Phibsborough, Dublin 7

Zipppy

kev23f wrote:

Here's the lorettas page...

That must be very new..

Myself and my wife went down last nite.
Was quite busy..lots of neighbours around.
Staff v friendly.. nice buzz about..food was good (not excellent..but early days yet) .. wine fab and prices good.
On the negative side they are having draft / heating issues so it was quite cold there but I gather issue will be resolved by wed..as a result food was only warm rather than hot..but assume this will be resolved.
Also was a limited menu but again I'm sure this will expand.
All in all happy enough..and will be back when hopefully it will be warmer
Great addition to the area.
Ended up in Doyle's after when there was some great live music on..

Zipppy

New heath food store open beside post office...NOMS.

Zipppy

Is hedigans being levelled for metrolink?

eastwest

Zipppy wrote: »

kev23f wrote:

Here's the lorettas page...

That must be very new..

Myself and my wife went down last nite.
Was quite busy..lots of neighbours around.
Staff v friendly.. nice buzz about..food was good (not excellent..but early days yet) .. wine fab and prices good.
On the negative side they are having draft / heating issues so it was quite cold there but I gather issue will be resolved by wed..as a result food was only warm rather than hot..but assume this will be resolved.
Also was a limited menu but again I'm sure this will expand.
All in all happy enough..and will be back when hopefully it will be warmer
Great addition to the area.
Ended up in Doyle's after when there was some great live music on..

I always like a good restaurant that has a short menu -- it points to the use of fresh ingredients cooked on the spot. The ones with the long list usually feature variations of 'chicken ding', freezer to microwave stuff.
From what I could see last week, with the kitchen so on view in this place, they were cooking everything from scratch.
Less is more!

eastwest

Zipppy wrote: »

kev23f wrote:

Here's the lorettas page...

That must be very new..

Myself and my wife went down last nite.
Was quite busy..lots of neighbours around.
Staff v friendly.. nice buzz about..food was good (not excellent..but early days yet) .. wine fab and prices good.
On the negative side they are having draft / heating issues so it was quite cold there but I gather issue will be resolved by wed..as a result food was only warm rather than hot..but assume this will be resolved.
Also was a limited menu but again I'm sure this will expand.
All in all happy enough..and will be back when hopefully it will be warmer
Great addition to the area.
Ended up in Doyle's after when there was some great live music on..

I always like a good restaurant that has a short menu -- it points to the use of fresh ingredients cooked on the spot. The ones with the long list usually feature variations of 'chicken ding', freezer to microwave stuff.
From what I could see last week, with the kitchen so on view in this place, they were cooking everything from scratch.
Less is more!

Zipppy wrote: »

Is hedigans being levelled for metrolink?

Hadn't heard that, although the wrecking ball has sniffed around it before now.
http://buckplanning.blogspot.com/2008/03/brian-boru-pub-plan-rejected-as.html?m=1

matrim

Zipppy wrote: »

Is hedigans being levelled for metrolink?

Yes, the initial plans had it down to be knocked as part of the Glasnevin interchange station.

Zipppy

matrim wrote: »

Yes, the initial plans had it down to be knocked as part of the Glasnevin interchange station.

Yep I only heard this on Sat nite (from a neighbour in Lorettas )
I looked up some oireachtas docs and it seems to be the case...

Sad if true..I did think building was a protected structure??


On another note has anyone seen the PhibsboroLife Blog ?

Also on instagram....

eastwest

Zipppy wrote: »

Yep I only heard this on Sat nite (from a neighbour in Lorettas )
I looked up some oireachtas docs and it seems to be the case...

Sad if true..I did think building was a protected structure??


Also on instagram....

And funerals will never be the same.....

Zipppy

eastwest wrote: »

And funerals will never be the same.....

Addison Lodge still open ?

Tar.Aldarion

Lorettas don't have a menu anywhere online do they? It's not on their site anyway

Zipppy

none online yet..
We eat there Sat nite.
steak
chicken
pork
trout ( not available bass I stead)
risotto (I think)

selection of starters and desserts.
Nice wine menu.

Average prices...

All in all twas pretty good..

kev23f

Nice short article here with some info re. Loretta's, the chef, and the food... https://www.allthefood.ie/single-post/2018/11/13/Lorettas-brings-US-style-Comfort-Food-to-Phibsborough

pmcc1

Zipppy wrote: »

Is hedigans being levelled for metrolink?

