Drink prices Limerick Pubs

L.T.P.

A group of us were in Peter Clohessy's for the Munster match Saturday and a bottle of Heineken was €5 and a pint of guinness was €4.60 :eek:.

What are the prices like elsewhere as I thought these were fairly steep (I don't get out much!!)

adaminho

That's a shocking price for Guinness. On average expect to pay around €4 for Guinness €4.50 for a pint of lager €4.60 for a long neck and €5 for a pint bottle of cider. Spirits are around €4 for vodka/whiskey €4.20 for others. Splits (coke etc.) €2.50 and baby's (tonic/soda water) €2.

I'm sure there are places cheaper or more expensive than this but this is just what's around town.

xsiborg

where are you getting a pint of guinness for €4? usually all i drink is guinness and it averages aroynd the €4.50 mark, €5 for a bottle of bud in the icon... €5.50 for a guinness in dublin, €7 for a bud... :eek:

EDIT: guiness in clohessys- the river water across the road tastes better! head down to o connells, much much nicer! there's a thread on it somewhere on this forum, best pint of guinness in limerick...

adaminho

Well where I work and a few of the bars I drink in (city centre) are €4. Yes you are always going to pay more in a nightclub. Just out of interest do you drink Guinness in the nightclub? How do you find it?

Staplor

xsiborg wrote: »

where are you getting a pint of guinness for €4? usually all i drink is guinness and it averages aroynd the €4.50 mark, €5 for a bottle of bud in the icon... €5.50 for a guinness in dublin, €7 for a bud... :eek:

EDIT: guiness in clohessys- the river water across the road tastes better! head down to o connells, much much nicer! there's a thread on it somewhere on this forum, best pint of guinness in limerick...

Guinness isn't €5.50 in dublin, unless you're in one of the 2 biggest tourist traps in Temple Bar, or in a hotel.

€3.75 outside of the city in Limerick.

DenMan

That's expensive alright. Most bars in Sligo do a Guinness for €4. In fact a few do it for €3.80. Maybe it was because the big match was on.

xsiborg

adaminho wrote: »

Well where I work and a few of the bars I drink in (city centre) are €4. Yes you are always going to pay more in a nightclub. Just out of interest do you drink Guinness in the nightclub? How do you find it?

eesh, i learned the hard way years ago that its nigh on impossible to drink any form of a pint in the nightclub without it being spilled all over oneself, ah we're talking back in the days of the friday night 80's in the george here, lol, but no, that's why i drink bud in a bottle nowadays on the rare occasion i do have time to get out to go to a club...

but i know what you mean, guinness in a club never tastes good...

xsiborg

Staplor wrote: »

Guinness isn't €5.50 in dublin, unless you're in one of the 2 biggest tourist traps in Temple Bar, or in a hotel.

€3.75 outside of the city in Limerick.

i suppose i should have mentioned that, yep, jurys croke park, oh and on that actually, i learned too not to bother with the guinness on a match day: friday pint of guinness with my dinner was perfect, saturday - perfect, sunday, place was packed- handed a flat guinness in a plastic tumbler, tasted like muck!

Flincher

xsiborg wrote: »

where are you getting a pint of guinness for €4? usually all i drink is guinness and it averages aroynd the €4.50 mark, €5 for a bottle of bud in the icon... €5.50 for a guinness in dublin, €7 for a bud... :eek:

EDIT: guiness in clohessys- the river water across the road tastes better! head down to o connells, much much nicer! there's a thread on it somewhere on this forum, best pint of guinness in limerick...

The Ardhu is about €4.20 for a Guinness, the likes of Bobbys, Flannerys, Fennessys, and a few of the older pubs have it for €4. I'd have thought €4 to €4.20 was the going price in town, I can't remember ever being charged €4.50 in town to be honest.

TheWarrior

L.T.P. wrote: »

A group of us were in Peter Clohessy's for the Munster match Saturday and a bottle of Heineken was €5 and a pint of guinness was €4.60 :eek:.

What are the prices like elsewhere as I thought these were fairly steep (I don't get out much!!)

As mentioned allready from 4 to 4.20. Havent darkened Clohessys door for a number of years because of the cost of drink there (even minerals).

