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Wetherspoons - The Great Wood

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  • #102
    oblivious
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    dodzy wrote: »
    Opening hours anyone ?

    I saw they where open from 8am for breakfast, but no pints till 10.30 as per the law


  • #103
    kingtut
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    quickbeam wrote: »
    11th July: http://www.meetup.com/New-Dublin-15-Social-Club-Meetup/events/223541511/ :)

    Oh I was expecting a boards one :) cheers for the link.


  • #104
    rubadub
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    Murt10 wrote: »
    He said that they had made a mistake in their pricing in Blackrock and would be soon putting up their prices in line with Blanch.
    Made a mistake?! like a typo? smells like BS

    https://www.facebook.com/thefortyfoot
    The Forty Foot
    March 30 ·
    Take a look at that thing of beauty. There's nothing like a decent pint of Beamish. And at €2.50 a pint, there's no wonder that it's a firm favourite with our customers.
    11051944_628766797254766_5061158515887770069_n.jpg?oh=9fb2e0b85555c768ba8769f71bbaf14f&oe=5630E86C

    sounds like a real oversight :rolleyes:


  • #105
    dodzy
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    I'd love to be a fly on the wall there today. Interested to see what 'types' attempt to gain entry.

    I can only imagine.


  • #106
    ThisRegard
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    I love the fact that people are already complaining about the clientèle, in an establishment that has yet to open.


  • #107
    jeffk
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    ThisRegard wrote: »
    I love the fact that people are already complaining about the clientèle, in an establishment that has yet to open.

    Did you ever drink in the Budda Bar?


  • #108
    ThisRegard
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    I'm just going to give the place a chance before jumping to conclusions of the clientele.


  • #109
    jeffk
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    Well its a few feet up from said bar, so wouldn't get my hopes up.

    Only thing we can hope for is they done their research(not hard to with it all over national press a few times) and have tight security measures


  • #110
    kingtut
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    dodzy wrote: »
    I'd love to be a fly on the wall there today. Interested to see what 'types' attempt to gain entry.

    I can only imagine.

    Having been to the one in both Blackrock and Dun Laoghaire (multiple times) as well to the one in Belfast and in one of the London airports I can tell you that despite the cheap drinks they DO NOT attract a rough crowd!

    These pubs are the same as any other with the exception that the food/drinks are exceptionally cheap and they have no tv/music.

    Also there are always bouncers present and regular ID checks.


  • #111
    oblivious
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    jeffk wrote: »
    Did you ever drink in the Budda Bar?

    In fairness we should give Blanchy spoons a chance first before condemning it. I felt the Budda bar door staff where part of its problems too

    Budda bar was a primary a drinking venue, spoons are targeting the lunch and cafe crowed too. I felt the Budda bar door staff where part of the problem too


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  • #112
    January
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    How long has the budda bar been closed down now? I reckon the clientèle have found another regular don't worry.


  • #113
    miamee
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    Ah lads the Budda bar closed down about ten years ago so the clientele will not be the same at all. Or if it is they should be older and wiser by now :D I used to drink in the Budda bar until West opened up, then we started going there. The fact Wetherspoons has no music will probably put off a lot of younger people, they might do a bit of cheap early drinking there but they won't stay for the night (I'm guessing). I'm looking forward to trying it out anyway.


  • #114
    ThisRegard
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    January wrote: »
    How long has the budda bar been closed down now? I reckon the clientèle have found another regular don't worry.

    The Mountjoy canteen for starters.


  • #115
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,336 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    A comparison of the menus between Blackrock and Blanch was posted on the Beer/Wine/Spirits forum. Links here and here. Significant price changes from Blackrock, although as Murt10 already posted, presumably the Blackrock prices will be brought in line with the Blanch ones. Can't see the regulars there being happy with hikes like that.


  • #116
    Geuze
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    http://www.jdwetherspoon.ie/pdf/TheGreatWood2015.pdf

    Menu.

    Some prices up 33% from current JDW prices in Ireland.

    Beamish up from 2.50 to 3.50, as mentioned here earlier.


  • #117
    oblivious
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    Geuze wrote: »
    http://www.jdwetherspoon.ie/pdf/TheGreatWood2015.pdf

    Menu.

    Some prices up 33% from current JDW prices in Ireland.

    Beamish up from 2.50 to 3.50, as mentioned here earlier.


    Most of the real ale has been kept at 2.50, I suppose that Tim martin soft spot


  • #118
    ThisRegard
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    Apart from some of the ales, the prices aren't as attractive as they were any more.


