ekk oh I hope they do - nice people and good coffee/confectionary
No, Nectar is still there, at the corner of Maylor Street and Parnell Place. I think it was the shop that sold model trains. Nectar is nice actually, good sandwiches. I wonder will they survive with Cameron so close.
Most recently? Nectar coffee it was called I think 🤔 Open to bring corrected though
And Priory is opening a spot on McCurtain Street. They do really nice coffee and food.
what was there before?
Parnell place, behind the bus station.
I'm surprised the place is mentioned more often here. It truly is excellent.
That's great news, where is the new unit?
Cameron is a gem, delighted they are opening a second shop on the east side of town, as it’s nearer me! That unit has been the kiss of death for loads of places , but hopefully Cameron sticks!
I see they are hiring front of house staff too, mentioning staff discount on the food. Very tempting!
Had lunch in Koto over the weekend and it was delicious. I had the Hoisin Duck and husband had the Chicken Noodle soup and really enjoyed both. They did all the Covid checks when we went in as well.
Had lunch in Amicus the other day. I hadn't eaten there in a couple of years but was impressed. The open sandwiches are huge and really tasty, I got one on soda bread with chips and couldn't finish it, it would be a decent dinner! Service was slow but like everywhere, it looks like they have a lot of new staff at the moment.
Also had dinner in Market Lane (not on the same day!) Reliably excellent, we only had a 2 hours slot at the table and were held to it but they said that when I booked which was fair enough. Service here was quick and friendly, and food was great.
Anyone know why Perry street isn't reopen?
I really keep meaning to go there.
God that video is awful, I'm delighted the boycott is working.
Had myself a roll from Cameron Bakery yesterday, absolutely delicious.
I'd really recommend the place if you haven't been.
very similar to a certain american property developer in west clare
Really, the staff being the victims argument could be used in absolutely any case where a company is boycotted or otherwise shut down for unacceptable behavior. The application of that argument would lead to no companies being punished for their behavior, ever.
I really do feel for any staff who are affected - they have done nothing wrong - but there is always collateral damage. It's unfortunate but that's life.
I mean look at the blind loyalty that the Quinn family had in their locality - because they provided jobs. It didn't seem to matter how much the Quinns gambled with these jobs, how much questionable financial activity they engaged in, how much the tax payer had to fork out to fix the mess, how much money they hid or even how many criminal cases were brought against them. As long as they provided jobs, they were good people, it seemed.
I hear you on all your points.. and accept your apology.. might be time to mix things up a bit.. nothing in life remains the same.. I myself would not darken his door.. we have all said silly things while drunk - but wishing Covid was around for another 10 yrs or whatever is a different ball game - like I said, truth comes out when drunk - and the fact that your wife's biz is in trouble cos of Covid shud bring it home to you even more (sorry to hear that though).. did you watch the video? He was having a jolly old time - no conscience.. your money and loyalty would be better elsewhere.. your not in the sticks - eg: loads of pubs/restaurants on the Blackrock Rd.. what age is your daughter? teach her to be streetwise.. that in itself is invaluable - and as the above poster said, it's obv locals boycotting - 2 of my mates live on the Skehard rd and have been there a few times but now say they will never ever go back..
Tables inside can't really be moved, but they had no customers today. I'd say 12 tables that I saw between 3pm and 4.30pm, normally busy
One group drinking for the match in front of the main tv inside.
Never had the takeaway, what was it like, what did you have
Just a few minutes from the silver key. Went for outdoor drinks a few weeks ago - I would says COVID compliance is a bit lax. Staff not wearing masks properly, having to go inside to order drinks (I though it was table service only these days?) and plenty of mixing between tables outside. If they was a case of COVID present I could see it spreading between the staff so easily….. maybe other places are like that as I haven’t been out much. Place is much quieter this evening as I went to collect takeout…. But little effect to space out tables inside. Plenty of empty tables but then others sitting bunched up together. I feel sorry for the staff that have been left without work because of the consequences of one video.
Pretty much except for match days and then no doubt it will be busy again. Normal crowd for food are Ballinlough, Temple Hill, Mahon, Blackrock and Douglas. Likewise employment is (was) local.
There were several hundred (maybe even over 1000?) responses on that FB post before he deleted it, with many people chiming in about the vouchers not honoured, the stories of him losing his temper, and treating locals badly. I think everyone was giving the benefit of the doubt before, thinking it was one-offs maybe, with a few local people sharing their stories privately, but now it’s just general knowledge.
It was a lovely local spot when the late Martin ran it years ago. Maybe it can come right again some day.
Another option for employment nearby is Mahon point. 15 mins on a bike, perfectly manageable, bike lane. 13 places there all hiring today. Close well before 11pm, safety no issue and the customers are never drunk.
