Paddocks Pub

lieutenant hayworth

Ive been hearing a lot about The Paddocks pub closing down now for weeks but still seemed to be open when I drove by tonight?
I wouldn't drink in there much myself, the clientele wouldn't be my cup of tea. Its been a long time coming but still sorry to see the Littlepace area without it, especially with all the unemployment at the moment youd think they could have done something with the place.

Number_5

I used to work behind the bar on a part time basis back in 2005/2006. It was a grand pub back then - clientelle were good folk. But I heard it went down hill in the years after that. Would be sad to see it close none the less.

Hilly Bill

I was only in there once and it seemed decent enough. I would be suprised if it closed down unless its for refurbishment or a change of owner etc.

Larbre34

Its a kip inside and the clientele are the type who drag to their kids to the pub for the whole day. id like to see it refurbished and managed properly but closure is preferable to the state of it at the moment.

not yet

Larbre34 wrote: »

Its a kip inside and the clientele are the type who drag to their kids to the pub for the whole day. id like to see it refurbished and managed properly but closure is preferable to the state of it at the moment.

Easy there tiger....
I know few old timers who drink in the bar and they swear by it. Have been there 5-6 times in the past year and it's not the worst pub I've been in.

Larbre34

not yet wrote: »

Easy there tiger....
I know few old timers who drink in the bar and they swear by it. Have been there 5-6 times in the past year and it's not the worst pub I've been in.

No, to be fair it isn't the worst at all, and excuse the generalisation, but Ive seen some very messy post christening / big match on telly happenings on weekend days with kids running wild in and out of it and around the carpark and the quality of the interior and the pints is very very poor

not yet

Larbre34 wrote: »

No, to be fair it isn't the worst at all, and excuse the generalisation, but Ive seen some very messy post christening / big match on telly happenings on weekend days with kids running wild in and out of it and around the carpark and the quality of the interior and the pints is very very poor

True, I seen this myself, but it's not a bad place for a quiet pint on a rainy Thursday night...

robertxxx

I remember in the early days of this place there was the odd punching match inside and with no security it was quite scary as they would last for some time, until a few barmen and regulars would stop it.

ongarboy

Never cared for it (too sprawling and bland colours/furniture for my liking) but closure would be regrettable for the locals who do enjoy it. I would have thought the neighbourhoods around Little Pace to be fairly decent (dare I say middle class) so would be surprised to hear the pub as somewhere that attracted a rough crowd?

Larbre34

ongarboy wrote: »

Never cared for it (too sprawling and bland colours/furniture for my liking) but closure would be regrettable for the locals who do enjoy it. I would have thought the neighbourhoods around Little Pace to be fairly decent (dare I say middle class) so would be surprised to hear the pub as somewhere that attracted a rough crowd?

The ones immediately around it, yes, look a little further east

DvB

Thought it was decent when it first opened with big crowds there at weekends, over time though the people started staying away & it started to look a little neglected in terms of upkeep which was a shame, staff were always nice & friendly though so for their sakes i hope it manages to stay afloat.

Omackeral

Maybe I'm missing something here but is there any basis for this thread? Any sources other than a one time poster popping in?!

lieutenant hayworth

Omackeral wrote: »

Maybe I'm missing something here but is there any basis for this thread? Any sources other than a one time poster popping in?!

I had heard a lot of people talking about it in Littlepace and came on boards to see if there was any info about it. There wasn't, so I decided to post my first thread. Wasn't aware that was a crime, just thought it was relevant to the area and that other people might want to discuss it.

New owner has taken over anyway, according to the Littlepace Village facebook page, so it probably won't be closing down, which is good news for business in the area and for the staff as well.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Littlepace-Village-Clonee/107855765967315?fref=ts

Diddler1977

lieutenant hayworth wrote: »

I had heard a lot of people talking about it in Littlepace and came on boards to see if there was any info about it. There wasn't, so I decided to post my first thread. Wasn't aware that was a crime, just thought it was relevant to the area and that other people might want to discuss it.

New owner has taken over anyway, according to the Littlepace Village facebook page, so it probably won't be closing down, which is good news for business in the area and for the staff as well.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Littlepace-Village-Clonee/107855765967315?fref=ts

No one said it was a crime.

However it was an unsubstantiated claim........which now appears to be wrong.

Way to start an untrue rumour, man. Good job.

Gaspode

If you've problems with a post hit the report button please.

T-K-O

I was living in Clonee when the Paddocks opened. Never liked the place, horrible layout and a really uncomfortable pub to have a pint.

Agree with others it got worse over time

Dub XV

Uncomfortable? What do you look for in a boozer, loungers?