  • #119
    kingtut
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    ThisRegard wrote: »
    Apart from some of the ales, the prices aren't as attractive as they were any more.

    Agreed, as a regular in the Blackrock the price increase definitely makes the bar lose some of its appeal!


  • #120
    py2006
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    I've noticed they have taken the online menus down. I was only looking at the Dun Laoighaire one yesterday to see what prices were like.

    I presume they have upped the drink price to pay for the building which is rather nice.


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  • #121
    ThisRegard
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    Check out the links above, increases of up to a Euro.


  • #122
    jeffk
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    I’m hoping it does well; just the last two (excluding west name changes) new shiny pubs that opened in the centre didn’t fare well in the end. Plus the centre needs a decent normal food place and then to have a drink with it is a bonus,

    I think the late bar/music route is more than covered in the area. Be heading to “west” before going to a local late bar, it’s the reverse of what I and most people used to do


  • #123
    py2006
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    Had lunch in there earlier. Not bad. The place is lovely but it is huge and on two floors. I can see them eventually not using the upstairs.

    They will require bouncers at night as it may attract some of the more dodgy characters.


  • #124
    py2006
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    The increase in drink prices is very disappointing. I think they have shot themselves in the foot there as the regulars from the surrounding pubs prob won't bother with it now.


  • #125
    Toto Wolfcastle
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    I'm not a Wetherspoons fan. The two I've been to were totally different from each other but equally awful. I was willing to give the one in Blanch a go though, particularly having seen the prices on the menus of the other ones in Dublin. I'm not so keen now that they've put the prices up.


  • #126
    Larbre34
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    Have the priced been raised in the two current bars do we know?


    Edit: Menu comparison from the Beer forum

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=96065339&postcount=2323


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  • #127
    jeffk
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    Looks like its gone from oh look cheap drink to normal priced but having a normal food option in the centre


  • #128
    oblivious
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    jeffk wrote: »
    Looks like its gone from oh look cheap drink to normal priced but having a normal food option in the centre

    Are there many place in the blanch area that you can get a bemish for 3.50?


  • #129
    jeffk
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    oblivious wrote: »
    Are there many place in the blanch area that you can get a bemish for 3.50?

    Are there many places in Blanch you'd want to drink bemish?

    I drank it when I was 18 and it was £2, id rather do without than drink it now cause its cheaper than Guinness


  • #130
    oblivious
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    jeffk wrote: »
    Are there many places in Blanch you'd want to drink bemish?

    I drank it when I was 18 and it was £2, id rather do without than drink it now cause its cheaper than Guinness

    Not if there is a choice.

    I just asking about your "cheap drink to normal priced" comment. Is 3.50 normal price in D15 for a bemish or is it still cheap than other pubs in the area?


  • #131
    jeffk
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    oblivious wrote: »
    Not if there is a choice.

    I just asking about your "cheap drink to normal priced" comment. Is 3.50 normal price in D15 for a bemish or is it still cheap than other pubs in the area?

    I'm not sure because I wouldn't drink it, usually Heineken/Carlsberg if on pints.

    Talking to herself about captains and coke and agreed they are about average. Asking me price of shots, but cant see any on the menu.


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  • #132
    Staplor
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    jeffk wrote: »
    I'm not sure because I wouldn't drink it, usually Heineken/Carlsberg if on pints.

    Talking to herself about captains and coke and agreed they are about average. Asking me price of shots, but cant see any on the menu.

    I thought I saw spirits were €3.95 with a free mixer - that's cheap


  • #133
    ThisRegard
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    jeffk wrote: »
    I’m hoping it does well; just the last two (excluding west name changes) new shiny pubs that opened in the centre didn’t fare well in the end. Plus the centre needs a decent normal food place and then to have a drink with it is a bonus,

    Yeah, I agree that's what's needed. I've often been over there and fancied a bit of grub and a pint and you're not served particularly well (TGIs and Captain Americas aren't great).


  • #134
    Larbre34
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    ThisRegard wrote: »
    Yeah, I agree that's what's needed. I've often been over there and fancied a bit of grub and a pint and you're not served particularly well (TGIs and Captain Americas aren't great).

    Wetherspoons food will not be better than either of those.


  • #135
    ThisRegard
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    I'll see.


  • #136
    Geuze
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    Staplor wrote: »
    I thought I saw spirits were €3.95 with a free mixer - that's cheap

    They were mostly 3.95, now 4.75. Yes, free mixer, and double for 2 euro extra.