I guess something has to pay for the bouncers standing outside an empty bar 5 nights a week

Staplor

xsiborg wrote: »

i suppose i should have mentioned that, yep, jurys croke park, oh and on that actually, i learned too not to bother with the guinness on a match day: friday pint of guinness with my dinner was perfect, saturday - perfect, sunday, place was packed- handed a flat guinness in a plastic tumbler, tasted like muck!

Guinness just doesn't work in plastic glasses, or in glasses that are fresh out of a dishwasher and still a bit wet.

xsiborg

Flincher wrote: »

The Ardhu is about €4.20 for a Guinness, the likes of Bobbys, Flannerys, Fennessys, and a few of the older pubs have it for €4. I'd have thought €4 to €4.20 was the going price in town, I can't remember ever being charged €4.50 in town to be honest.

ahh right, i wouldnt normally be in any of them pubs, my usual night would consist of smyths then icon, or more recently o connells for the pub quiz (altho i havent been to one in a while! oh, pints are only €3 on them nights!), then icon for a bit of relaxation (cant dance for sh...ugar, lol ), and then if i fancy a quiet one after work i'll head over to the clarion for a few guinness followed by a brandy nightcap...

RonMexico

Clohessys is probably the most expensive bar in town. €5 for a bottle of bud. No thanks.

Oak1000

Pub prices are still mental despite the recession. The off licence is the only way to go but that may change in the New Year if Roisin Shorthall gets her way. She thinks we can't be trusted to drink sensibly, my local Off Licence it's a Next Door (won't say where) is running a competition where you can win all your Xmas Drink for "Free" if you like them on facebook - Roisin is going to love that !! ha, - best of luck to them, bloody Nanny State - what''s next - curfews and compulsory mass on a Sunday.

constantg

€4 in Fennesseys, the Windmill and close to that in Mickeys.....

Off topic, but the cost of a 'large' (normal sized mug) coffee in o'connell's is €2.80.....That is just extortionate

RonMexico

€1.50 for a tea in Mickeys and if you are lucky free biscuits/cake

Brennans Row

While comparing the price of the pint, it would also be worth noting the actual liquid measure one gets too.

It’s practically impossible to get a full liquid pint measure in a traditional Irish pint-to-brim glass.

The wider the diameter of the top of the glass the less you get.

Any pubs in town sell their beers in pint-to-line glasses instead of the pint-to-brim ones?

RonMexico

Ah come on in fairness now...:rolleyes:

Brennans Row

If you are served a pint of Guinness with a “Bishop’s Collar” for € 4.50, then you could be getting as less as 90% in your glass.

Which would make the effective price of that pint at € 5.00. Sláinte!

skyguy19

serious, would you accept a pint of guinness with a bishops collar, no one does

Brennans Row

Not in a pint-to-brim glass, but I would have no problem with a “Bishop’s Collar” in a pint-to-line glass and the head must of course be above the line.



I would say the image above would represent a typically pint served in a pub.

Since the black stuff is the liquid part, it’s clear to see that it falls a good centimetre short of a pint measure.

In my opinion your average beer drinker is short changed by the publican by 25 - 50 cents per pint all through his drinking life.

skyguy19

Brennans Row wrote: »

Not in a pint-to-brim glass, but I would have no problem with a “Bishop’s Collar” in a pint-to-line glass and the head must of course be above the line.



I would say the image above would represent a typically pint served in a pub.

Since the black stuff is the liquid part, it’s clear to see that it falls a good centimetre short of a pint measure.

In my opinion your average beer drinker is short changed by the publican by 25 - 50 cents per pint all through his drinking life.

you cannot be serious, sure the white stuff is part of the pint and its what makes the pint, if thats the case would you drink it without the head, i wouldnt,

RonMexico

That is probably the most ridiculous thing I've read on the internet all week.

Brennans Row

skyguy19 wrote: »

you cannot be serious, sure the white stuff is part of the pint and its what makes the pint, if thats the case would you drink it without the head, i wouldnt,

I think I have to explain to you the difference between the two glasses.

A pint-to-line glass is about 1 – 2 Centimetres taller than a standard Irish pint glass (i.e. a larger glass).

Or in other words the liquid point-line is marked 1 – 2 Centimetres below the brim of the glass

That means the creamy head (froth) floats above the pint-line and within the glass.

