Recessionary beers - BGRH has a mission for you

Tom Dunne

As we all know, the recession is upon us. Doom, gloom, negativity is enveloping the country like a post-Celtic Tiger hangover.

Right here on BGRH, we don't do doom, gloom or cocktails.

With that in mind, and a view to the future, it is time to organise a BGRH beers. However, mindful of the fact that the recession might put a dampener on said beers, we need to do our homework beforehand.

And this is where you come in.

BGRH needs you to find the cheapest drink in Dublin, in a venue worthy of a BGRH beers*

When we find the cheapest, we organise a time and a date, and we have a good time, knowing we are saving money.

So, where would a Brother find a cheap pint?








*Apologies to those not in Dublin. We will organise a non-Dublin beers at some stage, promise.

justsomebloke

Tom Dunne wrote: »

BGRH needs you to find the cheapest drink in Dublin that isn't piss, or even worse Budwiser.*

fixed that

Robbo

True. Any goon can find cheap Foster's or some other muck at a dive looking for students. Real skill is being able to find a proper pub with decent drink and an acceptable price.

Tom Dunne

Ok, updated accordingly.

I forgot we had standards.

trout

Tom Dunne wrote: »

I forgot we had standards.

You may have to look hard sometimes ... and they are not terribly lofty ... but we do have some standards.

justsomebloke

also double points if anyone finds one near a kebab shop

Cathmandooo

Joe the Santa wrote: »

also double points if anyone finds one near a kebab shop

What about complimentary platters when booking for a group?




How much would be good value for yore pint?

Tom Dunne

Cathooo wrote: »

What about complimentary platters when booking for a group?

Very good.

Cathooo wrote: »

How much would be good value for yore pint?

Well, considering I paid €5.80 for a pint of Pauliner in the Lombard on Pearse Street last week, anything below €5 is good.

Cathmandooo

Tom Dunne wrote: »

Very good.



Well, considering I paid €5.80 for a pint of Pauliner in the Lombard on Pearse Street last week, anything below €5 is good.

That place is truly shocking with their prices these days, shun them I say! Under €5 is the plan so

smashey

You all need to go up North. £2.40 a pint.

Oh, thread stickied.

admiralofthefleet

how about a return to the czech inn?

Zaph

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

how about a return to the czech inn?

^ This

Tom Dunne

Zaph wrote: »

^ This

Ok, so that is one option.

I need more options, people.

Drink some beer, godammit.

Cathmandooo

I was going to suggest Czech Inn also, but for recessionary drinks it's €5.50 a draught pint after 10pm, €6 for a bottle and €4.90 for a spirit measure.

What say you?

*still looking into cheaper beer befit for the brothers*

Tom Dunne

Cathooo wrote: »

I was going to suggest Czech Inn also, but for recessionary drinks it's €5.50 a draught pint after 10pm, €6 for a bottle and €4.90 for a spirit measure.

What say you?

I say impressive homework there, Cathooo.

admiralofthefleet

how about a load of cans and al fresco drinking in some park in the summer

smashey

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

how about a load of cans and al fresco drinking in some park in the summer

Ding ding ding

We have a winner.

justsomebloke

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

how about a load of cans and al fresco drinking in some park in the summer

and then just add some meat and disposable BBQs to cook it on

Nevyn

Ahem

We can not condone any activity which is illegal and drinking alcohol in a public place or
having an open container of alcohol in a public place is a prosecutionalbe act.

Slow Motion

Joe the Santa wrote: »

and then just add some meat and disposable BBQs to cook it on

Beer BQ ?

Robbo

Thaedydal wrote: »

Ahem

We can not condone any activity which is illegal and drinking alcohol in a public place or
having an open container of alcohol in a public place is a prosecutionalbe act.

It really does depend on where you are. It's mostly covered under local byelaws.

Zaph

Thaedydal wrote: »

Ahem

We can not condone any activity which is illegal and drinking alcohol in a public place or
having an open container of alcohol in a public place is a prosecutionalbe act.

All back to Thaed's so

Nevyn

Robbo wrote: »

It really does depend on where you are. It's mostly covered under local byelaws.

Yes there are loop holes like on the strand while the tide it out but parks and in public you can be done for it.

Zaph wrote: »

All back to Thaed's so

ah now here I've kids in the house, what we need is someone who doens't have kids and had a large back yard they hardly ever use and lives close to a shop
that sells drink and meat products.

Say Zaph when was the last time any one other then you was in your backyard :P

OldGoat

I say we should rent a ship, sail into international waters, drink at duty free prices, play cards, eat in the buffet and oggle the Hoochy Choochy girls.

Agent Smith

Thaedydal wrote: »

Ahem

We can not condone any activity which is illegal and drinking alcohol in a public place or
having an open container of alcohol in a public place is a prosecutionalbe act.

jesus, who invited Buzz Killington?:pac:

Nevyn

Agent Smith wrote: »

jesus, who invited Buzz Killington?:pac:

Do you want a slap of my ban stick, you know well that boards.ie
can not condone any illegal activities and as a mod of this forum I am
honour bound to post the warning that I did.

Now quit it or you are so off the hug list.