  • #137
    jeffk
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    The prices are say a euro cheaper on some drinks, but the hype around it, had people(including me) expecting higher savings

    Another advantage they have(if late opening), is there wont be the standard drinks going up over the course of the night to pay for DJ/Band


  • #138
    Geuze
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    Before they increased prices this week, the "hype" was partly deserved.

    They don't open late.


  • #139
    jeffk
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    Geuze wrote: »
    Before they increased prices this week, the "hype" was partly deserved.

    They don't open late.

    Well the hype will die down so.

    Ill look forward to another food option in the centre, plus wont be rip off prices.


  • #140
    dodzy
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    ThisRegard wrote: »
    I love the fact that people are already complaining about the clientèle, in an establishment that has yet to open.
    Apologies all. I really want this to work, really. It'll be great for the area, no doubt and I am looking forward to frequenting it as I'm a big fan of their business model. All indications are that it'll be well policed as I'm sure they have done their homework. That said, light, heaven, Buddha bar. All in the same area. All failed. Door staff IMO Had a lot to answer for in all of those cases. Here's hoping they break the mould here.


  • #141
    Murt10
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    Someone that has the guts of 1,000 pubs, some in the dodgiest areas of the UK, didn't enter the Irish market without a plan.

    If he only wanted to enter here and run kips, I'm sure he could have spent a lot less, and own far more pubs than he currently does.

    He knows what he's doing (I hope)!


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  • #142
    jack presley
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    beer garden was fairly busy when i drove past at about 6:00


  • #143
    Gavin "shels"
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    €3.95 for a Birra Moretti, fairly certain I was paying €2.75 in Blackrock a couple of months back!


  • #144
    oblivious
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    I popped in last night 2.50 for a pint of Adnams Ghost-ship in very good condition. There is a good selection of Irish craft beer from 8 degrees, Bru and McGraths. This is possibly one if the largest selection of Irish craft beer in the are, but why did it take an English pup chain for this to happen?


  • #145
    py2006
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    oblivious wrote: »
    I popped in last night 2.50 for a pint of Adnams Ghost-ship in very good condition. There is a good selection of Irish craft beer from 8 degrees, Bru and McGraths. This is possibly one if the largest selection of Irish craft beer in the are, but why did it take an English pup chain for this to happen?

    What was the crowd like last night? Was it packed?


  • #146
    oblivious
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    py2006 wrote: »
    What was the crowd like last night? Was it packed?

    The usual cross section you get in a few pubs around the area. If they put money in proper security it should keep any issue under control

    py2006 wrote: »
    Was it packed?
    Yeah it was busy, slowish at the bar.


  • #147
    py2006
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    oblivious wrote: »
    The usual cross section you get in a few pubs around the area. If they put money in proper security it should keep any issue under control



    Yeah it was busy, slowish at the bar.

    Yea think I will avoid it at night time.

    I was there yesterday morning, the staff were nice and understandably nervous. It will probably take a week or so for things to settle.


  • #148
    oblivious
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    py2006 wrote: »
    Yea think I will avoid it at night time..
    I am not sure if they are going for for a late licence.


  • #149
    Geuze
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    Gavin shels wrote: »
    €3.95 for a Birra Moretti, fairly certain I was paying €2.75 in Blackrock a couple of months back!

    I am looking at an Oct 2014 menu from the 3T in Blackrock.

    Birra Moretti was 2.45 for 33cl.

    Many 33cl bottles were 2.45.


    Now, in July 2015 in TGW menu, Birra Moretti is 3.95, BUT it's a 660ml bottle.


    So it's actually cheaper!!


  • #150
    ongarboy
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    dodzy wrote: »
    Apologies all. I really want this to work, really. It'll be great for the area, no doubt and I am looking forward to frequenting it as I'm a big fan of their business model. All indications are that it'll be well policed as I'm sure they have done their homework. That said, light, heaven, Buddha bar. All in the same area. All failed. Door staff IMO Had a lot to answer for in all of those cases. Here's hoping they break the mould here.

    I think comparing nightclubs that cater for the under 25s en masse with a family bar/restaurant is not a great analogy. I would be more likely to compare the new Wetherspoons with the bar at the Crowne Plaza hotel which also has a strong food offering. I've been there a few times and the clientele is always fine and the atmosphere welcoming and safe. Saying that, they always have a bouncer which probably keeps the undesirables out.

    I would think younger folk would find Wetherspoons with it's lack of music and many dining around them a rather boring place to hang out for serious sessions/piss ups. I think it will attract a lot of shoppers at the centre at weekends particularly who will go there before or after their shopping.


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  • #151
    py2006
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    The undesirables may also keep the families away in late evenings etc. remains to be seen.


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