What bars are open under level 3 in Waterford

MartyMcFly84

Can people please let me know what bars are remaining open in Waterford or have suitable outdoor areas to remain open with the current level 3 lockdown?

I actually didn't go out at all the few weeks they were all back in business and was looking forward to catching up with 2 close friends over a few pints this weekend.

Thanks,

PTH2009

The Reg
The Craftsman
Phil Grimes
Heerys/Market Bar
Tullys

but i reckon it could be a like winning the lottery trying to get a table as its 15 Max everywhere

smellyoldboot

Grand oul evening for outdoor pints all the same

Flow Motion

Walshs in Georges St is open too. As is the outdoor set-up outside T+H's (also run by Walshs I think?). In fairness at the moment nobody is going to a pub for a session. I think its just to maintain a little bit of normality in the current climate. I would not begrudge anyone sitting down for a couple of pints, switching off and watching the world go by. I happened to be in town mid afternoon yesterday and the T+H's set up was almost full as were the two tables outside Walshs. This for an overcast Wednesday afternoon too. Sure there is some folk who would prefer if we all stayed at home but then again perhaps that is where the current surge in cases is coming from : home drinking, BBQ's & house parties since the Summer? So it looks like you are damned if you do and you are damned if you don't!

MartyMcFly84

Thanks for the recommendations lads.

After speaking with my friends it looks like we will be postponing our pub visit to a future date when things calm back down.]

Might try a beer garden with the wife for some lunch over the weekend though.

friendlyfun

I thought somewhere like Pinks would have stayed open considering their large open area? but they are going to be closed completely for three weeks.

Wanderer2010

The Craftsman seem to be open for outdoor dining. There is a table with a parasol on it near the side plus they are using the outdoor smoking shed as a table too. Hope they gave it a good clean before they serve food in that!

iseegirls

friendlyfun wrote: »

I thought somewhere like Pinks would have stayed open considering their large open area? but they are going to be closed completely for three weeks.

Still only can serve up to 15 people. So it's paying for waiters, chefs, food for serving 4/5 tables every hour or two versus closing and taking the Covid PUP

friendlyfun

iseegirls wrote: »

Still only can serve up to 15 people. So it's paying for waiters, chefs, food for serving 4/5 tables every hour or two versus closing and taking the Covid PUP

Makes sense now.

91wx763

I think once the open/in stock kegs get run out places may reconsider.

PTH2009

Marina hotel outside area is open too, enjoying a pint as we speak

kuang1

PTH2009 wrote: »

Marina hotel outside area is open too, enjoying a pint as we speak

Those fags are bad for you.

PTH2009

kuang1 wrote: »

Those fags are bad for you.

Don't smoke must of been left there by a previous person

dark crystal

PTH2009 wrote: »

Marina hotel outside area is open too, enjoying a pint as we speak

Lovely spot.

I thought hotels could only serve residents, though?

PTH2009

dark crystal wrote: »

Lovely spot.

I thought hotels could only serve residents, though?

Residents can be served indoors with non residents can be served outdoors. Max of 15 people

Grand spot but **** me its cold and only getting colder as the weeks continue. Wear a load of layers and ye be grand

Flow Motion

PTH2009 wrote: »

Marina hotel outside area is open too, enjoying a pint as we speak

That looks like a fantastic spot to have a leisurely pint! Nice view also. I might have to wander over that direction to give it a trial run over the weekend.

sillysocks

Might be useful, list of places offering take away/outdoor dining etc.

https://emmascottagekitchen.com/2020/10/08/a-directory-of-cafes-restaurants-in-county-waterford-offering-collection-delivery-outside-dining/

smellyoldboot

Think Mordants on the Mayor's Walk is open. Full bar menu and beer garden.

PTH2009

was anyone out and about today ??

reni10

Walsh's and T & Hs looked busy when I passed about 4pm with all the seats outside taken.

Geoff's closed but Heerys is open and Kazbar closed too.

Good few people in town itself with most shops open.

friendlyfun

Town was quite packed yesterday when I was in there. Big lines outside the bookstation, JD Sports, inside the Book Centre, are people stocking up in anticipation of a lockdown?

tbayers

Passed the Tower Hotel yesterday and people eating and drinking inside. Are you allowed do above if you stay in hotel?

Wanderer2010

tbayers wrote: »

Passed the Tower Hotel yesterday and people eating and drinking inside. Are you allowed do above if you stay in hotel?

Residents of hotels can eat and drink indoors. Non residents limited to 15 outdoors.

Speak Now

PTH2009 wrote: »

Don't smoke must of been left there by a previous person

If they left a dirty ashtray there then they sure as hell didnt "clean" the area after the last customer!

DeiseNew

Ive seen one or two heads go to the Woodman too i thought they were closed but they may have a beer garden.

