6ix

I8A4RE

Has anyone been in there yet? Music policy looks good, only opened at weekend so expecting a few niggles.

the beer revolu

I think sixix is a pretty stupid name for a bar.

looksee

Isn't it 69?

Faith

I think they said on their Facebook page that it's just supposed to be pronounced 'six'.

ROY RACE

looksee wrote: »

Isn't it 69?

No its six -whered ya get 69 from

brianwalshcork

IX = 9 in Roman numerals

mawk

I thought sixtyIX or 69 was kinda
Clever
But a bit provocative just for the sake of it.
Same as bdsm

evilivor

looksee wrote: »

Isn't it 69?

It's 6ix - the building is number 6 Bridge Street.

confusticated

^^^ but then why not just call it Six?

It's clearly working if it's intended to get people talking about the place!:pac:

the beer revolu

evilivor wrote: »

It's 6ix - the building is number 6 Bridge Street.

"six" or "6" or "VI" reads as the number of the building

6ix reads sixix - (or 69 as pointed out) it's gimmicky and stupid!

cantdecide

The name is poop, frankly. Maybe they thought it was hip and would get people to debate it and that would get people talking about the place...

Faith

I think maybe the 6 is supposed to be read as an S. Like 5ive.

the beer revolu

Faith wrote: »

I think maybe the 6 is supposed to be read as an S. Like 5ive.

I realise what they're trying to do but I just think it's stupid.
6 is 6
S is S

rmchmufc

Noticed it open on Friday night anyone been in yet?

Faith

the beer revolu wrote: »

I realise what they're trying to do but I just think it's stupid.
6 is 6
S is S

Oh yeah, I agree. It's a stupid name.

I'm interested to see what kind of food they do, but I haven't much interest in it as a bar.

minidazzler

It's a Benny McCabe bar, I'm definitely gonna have to check it out, the man has yet to open a bad bar.

the beer revolu

minidazzler wrote: »

It's a Benny McCabe bar, I'm definitely gonna have to check it out, the man has yet to open a bad bar.

Not exactly known for his good food, though!

Sonics2k

For a terrifying moment I thought that god awful Pop band was reforming.

minidazzler

the beer revolu wrote: »

Not exactly known for his good food, though!

Not a fan of Tapas myself, so I don't care about the food too much The Cocktails on the other hand....

Faith

I've never tried the food in Arthur Mayne's, but it looks (and smells) lovely. I don't think it's necessarily tapas going back into 6ix either.

For Forks Sake

the beer revolu wrote: »

Not exactly known for his good food, though!

Food's been decent in Maynes and the Bodega any time I've eaten there.

RandomWorries

Sonics2k wrote: »

For a terrifying moment I thought that god awful Pop band was reforming.

Hahaha that's exactly what I thought! Thankfully not

the beer revolu

For Forks Sake wrote: »

Food's been decent in Maynes and the Bodega any time I've eaten there.

I have to admit that I have't had food in Mayne's but I've had so much crap food in The Bodega over the first few years of it's existence that nothing would move me to try it again (could be great now).

The food in The Bodega was really, really, really good for the first few weeks when the fancy chef from Spain was around for the set up. Then he went back and the food pretty quickly went seriously downhill to the point I wouldn't eat there any more and I did try it over about 2 years, then gave up. For that reason, I haven't been moved to try Mayne's.

Faith

I've had brunch in the Bodega a couple of times and it's alright, nothing special IMO. They used to have fantastic chips, but I can't say whether they still do.

I sat at the bar by the food prep area in Arther Mayne's one night and everything looked and smelled great. I'd like to try eating there actually.

who_me

the beer revolu wrote: »

I have to admit that I have't had food in Mayne's but I've had so much crap food in The Bodega over the first few years of it's existence that nothing would move me to try it again (could be great now).

The food in The Bodega was really, really, really good for the first few weeks when the fancy chef from Spain was around for the set up. Then he went back and the food pretty quickly went seriously downhill to the point I wouldn't eat there any more and I did try it over about 2 years, then gave up. For that reason, I haven't been moved to try Mayne's.

My experience with the Bodega is the same, food was great at the start, and it's average at best now. Pity, as it's a great setting for a meal, especially when they have afternoon music.

curly from cork

Faith wrote: »

I've had brunch in the Bodega a couple of times and it's alright, nothing special IMO. They used to have fantastic chips, but I can't say whether they still do.

I sat at the bar by the food prep area in Arther Mayne's one night and everything looked and smelled great. I'd like to try eating there actually.

I have lunch there regularly , and can recommend it ... I have a fierce soft spot for the spiced beef sandwich on white bread.. If I was to be critical I do find it a bit dark inside for lunch time dining ... Doesn't deter me too much though

rosieboo

was in there monday night.not keen on the place.no bud on tap.toilet situation downstairs a bit dingy.

evilivor

rosieboo wrote: »

was in there monday night.not keen on the place.no bud on tap.toilet situation downstairs a bit dingy.

That's me sold on it anyway.

hufpc8w3adnk65

evilivor wrote: »

That's me sold on it anyway.

No bud on tap at all or they ran out of it?

the beer revolu

rosieboo wrote: »

not keen on the place.no bud on tap.

Might be worth a try so.
Hopefully no Guinness or Heineken either.

minidazzler

the beer revolu wrote: »

Might be worth a try so.
Hopefully no Guinness or Heineken either.

Looks to me like it's Heineken Sponsored by a picture that shows only Heineken products on tap, and one unidentifiable tap.

Lia_lia

I was in there over the Jazz weekend, fab cocktails! Must go in for food at a less busier time.

I was calling it 6 but a few of my friends insisted it was 69 so I dunno..

sporina

loveeeeee this bar.. had a blast there last night.. the buzz is super and the owner is cool and friendly
its actually the kind of place where you could go into on your own..

sporina

anyone hear anything about this place being a gay bar??? i am a straight lady and i love it - so where does that leave me if so?

KCAccidental

sporina wrote: »

anyone hear anything about this place being a gay bar??? i am a straight lady and i love it - so where does that leave me if so?

not being pestered by horny lads? :pac:

Faith

sporina wrote: »

anyone hear anything about this place being a gay bar??? i am a straight lady and i love it - so where does that leave me if so?

Most of Benny McCabe's bars are very gay friendly but none are specifically gay bars afaik.

minidazzler

Faith wrote: »

Most of Benny McCabe's bars are very gay friendly but none are specifically gay bars afaik.

Being run by Eddie Kay who would be very big on the Gay scene with plenty of friends so will be even more gay friendly than a usual Benny bar. Gotta get in there during the week, their cocktails are looking nice.

Incidentally, Eddie is a helluva DJ too. Some decent tunes out of the guy.

BanzaiBk

sporina wrote: »

anyone hear anything about this place being a gay bar??? i am a straight lady and i love it - so where does that leave me if so?

What difference would it make, really?

We had a great night in there last night. The cocktails are amazing and the crowd was nice and mellow. I hope it holds its own.