QueerBeers III: The Search for a Pub.

Stark

Okay, I know it's a shorter lead time than the normal "every 2 months" but anyone fancy a "mini queer beers" in Dakota again on the 1st October? We can do the reservation thing again and hopefully handle the bouncer issue a bit better. (Read that as in "Drop the fashionably late thing, princesses" ).

Hopefully there'll be no clashes with angrypotato, gaire etc. this time round as well

Boston

So whose's up for pints on Saturday october 1st? For numberous reasons myself and stark would prefere October 1st as the date, and due to me going away in seven days, I'd like to get venue and date sorted and booked by friday. That why we haven't done a poll.

So opinions wanted as to venue of choice. Quite liked dakota last time, and since we now how the door policy we can work around it. Or owuld people prefere someplace like the front lounge?

Multiple choice poll btw.

fortysixand2

Personally, I'm easy. So to speak.

damien

Am in Dublin on Oct 14th for a Sufjan Stevens concert so that weekend would have been good for me. My travels to Dublin are going to be restricted with college and stuff. Ah well.

TCamen

October 1st should be ok for me -- Dakota was grand, though I ticked both gay and straight venue in the poll 'cos it doesn't bother me too much, as long as the chosen venue ain't a dump.

rsynnott

Can do; may try and meet up with people going beforehand this time; might be safer

Annasopra

Can't make the 1st

Hunter S

damien.m wrote:

. My travels to Dublin are going to be restricted with college and stuff. Ah well.

Oh cute must get you a pencil case!!

TCamen

I was in Dakota on Saturday - it wasn't as crazy busy as the last Queer Beers, though all of the tables @ the backend where we were last time were all 'Reserved' already.

Seems the poll is swinging towards a gay venue though, so what're the options then?

* The George
* Front Lounge
* GUBU
* Dragon
* Yello

Isn't there some other gay place on Sth Williams Street that's not Spy?

damien

What about that new bar that the guy from Free is launching? It should be opened by then. Though with a name like "Krotch" I doubt I'd go visit it.

TCamen

What about that new bar that the guy from Free is launching? It should be opened by then. Though with a name like "Krotch" I doubt I'd go visit it.

LOL - sounds classy

Boston

TCamen wrote:

I was in Dakota on Saturday - it wasn't as crazy busy as the last Queer Beers, though all of the tables @ the backend where we were last time were all 'Reserved' already.

reserved for that night, or the 1st of october? Also I think it's better to go to a pub rather then a club, regardless of it being gay/straight. Can bearly hear each other in a club like. So Yello (though I might be thinking of gubu) and front lounge would be good choices.

As always everything would depend on free booking an availability.

azezil

I flat out refuse to go to Yello, its a dive full of freakin weirdo's and perv's.

Boston

So I'm thinking of gubu then.

carbonkid

Gubu is even worse which that whole beds instead of seats, feels kinda creepy. I thought Dragon was ok last time ^_^

Boston

Dragons abit of a club though. Makes it very difficult to meet new people and chat. what with the bang bang music and all. Gubu didn't seem that creepy last time I was there, didn't notice the beds either, but that was awhile ago.

carbonkid

I guess if we had a whole bed to our selfs O_o

*ROAR*

damien

Yeah, and we can just hug and just talk all night long.

TCamen

reserved for that night, or the 1st of october?

Just for that night (that I could see). I was just making the point that clearly if we were going to go with Dakota, forward planning and booking would have to happen unless someone was gonna be in there very early to grab seats.

Given the choice between Gubu and Dragon, I'd rather Dragon, but only cos I'm not sure if Gubu is a late bar? Also, the beds are a little cosy for potentially 10+ people.

Annasopra

Gubu is a late bar

TCamen

Gubu is a late bar

Cool, well then I guess the only stumbling block for people are the beds

carbonkid

The other thing is can you reserve a bed?
mmm...i still think dragon is a better idea specially instead of reserving if one of us got one the booths, although probably wont all fit :S

damien

So, what's wrong with Dakota then, apart from some people not being let in, which can be overcome?

