The "ould man's pub"

shy-tall-knight · 21-04-2013 09:45AM

Deleted User wrote: »

As a matter of interest can anyone name any pubs in their local area where NO television is allowed? Not just "they only watch the news/GAA/horses" or whatever, but absolute zero tolerance on any telly at all?

I mean I imagine there's a few, a minority by now but still a few, though I can only think of one off the top of my head. And at this stage I reckon I've (*cough*) "enjoyed the occasional glass of sherry at Easter" in all 32 counties by now, but for the life of me can't think of more than one single establishment that doesn't try to sabotage the concept of random strangers striking up conversations and becoming life long friends by slapping a 110 decibel idiot box in the middle of them.

So any TV free zones in your areas?

(ps, the only one I know is The White House in Limerick. A block down from a theatre, they used to have B&W photos of the famous actors, mostly Irish, that played there when they came in for a pint later after a performance, as it was popular with a theatre crowd)

Palace Bar on Fleet Street is a "conversation pub". No tv and no music, be it live or recorded. Sound of conversation the only sound permitted.

Fr_Fitzexactly · 21-04-2013 11:02AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Are you sure it's just not an old Irish (punts) one?

Almost sure. I'm not going to throw money into them to try it. As far as I'm concerned they are just vending machines that don't sell anything

crockholm · 21-04-2013 12:14PM

Deleted User wrote: »

As a matter of interest can anyone name any pubs in their local area where NO television is allowed? Not just "they only watch the news/GAA/horses" or whatever, but absolute zero tolerance on any telly at all?

I mean I imagine there's a few, a minority by now but still a few, though I can only think of one off the top of my head. And at this stage I reckon I've (*cough*) "enjoyed the occasional glass of sherry at Easter" in all 32 counties by now, but for the life of me can't think of more than one single establishment that doesn't try to sabotage the concept of random strangers striking up conversations and becoming life long friends by slapping a 110 decibel idiot box in the middle of them.

So any TV free zones in your areas?

(ps, the only one I know is The White House in Limerick. A block down from a theatre, they used to have B&W photos of the famous actors, mostly Irish, that played there when they came in for a pint later after a performance, as it was popular with a theatre crowd)

I've been in them in Ballyknockan,Claremorris,Tralee,Castleisland and Killarney and I think ther was none in Kellys (the sinking pub) near Donadea

dmc17 · 21-04-2013 02:01PM

This place only closed recently. It's a pity. It had been there for a long time

conorhal · 21-04-2013 02:15PM

Walpaper on the ceiling is as must, prefferably stained beige by decades of smokers nicotine.
Also, the only 'food' available should be a ham and cheese toasty in a bag, accompanied by a packet of tayto, none of your 'gastro-pub' nonsense here.

Judgement Day · 21-04-2013 02:26PM

conorhal wrote: »

Walpaper on the ceiling is as must, prefferably stained beige by decades of smokers nicotine.
Also, the only 'food' available should be a ham and cheese toasty in a bag, accompanied by a packet of tayto, none of your 'gastro-pub' nonsense here.

You're talking about Kehoe's (South Anne Street) - a place to visit before you die!

http://collectireland.wordpress.com/2009/04/02/kehoes-south-anne-street-another-institution/

conorhal · 21-04-2013 02:30PM

Judgement Day wrote: »

You're talking about Kehoe's (South Anne Street) - a place to visit before you die!

http://collectireland.wordpress.com/2009/04/02/kehoes-south-anne-street-another-institution/

Oh I've spent many an enjoyable evening in Kehoe's! Ryan's on Parkgate st. is a nice spot too.

Zebra3 · 21-04-2013 02:32PM

Used to go to these type of pubs to have a few pints and a chat before heading to the meat markets.

Then I discovered great stouts that actually had taste, unlike Guinness, so those places no longer interest me.

haveabanana · 21-04-2013 02:34PM

Deleted User wrote: »

As a matter of interest can anyone name any pubs in their local area where NO television is allowed? Not just "they only watch the news/GAA/horses" or whatever, but absolute zero tolerance on any telly at all?

I mean I imagine there's a few, a minority by now but still a few, though I can only think of one off the top of my head. And at this stage I reckon I've (*cough*) "enjoyed the occasional glass of sherry at Easter" in all 32 counties by now, but for the life of me can't think of more than one single establishment that doesn't try to sabotage the concept of random strangers striking up conversations and becoming life long friends by slapping a 110 decibel idiot box in the middle of them.

So any TV free zones in your areas?

Thomas Fletcher's in Naas, Tigh Chóilí in Galway, Crowley's in Kenmare.

Jimoslimos · 21-04-2013 03:02PM

cashback wrote: »

Having lived in england for the last few years I can tell you that loads of pubs there are tv free. It's bizarre but it's a lot easier to find a pub in Ireland showing premiership football on TV than in England.

You might find a TV free pub in England but good luck to you trying to get one without those irritating flashing slot/poker machines.

Me_Grapes · 21-04-2013 04:06PM

slavetothegrind wrote: »

i would add to the op that the only food allowed would be the afore mentioned tayto, pink snacks, and toasted ham and cheese batch sambos done in the plastic mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Pints availible would be stout ( the ordinary kind none of your poncy icey cold stuff)
smithwicks
And Spaten, a decent lager from our German cousins because in fairness we never managed one in this country.

No telly at all.
A projector can be set up for important games only.

Good quality bar stools with footrests, they may swivel or not but should be comfortable for a minimum of 8 pints.

Trouble not tolerated at all, no complete arseholes.

Village idot abuse allowed as long as it's over his head and he is not harmed.

