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Dublin Rock & Metal Venue Discussion
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19-05-2010 2:38pm#1
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Max Power1 wrote: »the €2 mondays is finished in fibbers now. It was upped to thursday's rates now (€5 in and €3 a drink)
Fibbers Rock Bar are doing €4.00 (every drink) Mon to Weds and €3.50 (every drink) Thurdays with no Admission charge.
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stateofflux wrote: »whats its like up there at weekend?....any chicks? play good tunes?
Pretty decent on a Sat night. Good crowd. Get there early for the Jukebox. 50/50 guys to chicks ratio. Friday's they have a Classic Rock DJ though usually not as busy as a Sat night. 0 -
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If you join Bruxelles FB page, they will send you events - last night was launch of their new drinks prices (€4.50 not so cheap but....) there was a drinks giveaway promotion. On Thursday there was a Dio tribute night. They're really stepping up their game!
The new drinks menu is deadly - frozen cocktails, Desperado, Jagerbombs...
I was getting sick of ordering Snakebites. 0 -
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nacho libre wrote: »So what's the jukebox like in the new Fibbers in terms of extreme metal? Do they have the likes of Deicide, Death and Morbid Angel on it?
It has all of the above. 0 -
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I finally got around to going there last night. Its the old "viper rooms" place. 4€ a drink all right, however the pints (apart from guiness) seemed quite watered down. Very cramped and stuffy upstairs, much better downstairs, and also a collection of stunning barmaids to bootI was in Gypsie Rose on Tuesday night. Seems pretty good! All drinks are €4. There was only one bar lady upstairs and she seemed a bit dim and useless - but I guess she hasn't been working there too long. Most people were upstairs, when downstairs is really roomy. I went there after the Limp Bizkit concert on Tuesday night so there were alot of heads from there in, and lots of Bizkit played. I'll definitely go back on a normal night and check it out. Seems promising.
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Max Power1 wrote: »I finally got around to going there last night. Its the old "viper rooms" place. 4€ a drink all right, however the pints (apart from guiness) seemed quite watered down. Very cramped and stuffy upstairs, much better downstairs, and also a collection of stunning barmaids to boot
It's cool but the toilets are a state and the place stinks. But €4 for Morgans & Coke = happy daze! 0 -
Your kidding right? Its fecking roastin:D Also the toilets being a kip doesnt tend to bother me as much as it would if I was female (i imagine).cherub rock wrote: »It's cool but the toilets are a state and the place stinks. But €4 for Morgans & Coke = happy daze!0 -
Are you really surprised by that? Come on, it is Dublin afterall. The only rock or metal venue I've been to in Dublin that has decent toilets is Valhalla (The Academy).cherub rock wrote: »It's cool but the toilets are a state and the place stinks. But €4 for Morgans & Coke = happy daze!
I really don't like Gypsy Rose. It's full of posers. The majority of the staff are idiots. The pints are awful and the music is ****. I know a few people who would agree with me on that too.
Pity they don't have the ability to pull a decent pint. I actually found most of the barmaids to be pig ignorant. Maybe they behave differently to male customers. :rolleyes:Max Power1 wrote: »I finally got around to going there last night. Its the old "viper rooms" place. 4€ a drink all right, however the pints (apart from guiness) seemed quite watered down. Very cramped and stuffy upstairs, much better downstairs, and also a collection of stunning barmaids to boot
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Yes.senordingdong wrote: »So basically it's just like every other rock bar in Dublin...?
With €4 all drink all night 0 -
That's fantastic; if you're a Guinness drinker.Max Power1 wrote: »The pints of non guiness drinks were a bit crap, but the guiness was top notch.
Both times I've been there, the music was crap with the exception of a couple of songs. Maybe I should say it wasn't to my taste.Max Power1 wrote: »The music was not sh!t, the band downstairs was ok and the music on the jukebox was ok (for the most part).
That's fair enough. I know plenty of people who weren't impressed by the bar staff's lack of basic skills. Some of them are alright, but for the most part, they're useless.Max Power1 wrote: »Also my comment about the staff was shared by my oh (who also posts here), that the staff were nice to her too - it wasnt just to men:D
I think Bruxelles is the best of them all. Even though it's the same songs practically every week. At least there's a decent crowd and nice beer. Speaking of Bruxelles, what the hell is up with the amount of glam they're playing lately? At this stage, the heaviest stuff you'll hear is Venom. :rolleyes:Max Power1 wrote: »The crowd looked the same as any night in new fibbers or old brux imo.