Boston

If yeas want dragon, i'll book it. Just theres was about 30 people at the last one, so booths or the like won't really work. Whats upstrairs in dragon like?

damien

LiouVille wrote:

Whats upstrairs in dragon like?

It's a DARK ROOM!!!!

Boston

damien.m wrote:

So, what's wrong with Dakota then, apart from some people not being let in, which can be overcome?

Theres nothing wrong with it. And theres plenty of people with my mobile number or starks if there is any trouble next time. The Issue is however that there seems to be a lean towards a gay bar in the poll

damien

Screw them. Make it Dakota. Pick somewhere you like, you're making all the damned effort.

Boston

I'll go with whatever myself and stark agree will make the best night out tbh. The last Queer beers was much better and much more relaxed then the first, because we went to a pub, and got talking and into conversations with each other. In Dragon the minute the music started kicking in it became very hard to talk to people, and most people just started talking to those they already knew. Thats the only reason I'm pushing front lounge or dakota over dragon or the george. It's very very easy to go for afew pints in dakota and then head to dragon for abit of dancing if people desire.

carbonkid

Normally id be more inclined to go for a stright pub but this is a GLB beers and its also for those who have never been or too scared to go to a gay pub on their own so i dont think Dakota in this case is a good idea.

Yea upstairs in dragon is a way better idea if you can reserve it cause its a busy part of the pub.

Boston

The situation as it stands.

Dragon; have to book the same place as before, and thats not acceptable.
Front lounge; Closes at 12;30, and probably can't be booked.
gubu; To small for estimated numbers.
Yello; Is apparently a hole which no one wants to go to.

I'm going to go a head with dakota, I've booked three tables for about 20-25 people, in my name joe O'Carroll. Kick off will be about 7:30pm, once you're there by say nine, there souldn't be a problem with the bouncers.

Also note, This will most likely be the last Queerbeers this year, given that theres a big boards beers in november, and december is a dreadfull month for organising a night out. So If you're going to make one, make it this one.

As always my mobile number is available on request.

TCamen

Cool - thanks Liouville for booking

Boston

TCamen wrote:

Cool - thanks Liouville for booking

Lucky we got it. The whole place was nearly booked out. Your man said he would put us over to the far right down the back, about three counch's and high stools. He mentioned however, that the place behind where we where last time (they where having a party of some sort) was only provision, and I asked could he see if we can get moved to there if they pulled out. That area would suit us so much better, and is would be much more private.

TCamen

Your man said he would put us over to the far right down the back, about three counch's and high stools. He mentioned however, that the place behind where we where last time (they where having a party of some sort) was only provision, and I asked could he see if we can get moved to there if they pulled out.That area would suit us so much better, and is would be much more private.

Grand, it's nice up around the back area, there was a party in the exact same place last Saturday night too.

Kick off will be about 7:30pm, once you're there by say nine, there souldn't be a problem with the bouncers.

Last Saturday I was meeting people in there @ 9pm. I got there about 9.15pm (fashionably late) and used the backdoor (hmmmm) but there wasn't any bouncer there yet. When we left around 11pm, there was only one bouncer on the rear (hmm, every word is suggestive ) .He really wasn't doing much apart from asking people who were smoking to stop blocking the door, didn't see him ask anyone for ID once.

Raghallaigh

Hi Guys ... going to go to the next queer beers ... I was wondering if there will be anyone else there my age I am 18 ? Dont want to be the only one there my age ?!

Would appericiate it to kno if some one my age there in advance ... not that i dont like any of you ... just being safe u kno.

Boston

Raghallaigh wrote:

Hi Guys ... going to go to the next queer beers ... I was wondering if there will be anyone else there my age I am 18 ? Dont want to be the only one there my age ?!

Would appericiate it to kno if some one my age there in advance ... not that i dont like any of you ... just being safe u kno.

Well I'm 20, is that close enough? I understand your concern, we might all be middle aged men talking about golf or the like, Most of us there are of college going age. Snappie is 18* though i don't know if he will be there, and afew of the lads "look" 18.

