Script

lorrie

We've been living in Charlesland Wood since April and love being here. We're waiting for the pub unit by Superquinn to be taken up as we hope to meet new people and enjoy a pint within crawling distance of our house!

Also waiting for Jackie Skelly to be ready and we're wondering if the community swimming pool will ever happen.

Does anyone know when Script is opening? I've tried directory enquiries for a telephone number but there's no listing yet - or at least not under that name.

Saw a post about a bar opening by the Seaview apartments - does anyone know more about this?

Johnc72

I reckon its giong to be this weekend.

loyatemu

lorrie wrote:

We've been living in Charlesland Wood since April and love being here. We're waiting for the pub unit by Superquinn to be taken up as we hope to meet new people and enjoy a pint within crawling distance of our house!

you'll be waiting a long time, doesn't look like there's much interest from the pub trade in that unit

Also waiting for Jackie Skelly to be ready and we're wondering if the community swimming pool will ever happen.

local chieftain\TD Dick Roche announced funding for the community pool recently, but lord knows when it will be built (it was promised years ago). Jackie Skelly will be open in the spring I think.

Does anyone know when Script is opening? I've tried directory enquiries for a telephone number but there's no listing yet - or at least not under that name.

you could always ring Delrey Catering
http://www.wicklow.ie/ePlan/internetenquiry/rpt_ViewApplicDetails.asp?validFileNum=1&app_num_file=039547

lorrie

Thanks for all that - got a cab last night and the driver told me Script opened on Tuesday so we'll be checking it out very soon. Will post a review when we've tried it.

Shame about the pub unit in Charlesland - there must be lots of newcomers like us who would welcome a social center in the heart of the community. Wonder how feasible it would be to set up a co-operative of local residents to fund and run it?

Johnc72

This has some info on Script

http://www.greystoneschamber.ie/content.asp?contentid=214

Vokes

A friend was down there the other night, got some free drinks too!

Manny7

We went along for a couple of pints on Saturday, nice bar but the lounge is a bit odd - looks like an upscale living room from the 50s with chandeliers and busy wallpaper. Don't know if they really needed all the champagne behind the bar either. The food looked good though.

thesnapper

one of the strangest pubs I have been in. two foot space between bar and wall behind, makes traffic on the Greystones main street look minor. Music is far too low. Decor is way too much. Dress policy is incoherent, some people got in with runners others didn't. This is a local pub, not a high-class establishment.
Prices are higher than competition. Why are the gents called 'techno teds?' Maybe someone from management can explain this?
This local will have to adapt to the local people's choice. It can not expect everyone to follow their (confused) high-class image.

ccfcexile

from what i seen and from speaking to some of the locals it seems to be the place to go if your barred from every other pub in greystones:eek:

Eleni

Hi ya!
The Script is open the last 3 weeks now.
It is nice to have such a nice place close to our home in Charlesland.
The telephone no if you want for Script is:
2873837

Regards

Eleni

PS: We r going there for New Year's Eve

Eoin

Hi Folks,

For your information, there is now a dedicated Greystones / Charlesland Forum here on boards. Link is: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=625

Eoin

Script no more

Just bought Script. Plan to re-open in Nov, Bar and Grill (New York Sports bar, Steak house Style). Just to let you know. Living in the area too, sucks having to drink in same old bar over and over

matt-dublin

am i correct in saying that scipt has closed down?

Joliegood

It has Matt, a few weeks ago. On Christmas Eve, I popped my head in and there were four or five customers in it. This was about 8 in the evening. So, pretty inevitable that it was doomed.

postmanpat69

Yep, did'nt last long...not surprised to be honest.

Eoin

I think the new owner posted on about thread about this - sounds like it will be re-opened, but in a different format.

matt-dublin

god maybe he might re-decorate the inside

Joliegood

And lose the bouncers, always seem to attract riff-raff IMO.

Hammiepeters

Joliegood wrote:

And lose the bouncers, always seem to attract riff-raff IMO.

Yes and my god there were some there. A shell suit and one of those sticky fringe Wayne Rooney haircuts seemed to be mandatory.

Cheeky Chops

I went there a couple of times and it was awful. Reminded me of the end of a wedding when the drunk great uncle is dancing. Had attempted chat ups (at me not by me!) both times I was there. Shame they were both about 70

What is it with Greystones and pubs? Is it the only place in Ireland that the people don't like drinking in pubs?

Charlie-Bravo

I love drinking in pubs...especially if its a sneaky one without herself knowing.

Must say now, with family commitments they'll be few and far between...don't mean to go off topic but it is great if you have a pub within relative walking distance so you don't need to get a taxi. If they lowered the rent on the pub unit in charlesland I reckon we'll all be in there talking about local stuff rather than on here!

Back on topic, never liked Script. Some interior architect got a stupid amount for a budget by the looks of it.

matt-dublin

the pub rental along with the other units is high for a reason.

its to do with the planning permission of the shopping center beside jackie skellys and the sale of the charlesland shopping center.

daveco23

matt-dublin wrote:

the pub rental along with the other units is high for a reason.

its to do with the planning permission of the shopping center beside jackie skellys and the sale of the charlesland shopping center.

Not true - I enquired about it 18 months ago, before the shopping centre and sale were around and it was the same price it is now - ie - huge...

woodser

Charleslsnd shopping centre has been off the market for the last month

avantarklu

Not according to the article in this weekends Sunday Business Post

matt-dublin

daveco23 wrote:

Not true - I enquired about it 18 months ago, before the shopping centre and sale were around and it was the same price it is now - ie - huge...

that pretty much because of the intentions they had...

if companies were occuping space they would have issues shifting them

woodser

Article incorrect Zapi reps at display of phase2 told people there that it was off the market since july.dont believe all you read.

hey mikey

has anyone any more news on what is happening with script-it seems to be off the market as sale sign was taken down-surely we need a decent pub around here??