Pretty much, but with horrible pints.senordingdong wrote: »So basically it's just like every other rock bar in Dublin...?0 -
Under A Funeral Moon wrote: »I think Bruxelles is the best of them all. Even though it's the same songs practically every week. At least there's a decent crowd and nice beer.
I slightly disagree with that, lately every pint of Beamish (the only 4 euro pint) was disgustingUnder A Funeral Moon wrote: »Speaking of Bruxelles, what the hell is up with the amount of glam they're playing lately? At this stage, the heaviest stuff you'll hear is Venom. :rolleyes:
That's the main reason why I don't go to Bruxelles not as often as before. I'm sorry for the guy behind the mixer but we need a new DJ! Perhaps he was told to put that kind of music to attract more customers...
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I don't drink Beamish, so can't comment. I usually drink Carlsberg or Erdinger (when I'm feeling flush - it's €6 a bottle!!).I slightly disagree with that, lately every pint of Beamish (the only 4 euro pint) was disgusting
Same as myself. I used to be in there every Friday and Saturday. Now, I go once a month. I really couldn't be arsed wasting money to listen to the Scorpions and Whitesnake all night. I think you're right, they must be trying to attract a more 'mainstream' customer base. Hopefully, they'll cop on to themselves.That's the main reason why I don't go to Bruxelles not as often as before. I'm sorry for the guy behind the mixer but we need a new DJ! Perhaps he was told to put that kind of music to attract more customers...0 -
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so they should go back to the old way, with barely anyone in, instead of organising nights, which have proven to get the punters in? :rolleyes:
IMHO that's what a rock/metal pub is: they should play (a bit of) rock an (a lot of) metal.
If I want something softer they have the other area downstairs
I'm personally not asking 4/5 hours of Immortal, Marduk and Darkthrone but at least a thrash/death song every 3 or 4 wouldn't harm. \m/ \m/0 -
IMHO that's what a rock/metal pub is: they should play (a bit of) rock an (a lot of) metal.
If I want something softer they have the other area downstairs
I'm personally not asking 4/5 hours of Immortal, Marduk and Darkthrone but at least a thrash/death song every 3 or 4 wouldn't harm. \m/ \m/
but they do - apart from the organised glam themed nights (there has only be 2/3), brux has a rotation of 3/4 djs who do play a variety of music - from glam, to 70s rock to death/thrash, etc0 -
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I totally agree with Darconio's points.
Barely anyone in? Last year, it used to be packed full of metalheads. Are you saying you'd prefer to see Bruxelles full or ordinary Joe Soaps - like it currently is? There's been a trend lately where the music is getting softer and attracting a more mainstream crowd. That's great for the management, but not for the regulars who used to enjoy a Saturday night in Bruxelles with their mates. The atmosphere has been completely dead in there lately. There's not one proper metal bar in Dublin. We have loads of rock bars, but no decent metal bars.so they should go back to the old way, with barely anyone in, instead of organising nights, which have proven to get the punters in? :rolleyes:
Likewise if more people were into death/thrash/etc, you could be guaranteed they'd have those particular genre theme nights in Bruxelles
As for the glam themed nights - you're right in saying there are some organised ones every so often. That doesn't change the fact that they still play the same crap every weekend. The fact of the matter is that Bruxelles (downstairs) is quickly becoming a trendy bar.
R.I.P. Bruxelles
I couldn't have said it better myself.IMHO that's what a rock/metal pub is: they should play (a bit of) rock an (a lot of) metal.
If I want something softer they have the other area downstairs
I'm personally not asking 4/5 hours of Immortal, Marduk and Darkthrone but at least a thrash/death song every 3 or 4 wouldn't harm. \m/ \m/
I'd like 5 hours of Darkthrone.
What's the Sub Lounge like?0 -
Under A Funeral Moon wrote: »I totally agree with Darconio's points.