Anyway we are not ones to go to the pub very often but if the mood grabbed us we wouldn't have hesitated popping over there.

Pius is a nice fella throwing the free halloween/Christmas parties for the kids (I know he would make it back on alcohol sales).

Lets see what the new owners have in mind for the place?

Diddler1977

Dub XV wrote: »

Uncomfortable? What do you look for in a boozer, loungers?

Anyway we are not ones to go to the pub very often but if the mood grabbed us we wouldn't have hesitated popping over there.

Pius is a nice fella throwing the free halloween/Christmas parties for the kids (I know he would make it back on alcohol sales).

Lets see what the new owners have in mind for the place?

Parties for kids in a pub........oh dear

Dub XV

Diddler1977 wrote: »

Parties for kids in a pub........oh dear

Ha yeah I know, imagine :rolleyes:

In fairness now it was organised by the littlepace business and I suppose the Paddocks is more suited to it than the chipper!

It was over by 5 pm too.

T-K-O

Dub XV wrote: »

Uncomfortable? What do you look for in a boozer, loungers?

Anyway we are not ones to go to the pub very often but if the mood grabbed us we wouldn't have hesitated popping over there.

Pius is a nice fella throwing the free halloween/Christmas parties for the kids (I know he would make it back on alcohol sales).

Lets see what the new owners have in mind for the place?

I like to relax. The design and seating in the paddocks is brutal. Maybe its the open plan is like drinking in a school hall

Beechman

new couple have taken over and will be closing part of it over the next few weeks , spending at least €100,000 on a big up-grade, bar will be open during that time

amdublin

Diddler1977 wrote: »

Parties for kids in a pub........oh dear

Dub XV wrote: »

Ha yeah I know, imagine :rolleyes:

In fairness now it was organised by the littlepace business and I suppose the Paddocks is more suited to it than the chipper!

It was over by 5 pm too.

Oh god I am really not keen on a kids party in a pub. No matter what time it finishes at.

Was there no other building available??

Arciphel

Beechman wrote: »

new couple have taken over and will be closing part of it over the next few weeks , spending at least €100,000 on a big up-grade, bar will be open during that time

Cheers for the info Beechman

Dub XV

amdublin wrote: »

Oh god I am really not keen on a kids party in a pub. No matter what time it finishes at.

Was there no other building available??

Oh lord, sigh.

No I think because it is run by the Littlepace shops/businesses they want to promote their area. Amongst others Special offers in Tsangs on that weekend being one thing that was promoted last year too.

I'm no fan of kids running around pubs whilst parents lash drink into them but this actually was run for the kids. I think most people just brought them in to see Santa, get the free goodie bag, paint their faces and left. There was absolutly no obligation to stay/drink.

From what I saw last year there were alot of happy children that day.

But yeah kids in pubs, ever, down with that sort of thing. :pac:

Dub XV

Beechman wrote: »

new couple have taken over and will be closing part of it over the next few weeks , spending at least €100,000 on a big up-grade, bar will be open during that time

Wow fair play to anybody putting that amount of money into any pub in this financial climate.

Diddler1977

Dub XV wrote: »

Oh lord, sigh.

No I think because it is run by the Littlepace shops/businesses they want to promote their area. Amongst others Special offers in Tsangs on that weekend being one thing that was promoted last year too.

I'm no fan of kids running around pubs whilst parents lash drink into them but this actually was run for the kids. I think most people just brought them in to see Santa, get the free goodie bag, paint their faces and left. There was absolutly no obligation to stay/drink.

From what I saw last year there were alot of happy children that day.

But yeah kids in pubs, ever, down with that sort of thing. :pac:

Holding parties in pubs for young children inculcates the concept of a pub as a centre of the community and a place of celebration at a very young age, it's a form of brainwashing IMO.

I'd have no problem with kids parties in sports clubs, etc. because this obviously promotes good health in the population - I can't see the benefit of the introduction of the pub culture to the young. It's not a positive thing for the future.

Dub XV

Yeah as I said down with that sort of thing.

Brainwashing and stuff.

Dub XV

Looks well tonight with all the lights repaired.

amdublin

Diddler1977 wrote: »

Holding parties in pubs for young children inculcates the concept of a pub as a centre of the community and a place of celebration at a very young age, it's a form of brainwashing IMO.

I'd have no problem with kids parties in sports clubs, etc. because this obviously promotes good health in the population - I can't see the benefit of the introduction of the pub culture to the young. It's not a positive thing for the future.

It's a valid point.

I've no idea why you are being so disparaging.

Dub XV wrote: »

Yeah as I said down with that sort of thing.

Brainwashing and stuff.

Nice idea by the businesses of Clonee. But really misjudged idea to hold the party in a pub.

