Ongar pub?

Justask wrote: »

My son is 14 and it might not effect him at all but im not taking the chance, thanks...

Just my opnion of course

Trust me im not the only person saying its not the turn out the residents wanted

Seriously you're not going to let a 14 year old out in the evening to pick up some DVDs

I honestly thought you were going to say your son was ten.

What time in the evening used he go for the DVDs?
At what age will you let him out

Seriously! He's a teenager!!!! :eek:

amdublin wrote: »

Yes doesn't sound "pleasant" but sounds like Life.

What age is your son?

How will it affect him seeing these people?

My son is 14 and it might not effect him at all but im not taking the chance, thanks...

Just my opnion of course

Trust me im not the only person saying its not the turn out the residents wanted

Justask wrote: »

Loud, flicking their butts out on the street....not pleasant IMO

Sure whats not pleasant to me might be very pleasent to another

Yes doesn't sound "pleasant" but sounds like Life.

What age is your son?

How will it affect him seeing these people?

dubdec99 wrote: »

Justask, In what way were they not pleasant?

Loud, flicking their butts out on the street....not pleasant IMO

Sure whats not pleasant to me might be very pleasent to another

dubdec99

Justask, In what way were they not pleasant?

liamog wrote: »

What happened did people menacingly ignore you whilst you went about your business. So far I have felt more intimated by the group of kids who hang around the entrance to Dunnes than anybody outside the pub

I never said the people did anything did i??

liamog wrote: »

What happened did people menacingly ignore you whilst you went about your business. So far I have felt more intimated by the group of kids who hang around the entrance to Dunnes than anybody outside the pub.

Best to Quote people when you ask a question in your posts if it directed at someone

liamog

Justask wrote: »

Went up to get a DVD last night, and have to say the crowd outside the bar was not what you would call pleasent :eek: I have for the last few years lett my son go up to get DVD's on a weekend evening. Wont be doing that anymore. Its such a shame

But nothing will change only get worse IMO

What happened did people menacingly ignore you whilst you went about your business. So far I have felt more intimated by the group of kids who hang around the entrance to Dunnes than anybody outside the pub

Went up to get a DVD last night, and have to say the crowd outside the bar was not what you would call pleasent :eek: I have for the last few years lett my son go up to get DVD's on a weekend evening. Wont be doing that anymore. Its such a shame

But nothing will change only get worse IMO

Bulmers

ongarboy wrote: »

Paid my 2nd visit on Saturday night too. Crowd seem alright for the most part - maybe one or two dodgy sorts - but it felt safe and relaxing there. It's nice for the convenience but maybe not some place I'd go regularly..

Have to agree with this post, been twice and not overly impressed,not sure about the crowd that go there, dodgy vibe about the place. See it as more a handy place to walk to to watch a game mid week with mates but wont be regular haunt for me.

ronan45 wrote: »

So ehhh Downstairs.... the ehhh "members only club"... does one ask for a membership form at the bar?
Popped my head in the door (nosey bloke i am) and a few tumbleweeds went by as everyone turned to see who was crashing the party lol.... private function maybe :rolleyes:
other than that a civil crowd inside as far as i could see. Thought the scoops were a tad pricey for being so out of town :P

ronan45 wrote: »

So ehhh Downstairs.... the ehhh "members only club"... does one ask for a membership form at the bar?
Popped my head in the door (nosey bloke i am) and a few tumbleweeds went by as everyone turned to see who was crashing the party lol.... private function maybe

So ehhhh these two posts from you. Are they not exactly the same a couple of days apart. Are you trying to over emphasise a point or something

What exactly is the point you are making about private functions??

the big show wrote: »

Has anybody been to private members area

So ehhh Downstairs.... the ehhh "members only club"... does one ask for a membership form at the bar?
Popped my head in the door (nosey bloke i am) and a few tumbleweeds went by as everyone turned to see who was crashing the party lol.... private function maybe

the big show

Has anybody been to private members area

ongarboy wrote: »

Paid my 2nd visit on Saturday night too. Crowd seem alright for the most part - maybe one or two dodgy sorts - but it felt safe and relaxing there. It's nice for the convenience but maybe not some place I'd go regularly. I like being able to pub hop so will tend to go where there is a cluster of pubs.

Not much pub hopping in Clonee. used to be good crack years ago

Pub 1 Browns 9.30
Pub 2 Clonee Inn 10.30
Pub 3 Village Inn 10.45
Pub 4 Grasshopper 11.00
Pub 5 McDonnells 11.30 FECKIN TWISTED ASKING LENNY FOR LATE SCOOPS

ronan45 wrote: »

I noticed that too some real bogey looking lads and lassies outside a few inside too. Defo not from the area but I guess no matter where you are you will get an element. I havent seen any trouble thus far which is encouraging. Last time i was in there was 2 chaps in the toilet rough as a dogs diner a tad intimidating. But most of the crowd looked decent enough. I wish they would open the bloody blinds though. would be nice to see out into the street as there is feck all to look at in the bar!

