Shops/Businesses opening/closing INFO thread

Pen Rua

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Handsome Burger moving in there.

What’s the source on this? Wondering how Bótown will feel, and imagine if Paddy’s made it... Theee burger places close by.

I’ve been to Handsome once, we had to wait ~20 mins for the kitchen to clear the backlog of orders before we could. If this does line up, hope they get a bigger kitchen to handle it.

Heavy Man Films look to be moving into the old De Luxe shop by Taylors on Dominick Street. Saw their big neon sign in the unit when I passed the other night.

ben.schlomo

Pen Rua wrote: »

What’s the source on this? Wondering how Bótown will feel, and imagine if Paddy’s made it... Theee burger places close by.

I’ve been to Handsome once, we had to wait ~20 mins for the kitchen to clear the backlog of orders before we could. If this does line up, hope they get a bigger kitchen to handle it.

Heavy Man Films look to be moving into the old De Luxe shop by Taylors on Dominick Street. Saw their big neon sign in the unit when I passed the other night.

From someone involved. I think it'll be a bonus to both businesses. Caribou will get in a more focused food offering suiting their needs and Handsome can do their own thing.

Fitz*

ben.schlomo wrote: »

From someone involved. I think it'll be a bonus to both businesses. Caribou will get in a more focused food offering suiting their needs and Handsome can do their own thing.

Interesting that Caribou are getting their own food in, to still meet the needs of customers.

Handsome Burger are indeed delicious -probably the best in the city IMO (up there with Biteclub chicken burger).

Good luck to both.

beardybrewer

FitzShane wrote: »

Handsome Burger are indeed delicious -probably the best in the city IMO (up there with Biteclub chicken burger).

Have you tried chili shack? Only ate there once last summer but my son still talks about it.

b.gud

beardybrewer wrote: »

Have you tried chili shack? Only ate there once last summer but my son still talks about it.

+1 for Chilli Shack their burgers are great.

Fitz*

beardybrewer wrote: »

Have you tried chili shack? Only ate there once last summer but my son still talks about it.

I have, and a fair few times actually. I liked it at the start, they do good burgers don't get me wrong, but I think I just moved onto a new place and prefer Handsome now.

Wouldn't knock Chilli Shack to anyone who asked.

witnessrenegade

Tried Bo-town last weekend, v v good burgers/fries, still haven't tried Handsome Burger

Mrs OBumble

Sherr Fitz real estate moving into half of the former Anglo bank building.

Pen Rua

Vina Mara is up for rent, months after it closed for renovations.

westgolf

Former Farrell's photo premises in Woodquay cleared out and "premises to let" signage installed.

nuac

westgolf wrote: »

Former Farrell's photo premises in Woodquay cleared out and "premises to let" signage installed.

Farrells in business there a long time, Nearlyt sixty years

Gadgetman496

nuac wrote: »

Farrells in business there a long time, Nearlyt sixty years

It's been closed for yonks now though, time something was done with it. I wonder what else could work there?

zell12

nuac wrote: »

Farrells in business there a long time, Nearlyt sixty years

They provided a fantastic service and a personal touch. Unfortunately technology has advanced.

ArtyC

That building was up for sake on daft the last year

Bredabe

Planning permission being sought to change 'The Bal' pub into as best I can make out apartments, god knows where the parking will be.

Work people spotted going into and out of the old 'Salthill Social' building.

Fitz*

Whatever happened to Boojum opening a 2nd store beside The Skeff? Have the plans been shelved?

ongarboy

https://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1733222

The Gourmet Food Parlour opening in Galway

topcat77

Mary's fishmonger has taken over the old fisherman fishmonger in the shopping centre. Hasn't opened yet

Mrs OBumble

Looks like Papa Rich bistro opening in Briarhill business park, in the Curleys furniture building. Not sure yet if it's getting their Asian or cafe menu.

Stone

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Looks like Papa Rich bistro opening in Briarhill business park, in the Curleys furniture building. Not sure yet if it's getting their Asian or cafe menu.

