Next LGBT beers - 21st MAY 2011

SparkyTech

The details are as follows

21st May Saturday, 8pm Onwards!

Link to the seacret bar description
Link to Map/Outside photo

Right, Taking over the mantle from Johnny on the other thread...;):D

What weekend/day suits most people this coming month?
Suggestions for places below on a postcard?

Maybe Market Bar, Porter House or Front Longe??

baby and crumble

I'm up for any of them, although a pre-emptive nix on the Market Bar would be good. I HATE that place it's like drinking in a disused train station, bleurgh.



What about the Secret Bar, that's always nice (plus the waitresses are HOT!). Flounge is too, and we can all be SYUPER GAY there and no-one will mind... My go-to for a group thing where you want an area is always Messers McGuire on the keys. Bog standard pub but the bookable areas are nice.

Annasopra

28th May Saturday

Yeah, I'm not mad about the market bar at all.

SparkyTech

28th May Saturday

zoegh wrote: »

What about the Secret Bar, that's always nice (plus the waitresses are HOT!).

What about hot waiters in suits? Sexuality discrimination

Morag

12th May Thursday

Well not everyone likes 'scene' bars and not everyone who goes is 'super' gay or even out.
Guess it depends on what people want a loud dance bar or somewhere to sup and natter.

Annasopra

28th May Saturday

Sharrow wrote: »

Well not everyone likes 'scene' bars and not everyone who goes is 'super' gay or even out.
Guess it depends on what people want a loud dance bar or somewhere to sup and natter.

Definitely not somewhere playing really loud music and you can't hear other people talking

AndrewJD

14th May Saturday

I'm sure some of us could be super gay in a quiet pub too.

Annasopra

28th May Saturday

AndrewJD wrote: »

I'm sure some of us could be super gay in a quiet pub too.

Or we could just have a few drinks and chat :-)

baby and crumble

Sorry, my 'super gay' comment was a joke...

I second having somewhere a bit quieter, it's nice to just have a chat, seeing as this is primarily a 'get to know you' event...

AndrewJD

14th May Saturday

Johnnymcg wrote: »

Or we could just have a few drinks and chat :-)

:mad: FINE!

No I agree, somewhere nice and quiet. The only one of those I've been to is Porterhouse (central) which isn't that noisy.

Aishae

12th May Thursday

i cant do the 14th - aunts 50th - am so not gonna wanna drink any other night that weekend - unless my arm is twisted!

generally most days can be doable

as for venue - well i would like it if it wasnt inaccessible. i can manage on a walking stick when i have to but im still paying for the other day! - so if i can use the roll walking aid thatd be great.. a couple of steps is no problem, its just big stairs and the like.
i have a 'syuper ghey' roller, it has pink sparkly fuzzy dice on it (jk - i never ever thought of it as gay - just funny)

even better if its not in the middle of nowhere cos i tend to use the green luas but sure you can work around that (taxi please!)

never been to a scene bar in my life so i cant really suggest any bars. the only ones in town ive been to with groups is the longstone inn on townsend street, messers mcguire and some of the joints along the quays close to o'connell bridge. oh and the dandelion at stephens green is lovely. ive been to zanzibar a fair bit before - its further down on ormonde quay i think though but if i recall correctly the last time i went it was a lot louder than it used to be (and dancey)

Asry

man after last weekend I'm really unsure as to whether I ever want to drink again! But I could have tea I suppose. And yes, I advocate quiet

Asry

oh and no dancing. Dear God no dancing. I do not dance.

AndrewJD

14th May Saturday

I'd say the same, but after there's a few beers in me...

L.Jenkins

21st May Saturday

AndrewJD wrote: »

I'd say the same, but after there's a few beers in me...

Right so, I'll bring a camera and beer tokens shall I? :P

brandodub

7th May Saturday

This time I may even bite the bullet and go!!! Front Lounge is good....well good for my nerves anyhow!

AndrewJD

14th May Saturday

You know you want to!

Out of interest, what were the numbers at the tea gathering?

Also you should all pick Saturday 30th April. You know it's a good decision.

Aishae

12th May Thursday

there was 5 of us on saturday including me - we had a grand old pot of tea lol

i dont mind if theres dancing or no, i like to shake it as much as the next person :cool:

SparkyTech

28th May Saturday

Seacret bar looks cool Zoegh

Asry

I'll steal your drinks while you dance!! muahahaha! Where's the Secret Bar? Why haven't I heard of it? Is it that one beside Hogan's with no name? Goddamn living in fabulous Galway for 2 years. I feel so out of the loop.

L.Jenkins

21st May Saturday

Asry wrote: »

Goddamn living in fabulous Galway for 2 years. I feel so out of the loop.

Don't feel too bad. Galway is like my second home away from home. I love it so much I want to move there.

Meesared

its like to come but im shy >_>

L.Jenkins

21st May Saturday

Meesared wrote: »

its like to come but im shy >_>

Don't be shy, we don't bite.

diddlybit

ItsThatManAgain wrote: »

Don't be shy, we don't bite.

Unless you ask us to.

Meesared

Youre not helping!

diddlybit

Meesared wrote: »

Youre not helping!

Sorry! Couldn't resist it. I completely understand though, I'm quite shy in new social situations (or any social situations full stop :eek:). I'm still debating if whether or not, I could muster up the courage for these things.