Also as far as I can see, the only business it promoted and the only business that gained from it was the pub

ThisRegard

Diddler1977 wrote: »

I'd have no problem with kids parties in sports clubs, etc. because this obviously promotes good health in the population - I can't see the benefit of the introduction of the pub culture to the young. It's not a positive thing for the future.

Every sports club I've been to holding such an event has a bar in it.

Larbre34

amdublin wrote: »

It's a valid point.

I've no idea why you are being so disparaging.



Nice idea by the businesses of Clonee. But really misjudged idea to hold the party in a pub.

Also as far as I can see, the only business it promoted and the only business that gained from it was the pub

Not many options for a venue really, at least one that wouldn't involve leaving the Clonee area

ronan45

Beechman wrote: »

new couple have taken over and will be closing part of it over the next few weeks , spending at least €100,000 on a big up-grade, bar will be open during that time

100,000 Must be some upgrade:eek:

Dub XV

amdublin wrote: »

I've no idea why you are being so disparaging.

I am not sure, because of the structure of your post, if that was aimed at me.

Without trying to be smart or back seat modding, it is off topic. I am sure there are threads already with opinions on kids in pubs etc.

As i had already posted earlier there would be promotions for the other businesses at the party.

Larbre34

ronan45 wrote: »

100,000 Must be some upgrade:eek:

In terms of the size of a pub like that €100k wouldnt get you far, maybe curtains and fabrics and a few new fittings but not much else after a coat of paint. It certainly wouldnt allow for the reshaping of the interior space.

I do hope they spend a few quid of it on that entrance hall though, its the coldest, most tatty miserable looking way into a pub ive ever seen.

Dub XV

Larbre34 wrote: »

I do hope they spend a few quid of it on that entrance hall though, its the coldest, most tatty miserable looking way into a pub ive ever seen.

You left out the term "smoke-filled".

Morag

I'd rather it be in the pub during the day then in one of the parish halls.
And don't try and tell me they are community centres when the land they are built on is still owned by the church and one of the parish priests is on the committee.

oblivious

Sharrow wrote: »

I'd rather it be in the pub during the day then in one of the parish halls.
And don't try and tell me they are community centres when the land they are built on is still owned by the church and one of the parish priests is on the committee.

Its still a community and fulfills the definition of "a community centre"

Morag

Not when the only 'community' it caters for is that of the Roman Catholic Parish rather then the actual community in the area.

amdublin

Sharrow wrote: »

Not when the only 'community' it caters for is that of the Roman Catholic Parish rather then the actual community in the area.

There's no bouncers checking your religion at the door.

Zaph

Ok folks, I think we're getting wildly off topic at this stage, so could we please get back on-topic. Thanks

Morag

I hear you Zaph but I want to reply to the comment above and then I will drop it.

amdublin wrote: »

There's no bouncers checking your religion at the door.

Ever try to book a space in any of the for something which is considered to conflict with the 'ethos' of the center? I have in a few of them and been turned down. They get grants for being community centers but are parish halls on land owned bu the church who say cannon law applies there.

ongarboy

ronan45 wrote: »

100,000 Must be some upgrade:eek:

Well considering at least that sum seems to be spent on every house being done up on the RTE1 show "Room to Improve", it seems like a relatively small amount for a large pub.

Junk_Mail

I quite like the paddocks, always have a great night there on the rare occasion i go over, hopefully new owners will keep up with Pius's work !

T-K-O

Junk_Mail wrote: »

I quite like the paddocks, always have a great night there on the rare occasion i go over, hopefully new owners will keep up with Pius's work !

Isnt that the problem and not the solution

Junk_Mail

Well personally never had an issue with him or how he ran the place! Speaking from my own experience I've never had a bad experience in the Paddocks.

T-K-O

Junk_Mail wrote: »

I quite like the paddocks, always have a great night there on the rare occasion i go over, hopefully new owners will keep up with Pius's work !

Not being funny but you would hardly know what the place was like

Junk_Mail

I say rare occasion, it doesn't mean once in a blue moon! It means rare compared to other places. Anyway, I was just giving my opinion, and that is it.

T-K-O

Junk_Mail wrote: »

I say rare occasion, it doesn't mean once in a blue moon! It means rare compared to other places. Anyway, I was just giving my opinion, and that is it.

Rare but not rare, that is going to confuse many a waiter

Junk_Mail

Well then its a good thing I don't eat steak

T-K-O

Junk_Mail wrote: »

Well then its a good thing I don't eat steak

Get outta here.

We dont want your kind in the new and approved steak house Paddocks :pac:

Junk_Mail

Now that would be an improvement altogether haha