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Singles bars

  • 09-04-2011 6:12pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭


    Hey guys,
    I was wondering what are the places in galway where it is known to have mostly single people.

    thanks


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    :D
    I also want to know the answer to this


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 HandsomePete


    The Front Door


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭evoke


    The Front Door
    Never thought of the front door as a singles bar. I must see the next night.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 173 ✭✭westerlywonder


    the dail, definitely, the average age would be above 22 at the weekend but certainly it has a younger singles crowd than that of the front door, or buskers.
    Its my new hunting spot anyway! ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭evoke


    Out of interest. Are you having much luck. I know it is not the original thread discussion and maybe a bit personnel.

    I always want to go to buskers but the gang i hang around with thinks it is for snob. they probably think the dail is as well.

    need to get new friends.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 173 ✭✭westerlywonder


    lol, i think i might have the same opinion as your friends regards Buskers i hate the place! And i'd like to think i'm still a bit young for in there too!!
    Nothing personal about it, i've had success in the dail for sure, and have no problem admitting it. :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭evoke


    yes that is exactly why they hate it. older and more professional people go there. i am sure the people are ok in there. will have to convince them to go in there.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 856 ✭✭✭Karona


    Must check it out :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4 chickey75


    Definately going to check out the Dail too


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,140 ✭✭✭martyboy48


    Wel if yer all gonna check it out then so am I :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,254 ✭✭✭Wompa1


    We, the Galweigans of Boards should appoint a singles bar. There's probably enough of us on here for it anyway. I say we invade an old man pub and they won't know what hit them


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭ErnieBert


    Wompa1 wrote: »
    We, the Galweigans of Boards should appoint a singles bar. There's probably enough of us on here for it anyway. I say we invade an old man pub and they won't know what hit them

    Garavan's on a Tuesday. it is so.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 893 ✭✭✭rivalius13


    Dignity...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 856 ✭✭✭Karona


    Maybe someone should start singles thread..... Bagsy Not me :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,206 ✭✭✭✭amiable


    I predict a sausage fest:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,254 ✭✭✭Wompa1


    Karona wrote: »
    Maybe someone should start singles thread..... Bagsy Not me :P

    I grudgingly accept. Only because It will be fun to write it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    That thread was moved to FlirTar as that forum is dedicated to threads like that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭Hyperbullet


    ErnieBert wrote: »
    Garavan's on a Tuesday. it is so.

    Had a mighty laugh at that. :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭evoke


    there is no need for a singles tread. all that will turn in to is a dating thread. maybe just have this thread to point out where people can meet other singles. like i know now the dáil seems like the place to be and buskars maybe.

    you meet people by getting out there. not by being on a forums starting a singles thread in the hope of getting a date.

    Also can we keep this thread to the point of single bar. Just incase we go off the topic and moderator shuts it down.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,252 ✭✭✭✭Madame Razz


    I believe that the Spanish Arch is now attracting a younger crowd than previously; mid twenties upwards apparently. I'm not in a position to be going on the pull anymore but it might be worth a look??


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭Hyperbullet


    I believe that the Spanish Arch is now attracting a younger crowd than previously; mid twenties upwards apparently. I'm not in a position to be going on the pull anymore but it might be worth a look??

    Random conversation with a taxi driver on the way home one night led to the following gem:

    "No women tonight lads? Ye're looking in the wrong places, head down there to the Spanish Arch Hotel and find a woman, they've a few miles on the clock but are still mad for road if ye get me"

    We sat there in awkward silence for a few seconds before roaring laughing.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,252 ✭✭✭✭Madame Razz


    Random conversation with a taxi driver on the way home one night led to the following gem:

    "No women tonight lads? Ye're looking in the wrong places, head down there to the Spanish Arch Hotel and find a woman, they've a few miles on the clock but are still mad for road if ye get me"

    We sat there in awkward silence for a few seconds before roaring laughing.

    Yea, it had a rep like that for years, but apparently the crowd there is younger now. I know a good few people not 'grab a granny' inclined who go there a fair bit now:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭Hyperbullet


    Yea, it had a rep like that for years, but apparently the crowd there is younger now. I know a good few people not 'grab a granny' inclined who go there a fair bit now:)

    Cheers, just spat a load of water over myself laughing at that :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭confuseddotcom


    Where is flirtar or more to the point what is it? It just brings me to Site help or something if I search it.

    Am in need of some light entertainment.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,985 ✭✭✭skelliser


    iv heard the spainish arch is the place where one goes to be adulterous! i **** you not!

    MILFS!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 jwalsh1980


    Anyone know what the Kings Head is like for meeting women? I heard the Spanish Arch is the place to meet older women. I want to give it a try but I find the music there is way too loud on sat nights.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 305 ✭✭TheHappyChappy


    Heard the same thing........


