Wrights venue?

Lorri_L

Simple question, is it any good? I've been told by one person that its amazing and one that its terrible but no one else has been.

Any opinions here?

hitman79

Lorri_L wrote: »

Simple question, is it any good? I've been told by one person that its amazing and one that its terrible but no one else has been.

Any opinions here?

Have been about 5 times and doubt i will go back. Full of wannabe celebs who are just there to get their picture taken for the Wright venue facebook page. €15 in and over a fiver for a bottle of beer to be in a packed "super club"? No thanks and bouncers have a habit of been pretty rough. Go once and see for yourself and dont be shocked if you see people covered in blood

sNarah

I've heard only good things about it - suppose the novelty still has something to do with that though. It just seems like a nice change, being new, shiny and not as "dirty" of some of the other available options in North Co Dublin. Never though, t is just a bit far out - but would like to go and check it out.

fergywergy

each time i ve been there its been for a party so havnt had to pay.wouldnt pay 15 quid in it isnt worth that but its a nice change.the top floor vip place is cool enough though.

The Hill Billy

hitman79 wrote: »

Go once and see for yourself and dont be shocked if you see people covered in blood

Is this a regular occurance? If so, I am surprised that they still have a licence.
When did you witness these incidents?

Hauk

I'm 22, and don't plan on ever going.

The old wrights in swords is much nicer. That retro living room feel is cool. Much better.

Homer

There is a dedicated floor above the club that caters for 70's/80's style music and not just cheesy wedding type stuff either!
It's probably the best area in the club and has that "retro" style decor and relaxed vibe to it if that's what you are after and not just typical club style music?

Kiera

Had my 30th in the VIP area which was pretty cool. Have only been in the VIP and purple room which are great craic. The club part is much younger than the other two.

Lorri_L

Thanks for all the opinions. Looks like I dont have much choice now as my friend has decided to go there for her birthday thisweekend. Will post how I get on.

SwdDub

I'll have to go with hitman on this one. Full of wannabe a**holes poncing around the place desperately trying to be, well, I'm not sure what they are trying to be actually. A lot of people in the place seem to be far too in love with themselves.

I went a couple of times after I moved here because it was supposedly the best place to go but, despite giving it a chance, I have to say its a load of rubbish.

That is unless you're an egotistical poser and you want to hang out with a bunch of like minded tw*ts while getting seriously over charged for the 'privelege'.

If you don't fall into that bracket find somewhere else to go! Unfortunately it looks like you are stuck going but, hey, different strokes for different folks, you might have a blast!

Elliee

Echoing the full of posers and wannabes.
Have been once and wont go back.
As someone else posted, I too still go to the old Wrights in the village. Ten times better.

hitman79

Hill Billy wrote: »

Is this a regular occurance? If so, I am surprised that they still have a licence.
When did you witness these incidents?

I witnessed it myself about 3 months ago and two people who were there 3 weeks ago told me they witnessed the same thing including bouncers and cops charging up the stairs knocking innocent punters out of their way. Both of them have told me they wont be back either.

The Hill Billy

If that's the case I don't blame them.

Clare Bear

Poser central. It's Krystle in Swords basically. Some people love it but I avoid at all costs.

Lorri_L

OK my 2 cents on it after last night -
Its not bad but I wouldn't be dying to go back or anything. Theres nothing special about it except the size of it. There were a fair amount of posers there but that wouldn't bother me really. Let them pose all they want.
Big downside is its very expensive, cost me 6e for a bottle of miller.

Hitman, I didn't see a single fight and the bouncers all seemed nice, if a bit up themselves.

Something strange I found was the amount of men. It seemed like every way you turned there was a new bloke waffling to you.

iI'd give 5/10.
Thanks for all your help

SwdDub

At least you didn't have too bad a time. Thats a scandalous price for a bottle of miller though. Absolutely ridiculous and prohibitively expensive to most people off I'd imagine.

I would have thought most nightclubs had more men than women and that most of them spend the night hitting on any attractive young woman that passes their crosshairs!

hitman79

Lorri_L wrote: »

OK my 2 cents on it after last night -
Its not bad but I wouldn't be dying to go back or anything. Theres nothing special about it except the size of it. There were a fair amount of posers there but that wouldn't bother me really. Let them pose all they want.
Big downside is its very expensive, cost me 6e for a bottle of miller.

Hitman, I didn't see a single fight and the bouncers all seemed nice, if a bit up themselves.

