons offer great value and good range of craft beers, their Dublin offering hasnt had any of the supposed messiness you refer too yet. Galways range of craft pubs is limited and prices are devoid of value compared to other locations.

Timmyctc · 03-11-2014 1:39am

ben.schlomo wrote: »

That has been a failure since Bazaar left many moons ago, Wethespoons offer great value and good range of craft beers, their Dublin offering hasnt had any of the supposed messiness you refer too yet. Galways range of craft pubs is limited and prices are devoid of value compared to other locations.

Townhouse was really good up until the flooding. Especially during the summers. Great outdoor gigs. I dunno. Spoons in Derry is fairly messy. Its the only one I've ever been to. Not that I wouldnt want a Spoons in Galway, just don't think it would fit in where Townhouse was/is.

Mrs OBumble · 03-11-2014 1:41am

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Ideal location for a Wetherspoons.

I think that's what you call a contradiction in terms.

ben.schlomo · 03-11-2014 1:48am

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

I think that's what you call a contradiction in terms.

It would be those who dont enjoy good value craft beer, for the urine swilling masses your point may hold.

Timmyctc · 03-11-2014 1:54am

ben.schlomo wrote: »

It would be those who dont enjoy good value craft beer, for the urine swilling masses your point may hold.

Ah I knew it wouldn't take long for that latent snobbery to come out

We'll leave it at that so.

ben.schlomo · 03-11-2014 10:30am

Timmyctc wrote: »

Ah I knew it wouldn't take long for that latent snobbery to come out We'll leave it at that so.

A matter of taste really isnt it.

ben.schlomo · 03-11-2014 10:38am

Timmyctc wrote: »

Just not in the Townhouse. Wetherspoons will be a very messy affair for the initial few months in Galway. Stick it up by Cuba till the masses get to terms with reasonable drink offers :pac:

Timmyctc wrote: »

Ah I knew it wouldn't take long for that latent snobbery to come out We'll leave it at that so.

Snobbery you said was it, i'll just leave that above then. :cool:

youngrun · 03-11-2014 11:52am

Timmyctc wrote: »

Has there been any update on Townhouse?

EDIT: Nevermind, I see they're gone for good. Well that's wholly disheartening

For sale at the minute, via Morrisseys. good location but risk of flooding may deter some bidders

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