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Are Wetherspoons buying Fowlers in Malahide?

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  • 24-06-2020 12:47pm
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    antimatterx
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    I've heard rumours that Wetherspoons are interested in buying Fowlers in Malahide. Does anyone have any insight into this?

    I hope it's not true as it will really cheapen the village.


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    pinkypinky
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    Agreed it's sub-optimal but nothing the public can do about it if so, beyond not frequenting it.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



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    endacl
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    Tell that to all the young fellas looking for cheap pints.


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    [Deleted User]
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    antimatterx wrote: »
    I've heard rumours that Wetherspoons are interested in buying Fowlers in Malahide. Does anyone have any insight into this?

    I hope it's not true as it will really cheapen the village.

    I wouldn't say it has cheapened Blackrock.

    Anyway, if I was JD I wouldn't be rushing into any major purchases in the current climate.


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    PCros
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    They bought The Old Borough in Swords and I think they've done a better job than the last proprietors.


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    Spanish Eyes
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    The Forty Foot in DL is a nice enough spot. Lovely views and outdoor space (very important these days). I wouldn't be a snob about it, diversity is good. As long as it is well run, it's a choice for those who may enjoy cheaper drinks in Malahide. It is not Cannes we are talking about here.

    The Forty Foot does not have seats at the bar either, it is all table service even before Covid. Will come back very easily whereas other places might not be in a position to do so as quickly.


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    L1011
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    The Forty Foot feels like drinking on a ferry. I initially compared it to an airport bar, but they have more life to them.


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    odyssey06
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    L1011 wrote: »
    The Forty Foot feels like drinking on a ferry. I initially compared it to an airport bar, but they have more life to them.

    Some of us like drinking on ferries, and this is the closest thing on dry land to it :)

    I've been there some sunny fridays where if anything the balcony had too much life to it!
    Wish I was there now...

    But in terms of Malahide ... it seems a bit smaller in size than the other spoons location. And Gibneys is already there. Spoons as well could be a bit overwhelming.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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    scoobydude
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    L1011 wrote: »
    The Forty Foot feels like drinking on a ferry. I initially compared it to an airport bar, but they have more life to them.

    The one in swords is the same. Kip


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    Inquitus
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    scoobydude wrote: »
    The one in swords is the same. Kip

    Aye I went once, early days, never been back.


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    The Davestator
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    scoobydude wrote: »
    The one in swords is the same. Kip

    It has its place! I like it as a group meet up as there are loads of tables and never an issue with space in my experience. Few cheap pints where the music is not overbearing and you can have a chat is a good thing IMO.
    I realise its not a popular opinion but I really don't care!


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    cbreeze
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    I've tried the DL one (inside) and the Silver Penny in Abbey St. Not yet to Swords one. Security at the Abbey St one said they can fit 920 customers. JDW will most likely go for a large site so they can recoup the small markup on their beers.

    If you have about 10 to 15 minutes or even more to wait for a bus its handy to go in an sit down without ordering - the staff don't notice you and certainly don't care whether you are ordering or not!


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    kravmaga
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    scoobydude wrote: »
    The one in swords is the same. Kip

    Ive been in the Old Borough in Swords under Wetherspoons management and it is run much better than the previous Irish owners.

    I lived in the UK for many years and Wetherspoons is a very successful pub chain


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    Pkiernan
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    I'm concerned it'll attract more of the roving DART using raiders and pillagers.

    That will ruin the Village.


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    Dublin Spur
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    would be nice to have the option - hope it happens


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    antimatterx
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    Dublin Spur wrote: »
    would be nice to have the option - hope it happens

    It will ruin what is a great pub.


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    Dublin Spur
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    antimatterx wrote: »
    It will ruin what is a great pub.


    I have no problem with Wetherspoons, they offer something different and there would still be 3 other pubs to go to if it is not to your liking.

    What will be will be......

    Anyone know if there's a shred of truth in this ?


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    Inquitus
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    antimatterx wrote: »
    It will ruin what is a great pub.

    Aye, I like Fowlers its less chaotic then the other Pubs.


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    antimatterx
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    Dublin Spur wrote: »
    I have no problem with Wetherspoons, they offer something different and there would still be 3 other pubs to go to if it is not to your liking.

    What will be will be......

    Anyone know if there's a shred of truth in this ?

    Fowlers is my pub of choice which is my issue :confused:


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    antimatterx
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    Inquitus wrote: »
    Aye, I like Fowlers its less chaotic then the other Pubs.

    Same. I hope its just a rumour.


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    The White Wolf
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    endacl wrote: »
    Tell that to all the young fellas looking for cheap pints.

    Young fellas flock to the likes of Gibneys anyway and as another poster pointed out, Weatherspoons hasn't caused any grief for Blackrock.


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    Major Dad
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    I think this rumour has been officially denied by Fowlers, hasn’t it?


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    antimatterx
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    Major Dad wrote: »
    I think this rumour has been officially denied by Fowlers, hasn’t it?

    Has it? God I hope so.


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    Collie D
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    Slightly off topic but I noticed this thread. Is Fowler's properly open at the moment? Planning a walk out to Malahide one evening this week and a pint would be nice. Or preferably Duffy's. Will even take Gibney's as last chance saloon but only if there's no other option such as drinking paint thinner in a laneway ;)

    Websites for all of the above say dine out only but not sure whether that's due to lack of updating or not.


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    Inquitus
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    Collie D wrote: »
    Slightly off topic but I noticed this thread. Is Fowler's properly open at the moment? Planning a walk out to Malahide one evening this week and a pint would be nice. Or preferably Duffy's. Will even take Gibney's as last chance saloon but only if there's no other option such as drinking paint thinner in a laneway ;)

    Websites for all of the above say dine out only but not sure whether that's due to lack of updating or not.

    Not sure if they are open, but current guidelines only allow the serving of alcohol with a meal.
    What are the basics? Pubs that serve food can reopen with table service only: no queueing at the bar or socialising away from your table. You must book, you must eat as well as drink, and you can keep your table for only 1¾ hours. A new group will be allowed to use the table after a 15-minute pause, for cleaning


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    Collie D
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    Thanks - yeah, should have clarified that in my post. I'll be eating something too. But I eat every day so the pint was the bit I was looking forward to most :)

    I'll see if I get one of them on the phone - thanks again for response


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    Inquitus
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    Collie D wrote: »
    Thanks - yeah, should have clarified that in my post. I'll be eating something too. But I eat every day so the pint was the bit I was looking forward to most :)

    I'll see if I get one of them on the phone - thanks again for response

    Seems you can book online:

    https://mobile.menupages.ie/booking/index/5558


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    ThunbergsAreGo
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    Collie D wrote: »
    Thanks - yeah, should have clarified that in my post. I'll be eating something too. But I eat every day so the pint was the bit I was looking forward to most :)

    I'll see if I get one of them on the phone - thanks again for response

    almost sure its not open


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    Collie D
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    ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »
    almost sure its not open

    Yeah, took a walk out this evening. Gibney’s the only one of the three open if anyone else was wondering. Gave it a miss. Sounded busy enough when I walked by.


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    The one in Blanch is a rough kip but then again Malahide ain’t Blanch.


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    antimatterx
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    They look to be opening tomorrow, although its surprising they did nothing during the lockdown the take in some money. No take away food, or take away pints.


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