Something strange I found was the amount of men. It seemed like every way you turned there was a new bloke waffling to you.

iI'd give 5/10.
Thanks for all your help

Its now 6 euro for a bottle of miller?? An extra reason not to go back. 6 euro for something that i can buy for about 80cents and enjoy without a load of posers around me.

And your right nothing special about it bar the size. Glad your night wasnt a total disaster tho.

SwdDub

I don't know if I should start a seperate thread (mods???) but can anyone tell me what the 'other' Wrights is like. I assumed that the 2 places were linked/run by the same people and would be the same kind of places but after reading this I get the impression thats not the case?

hitman79

The other Wrights in Swords is a much better place imo. Still the barmen can love themselves a bit too much but other than that its always been a pretty good spot to go for the last 10 years(i think) or so. Much smaller and is more of a late bar than a night club. Worth a trip but head to the Cock first and then up to old Wrights around midnight.

As far i know its the same owners and they have a place in Malahide, Howth and one opening in Dun Laoighaire soon i think.

Beasty

SwdDub wrote: »

I don't know if I should start a seperate thread (mods???) but can anyone tell me what the 'other' Wrights is like. I assumed that the 2 places were linked/run by the same people and would be the same kind of places but after reading this I get the impression thats not the case?

There are a couple of other recent threads that cover night clubs in Swords specifically and NCD generally. Both include comments on "old" Wrights

SwdDub

Cheers Beasty

scudzilla

i worked the doors for 8 yrs in clubs so tend to avoid them like the plague now, i live 5 mins away from Wrights and have never been tempted there once, rather stick a fork in me eye

Michael B

You only have to look at their Facebook page to see what the Wright Venue is like. WAG wannabes. And the guys are worse. Certain levels are better than others though. I live in Malahide and we don't go near the place so God knows why so many travel to it, I'd stick to the old Wrights or Cock Tavern if I was heading out in Swords.

sassychick

Its a good club 4 an occasional night out,tho it is expensive and the doormen are as******.

9wetfckx43j5rg

I've been the to venue a good few times now and had some real good nights. It's better on nights where there is something going on, like I was there when a member of the The Prodigy was dj-ing and it was a brilliant night.

On an average night the music is terrible, all rave. When it gets like that we always go up to the purple room, has some brilliant music and it's much more chilled out than the main club is. Smoking area is good too, it has its' own bar and ya can spend a good amount of time out there chatting.

For me, it's generally a sober night cos I'm a poor student and the drink prices in there are just ridicoulous. But if you become a fan of their facebook page you can usually get in for free on a friday night which isn't bad.

hitman79

Anyone hear of any disturbance in the Wright venue last night? Some comments were deleted from they're Facebook page as is the norm.

Elliee

Just listening to the news on 98fm there a minute ago, yes there was in an incident, from what I heard (half listening from the kitchen) men tried to force there way into the club after being refused entry, then stabbed the bouncer or bouncers, one is in a serious condition in beaumont hospital. Unsure if there was any other injured.

hitman79

Elliee wrote: »

Just listening to the news on 98fm there a minute ago, yes there was in an incident, from what I heard (half listening from the kitchen) men tried to force there way into the club after being refused entry, then stabbed the bouncer or bouncers, one is in a serious condition in beaumont hospital. Unsure if there was any other injured.

Heard something similar myself alright. Someone posted a comment on their facebook page about it but it was quickly pulled down. Only comments like 'omg thank you guys for amazing night' are allowed on their facebook page.

Corsendonk

Well if i spent 32 million euros on a nightclub it want to be amazing!! See what its like when its marketing budget runs out.

hitman79

Corsendonk wrote: »

Well if i spent 32 million euros on a nightclub it want to be amazing!! See what its like when its marketing budget runs out.

Did it really cost 32 million??

The Hill Billy

€38m according to this article. :eek:

And this article too. :eek: :eek:

johnnyrotten

Elliee wrote: »

Just listening to the news on 98fm there a minute ago, yes there was in an incident, from what I heard (half listening from the kitchen) men tried to force there way into the club after being refused entry, then stabbed the bouncer or bouncers, one is in a serious condition in beaumont hospital. Unsure if there was any other injured.

a group of 15-20 men rushed the door staff and were refused entry. In the scuffle 2 door men were stabbed, one in the back.

Bouncer07

From what i have heard, the 2 lads are doin well. 1 was released sunday mornin. And the other should be out in the next couple of days. Its mad these days. Scumbags like that stabbin lads who are only out to earn a few quid. Doorstaff shouldn have to put up with that kind of crap.

focus_mad

hitman79 wrote: »

Did it really cost 32 million??