The Silver Key isn't all that far from me and I've always thought of it as a local pub very much for local people and not a place you'd go out of your way for.
So if there is a boycott surely it's by local people who've decided enough is enough (until such time as they decide the convenience of staying local trumps everything else ) ?
I've been a customer for 24 years, and it's three minutes from my house, he's provided very well paid employment (way above market rate) to my kids and looked after them. He got pissed, he said some stupid stuff which I absolutely don't agree with but who here honestly hasnt done that. Hand on heart, I have.
I called in today to collect my daughter's wages which were ready as ever, there were 5 tables, multiple cancellations and more young staff sent home. This is Ballinlough, not city centre. 215 bus is ok but not for reliable city working. Plus I don't want my daughter in the city at 11pm waiting for a bus home.
My wife's business is on its knees because of covid, so yes I'm angry, but it's the staff that are suffering.
In a few months people will have forgotten and go back, but my daughter and others kids are losing because of the boycott.
I'm sorry, didn't mean to asignate that you didn't respect, just think there's a bigger picture and whilst I don't agree fully, I do respect. I got hit with rogue DMs not the first time, so apologise to anyone that feels I'm out of order.
Boards is about opinions, I'm human.
who said I didn't respect your opinion? - I am merely advising you to have a serious rethink!!! how you could drink in his place is unfathomable - esp when he is laughing behind your back essentially (as you too have suffered at the hands of Covid {RIP to your mate})... your on a super bus route if living near by..
I've lost a close friend yes, boards used to be about respecting opinions. I respect yours
Please this is off topic, my fault
Anyone had lunch at Docklands
that area has a great bus service - no bother to your daughter or any of his local staff/customers to go else where.. he said "he hopes that covid 19 would continue for another 10 yrs"???!!!! there are no words for that - drunk or not - thats when the truth comes out - sure, many in his position have taken the supports - but doesn't mean they wish that the pandemic would continue!!! I assume you have not suffered or not lost anyone as a result of covid - lucky you - so many have not been so fortunate! ...do you realllllly wanna drink in his place? or have your daughter work there? I'd rather sweep the streets.. I think you need to reexamine the situation with a much greater circumference of vision!
I'm withdrawing from the thread but have reported to Mods. Third report in 20 years on boards.
You don't drink there but know his buddies are soaking up sob stories
Vouchers not honoured ?
Litany of civil and criminal cases ?
Gardai, Revenue
Your DMs alleged assault and harbouring a murderer, lads I'm out of here
Unfortunately he was laughing about how much the staff were making him through their misfortune, so tales of concern now ring pretty hollow. Ask the ex Clancy’s employees too?
I am a local as well, and see his circle of drinking buddies the last few days, soaking up the sob stories. He has some of them hoodwinked, hiding behind his deceased family and anything else he can think of for sympathy.
Local people don’t like being taken for fools. There are enough neighbours who bought vouchers for example to support them in the pandemic. Plenty of those vouchers were then refused in recent months with the proprietor claiming pandemic poverty and barely scraping by. It’s a slap in the face to those customers to see him bragging about hauling in money after trying to support them in good faith.
Add to that the litany of other problems there, with both criminal and civil cases pending. Gardai on his back, probably revenue now too, business sinking, some of his pals have even had enough, given they released that video. It’s a pure mess, but it’s of his own doing. It isn’t the locals fault, or the govt, or the taxpayer, or the customers, or the family etc etc etc.
Perhaps a break would do him and the business some good.
Prob not for this thread really but
She's been there two years, doesn't drive and it's five minutes walk. Not that easy to change.
Less be straight ... one member commenting on here on DM'd me directly on the Key a while ago with wild allegations, so.... Yes it's my local, yes I've patronised it it for 24 years, yes what he said was totally wrong but my kid was sent home because of a boycott. How many of you are regulars. How many have kids trying to work.
Im not defending him at all. I'm in the industry and it's hurt a lot of people but like it or not, he took the supports on offer as would any business just got pissed and told everyone.
The chefs, the managers 17, 19 and 15 years working there as well as the youngsters aren't at fault.
Boycotting isn't the answer with 12 youngsters sent home, this isn't a city centre bar, most staff are local, you're hurting the wrong people
MODS apologies if this is off topic and please feel free to delete.
Liberty grill are still doing Dine at home on the weekends for anyone not confident about going out with the rising infection rates at the moment. We ordered for a family celebration yesterday and the quality was outstanding. Crab cakes, duck, sole, desserts. All delicious.
It was very simple to prep. Everything (starters, mains, veg, potatoes) was 15-20 mins in the oven , same temperature for everything, and microwave the sauces.
Add a couple of nice drinks and you could be on hols.