PTH2009

DeiseNew wrote: »

Ive seen one or two heads go to the Woodman too i thought they were closed but they may have a beer garden.

https://www.facebook.com/171028539706213/posts/1946692982139751/?sfnsn=mo

Yeah they have there small smoking area open. First come first served

Surprised they didn't open sinnots as they have a decent enough smoking area

Revolution also not open

Flow Motion

reni10 wrote: »

Walsh's and T & Hs looked busy when I passed about 4pm with all the seats outside taken.

And I happened to be one of the heads sitting outside Walsh's, or @ least up the little lane @ the side of it sipping a lovely pint of Guinness reading the paper. Gotta find your bit on sanity & normality in this surreal reality! I had been out in Newtown Cove swimming beforehand so I really deserved those pints. Lovely sunny day out of the covid bubble!:cool:

friendlyfun

Beer Garden, Pizza Oven, and smoking area at the new Wetherspoons

PTH2009

friendlyfun wrote: »

Beer Garden, Pizza Oven, and smoking area at the new Wetherspoons

Should be ready for 2050

Captain Red Beard

PTH2009 wrote: »

Should be ready for 2050

An optimist I see.

PTH2009

J&K Walshs put up a post on facebook saying watch this space ??

Could it be for take away pints which can be consumed in places like red square etc

Think they could be a bit messy esp with lack of toilets around the area if you're not allowed inside the pub

Flow Motion

PTH2009 wrote: »

J&K Walshs put up a post on facebook saying watch this space ??

Could it be for take away pints which can be consumed in places like red square etc

Think they could be a bit messy esp with lack of toilets around the area if you're not allowed inside the pub

They seem to be doing a lot of work in their other venture (T+H's) so I'd expect that this is the space to watch. To be fair they made a huge effort @ the outside areas in both pubs - when the pubs re-opened briefly. Perhaps they are gearing up for outside Christmas trade?

Flow Motion

I see JK Walshs are doing takeaway Irish Coffees, Baileys Coffees and beer from the new window @ the side of T+H's
https://www.instagram.com/jkwalshspiritgrocer/

Nice to see a bit of innovation and enterprise in trying to keep a business open and inject some bit of life into the town. However, Im sure some busybody or public official is already consulting all the rules & regs in an attempt to scupper this venture. Hats off to the lads I say. Keep it going :pac::pac:

PTH2009

Flow Motion wrote: »

I see JK Walshs are doing takeaway Irish Coffees, Baileys Coffees and beer from the new window @ the side of T+H's
https://www.instagram.com/jkwalshspiritgrocer/

Nice to see a bit of innovation and enterprise in trying to keep a business open and inject some bit of life into the town. However, Im sure some busybody or public official is already consulting all the rules & regs in an attempt to scupper this venture. Hats off to the lads I say. Keep it going :pac::pac:

Anyone get any takeaway pints ?

Nobody really knows if there is a rule about drinking on the streets ?. What's stopping a group getting a few pints and drinking them outside the premises

AdMMM

Technically they have to be consumed 100m away from the premises they were bought in. Practically it's impossible to enforce, because you could easily buy your pints from one pub and then travel 100m close to another pub.

PTH2009

out of interest any idea of opening hours for T&Hs ?? cant find it on there social media pages

Next few weeks will be interesting. Publicans fighting for indoor dining for Dec/Jan. Suggestions of a Level 3+ being created

I just don't know anymore, let this bloody year end quick

Flow Motion

PTH2009 wrote: »

out of interest any idea of opening hours for T&Hs ?? cant find it on there social media pages

Next few weeks will be interesting. Publicans fighting for indoor dining for Dec/Jan. Suggestions of a Level 3+ being created

I just don't know anymore, let this bloody year end quick

It would be nice to think or believe that when the clocks strike 12am on NYE that everything would revert back to the way it was! Wishful thinking unfortunately

Most people usually let themselves go and the prolonged festive period socialising/eating/drinking for the best part of 3 weeks. Hard to know how the Govt/NPHET will approach the Christmas period. TBH they will have had 6 weeks to devise a strategy or plan. But I wouldnt hold my breath there either!

Any bit of normalcy over Christmas will probably result in a spike in the New Year. Next year is shaping up to be much like this year. Even if the Pfizer vaccine is rolled out successful it will be about this time next year before normality returns. A lot of ifs and buts there but that is the way of things currently Im afraid. Dig in for a bit yet.

PTH2009

Flow Motion wrote: »

It would be nice to think or believe that when the clocks strike 12am on NYE that everything would revert back to the way it was! Wishful thinking unfortunately

Most people usually let themselves go and the prolonged festive period socialising/eating/drinking for the best part of 3 weeks. Hard to know how the Govt/NPHET will approach the Christmas period. TBH they will have had 6 weeks to devise a strategy or plan. But I wouldnt hold my breath there either!

