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Going out in Sligo

  • 23-11-2008 08:18PM
    #1
    CSC
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    Can anyone recommend decent places to go out in Sligo now? I am going out with a group of friends next Saturday night and was wondering where is the best place to bring them.

    I don't go out regularly in Sligo anymore, the last time I was out I went to Fiddlers. While the meal was lovely, the pub afterwards was terrible with no atmosphere what so ever in the place.


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  • #2
    redarmyblues
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 995 ✭✭✭redarmyblues


    If you are going to eat. I suggest the Sakura on Stephen Street which has recently been revamped in a rather posh "Classic Chinese" style, the grub is good too.
    I try to avoid Saturday nights in Pubs but I go to Furey's if I am out, there always seems to be just enough room to be comfortable and it has a friendly up for it crowd. If you want to keep your gang together than get out early and grab a snug in Hardgadons. Then nip over to Shananagins for late drinks with no CC.


  • #3
    CSC
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    Some good suggestions there.

    Will defintely go to Hardgadons; had forgotten that it had re-opened. Haven't been to Shenanagans so will give it a try; the last time I was in there it was terrible with loads of students steamed, so will be good to see how it has changed.

    Will give Sakura a miss as not all the group like Chinese. Wll try it myself sometime but Saturday I will go to the Glasshouse.


  • #4
    Xiney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    Hargadons was very disappointing imo - there was some 16 year old behind the bar breathing into a glass, which he then proceeded to try and pour my pint into!


  • #5
    CSC
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    There used to be a good atmosphere in Hardgadons of old. Will give it a try on Saturday at least. I do think it's a pity that part of town is so dead now since they have it for pedrestians only.


  • #6
    YeatsCounty
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    Xiney wrote: »
    Hargadons was very disappointing imo - there was some 16 year old behind the bar breathing into a glass, which he then proceeded to try and pour my pint into!
    Don't forget his attitude. Don't forget his sneering.


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  • #7
    il gatto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,027 ✭✭✭il gatto


    YeatsCounty wrote: »
    Don't forget his attitude. Don't forget his sneering.

    This just in. Teenager gets stroppy:eek:
    Those two sentences can be used in many and various situations. I shall exclaim them whenever the need/opportunity arises:D


  • #8
    slapbangwhallop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 96 ✭✭slapbangwhallop


    il gatto wrote: »
    This just in. Teenager gets stroppy:eek:
    Those two sentences can be used in many and various situations. I shall exclaim them whenever the need/opportunity arises:D

    exactly - if yer goin ta get upset about a sarky teenager serving in a pub then its probably not a great idea to go into town. For what its worth I went in there on Friday for a pint and thought it was great - good to see the old girl back.Also had my first ever pint in Colloney in my life on Sunday - thats some statistic for a man living in "da toun" for over 30 years. The verdict - I found it a pleasant experience.


  • #9
    TequilaMockingBird
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    At least the recession means these kids/crap staff in general who think they are owed a job, might realise you have to actually do it well to remain employed.

    Anyhoo, hope you had a good night OP.


  • #10
    CSC
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    Where has a good sized smoking section? My friends and I would hope to smoke cigars tonight and was wondering where would be the best place to have one in comfort (i.e not standing in the door way).


  • #11
    redarmyblues
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    Good pubs rarely have good smoking sections but Fureys has a very small but sociable area out back.

    What kinda cigars are you smoking?

    McGarrigles has a grubby but shletered area, band upstairs, Dj downstairs tonight.


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  • #12
    CSC
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    Had an enjoyable night in Sligo. The Glasshouse was good for food and a nice place to start off. Was in a few pubs but ended up in McHughs for a most of the night before heading over to Velvet.
    Wasn't impressed with the bouncers in Velvet; I know they are only doing their jobs but were stopping people for ID who were clearly in their mid 20's. I am against underage drinking but felt this was waste of time.
    Didn't bring any cigars with us out as there needs to be a decent smoking section in order to enjoy them. To answer your question Redarmyblues, I smoke Cohibas - not too much of a cigar buff but they are nice after a good meal.


  • #13
    Xiney
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    CSC wrote: »
    Had an enjoyable night in Sligo. The Glasshouse was good for food and a nice place to start off. Was in a few pubs but ended up in McHughs for a most of the night before heading over to Velvet.
    Wasn't impressed with the bouncers in Velvet; I know they are only doing their jobs but were stopping people for ID who were clearly in their mid 20's. I am against underage drinking but felt this was waste of time.
    Didn't bring any cigars with us out as there needs to be a decent smoking section in order to enjoy them. To answer your question Redarmyblues, I smoke Cohibas - not too much of a cigar buff but they are nice after a good meal.

    Velvet doesn't let anyone under the age of 23 in so it's got really very little to do with drinking age.


  • #14
    elshambo
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    Xiney wrote: »
    Velvet doesn't let anyone under the age of 23 in so it's got really very little to do with drinking age.


    &
    Once a club sets a min age AKA 23
    It cannot let anyone in under that age,


  • #15
    Mint Sauce
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    CSC wrote: »
    Where has a good sized smoking section? My friends and I would hope to smoke cigars tonight and was wondering where would be the best place to have one in comfort (i.e not standing in the door way).

    the belfry has a very nice smoking section, i often spend the whole evening out there, and i dont even smoke


  • #16
    CSC
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    Didn't realise about the Under 23s policy of Velvet.
    Haven't been to the Belfry in a long time. What it is like now? Haven't heard good reports to be honest but as I said I haven't checked it out for myself in ages.


  • #17
    Xiney
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    The patio at the belfry is lovely, but the inside is meh. Same as fiddler's - no atmosphere, just REALLY LOUD CRAPPY MUSIC


  • #18
    elshambo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭elshambo


    Xiney wrote: »
    The patio at the belfry is lovely, but the inside is meh. Same as fiddler's - no atmosphere, just REALLY LOUD CRAPPY MUSIC

    Really!?
    Is there a need for the negative comments?:rolleyes:


  • #19
    takola
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,138 ✭✭✭takola


    elshambo wrote: »
    Really!?
    Is there a need for the negative comments?:rolleyes:

    :confused:

    They're called opinions.


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