Eoin

hey mikey wrote:

has anyone any more news on what is happening with script-it seems to be off the market as sale sign was taken down-surely we need a decent pub around here??

Here's a post from someone who claims to have bought it.

mcgiggy

Script no more wrote:

Just bought Script. Plan to re-open in Nov, Bar and Grill (New York Sports bar, Steak house Style). Just to let you know. Living in the area too, sucks having to drink in same old bar over and over

Are you going to throw a McDonalds upstairs too??! Would you stop!!

Ru

Script no more wrote:

Just bought Script. Plan to re-open in Nov, Bar and Grill (New York Sports bar, Steak house Style). Just to let you know. Living in the area too, sucks having to drink in same old bar over and over

I don't think it's too important for you as to the format chosen.

What's more important is to why it didn't do well first time round...

1) Lazy Bouncers
2) Irratic decor
3) Uninspired seating arrangments

Grovey

we need a good proper pub here. the burnaby is too big and script was not like a good pub with a pub atomsphere

matt-dublin

how is the burnaby too big?

Grovey

matt-dublin wrote:

how is the burnaby too big?

it is more like a resturant than a pub. i would like a traditional pub nothing like script or the burnaby

Charlie-Bravo

Grovey wrote:

it is more like a resturant than a pub. i would like a traditional pub nothing like script or the burnaby

If you're looking for traditional, try Danns beside the beachhouse (hoping this public house doesn't close also!)

matt-dublin

i think the burnaby is a grand pub when it busy!

good on match days but needs a bigger screen!

matt-dublin

i think the burnaby is a grand pub when it busy!

good on match days but needs a bigger screen!

Basil Brush

hi

can i ask what time the burnaby closes at on a sat nite - is it a late opening?

matt-dublin

half twelve i think

Basil Brush

tks - is that the latest opening in greystones?

Joliegood

Basil Brush wrote:

tks - is that the latest opening in greystones?

Yes, need to go to Bray if you want a later one. Porterhouse is open till 2am Wednesday to Saturday.

Don't rate the Burnaby much as a pub though, has an 'airport lounge' feel about it. And not good at all for watching sport in. Staff are generally quite pleasent though.

mcgiggy

The Burnaby has no atmosphere and could do with being less bright! There is not even a hint of background music on a sat night or fri night....most boringly run pub ever and the screens are tiny and there is only two of them! - The manager behind the bar also gives people the oddest of looks....Script wasnt much better due to the clientele just being absolute scum, and what a bad design for a pub, an L shape! and yes put the bar just where the two walls meet! makes loads of sense!!! Script needs to be knocked down and rebuilt and there was an awful smell in the toilets constantly downstairs in the basement....think there might have been a major sewerage issue there.

Hammiepeters

mcgiggy wrote: »

The Burnaby has no atmosphere and could do with being less bright! There is not even a hint of background music on a sat night or fri night....most boringly run pub ever and the screens are tiny and there is only two of them! - The manager behind the bar also gives people the oddest of looks....Script wasnt much better due to the clientele just being absolute scum, and what a bad design for a pub, an L shape! and yes put the bar just where the two walls meet! makes loads of sense!!! Script needs to be knocked down and rebuilt and there was an awful smell in the toilets constantly downstairs in the basement....think there might have been a major sewerage issue there.

Dont hold back now; let us know what you really think!

LMC

Script no more wrote: »

Just bought Script. Plan to re-open in Nov, Bar and Grill (New York Sports bar, Steak house Style). Just to let you know. Living in the area too, sucks having to drink in same old bar over and over

Is this still going to plan? Do you have an opening date?

SlinkyToo

Scripts will be reopening soon under new management. Inside information suggests it will be an ex-footballer.

loyatemu

SlinkyToo wrote: »

Scripts will be reopening soon under new management. Inside information suggests it will be an ex-footballer.

Stan?

Plenty

So what we have to go on with regards to the all new and improved, under new management for Script is:

1. It has 'allegedly' been bought by an ex-footballer
2. It's going to be an American bar and grill theme
3. It's 'allegedly' opening in November

If it's going to be a bar and grill theme, the first thing that needs to change is the decor. I drive passed the building most days and I have seen no movement at all. There has been no skip outside it indicate any form of changes to the interior.

We'll just have to wait and see what happens in the coming month or months

Joliegood

SlinkyToo wrote: »

Scripts will be reopening soon under new management. Inside information suggests it will be an ex-footballer.

Footballers really do have more money than sense.

Script no more

Joliegood wrote: »

Footballers really do have more money than sense.

My name is Anthony Doherty and I am taking over Script. Yea it is going to be revamped, and yes more food orientated. No live bands, however no under 21's either so best of both worlds. I plan on opening mid November. Its my father that is the ex footballer, GAA so dont have more money than sense !!!!! It will be a well run local bar with experience staff and a good restaurant and bar food.

Script no more

LMC wrote: »

Is this still going to plan? Do you have an opening date?

My name is Anthony Doherty and I am taking over Script. Yea it is going to be revamped, and yes more food orientated. No live bands, however no under 21's either so best of both worlds. I plan on opening mid November. Its my father that is the ex footballer, GAA so dont have more money than sense !!!!! It will be a well run local bar with experience staff and a good restaurant and bar food.

Lumbarda

Great to hear that and very best of luck with it. I liked Script when it first opened but it went downhill fast, too loud music (Personally speaking delighted that you won't be having bands - it's too small for them) and dodgy door policy.

Looking forward to it reopening as there are way too few good pubs in Greystones (is that the understatement of the year??;))!