Any bit of normalcy over Christmas will probably result in a spike in the New Year. Next year is shaping up to be much like this year. Even if the Pfizer vaccine is rolled out successful it will be about this time next year before normality returns. A lot of ifs and buts there but that is the way of things currently Im afraid. Dig in for a bit yet.

One thing that needs to change is the media doom and gloom around. Hearing from Dr Tony and NPHET everyday is getting OTT

kuang1

PTH2009 wrote: »

One thing that needs to change is the media doom and gloom around. Hearing from Dr Tony and NPHET everyday is getting OTT

Ah ffs PTH... Pot and kettle there now to be fair.

Here's an idea... DON'T WATCH THEM EVERYDAY!
Nobody's forcing you to, so just make a decision to tune out for 3 or 4 days. And maybe from boards too.
Could do you the world of good.

Flow Motion

kuang1 wrote: »

Here's an idea... DON'T WATCH THEM EVERYDAY!
Nobody's forcing you to, so just make a decision to tune out for 3 or 4 days. And maybe from boards too.
Could do you the world of good.

Very sensible advice there. Something I took onboard a while ago. Amazing how it changes your mindset. When I get home from work I leave the phone in the bedroom. Watch TV etc. Or read a book. We can't change what is happening @ present so if we are fully immersed in the Covid carnival 24/7 then it will begin to take a toll. All you can do is look after yourself.

PTH2009

Few hipsters around T&Hs drinking there takeaway Guinness's

Great to see the idea working

PTH2009

Few food pubs opening back up this week

A certain place up just off Barrack Street is prioritising locals and coming off as a little aggressive in terms of 'people saying there regulars' trying to book tables. Its nice to look after the regulars but not letting any else in is a bit much

Wanderer2010

PTH2009 wrote: »

Few food pubs opening back up this week

A certain place up just off Barrack Street is prioritising locals and coming off as a little aggressive in terms of 'people saying there regulars' trying to book tables. Its nice to look after the regulars but not letting any else in is a bit much

Norris? Seems like a very unfriendly "locals only" dive anyway but yeah, i saw that tweet and it was dreadful. Akin to saying we dont want any heads that we dont recognise ever. What an awful way to attract business.

mooseknunkle

PTH2009 wrote: »

Few food pubs opening back up this week

A certain place up just off Barrack Street is prioritising locals and coming off as a little aggressive in terms of 'people saying there regulars' trying to book tables. Its nice to look after the regulars but not letting any else in is a bit much

Wanderer2010 wrote: »

Norris? Seems like a very unfriendly "locals only" dive anyway but yeah, i saw that tweet and it was dreadful. Akin to saying we dont want any heads that we dont recognise ever. What an awful way to attract business.

Norris's would be to rough for you lads best to steer clear and don't worry about it.

Wanderer2010

mooseknunkle wrote: »

Norris's would be to rough for you lads best to steer clear and don't worry about it.

Have you any evidence to the contrary? Did you not see the tweet?

friendlyfun

mooseknunkle wrote: »

Norris's would be to rough for you lads best to steer clear and don't worry about it.

Bunch a headaballs anyway up there and running it. Didn't they say they going to open up during the last lockdown?

mooseknunkle

Wanderer2010 wrote: »

Have you any evidence to the contrary? Did you not see the tweet?

Its always been a regulars only pub,sign on the door for years saying it,dont know why you would have an issue with it now,didn't see any tweet but seen their facebook page and fairplay to them!

Wanderer2010

mooseknunkle wrote: »

Its always been a regulars only pub,sign on the door for years saying it,dont know why you would have an issue with it now,didn't see any tweet but seen their facebook page and fairplay to them!

Really? How could that be the case when half of them streaming out of the place are young fellas, unless they started drinking at 10! The issue was its very off putting for anyone booking a table to be told right out to jog on.

mooseknunkle

Wanderer2010 wrote: »

Really? How could that be the case when half of them streaming out of the place are young fellas, unless they started drinking at 10! The issue was its very off putting for anyone booking a table to be told right out to jog on.

A regular would be someone who drinks in there regularly,doesn't matter how old they are,plenty of young fellas would be regulars in there I'd imagine.

Doubt many would be booking in there anyway who wouldn't be regulars,the pub is looking after the people who have looked after them for years,personally I don't see an issue with that.

Hoffmans

mooseknunkle wrote: »

A regular would be someone who drinks in there regularly,doesn't matter how old they are,plenty of young fellas would be regulars in there I'd imagine.

Doubt many would be booking in there anyway who wouldn't be regulars,the pub is looking after the people who have looked after them for years,personally I don't see an issue with that.

Agree regulars are what keep pubs ticking over in quiet months with only 15 allowed in its only fair to look after your loyal customers and keep out blowins who may bring the viruses

aziz

As the lad said to my wife last year in the pub, “yeah I’m a regular,I come here on the 23rd every year” ��