Paid my 2nd visit on Saturday night too. Crowd seem alright for the most part - maybe one or two dodgy sorts - but it felt safe and relaxing there. It's nice for the convenience but maybe not some place I'd go regularly. I like being able to pub hop so will tend to go where there is a cluster of pubs.

Arciphel wrote: »

Drove past there today, was a real "classy" looking crowd outside. They were gobbling up the fags and throwing the still lit stubbs onto the road. Sorry but in my opinion it looks rough as. Anyone been in there since the opening?

I noticed that too some real bogey looking lads and lassies outside a few inside too. Defo not from the area but I guess no matter where you are you will get an element. I havent seen any trouble thus far which is encouraging. Last time i was in there was 2 chaps in the toilet rough as a dogs diner a tad intimidating. But most of the crowd looked decent enough. I wish they would open the bloody blinds though. would be nice to see out into the street as there is feck all to look at in the bar!

Arciphel

Drove past there today, was a real "classy" looking crowd outside. They were gobbling up the fags and throwing the still lit stubbs onto the road. Sorry but in my opinion it looks rough as. Anyone been in there since the opening?

So ehhh Downstairs.... the ehhh "members only club"... does one ask for a membership form at the bar?

Popped my head in the door (nosey bloke i am) and a few tumbleweeds went by as everyone turned to see who was crashing the party lol.... private function maybe :rolleyes:
other than that a civil crowd inside as far as i could see. Thought the scoops were a tad pricey for being so out of town :P

TomPetty

Was in our new Ongar Pub at the Weekend - Really impressed with my whole experience - Nice Pint of the Black Stuff. Only one thing missing, some Live Music - Maybe a few Ballads / Irish Music.
Otherwise, very impressed. Long time waiting for it to open .... But worth the wait !

carrollmc

In the pub last night for the third time. Have to say I was really disappointed with the crowd that was in there last night. Loads of shouting and people basically falling over. Had three guys beside me punching each other in the stomach as a joke. Banged into the back of me twice but too drunk to notice they spilled my drink. No bar staff cared and nothing was done about it. Hopefully just the day that was in it with all the matches etc. Kid downstairs also and this was at 12.30. Again maybe this was a private function but they should have put a sign on the door saying this if this was the case otherwise people just think its a kid in a pub at night! Heres hoping things get better!:(

ronan45 wrote: »

basement bar? As in below ground level :eek: Didnt think they would have the room with the beer kegs and all. so its a 3 level bar? Nice.
Ah you cant beat the low lights, whats the crowd like?

Yes - underground, the toilets are in the basement too.
The crowd was fine - mainly youngish (under 30) and very casually dressed but it was midweek. The weekends may attract an older crowd, couples etc.

basement bar? As in below ground level :eek: Didnt think they would have the room with the beer kegs and all. so its a 3 level bar? Nice.
Ah you cant beat the low lights, whats the crowd like?

Dropped in for my first pint last night. I have to say, I liked the place! The decor and furnishings are nice and thankfully the colour scheme was not the usual bland cream and beige combo you see in loads of new bars. The lights were a bit too bright at the start but they eventually dimmed them at around 10:30pm to make it more cosy. Plenty of TV screens for the sports fans too! I like the size too as it doesn't feel too big and open. There was a fair crowd in there too for a Wed night. One minor criticism - I wouldn't have minded a bit of background music.

There is a basement bar with pool tables. I asked the lounge girl if they serve food and she said she thinks the management are considering opening a restaurant upstairs later in the summer but this is not confirmed. In summary, thumbs up!!

PS - the chipper will do well out of it too - a lot of the pub punters leaving when we did also stopped off for chips etc

Diddler1977

Justask wrote: »

Or a real cake shop Or even better an Auntie Annes

But yea I agree a good deli would be great

Can't agree more! Love Auntie Anne's!!!

ongarboy wrote: »

I'd love if a delicatessan opened - maybe where Soul bakery was. Dunnes' deli offering is very poor compared to Superquinn.

a post office (or even one of those An Post self service kiosks like in Blanch SC where you could weigh parcels/buy stamps etc).

A cheap and cheerful Italian/pizza and pasta restaurant

Other than that, I think Ongar is doing great in terms of facilities compared to other newer suburbs.

Or a real cake shop

Or even better an Auntie Annes

But yea I agree a good deli would be great

rec27 wrote: »

now that the pub is open in ongar, it was one of the missing links that ongar village needed.

what other shops or services do people think ongar could do with?

I'd love if a delicatessan opened - maybe where Soul bakery was. Dunnes' deli offering is very poor compared to Superquinn.

a post office (or even one of those An Post self service kiosks like in Blanch SC where you could weigh parcels/buy stamps etc).

A cheap and cheerful Italian/pizza and pasta restaurant

Other than that, I think Ongar is doing great in terms of facilities compared to other newer suburbs.

so any reports on the interior? is it nice didnt make it in unfortunatly !:(

Justask wrote: »

Ok

Ok!

amdublin wrote: »

Yet you posted a post about a fight in a thread about the pub :rolleyes:

And you referenced the pub right beside the sentence about the fight :rolleyes:

You honestly want us to believe that YOU were NOT making a connection between the two