Opening of "No-Food" pubs pushed out again

SB71 wrote: »

rules, rules, rules, have we become that pathetic and shallow as a nation that anyone who even dares to bend the "rules" is vilified , the pandemic really has brought out the absolute worst in people (im not rnecessarily referring to you BTW, im talking in general) anyone who doesnt abide by the letter of the law 100% gets viified by some people, a tragic state of affairs.

I, like many cannot take anything that NPHET or FFG say seriously,they are an unmitigated nightmare so if that makles me a "rule breaker" then so be it!!!

Sure. You’ve got your excuses in early as to why you shouldn’t obey the rules. Sounds like you’re a right rebel, if your own account of yourself is accurate. I suppose we always have to take account of dobbers who won’t play by the rules, even in an emergency situation. They’re the people who can’t be relied upon to behave admirably. Thankfully, most people generally stick to the rules and help the whole thing run as smoothly as it can under the circumstances.

I wonder if you take your fair share of responsibility when the numbers go up or pubs close again?...(Joke: I don’t expect anyone with the attitude you expressed above to take any responsibility).

Scoundrel wrote: »

I've heard of places doing first come first served now cos of multiple bookings not showing up due to ludicrous time limits.

Cancellations have become a thing all over business. Lots of businesses just can’t afford to lose the business through customers not keeping appointments. Lots of places have started taking booking deposits. Might not be a bad idea.

But when people have a few drinks they’re more likely to not pay attention to the rules or cancel a booking they won’t make. Just human nature.

El_Duderino 09 wrote: »

Lots of places have started taking booking deposits. Might not be a bad idea.

+1, lots of restaurants do this. I some one on twitter talking of no-shows a good while back and people recommended deposits, the restaurant owner said it might put people off. There were loads of replies in support of a deposit system, I don't think a single person was against the idea.

Restaurants have to factor the cost of no-shows into their meal prices, so could likely afford to charge people less if they have a deposit system.

Years back we had a deposit system at one of our work parties as the owner was so sick of people not turning up and being charged the full amount for them. A few moaned about it, the very people who often did not show up, others were furious about no-shows too too as that wasted money could have gone in to the drink kitty.

drunkmonkey wrote: »

There's no substitute for the pub.

A man after me own heart!

Hoping to get in somewhere tomorrow, lots of places in Waterford doing walk ins

No point trying to book somewhere as i be on my lonesome and more than likely they will say there booked up

Drifter50 wrote: »

Yes it looks like it will be very difficult for individuals to book anywhere.I managed to get a reservation for tomorrow evening but am going to try a walk in Saturday afternoon on my own for the Scotland match and back later on Saturday evening. Hopefully this is the end of having to buy the dreaded slabs of Dutch Gold or whatever, the cans are absolute muck

The bookings are a disaster imo. Talk is a lot of bars expecting no shows as people book "just in case" pubs so they have somewhere if they are moved on. It'll be interesting times for sure.
Now as for the end of muck cans, that is on you man. The one advantage to drinking at home is you have much wider selection of drinks than are available in the pub and for a lower price. I do miss being able to buy a single measure of a spirit I want to try though..

You forget one of thing most of these Christmas jumper brigade only come out once a year or some body paying for it they should not be allowed in any where I know from experience

Justin Credible Darts wrote: »

spot on


These xmas jumper wearing attention whores seem to fall in to 3 groups.


1.The one who thinks he is a comedian, when in fact he is a loud mouthed pain in the hole



2. The pissed up over inflated egomaniac who thinks he is good gift to women and comes across like a creepy b@stard


3. The angry one who thinks he is conor mcgregor, walks like a pigeon, left leg right shoulder, usually a pissed up little twat with small man syndrome, or else the big crooked jaw rugby lover who you would think would know better after all the slaps he got in the past.


Thankfully my local would not tolerate them.

Or just other people having a Christmas blow out, doing things they wouldn’t do every weekend. Being a bit annoying but easily ignored if you’re with good company.

The pub is a pretty free space. I can have my craic sitting, chatting and sipping pints. Other people can skull pints and have a sing-song, others can graft and try to get the ride. None of my business to police or rate other people’s craic as long as I’m not being asked to do something I don’t want to do.

I don’t own the pubs I go to, I’m just a customer like everyone else.

SteM wrote: »

Hilarious thread. People to government - open the pubs so people can enjoy themselves.... but just not in a way that annoys me and my proper drinking mates.

Given how long they have been kept closed, the question some of us are asking is if they will open rather than when. Nine months and counting of zero revenue is a sure fire way of becoming insolvent.

SteM wrote: »

Hilarious thread. People to government - open the pubs so people can enjoy themselves.... but just not in a way that annoys me and my proper drinking mates.

Getting cross about other people having craic incorrectly. Some people aren’t happy unless they’re complaining.

stephenjmcd wrote: »

The vast majority will, more tables is more business. Dont expect to get more than 1hr 45 mins in most places.

The exact same as it was in the summer

I found in the summer most places in my town were strict on the time limit but one or two werent.
This time around they're all going to be strict because they'll have another booking in after us for the table,they make a lot more on food so this is what'll be happening most places.
Its a pain in the hoop and an inconvenience for sure ,the fact that it's only temporary means most rational people can deal with it, that cheers me up along with coming on here to marvel at the meltdowns!

HBC08 wrote: »

I found in the summer most places in my town were strict on the time limit but one or two werent.
This time around they're all going to be strict because they'll have another booking in after us for the table,they make a lot more on food so this is what'll be happening most places.
Its a pain in the hoop and an inconvenience for sure ,the fact that it's only temporary means most rational people can deal with it, that cheers me up along with coming on here to marvel at the meltdowns!

Of course, you’re right and most people will mostly go along with most of the rules and it will hopefully work out well. Some of the big rebels on the thread are giving it loads, but most people will have their pints, be sensible and enjoy themselves while playing by the rules.

I really hope that anyone who books a table, either keeps the appointment or calls in good time to cancel it. Pubs have been through enough harm that was unfortunately necessary, they don’t need patrons wasting their opportunity to make a few quid on top of it. Worse still is patrons who won’t abide by the rules and wilfully give ammunition to close the pubs if they numbers go up again.