Not sure - but this is their announcement and they open for business tomorrow: https://www.facebook.com/paparichwoodquay/posts/2145080595772799?__xts__[0]=68.ARBHx-0-I2Nr08KsLENq5gfrgRDlAajH5JC6_NdHcarkYBFIS96NdAxFEws5h8N32uxkzNwwmaTs53T7L-tyre7pROfX0G3bq0Ngpq-PuXkBVwIDn9DdS-Ylk1C2lZ-t0QHWUtH3lPDj&__tn__=C-R

westgolf

Arabica @ Joyce's in Knocknacarra closed. Sign on window - " shop is closed, many thanks to all our customers " hasn't been open for a few days now.

beardybrewer

westgolf wrote: »

Arabica @ Joyce's in Knocknacarra closed. Sign on window - " shop is closed, many thanks to all our customers " hasn't been open for a few days now.

Yes, meant to post about this last week. Asked business next door and they said it would be taken over by another coffee shop soon.

D Trent

beardybrewer wrote: »

Yes, meant to post about this last week. Asked business next door and they said it would be taken over by another coffee shop soon.

Better not be Costabucks

irisheddie85

beardybrewer wrote: »

Yes, meant to post about this last week. Asked business next door and they said it would be taken over by another coffee shop soon.

With Joyce's now having seats behind the till and the pizza stand doing decent coffee it's going to be hard for any coffee shop to make good money in that unit. Arabica had started to become a glorified customer toilet for Joyce's at times

Bredabe

D Trent wrote: »

Better not be Costabucks

Mr. Waffle is who I heard.

xckjoo

Bredabe wrote: »

Mr. Waffle is who I heard.

Maybe another Ground & Co? Same crowd

Whereisgalway

xckjoo wrote: »

Maybe another Ground & Co? Same crowd

I heard it was a sex shop, be handy for anyone on the way out to sliverstrand

connemara man

this is a news thread not a rumour mill

Laviski

Mary's Fish in galway shopping center is now open. - not sure when exactly but FYI in case anyone looking.

Ludikrus

westgolf wrote: »

Arabica @ Joyce's in Knocknacarra closed. Sign on window - " shop is closed, many thanks to all our customers " hasn't been open for a few days now.

They should check there's no one still in there waiting for a coffee.

The demolition of the Westwood Hotel to be replaced by student accommodation has been approved by ABP

https://galwaybayfm.ie/approval-for-student-accommodation-on-site-of-westwood-hotel-in-city/

youngrun

Deleted User wrote: »

The demolition of the Westwood Hotel to be replaced by student accommodation has been approved by ABP

https://galwaybayfm.ie/approval-for-student-accommodation-on-site-of-westwood-hotel-in-city/

Pity . Westwood is ( was ) a great spot for locals, functions , workers nearby and the college itself etc . No bar/restaurant /social spot left on that side of town at all now, Newcastle/Rahoon/Dangan/Bushypark . must be a big opportunity there. Kelehans anyone?

Some amount of student blocks permitted/upcoming in City 400+ in NUIG opened+ this 394+ NUIG new plans for a further 450+ shortly +Gerry Barrett Docks 350=1600 spots in next two years , Must be a good business! Pile 'em high sell 'em higher?!

pjohnson

Which shopping centre is the new fishmonger in?

ben.schlomo

pjohnson wrote: »

Which shopping centre is the new fishmonger in?

GSC.

GerardKeating

pjohnson wrote: »

Which shopping centre is the new fishmonger in?

Galway Shopping Centre (ie Tesco), where the "The Fisherman" used to be.

GerardKeating

youngrun wrote: »

Deleted User wrote: »

The demolition of the Westwood Hotel to be replaced by student accommodation has been approved by ABP

https://galwaybayfm.ie/approval-for-student-accommodation-on-site-of-westwood-hotel-in-city/

Pity . Westwood is ( was ) a great spot for locals, functions , workers nearby and the college itself etc . No bar/restaurant /social spot left on that side of town at all now, Newcastle/Rahoon/Dangan/Bushypark . must be a big opportunity there. Kelehans anyone?

Some amount of student blocks permitted/upcoming in City  400 in NUIG opened this 394 NUIG new plans for a further 450 shortly Gerry Barrett Docks 350=1600 spots in next two years , Must be a good business! Pile 'em high sell 'em higher?!

The Clybaun is not that far away, as it Tom Sheridans.

D Trent

GerardKeating wrote: »

The Clybaun is not that far away, as it Tom Sheridans.

Is that a joke ?

Mrs OBumble

GerardKeating wrote: »

The Clybaun is not that far away, as it Tom Sheridans.

Glenlo Abbey is closer!