The metrolink engineering drawings (Page 71 of link below) suggest Hedigan's is leveled. I'm sure some drinking will still continue on-site once the station opens : ) In the drawings, a big chunk of Dalcassian Downs is to come down also, and New Century will abut a pub with a beer garden.

http://data.tii.ie/metrolink/alignment-options-study/study-1/metrolink-concept-engineering-drawings-book.pdf

eastwest

We went back to Loretta's last night. Booked it this time --thanks to Zippy for posting contact details. It wasn't completely full but busy, glad we'd booked to be sure. They seem to be doing very well for a new venture, word must be getting around because I haven't seen any advertising anywhere. Probably best to book ahead going forward I'd say.
Food still great, slightly different from the usual stuff but we really like it anyway. We won't be going back every week, it's a bit upmarket for grazing, but I think once a month is likely. Delighted there's a decent restaurant that avoids us always going into town.

Zipppy

How was the heating? Sorted ?

eastwest

Zipppy wrote: »

How was the heating? Sorted ?

Forgot to take note, so must have been sorted. Place felt comfortable anyway.

Muahahaha

Great to see that corner site finally occupied. I wonder will there be any movement on the bookies at the other corner and what might go in there.

Also Doyles Corner badly needs pedestrian lights that allow you to cross diagonally instead of having to wait for two sequences.

Zipppy

Muahahaha wrote:

Also Doyles Corner badly needs pedestrian lights that allow you to cross diagonally instead of having to wait for two sequences.

The volume of traffic prohibits this.. as it does all over the city..the current sequences allow traffic to still pass through the junction.. can you imagine the mayhem traffic wise locally if all traffic was stopped..
Maybe when we get more luas, a metro etc will things be better..
Agree bout that old bookies..murray displays too needs a tenant.. things are getting better tho..

Muahahaha

Zipppy wrote: »

The volume of traffic prohibits this.. as it does all over the city..the current sequences allow traffic to still pass through the junction.. can you imagine the mayhem traffic wise locally if all traffic was stopped..
Maybe when we get more luas, a metro etc will things be better..
Agree bout that old bookies..murray displays too needs a tenant.. things are getting better tho..

Im not sure if the volume of traffic prevents having a green man sequence that allows people to cross diagonally. I would imagine the same arguments were made before they implemented the diagonal crossing system on the canals, junction of Dame & Georges St and lots of other areas where it seems to work well.

JupiterKid

The sooner that monstrosity of a 1960s Soviet style shopping Centre is knocked and redeveloped, the better.

SmartinMartin

It's not being knocked though. AFAIK it's being clad.

L1011

Some of it is going, some is being reclad and I believe Tesco isn't changing at all!

patsypantaloni

Loretta’s seem to have updated their website to include the menu:
https://www.lorettas.ie

Zipppy

JupiterKid wrote:

The sooner that monstrosity of a 1960s Soviet style shopping Centre is knocked and redeveloped, the better.

I love it....i grew up in Phibsboro.. I think it's a thing of beauty 😊

SmartinMartin

L1011 wrote: »

Some of it is going, some is being reclad and I believe Tesco isn't changing at all!

Tescos, Eddie's and the tower are all staying.

JupiterKid

Zipppy wrote: »

I love it....i grew up in Phibsboro.. I think it's a thing of beauty ��

:eek::eek: Can I get the number of your acid and mushie dealer? He must be a good one!!:D:pac:

I actually like quite a few 60s/70s buildings - like TCD Berkeley Library, American Embassy, the old Central Bank, Grattan House, Irish Life Centre.

But Phibsboro SC has absolutely no redeeming features whatsoever. If the tower is reclad then that might, just might be ok. It is a completely monstrous building as it is.

Zipppy

087 5565GFDDGG lol

Dunphus

So, with all these trendy cafés and pubs opening up, is there anywhere left to pick up a Christmas tress in Phibsborough? It doesn't need to be vegan!

Can anyone recommend anywhere near by?

hankless

matrim wrote: »

Yes, the initial plans had it down to be knocked as part of the Glasnevin interchange station.

Do you know when it is being closed? We usually have a family event there each summer and, while I'm all for improvements, it will be sad to not go there in 2019.

Where else around has a nice beer garden like Hedigans?

Bandana boy

Dunphus wrote: »

So, with all these trendy cafand pubs opening up, is there anywhere left to pick up a Christmas tress in Phibsborough? It doesn't need to be vegan!

Can anyone recommend anywhere near by?

I saw them being sold in the Tesco Carpark in Stoney batter , was driving past so didn't get any more info than that .