Go for it. What have you got to lose. (Diddlybit goes off to try take her own advice and wonder why she needs to refer to herself in the third person. )

Asry

ItsThatManAgain wrote: »

Don't feel too bad. Galway is like my second home away from home. I love it so much I want to move there.

Do! It's great! But for God's sake make sure you can get a job before you do go there. Because I sure couldn't find one. Although I have no practical qualifications (BA and MA but they don't count for sh*t) OR work experience

Donnaghm

7th May Saturday

Damn it, I meant to vote for any Friday or Saturday.

These things really make me nervous..

I never had the courage to join LGBT societies in University in either UCC or UCD. I just felt I was too much of a bland, regular, particularly unfashionable, joe soap. Sure I better force myself to go anyway.

Donnaghm

7th May Saturday

The only conclusion from the above poll is that Thursdays are a non runner. Thank goodness for that.

Asry

Donnaghm wrote: »

I never had the courage to join LGBT societies in University in either UCC or UCD. I just felt I was too much of a bland, regular, particularly unfashionable, joe soap.

ah sure we're all bland and normal to ourselves, aren't we? I bet you're great! Come, it'll be fun

AndrewJD

14th May Saturday

I don't like joining things that are already cliquey. This is people who mostly have never met each other, so really everyone should as well come.

baby and crumble

yeah, if it's on a date I can make it I'm there. It's nice to meet some new faces every now and again, especially people who you've talked to ona semi-regular basis for 6 months!!!

And yes, the Secret bar is the one beside Hogans. There used to be a waitress in there that was so beautiful she made me weep.

Ok, not weep. More unable to talk. Plus my work colleagues were there. And they then teased me unmercifully. And introduced me to see what I'd do. I think I ran away.

Good times.

Donnaghm

7th May Saturday

Asry wrote: »

ah sure we're all bland and normal to ourselves, aren't we? I bet you're great! Come, it'll be fun

Sure why the heck not.

SparkyTech

28th May Saturday

Ok, so it seems a toss up between the coming Saturdays. Is everyone ok with the Secret bar suggestion?

Aishae

12th May Thursday

short walk from stephens green isnt it?

anyway looks good - is it accessible? if theres a lot of steps ill use my stick:cool:

AndrewJD

14th May Saturday

Never been, but it would be good in the view of meeting up say at the Grafton Street corner of Stephens Green and walking up. Then everyone finds it etc.

PS. VOTE 30TH

Aishae

12th May Thursday

AndrewJD wrote: »

Never been, but it would be good in the view of meeting up say at the Grafton Street corner of Stephens Green and walking up. Then everyone finds it etc.

PS. VOTE 30TH

excellent idea - not only would everyone find the place then - we'd find each other which is usually hard in a packed or even semi packed joint. also a good way to know how to get back to the main bus area later on :cool:

Donnaghm

7th May Saturday

The organiser, I'd assume the OP, needs to bite the bullet and pick a date!

Asry

[my birthday's the 9th of May. That's near the dates we might be going out! I'll be reaallllyy old.]

Annasopra

28th May Saturday

Donnaghm wrote: »

The organiser, I'd assume the OP, needs to bite the bullet and pick a date!

We can keep the poll open for a while yet. No rush to close it just yet.

Asry

I'm just going to have to sit back and let everyone else decide, I'm afraid, as my roster in work is unpredictable to say the least, and I really don't know what it will be past next week.

Kanoe

yeah, I'm more likely to consult an oracle than make an off the cuff decision, if the chosen date works I'll be there.

nunzilla

12th May Thursday

Secret place... Some of my friends refer to that as the Snail Bar or the No Name bar... One of these days i'm going to have to go through their post or ask for a receipt just to confirm what the name is...

Conor30

7th May Saturday

Hi everyone, I'm new here! I'll try to make this if I'm around on the date chosen. May 7th doesn't suit me anyway.

AndrewJD

14th May Saturday

Bumpity bump. Dropped off the front page.

SparkyTech

28th May Saturday

AndrewJD wrote: »

Bumpity bump. Dropped off the front page.

Prehaps a mod could sticky this to the top of the page? (Prob a good idea to wait till the 1st of may and then shut the poll? Looks like twords the end of the month as things stand...!):)

Annasopra

28th May Saturday

SparkyTech wrote: »

Prehaps a mod could sticky this to the top of the page? (Prob a good idea to wait till the 1st of may and then shut the poll? Looks like twords the end of the month as things stand...!):)

I didn't put a sticky on this because I think that people skip the sticky posts a lot. I personally can't make any dates until mid month. If you are going to have it on a Friday though perhaps have it early so people can go there straight after work. I know last time it was on a Friday someone complained.

SparkyTech

28th May Saturday

Johnnymcg wrote: »

I didn't put a sticky on this because I think that people skip the sticky posts a lot. I personally can't make any dates until mid month. If you are going to have it on a Friday though perhaps have it early so people can go there straight after work. I know last time it was on a Friday someone complained.

Fair enough. Ill pick a date once this week is up and make the booking.

AndrewJD

14th May Saturday

Well bearing in mind tonight was the last night I could realistically do, it looks like I'm gracefully bowing out. Bumping this up so others can organise it. Hope you all have a good time

IndieComa

12th May Thursday

how about;

Phantom’s First Friday is back at The Academy on May 6th with Ham Sandwich, New Secret Weapon and late club with Phantom's Claire Beck. Tickets available in advance from tickets.ie.
Mood: excited

Conor30

7th May Saturday

When is this taking place?