Proposes abuse of local fool.

Doesn't know how to spell idiot.

Fr_Fitzexactly · 21-04-2013 06:28PM

Me_Grapes wrote: »

Proposes abuse of local fool.

Doesn't know how to spell idiot.

Tis only a fecking typo. Jaysus. Probably sent from his iPhone or other useless piece of scrap without a keyboard

crockholm · 21-04-2013 06:32PM

Now this begs the question.......If aul' man pubs are so popular here, why the faaack are they all closing down???

Fr_Fitzexactly · 21-04-2013 06:34PM

crockholm wrote: »

Now this begs the question.......If aul' man pubs are so popular here, why the faaack are they all closing down???

Not enough customers due to people drinking at home or not drinking I'd say and too much regulation & fees associated with running a business now.

Chronic Button · 21-04-2013 06:36PM

Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got. Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot. Wouldn't you like to get away?

Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came. You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same...You wanna be where everybody knows your name.

And no fat chicks.

Me_Grapes · 21-04-2013 06:38PM

Fr_Fitzexactly wrote: »

Tis only a fecking typo. Jaysus. Probably sent from his iPhone or other useless piece of scrap without a keyboard

If you're going to go down the road of slagging off the fella you perceive to be the poor auld village idiot for your own kicks, be prepared to recieve a kicking when you make a grammatical f#ck up.

Fr_Fitzexactly · 21-04-2013 06:40PM

Me_Grapes wrote: »

If you're going to go down the road of slagging off the fella you perceive to be the poor auld village idiot for your own kicks, be prepared to recieve a kicking when you make a grammatical f#ck up.

You're just using this as an excuse to leave out your inner grammar nazi. I doubt you care so much about the poor auld village idiot

Go on.. own up to it

Me_Grapes · 21-04-2013 06:46PM

Fr_Fitzexactly wrote: »

You're just using this as an excuse to leave out your inner grammar nazi. I doubt you care so much about the poor auld village idiot

Go on.. own up to it

LOL, yeah my post history is littered with correcting other posters grammar.

Back on topic, I actually 100% agree with you Father, give me an auld traditional pub over a soulless modern cafe bar anyday.

crockholm · 21-04-2013 06:46PM

Fr_Fitzexactly wrote: »

Not enough customers due to people drinking at home or not drinking I'd say and too much regulation & fees associated with running a business now.

The custom is old men,not the type of fellah to be drinking down by the canal or back at the gaff. So lads,up off ye're arses and pop down for a pint an a small one and keep the tradition alive:)

cashback · 21-04-2013 07:32PM

Jimoslimos wrote: »

You might find a TV free pub in England but good luck to you trying to get one without those irritating flashing slot/poker machines.

It's easy actually. None of the pubs I went to had fruit machines or a tv. Unless I was specifically going out to watch the football.

slavetothegrind · 22-04-2013 05:13PM

where have i claimed not to be the village idiot? eh? eh?

Sour grapes:p

Agree on the taking it if you give it bit though.....;)

hfallada · 22-04-2013 05:16PM

I went to the local for st Patrick's day(I usually only go to clubs) and there was no joke 2 inches of piss on the toilet floor. I find pubs quite flithy

Judgement Day · 22-04-2013 08:09PM

hfallada wrote: »

I went to the local for st Patrick's day(I usually only go to clubs) and there was no joke 2 inches of piss on the toilet floor. I find pubs quite flithy

Perhaps you should be more discerning where you imbibe? Anyway, St.Patrick's Day is not a good day to go for a drink as all the world and his wife are on the lash. Was it an "ould man's pub"?

Gott · 22-04-2013 08:20PM

Anyone know the pub in Bundoran with the two old women pulling pints, a proper Formica counter, and a few tables and chairs scattered in the 'lounge' at the back?

It's near the Holyrood somewhere if I remember right.

doughef · 22-04-2013 09:41PM

Gott wrote: »

Anyone know the pub in Bundoran with the two old women pulling pints, a proper Formica counter, and a few tables and chairs scattered in the 'lounge' at the back?

It's near the Holyrood somewhere if I remember right.

I think its called Brennans.. Great spot!!

wilkie2006 · 22-04-2013 11:32PM

crockholm wrote: »

Outhouse toilet/smoking area- easier to just piss in the lane, if it's a no.2, hold it. No lights in there,and thats not a bad thing.A bit of a competition to see who can get thier stubbie into the highest crack in the stone wall.

Are you talking about your penises here?

Lyaiera · 22-04-2013 11:47PM

Can anyone think of a young man's old man pub? A place that's like an old man pub: no coffee, no TV, no bouncers, almost always a good pint, and always a chat sitting at the bar but without old people.

As someone said, if it's only old men going to these places they might die out. Either younger people start going to them or with age people decide they like them. There must be a pseudo-old man pub somewhere.

lower_league · 23-04-2013 12:06AM

Lyaiera wrote: »

Can anyone think of a young man's old man pub? A place that's like an old man pub: no coffee, no TV, no bouncers, almost always a good pint, and always a chat sitting at the bar but without old people.

As someone said, if it's only old men going to these places they might die out. Either younger people start going to them or with age people decide they like them. There must be a pseudo-old man pub somewhere.

the word " pseudo " and old man,s pubs do not belong in the same sentance

Aglomerado · 23-04-2013 12:06AM

osarusan wrote: »

Yeah, that's the place.

Great spot for trad sessions too!

irish_goat · 23-04-2013 12:13AM

I love old man pubs but finding one that sells Irish beer is total mission.

The Palace on Fleet St is nice and the Cobblestone is probably the best I've been in Dublin.

The "ould man's pub"

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