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 697 ✭✭✭swiftman


    Heard the same thing........

    the spanish arch hotel?? whats it like sunday evenings?

    have to check it out.

    ps, fairly funny thread


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,992 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    Ah wasn't the internet supposed to make all stuff easier ?

    We need a Galway boards.ie chatroom. Meet bored singles from the comfort of your favourite chair ,listening to your favourite music at whatever volume you desire.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭Hamhide


    A chatroom might take the fun out of drinking and having craic at a bar. Still its a good idea


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,992 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    Yeah, it'd be more a week nights when no ones going out thing I'd say. It could pass a few hours here and there. It'd be a kindda easy way to meet people with no real commitment involved unless you got on and wanted it to be otherwise.
    Mind you, an exclusively singles chatroom would possibly be awkward. It would be better as a general chat thing.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 61,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    Ah wasn't the internet supposed to make all stuff easier ?

    We need a Galway boards.ie chatroom. Meet bored singles from the comfort of your favourite chair ,listening to your favourite music at whatever volume you desire.

    My crying chair? :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,994 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Yeah, it'd be more a week nights when no ones going out thing I'd say. It could pass a few hours here and there. It'd be a kindda easy way to meet people with no real commitment involved unless you got on and wanted it to be otherwise. The
    Mind you, an exclusively singles chatroom would possibly be awkward. It would be better as a general chat thing.

    It needs to be exclusively for singles. Nothing worse than an hour of chat ending with her saying how much she loves her boyfriend.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,992 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    Discodog wrote: »
    It needs to be exclusively for singles. Nothing worse than an hour of chat ending with her saying how much she loves her boyfriend.

    I dunno, aren't new friends good too? You can meet new people through new friends.
    Or am I being too much of a girl about it?

    I think a solely singles thing might be a bit intimidating. I prefer get to know people more casually, see if I like them and then let serendipity step in from there.

    I dunno, just an idea I suppose. It's a pity boards doesn't have some online social aspect. Sometimes I read peoples posts and think "they sound nice/interesting/whatever" , sometimes it'd be interesting to chat to people like on fb chat etc.


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭sawdoubters


    go in to any bar early and you will be single


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,721 ✭✭✭✭thesandeman



    I think a solely singles thing might be a bit intimidating. I prefer get to know people more casually, see if I like them and then let serendipity step in from there.

    Would you not be a bit peeded off if after spending your night chatting someone up that Serendipity stepped in and stole her/him off you?

    Joking aside I do kinda agree with you though.

    Anyone remember The Tavern Singles Bar?


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭sawdoubters


    Discodog wrote: »
    It needs to be exclusively for singles. Nothing worse than an hour of chat ending with her saying how much she loves her boyfriend.



    you know she really does not have a boyfriend


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,994 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    you know she really does not have a boyfriend

    Quite likely :-)

    I can see that people might view going to a singles bar as a bit intimidating especially in Ireland.

    There is still the going out alone stigma.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭Hamhide


    Going out alone is fine but you wont be there for the social aspect of it. whenever I went out alone it was to meet other people and not hang out with my friends


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,992 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    Would you not be a bit peeded off if after spending your night chatting someone up that Serendipity stepped in and stole her/him off you?

    lol I bet that's going to happen to me now. My love life will be ruined by someone called Serendipity. :)

    I wouldn't be too bothered though if I found someone had a girlfriend in that situation. Particularly not if it was online, but even out in a social setting I wouldn't be overly invested after just a chat.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭Hamhide


    I think Serendipity is a nice name :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 906 ✭✭✭Randall Floyd


    Serendipity_poster.jpg


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭confuseddotcom


    I think there is a general Boards Facebook page. Then it's a case of playing match the Facebook Profile with the Boardsie. :D

    Maybe we should set up a Galway Boardsies Facebook Page. :D

    Oh! Btw, if anyone's interested in a Single's Night in Galway; -
    Mon: Feb. 10th @ The Skeff Bar @ 7.30pm ages 26 - 38,
    &
    Thurs: March 20th @ The Skeff Bar @ 7.30pm, ages 26 - 38.

    Definitely will go to a Single's Night sometime, weekdays not great though, Friday or Saturday better.


    Have to say, last few times I've been out lately, I felt the crowd out was younger, I don't know somewhere in the 20s range - mid-20s. Was kind-of off-putting. I don't know where people in their 30s and 40s go to...... :/:confused:

    I r going to Boards-Beers in Cork soon hopefully! Ye should go too!! :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 jwalsh1980


    Heard the house hotel is a good place for singles. Unreal women there on sat nights. Only problem is there is usually at least one if not more hen party's in the place.


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