So's Hanley Oaks and the Westside Tavern .... no idea if either is still open thought.

Gadgetman496

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Glenlo Abbey is closer!

So's Hanley Oaks and the Westside Tavern .... no idea if either is still open thought.

Both closed for some time now.

sgthighway

GerardKeating wrote: »

The Clybaun is not that far away, as it Tom Sheridans.

They are both very far away. Locals will need to use the 404 Bus and just go to town.

The Lost Sheep

GerardKeating wrote: »

The Clybaun is not that far away, as it Tom Sheridans.

No theyre not.

youngrun wrote: »

Pity. Westwood is (was) a great spot for locals, functions, workers nearby and the college itself etc. No bar/restaurant /social spot left on that side of town at all now, Newcastle/Rahoon/Dangan/Bushypark. must be a big opportunity there. Kelehans anyone?

Some amount of student blocks permitted/upcoming in City 400 + in NUIG opened + this 394 + NUIG new plans for a further 450 + shortly + Gerry Barrett Docks 350=1600 spots in next two years, Must be a good business! Pile 'em high sell 'em higher?!

Pity but college didnt really use the place that much. Big opportunity maybe but who and where do you go.
Great to see so many student blocks proposed. Badly needed with the struggles over the past few years. Its obviously very good business.

Mrs OBumble

Olga's alternations in Lower Abbeygate St is closing - last day Wed 26 Sept.

Little Lane Coffee has opened in Upper Abbeygate St, between Lighthouse Cafe and Anifora (also new formerly ... Tosnu?)

Casa Crafts = a new hippy clothing shop, where Million Dollar Secrets hairdresser used to be.

A new phone-fix shop in Upper Abbeygate St, too. Mr-Fix? We-Fix? Something like that.

The Oven Door in Middle St appears to be gone. They closed over race week as usual, and then signs appeared saying "sorry, closed until further notice, no deliveries please". Now the signs are gone, and it looks like the interior is cleared out.

westgolf

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Olga's alternations in Lower Abbeygate St is closing - last day Wed 26 Sept.

Little Lane Coffee has opened in Upper Abbeygate St, between Lighthouse Cafe and Anifora (also new formerly ... Tosnu?)

Casa Crafts = a new hippy clothing shop, where Million Dollar Secrets hairdresser used to be.

A new phone-fix shop in Upper Abbeygate St, too. Mr-Fix? We-Fix? Something like that.

The Oven Door in Middle St appears to be gone. They closed over race week as usual, and then signs appeared saying "sorry, closed until further notice, no deliveries please". Now the signs are gone, and it looks like the interior is cleared out.

Phone shop is We-fix I think.

Olga's is a funny one. Not too long ago she was advertising that she was open for business " despite recent rumors "

cfeeneyinterior

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

The Oven Door in Middle St appears to be gone. They closed over race week as usual, and then signs appeared saying "sorry, closed until further notice, no deliveries please". Now the signs are gone, and it looks like the interior is cleared out.

I could be wrong but I think I remember that the owners were both involved in a road accident and that they ran the business themselves hence the sudden closure.....

topcat77

A golf shop has gone into the old Nigels cycles unit on Tuam road.

Mrs OBumble

cfeeneyinterior wrote: »

I could be wrong but I think I remember that the owners were both involved in a road accident and that they ran the business themselves hence the sudden closure.....

That's such a shame. Lovely people.

youngrun

cfeeneyinterior wrote: »

I could be wrong but I think I remember that the owners were both involved in a road accident and that they ran the business themselves hence the sudden closure.....

Yes that is correct
Really bad news . Have gone there for years and the nicest people you could meet
Hopefully they recover and manage ok in future

Arghus

Sad to hear about The Oven Door, it was a bit of a Galway Institution.

ongarboy

https://www.simplyhired.ie/search?l=galway&job=BNPbhDV43JEVDeH0VsOgIXWsmDH_Mm49CxZEJWetOjAaITNUs9bLug

DFS furniture opening in Galway and seeking staff.

ronnie3585

ongarboy wrote: »

https://www.simplyhired.ie/search?l=galway&job=BNPbhDV43JEVDeH0VsOgIXWsmDH_Mm49CxZEJWetOjAaITNUs9bLug

DFS furniture opening in Galway and seeking staff.

Great to see a bit of competition for the horrendously overpriced EZ Living.