Yeah but that was based on getting tenants in to rent other areas of the building such as TGI Fridays which pulled out and the projected profits were for a full night every night the club was open...

Corsendonk

focus_mad wrote: »

Yeah but that was based on getting tenants in to rent other areas of the building such as TGI Fridays which pulled out and the projected profits were for a full night every night the club was open...

Another potential bank take-over then? They subsidised mini bus transport around Dublin to the venue and had celebrity guest DJs to attract customers but that costs and they need to maintain that level of marketing to keep it two thirds full. The place is so big it looks pretty empty very easily on poor nights.

hitman79

Corsendonk wrote: »

Another potential bank take-over then? They subsidised mini bus transport around Dublin to the venue and had celebrity guest DJs to attract customers but that costs and they need to maintain that level of marketing to keep it two thirds full. The place is so big it looks pretty empty very easily on poor nights.

Is it not getting full houses still? Used to go once a month but havent been in 2 months and unlikely to go back. Over rated and over priced beer along with a load of posers? And starting to get a dodgy crowd too if recent events are to be believed.Feck that

S23

A right couple of hardmen stabbing bouncers in the back. Now I've run into some right dickheads on doors in various places over the years but I've never been moved to try and end someones life over it. All you need to do is nick and artery and the show can be over very quickly.

I wasn't going back as it was but I certainly wouldn't consider it now.

Also, the figures people are talking about are mind boggling. You really would have to jam the place every night of the week to try and recoup that kind of cash. Now it seems a popular place but I would seriously doubt its long term sustainibility with those costs to be paid back. Madness

Beasty

Posts containing speculation/rumours will be deleted, and may result in infractions

Thanks

Beasty

Beasty

karlosrush wrote: »

Also some reports regarding the cost of the venue are wide of the mark....like the two links above.

@karlosrush

The last two posts suggest you have some "inside" knowledge of this establishment - do you have any connection with it, and if not, how can you be so sure of the accuracy of your own statements?

Thanks

Beasty

focus_mad

karlosrush wrote: »

Originally Posted by hitman79
Did it really cost 32 million??

Yeah but that was based on getting tenants in to rent other areas of the building such as TGI Fridays which pulled out and the projected profits were for a full night every night the club was open...


That statement is false...Tgis did not pull out and are due to open early september along with a pizza place.Also the projected profits were not based on the club being full every night it was due to open..

In relation to Beasty's post about speculation/rumours, I KNOW 50Cent was paid a good deal of money to guest in Wrights...

Also TGI Fridays were pulling out as of a few months ago, if they have just delayed thee opening I was unaware.

In regards costs, I am in the Construction Industry and to build and fit out this venue as well as it has been would cost that as well as contingencies to the Fingal County Council in relation to lack of parking with the substanial amount of peopl epresent...

The Hill Billy

Lorri_L wrote: »

Simple question, is it any good? I've been told by one person that its amazing and one that its terrible but no one else has been.

Any opinions here?

Just a reminder of what this thread is all about.

HB

Stheno

Passed by there today, new sign up saying TGI's is opening in November.

sharkman

The figure was €38 Million , Both Michael Wright and Ger Beshof have mentioned this figure to me . Also here : http://www.barkeeper.ie/News_Item.asp?News_ID=1857

Anyway , Ive been many times and had a great time , if your looking for a good night out get up there and try it out .

Corsendonk

Ohh I have been, speaking as a non-smoker the smokers area bar is the place to get a seat if you can. The bar there can be hard to get a drink at times but good spot to see friends.

Beasty

karlosrush wrote: »

Beasty, well spotted!I have a connection but I wouldnt like to elaborate.Lets just say I know more than most.. To get back on topic I think its a great club but maybe I am slightly biased!?

You clearly are biased.

Do not come on here promoting an establishment you are connected with. Do not make comments without declaring your interest.

Also do not state what you claim to be facts without also stating your source.

I have deleted your earlier posts in this thread, and any more that fall foul of this will be deleted, and are likely to result in a ban

Thanks

Beasty

Sizzler

However good the place is inside, it goes back to location,location,LOCATION. Its in the middle of a retail park FFS!

Heard some crazy stuff of late in relation to the prices of drink inside and sounds like the clientele would better off spending their money and hanging outside a premiership team's football ground :rolleyes:

Really can't see how this place will stand up given the level of investment.