*Maybe younger, but as far as I or the Door man knows he's 18.

rsynnott

Raghallaigh wrote:

Hi Guys ... going to go to the next queer beers ... I was wondering if there will be anyone else there my age I am 18 ? Dont want to be the only one there my age ?!

Would appericiate it to kno if some one my age there in advance ... not that i dont like any of you ... just being safe u kno.

I'm 20, there's a couple of 18, 19 yos.

fortysixand2

*raises hand* 20

Oh, and since LiouVille's offline I'll post the pics he asked me for on his behalf If anyone's looking for the group, this is our dear LiouVille (complete in shot with demonic red-eye):
Pikachu 1
Pikachu 2

Oh, and yours truly shall also be about, probably acting the mick - don't worry, I'm actually thoroughly harmless and quite friendly No, really.

arbeitsscheuer

fortysixand2 wrote:

*raises hand* 20

Oh, and since LiouVille's offline I'll post the pics he asked me for on his behalf If anyone's looking for the group, this is our dear LiouVille (complete in shot with demonic red-eye):
Pikachu 1
Pikachu 2

Oh, and yours truly shall also be about, probably acting the mick - don't worry, I'm actually thoroughly harmless and quite friendly No, really.

Heh, those pics of joe from the Trinners beers... Funny b*stards, all ("I don't wanna know what his hand is up to under the table")

Yeah, fortysixand2 ain't lyin', he's a pussycat. And LiouVille's a top bloke as well, so don't worry, you're in good hands.

So to speak.

Boston

Wow, I look crazy, but their pictures of me alright. I'm also fairly tall and stand out abit.

TCamen

Well I'm 20, is that close enough? I understand your concern, we might all be middle aged men talking about golf or the like, Most of us there are of college going age. Snappie is 18* though i don't know if he will be there, and afew of the lads "look" 18.

I'm 20, there's a couple of 18, 19 yos.

Ixoy will be buying ya drinks so

azezil

TCamen wrote:

Ixoy will be buying ya drinks so

LOL

suppose i can't really talk, but at least i don't look my age

snappieT

Well I'm 20, is that close enough? I understand your concern, we might all be middle aged men talking about golf or the like, Most of us there are of college going age. Snappie is 18* though i don't know if he will be there, and afew of the lads "look" 18.

I'm 18 in December, but my ID says I was last December. I fully intend to be there, not wearing runners this time perhaps!

I reckon ajmurphy62 (also 17) will join me.

See y'all there!

Rredwell

Raghallaigh, why didn't you tell me you are going?

I too am 18, so that will make 3 (actually 2, but if the gardaí ask, 3) of us there.

One question - where is Dakota?

arbeitsscheuer

There's a map of where to find it here in the official thread for this event in the, uh, Events forum of Boards.

LegacyUser

I'll be there!!! oh and im 17. This time ill proberbly be in a better mood. i was very very tired last time resulting from being out the night before and a full day in work. Looking forward to it.

Raghallaigh

Thanks, I deffinately feel more comfterable going now ! So I will see you all there ... !!!!

Looking forward to it already and i think i will bring a friend or two !

highdef

Yeah, I reckon I'll be able to make it again to this one - not working that weekend which kinda helps. Had a great time last time. Will feel a lot more comfortable this time. And I know the faces this time!!!!

Great bunch of people

damien

azezil wrote:

LOL

suppose i can't really talk, but at least i don't look my age

Act dear, act.

Myself and carbonkid went in there on Sat night. Front door. One of us* was stopped for ID and had his bag checked. Then the bouncer politely apologised to carbonkid** and said it was policy and it wasn't just him whose bag he was checking. Polite bouncers. Such a treat. Nice pub, first time there.


* I'm too polite to say who.
** Ooops.

azezil

damien.m wrote:

Act dear, act.

One has to "act" a certain way, at a certain age?

Personnally I prefer to just be who am I.... dear.

rsynnott

azezil wrote:

Personnally I prefer to just be who am I.... dear.

Gloria Gaynor does this better than you.

carbonkid

azezil wrote:

One has to "act" a certain way, at a certain age?

Personnally I prefer to just be who am I.... dear.

Was that a joke aimed at me o_O

Grrrr...*shakes fist at az violently*