Barely anyone in? Last year, it used to be packed full of metalheads. Are you saying you'd prefer to see Bruxelles full or ordinary Joe Soaps - like it currently is? There's been a trend lately where the music is getting softer and attracting a more mainstream crowd. That's great for the management, but not for the regulars who used to enjoy a Saturday night in Bruxelles with their mates. The atmosphere has been completely dead in there lately. There's not one proper metal bar in Dublin. We have loads of rock bars, but no decent metal bars.
As for the glam themed nights - you're right in saying there are some organised ones every so often. That doesn't change the fact that they still play the same crap every weekend. The fact of the matter is that Bruxelles (downstairs) is quickly becoming a trendy bar.
R.I.P. Bruxelles
I couldn't have said it better myself.
I'd like 5 hours of Darkthrone.
What's the Sub Lounge like?
But thats the point, that was last year. Brux was never a pure metal bar, even back when Tommy Hayes used to be the only DJ, he played a variety of music - rock/metal and it got the punters in. And while it might be nice to have a metal bar - it proves the point that metal does not sell on it own in Ireland, its a sad fact, but very true.
And at the end of the day, it is great for management - otherwise they'd be forced to close the bar or completely change it. The bar is there to make money, simple as that. Why do you think people bitch so much about the prices of drink in there? It has changed in recent times with Lorna (one of the Djs) organising events and drinks promos, but at the end of the day its all about how much money the bar makes/loses.
You asked whether I'd like to see Brux full of Joe Soaps - to me that is irrelevant. The DJs are thereto play sets, they play requests too, if they have the songs aswell.
If you think you can change, why dont you approach them with ideas, etc - see what you can do - but I bet you, while it might work first time around - making it consistent is a different story.
I'd also ask when was the last time you were in Brux, on a Friday/Saturday, especially on a non glam organised night?
Check out - http://www.facebook.com/#!/bruxellesrockbar - that is where you get a lot of updates about the bar and have the chance to feedback to them0 -
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It was never a pure metal bar, true. It was probably the closest thing we had though. Bruxelles seriously need to advertise more. I'm already a member of the Facebook group you linked below. Compared to the Gypsy Rose, for example, the updates from the Bruxelles Facebook page are brutal.But thats the point, that was last year. Brux was never a pure metal bar, even back when Tommy Hayes used to be the only DJ, he played a variety of music - rock/metal and it got the punters in. And while it might be nice to have a metal bar - it proves the point that metal does not sell on it own in Ireland, its a sad fact, but very true.
I know it's great for the management, that's why I said it! The price of drink is in proportion to the huge overheads they'd have with their location. I know who Lorna is. Fair play to her for putting the effort in. Good thinking on the drinks promos. Not so much on the glam nights though.And at the end of the day, it is great for management - otherwise they'd be forced to close the bar or completely change it. The bar is there to make money, simple as that. Why do you think people bitch so much about the prices of drink in there? It has changed in recent times with Lorna (one of the Djs) organising events and drinks promos, but at the end of the day its all about how much money the bar makes/loses.
They used to be great at playing requests, especially Alan. They don't play enough heavy stuff though. The music consists of at least 85% rock, glam etc. It's even rare to hear Iron Maiden played in there these days. Oh, and if you're lucky enough that they do decide to play Iron Maiden, you're almost guaranteed it will be Wasted Years. Likewise, if they play Manowar, they'll play Battle Hymn or Warriors of the World. Iron Maiden have 15 studio albums, why do they have to play the same handful of songs. :mad:You asked whether I'd like to see Brux full of Joe Soaps - to me that is irrelevant. The DJs are thereto play sets, they play requests too, if they have the songs aswell.
I've done so in the past, but I may aswel have been talking to the wall.If you think you can change, why dont you approach them with ideas, etc - see what you can do - but I bet you, while it might work first time around - making it consistent is a different story.
Saturday the 9th of October. Before that, I was in on Saturday the 11th of September. Next question please.I'd also ask when was the last time you were in Brux, on a Friday/Saturday, especially on a non glam organised night?
As above, I'm already a member/fan.Check out - http://www.facebook.com/#!/bruxellesrockbar - that is where you get a lot of updates about the bar and have the chance to feedback to them
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cherub rock wrote: »Anyone here been to the monthly Valhalla metal club nights in the Academy? I keep meaning to go but something comes up. Any good?