I could upload an example latter if you want.

RonMexico wrote: »

That is probably the most ridiculous thing I've read on the internet all week.

Check this internet article for a Full Pints Campaign.

rainbowdash

Brennans Row wrote: »

Not in a pint-to-brim glass, but I would have no problem with a “Bishop’s Collar” in a pint-to-line glass and the head must of course be above the line.



I would say the image above would represent a typically pint served in a pub.

Since the black stuff is the liquid part, it’s clear to see that it falls a good centimetre short of a pint measure.

In my opinion your average beer drinker is short changed by the publican by 25 - 50 cents per pint all through his drinking life.

So people should drink pint bottles of cider then as there is no head.

Edit meant to say pints of draught cider

skyguy19

Brennans Row wrote: »

I think I have to explain to you the difference between the two glasses.

A pint-to-line glass is about 1 – 2 Centimetres taller than a standard Irish pint glass (i.e. a larger glass).

Or in other words the liquid point-line is marked 1 – 2 Centimetres below the brim of the glass

That means the creamy head (froth) floats above the pint-line and within the glass.

I could upload an example latter if you want.




Check this internet article for a Full Pints Campaign.

do upload an example so that I can see what you mean

washman3

L.T.P. wrote: »

A group of us were in Peter Clohessy's for the Munster match Saturday and a bottle of Heineken was €5 and a pint of guinness was €4.60 :eek:.

What are the prices like elsewhere as I thought these were fairly steep (I don't get out much!!)

Suppose thats the price one has to pay for drinking in a "sports mad city" or some load of bull like that.!!
You should be paid €4.60 for drinking a guinness in that place. And have to listen to a <mod snip>talking about rugby to make it worse.

Brennans Row

skyguy19 wrote: »

do upload an example so that I can see what you mean

I have no stout in the house to fill the glass, but I think you will see for yourself what I mean.

skyguy19

I see what you mean now but tbh Ive never seen a pint glass like that in a pub.

D1stant

L.T.P. wrote: »

A group of us were in Peter Clohessy's for the Munster match Saturday and a bottle of Heineken was €5 and a pint of guinness was €4.60 :eek:.

What are the prices like elsewhere as I thought these were fairly steep (I don't get out much!!)

There was a guy from UL telling me in TCs last night that he's working on a new theory for his masters that the price of the pint is inversly proportional to the quality of the pub and the average IQ of the clientelle.

Brennans Row

skyguy19 wrote: »

I see what you mean now but tbh Ive never seen a pint glass like that in a pub.

I have never seen them in Limerick either.

Actually I got the glass in an Irish Pub in Germany a few years back.

They apparently don’t let anybody pull the wool over the eyes of their paying customers regarding measures, metric or imperial.

I read an interesting question on another website where they asked, do publicans sell you a pint of beer or a beer in a pint glass?

brianhickey

Brennans Row wrote: »

I have never seen them in Limerick either.

Actually I got the glass in an Irish Pub in Germany a few years back.

They apparently don’t let anybody pull the wool over the eyes of their paying customers regarding measures, metric or imperial.

I read an interesting question on another website where they asked, do publicans sell you a pint of beer or a beer in a pint glass?

I've noticed a similar swindle. I was in the Omniplex last week and asked for a box of popcorn. The attendant placed a box on the counter, but I noticed that there were lots of air pockets in between the pieces. I managed to control my temper and explained that if he crushed the popcorn flat with his popcorn trowel, he could fit much more in. The manager had to be called at one point and I missed the first twenty minutes of A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas but in the end I got my real box of popcorn. I urge everyone to do the same, if we all stand firm on this together, we can stop this outrageous practice.

RonMexico

I too have noticed this practice. Always make sure your popcorn comes in a round tub as opposed to a square one. The shape makes all the difference as corners allow for more air and less popcorn.

constantg

RonMexico wrote: »

€1.50 for a tea in Mickeys and if you are lucky free biscuits/cake

€2 there the last 2 times i was in....

Jimmy Garlic

L.T.P. wrote: »

A group of us were in Peter Clohessy's for the Munster match Saturday and a bottle of Heineken was €5 and a pint of guinness was €4.60 :eek:.

What are the prices like elsewhere as I thought these were fairly steep (I don't get out much!!)