DarkJager

I'd say ye should do a mystery tour. Get someone with an Artic truck, load the container on the back up with food and drink, and get absolutely pissed as it randomly drives around the country. Then, when people start to pass out , you can leave them in whatever county the mystery truck happens to be in. Last one to make it back to the starting point (in the back of the truck) gets to sleep in their own bed

Agent Smith

Thaedydal wrote: »

Do you want a slap of my ban stick, you know well that boards.ie
can not condone any illegal activities and as a mod of this forum I am
honour bound to post the warning that I did.

Now quit it or you are so off the hug list.

Robbo wrote: »

It really does depend on where you are. It's mostly covered under local byelaws.

In other news, Internets = serrious business!

P Davis

does Noel o' Gara still have dartmount square maybe he lone it to you might piss off the locals do.

Gaspode

The folks in the dublin city forum discussed this recently, albeit briefly, and the Karma bar seems to have some possibilities at €3 a pint





PS Saturdays are out for me as its gig night, so please have the next BGRH beers on a friday if possible!!

Toto Wolfcastle

Thaedydal wrote: »

Say Zaph when was the last time any one other then you was in your backyard :P

I tried the other day and I can tell you that a jungle would be easier to negotiate.

Gaspode wrote: »

PS Saturdays are out for me as its gig night, so please have the next BGRH beers on a friday if possible!!

Saturday beers ftw tbh!

Remember Tom, I gave you my pig in bread.

Oh, recessionary beers t-shirts on www.hairybaby.com

trout

DarkJager wrote: »

I'd say ye should do a mystery tour. Get someone with an Artic truck, load the container on the back up with food and drink, and get absolutely pissed as it randomly drives around the country. Then, when people start to pass out , you can leave them in whatever county the mystery truck happens to be in. Last one to make it back to the starting point (in the back of the truck) gets to sleep in their own bed

I have a C1 licence ... know where I can get a truck ?

Wibbs

Gaspode wrote: »

The folks in the dublin city forum discussed this recently, albeit briefly, and the Karma bar seems to have some possibilities at €3 a pint

+1 Been there before. Not too bad a place and the porter drinkers seemed happy enough and you know what they're like;). It's quite small though AFAIR

Nevyn

http://www.dublintourist.com/details/karma.shtml
http://www.properpint.com/karma/100/

and it's a late bar until 2:30am fri and sat.

Robbo

OldGoat wrote: »

I say we should rent a ship, sail into international waters, drink at duty free prices, play cards, eat in the buffet and oggle the Hoochy Choochy girls.

Monkey. Knife. Fight.

Splinter

woolshed and pitchers? tends to be pretty ok on price and the beer aint that bad... unless its castlemaine,

Zaph

I refuse point blank to go to any beers in the Woolshed. It's the greatest hole of a place, plus they have karaoke. :mad:

Cathmandooo

yeah booo to the woolshed booo!

Splinter

Zaph wrote: »

I refuse point blank to go to any beers in the Woolshed. It's the greatest hole of a place, plus they have karaoke. :mad:

/leaves thread

Nevyn

That new hair cut seems to have messed with the optimum required tempature of your cranium Splinter.

Tom Dunne

I have to admit, I found the Woolshed a bit of a hovel.

Plus, I swear they gave me Cheap Crap when I asked for Heineken.

And somebody had me drinking Jim Beam and coke, FROM A CAN!!! WTF???

*stares at splinter*

Splinter

oh i think you'l find you were the one who suggested the jim bean can and you were also the one that suggested the castlemaine... so don't blame the young 'un

Tom Dunne

splinter wrote: »

oh i think you'l find you were the one who suggested the jim bean can and you were also the one that suggested the castlemaine... so don't blame the young 'un

Damn you and your youthly memory.

*shakes fist*

Don1

Beers outside of Dublin would be cheaper.................

watna

Come to NZ. I know a bar that does pints for $4 (it's about €1.70!)

Failing that - isn't Doyles cheap and has the upstairs place? or has it got expensive now since my Trinity days.

I suggest we all join the Defence Forces/ pretend we're going out with DF members/ take over Kilbride camp in the mountains/sneak into Cathal Brugha Barracks in Rathmines and head for the Mess (Military term: Mess= beer establishment!)

Pints with a 2 euro in the price....

That said, if that don't work the previous suggestions may work....

DenMan

watna wrote: »

Come to NZ. I know a bar that does pints for $4 (it's about €1.70!)

Failing that - isn't Doyles cheap and has the upstairs place? or has it got expensive now since my Trinity days.

Checks credit card.

I'd be up for it, doesn't bother me where we go as I missed Dusseldorf.

Also must get to Dominion. Been meaning to go for quite some time. Dorans or Fibbers would be great.

Gaspode

Lads, the recession is nearly over, when are we having these beers/

Tom Dunne

Hmmmmmm. Turks Head, €4 a pint of Heineken, plenty of nooks and crannies.

Yes I am posting from there. No, I am not sad. I am on a reconnisance mission.

P.C.

I will do a reccie in the D6 area next weekend.

Will let you know how it works out.

mayordenis

Bull and Castle.