Also Fibbers doing a fancy dress competition on the Sat & Sun 30th/31st Oct. I was gonna dress in my Gene Simmons Demon costume... Do ye think I might stand a chance of winning?!!!
I was at Valhalla a good few times. Personally, I liked it a lot. It's quiet enough as it's not that well known, but there's cheap drinks, decent music and loads of space. The couches are great! Oh, and the toilets are clean too. Shock horror! The main bad point is that some of the crowd in the two upper levels (a dance club on one level and rap/hip-hop on the other, as far as I know) are pretty rough. :pac:
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Couldnt agree more.Under A Funeral Moon wrote: »There's not one proper metal bar in Dublin. We have loads of rock bars, but no decent metal bars.
I was in New Fibbers the other night, and a chap had just put on some marduk (I think, I was quite drunk) and the barmaid turned DOWN the volume. When he asked why, he was told that "its a rock bar not a death metal bar":rolleyes:
Between that, Brux's move towards mainstream **** & old fibbers being a stinky pit of emo kids, there really is a gap in the market for a proper "Metal" bar.0 -
Under A Funeral Moon wrote: »I know it's great for the management, that's why I said it! The price of drink is in proportion to the huge overheads they'd have with their location. I know who Lorna is. Fair play to her for putting the effort in. Good thinking on the drinks promos. Not so much on the glam nights though.
The price of drink is relative to the pubs popularity.
The place is tiny and so they are guaranteed to fill it, and as a result can charge through the nose.
I didn't like this, so I left.
I understand the this has had no effect on the prices.0 -
Under A Funeral Moon wrote: »I was at Valhalla a good few times. Personally, I liked it a lot. It's quiet enough as it's not that well known, but there's cheap drinks, decent music and loads of space. The couches are great! Oh, and the toilets are clean too. Shock horror! The main bad point is that some of the crowd in the two upper levels (a dance club on one level and rap/hip-hop on the other, as far as I know) are pretty rough. :pac:
As for the fancy dress competition, sounds like a great costume. Best of luck!
That maybe so, but doesnt that kind of show that these types of bars dont make money - thats why Valhalla is only once a month0 -
Must admit, I am loving the Gypsy Rose, although one of the DJ's tends to sway more towards the old Fibs style of music and such... sometimes I'd prefer to hear a bit of 'Crue instead of another RATM song. Bar staff are good and bad... same in all places really! Thing that gets me though is the good craic ye have with randomers in there - everyone's on a good buzz.
Strange to see Sub Lounge heading towards the metal nights, although the place is well suited to it with the chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and the candlelight. They hosted the Pearl Jam pre-party back in August and couldn't have been more accomodating so I hope it all works out well for them!
It's mad to think there's actually a decent choice of places to go now (for me, anyway, but then again, I don't like Manowar :rolleyes: ) 0 -
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but then again, I don't like Manowar :rolleyes: )
:eek:......:P
Ah it's not so bad out there now, years ago (just after electrickery came) we only had one bar to go to!!!
Still you would imagine an enterprising lover of all things heavy would lease a small bar, basement maybe, for an all out metal pub, full on, no rock, nothing that hasn't been created with maximum overdrive and mostlikely dropped tuning.
Problem is apart from the weekend would it do enough buisness?
Maybe opening just the weekend and gignights would be enough?
If i knew anything about the bar trade i'd be tempted to have a go.....0 -
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My main problems with Fibbers 2:
Too small, like drinking in a square box. The nooks and crannies of Fibbers 1 added to its charm (back in the day).
No smoking area... ok, not everyone smokes, but the beer garden in Fibbers 1 was awesome, and not just for smokin
Dubious music choice. Yeah, it was "metal" but unknown to both myself and my mate who is no slouch when it comes to metal.
Sausage fest...nuff said.
These days, Fibbers 1 is a write off, and I cant see myself rushing back to Fibbers 2. Bruxelles is a mess. Is that bar under tara st. station a rock bar these days?0 -
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New fibbers? They already have, for example pitchers of Murrays went from €9 to €10 in the past while. Im still going to stay going to new fibbers.fair enough, but what will you do, if the prices go up?
Gypsy Rose on the other hand is purely an attraction because of the cheaper drinks. If they put the prices up I wont go back 0 -
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