The place should be empty, pure greed. Id sh1t in my chips before I would give Peter Clohessy a fiver for a bottle of Heinopiss.

Jimmy Garlic

brianhickey wrote: »

I've noticed a similar swindle. I was in the Omniplex last week and asked for a box of popcorn. The attendant placed a box on the counter, but I noticed that there were lots of air pockets in between the pieces. I managed to control my temper and explained that if he crushed the popcorn flat with his popcorn trowel, he could fit much more in. The manager had to be called at one point and I missed the first twenty minutes of A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas but in the end I got my real box of popcorn. I urge everyone to do the same, if we all stand firm on this together, we can stop this outrageous practice.

I bring my own food to cinemas and I don't give a fup what anyone thinks.

adaminho

constantg wrote: »

€2 there the last 2 times i was in....

It's €1.50 for tea and €2 for coffee and usually a free refill.

overthebridge

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

The place should be empty, pure greed. Id sh1t in my chips before I would give Peter Clohessy a fiver for a bottle of Heinopiss.

They have a special offer on a Monday, all pints of stout 2.50. Not bad considering.


I am in no way affiliated with Clohessys

skyguy19

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

The place should be empty, pure greed. Id sh1t in my chips before I would give Peter Clohessy a fiver for a bottle of Heinopiss.

your right he is empty most of the time, i wouldnt pay that price for a bottle either, it will go up another 10c from january with the 2% vat increase, plus what ever they add to it as well.

jmch81

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

The place should be empty, pure greed. Id sh1t in my chips before I would give Peter Clohessy a fiver for a bottle of Heinopiss.

don't think Mr Clohessy has much say in the over all running of the pub. He is only a small shareholder and has a management role, from what I understand.

Jimmy Garlic

jmch81 wrote: »

don't think Mr Clohessy has much say in the over all running of the pub. He is only a small shareholder and has a management role, from what I understand.

Whatever the case may be, it is still an outrageous rip off.

Jimmy Garlic

overthebridge wrote: »

They have a special offer on a Monday, all pints of stout 2.50. Not bad considering.


I am in no way affiliated with Clohessys

Who goes on the piss on a Monday night though in fairness?.

washman3

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

Who goes on the piss on a Monday night though in fairness?.

only people that dont have to work or dont have to drive to work on Tuesday morning.

constantg

jmch81 wrote: »

don't think Mr Clohessy has much say in the over all running of the pub. He is only a small shareholder and has a management role, from what I understand.

He might not have much say, but with his name over the door, the majority of criticism will be directed in his direction and it is his place to either answer his critics or to bear it.

Clareman

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

Who goes on the piss on a Monday night though in fairness?.

A lot of people who work in retail/service, every notice all those people who work on Saturday nights? They might be off on a Tuesday, a lot of people who work in shops will be off 1 of the quieter days of the week as well.

The Snipe

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

Who goes on the piss on a Monday night though in fairness?.

Everyone who goes to the quiz :P

overthebridge

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

Who goes on the piss on a Monday night though in fairness?.

You don't have to go on the piss just because the beer is cheap. You can still go for a few "cheaper" sociables and be home before 10-11 o'clock. In time to sleep it off before work in the morning.

Jimmy Garlic

overthebridge wrote: »

You don't have to go on the piss just because the beer is cheap. You can still go for a few "cheaper" sociables and be home before 10-11 o'clock. In time to sleep it off before work in the morning.

And that is exactly why it is cheaper there on a Monday night.They know there wont be a big crowd and they know most people won't be on the piss so they are not offering any value to customers at all really.

5 quid for a bottle of Heineken every other night?? how can they justify that kind of ripoff?. I'd nearly be tempted to get the missus to tuck a few bottles of Heineken in her bag just to get one up on them.

constantg

so how much will the price of beer be inflated over christmas in the city?

washman3

constantg wrote: »

so how much will the price of beer be inflated over christmas in the city?

as much as the rugby bandwagon are willing to pay...:)

Jmccoy1

The Imperial on Careys Road charges only €3 for all long neck beers, €4 for alco pops, €3 for Beamish, Carling, Tuborg and Fosters, €3.50 for Guinness and Smithwicks and €4 for Heineken and Bud, open to close 7 days a week. Pretty good value !