Phibsborough, Dublin 7

surball · 10-04-2017 11:55am

pmcc1 wrote: »

This development is a once in a lifetime opportunity to sort out this grim eyesore in the centre of a village with an otherwise bright future.

* The whole front of the site will remain devoted to 2 dozen car parking spaces. Here is the chance to put parking underground where it belongs.

Good point. Retaining the car park as is, is just silly. It would be great to maximise the civic space.

Bandana boy · 10-04-2017 12:02pm

Zipppy wrote: »

new Cafe opening shortly beside Rothar....

Popped in at the weekend , was very busy
Premises are quite cramped and as its very busy was not very relaxing

Food though was top notch and reasonably priced .
A huge pot of tea
they should upgrade the sausage with the brekkie
Good real lovely bacon rasher

Snapjack desert thingy was gorgeous , scone was lovely

A lot of couples with young children and nowadays they can be quite rude and difficult to share a space with , That is a Phibsboro reality though and cant blame Kennedy's as such

LadyMayBelle · 12-04-2017 8:37am

Bandana boy wrote: »

Popped in at the weekend , was very busy
Premises are quite cramped and as its very busy was not very relaxing

Food though was top notch and reasonably priced .
A huge pot of tea
they should upgrade the sausage with the brekkie
Good real lovely bacon rasher

Snapjack desert thingy was gorgeous , scone was lovely

A lot of couples with young children and nowadays they can be quite rude and difficult to share a space with , That is a Phibsboro reality though and cant blame Kennedy's as such

Popped in too early last Saturday morning. Tiny, nabbed the window seat! Reasonably priced, scones were delicious. Very friendly too and feels welcoming. My favourite is still Bang Bang, not a huge Two Boys Brew fan but I do get my coffee beans there so I do like it in the area!

Zipppy · 31-05-2017 2:25pm

Looks like dalymount pushed out to at least 2021.

De Bhál · 18-05-2018 2:17pm

The Botanic House on Botanic Road reopening in july. Big temporary sign going up on the side of it as I passed at lunchtime.

This place
https://www.google.ie/maps/place/Clonliffe+Architects/@53.3667283,-6.2708967,3a,75y,290.77h,96.52t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sPIrphB1-gNIKwo1CpISzfw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!4m8!1m2!10m1!1e2!3m4!1s0x48670e778e8fee0f:0x120253d557374fdc!8m2!3d53.3670591!4d-6.2710763

Zipppy · 19-05-2018 9:28am

De BhÃ&#161 wrote: »

The Botanic House on Botanic Road reopening in july. Big temporary sign going up on the side of it as I passed at lunchtime.

That's good news ...

Zipppy · 19-05-2018 9:29am

Dublin bikes station being installed beside McGowans... strange place to put it..why not beside luas stop at broadstone ? Mad.

uck51js9zml2yt · 19-05-2018 9:38am

Doyles has reopened.

surball · 19-05-2018 11:00am

De Bhál wrote: »

The Botanic House on Botanic Road reopening in july. Big temporary sign going up on the side of it as I passed at lunchtime.

They have a temporary website - http://botanichouse.ie/

Looks like they will have a seafood restaurant run by the people that own aqua in howth.

surball · 19-05-2018 11:00am

Byron Better Scatterbrain wrote: »

Doyles has reopened.

Does anyone have any idea of what will open opposite Doyle’s? Heard rumours of a restaurant?

Carlos Orange · 19-05-2018 11:25am

Zipppy wrote: »

Dublin bikes station being installed beside McGowans... strange place to put it..why not beside luas stop at broadstone ? Mad.

I guess they are prioritising filling in empty space on the map.

Are there any Dublin bikes at luas stops?

recipesforme · 19-05-2018 4:11pm

surball wrote: »

Does anyone have any idea of what will open opposite Doyle’s? Heard rumours of a restaurant?

I heard the group that own Sophie's, Roberta's etc. had bought it to turn into a restaurant but that was ages ago...

petejmk · 19-05-2018 4:21pm

surball wrote: »

Does anyone have any idea of what will open opposite Doyle’s? Heard rumours of a restaurant?

Planning permission granted for change of use to a restaurant called 'Loretta's'.

Planning files 3383/17 & 4605/17 can be viewed on the council website.

Zipppy · 20-05-2018 9:32am

psinno wrote:

Are there any Dublin bikes at luas stops?

Hmmmm..now you mention it not a lot..
Four courts.. heuston.. the green..dominick.. that's about it...

Zipppy · 23-05-2018 9:30pm

Not quite Phibsboro but work going on inside Chancery Hse.. the old motor tax office..

Tar.Aldarion · 24-05-2018 12:56am

Doyles looks very nice now. New cafe called Jay's in broadstone too that looks nice.

Zipppy · 24-05-2018 8:14am

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Doyles looks very nice now. New cafe called Jay's in broadstone too that looks nice.

Where's Jays located?

sweetie · 24-05-2018 9:08am

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Doyles looks very nice now. New cafe called Jay's in broadstone too that looks nice.

had a few drinks in Doyles on saturday, very quiet really, 6e for premium gins and tonics was great value. Some singer guy doing covers was a bit annoying though.

Cathmandooo · 24-05-2018 9:21am

Zipppy wrote: »

Where's Jays located?

It's beside Cumiskys pub at the very top (bottom?) of Upper Dominick St, 30 second walk from the Broadstone Luas stop

https://jays.ie/

Had a coffee in it last week, lovely spot and great staff

Carlos Orange · 24-05-2018 10:56am

Zipppy wrote: »

Not quite Phibsboro but work going on inside Chancery Hse.. the old motor tax office..

Feels like that place has been empty for forever.

JupiterKid · 28-05-2018 10:37am

psinno wrote: »

Feels like that place has been empty for forever.

I just wish it was demolished and rebuilt. It’s a vile early 70s eyesore with no redeeming features. Same goes for Phibsboro shopping Centre.

ongarboy · 28-05-2018 10:56am

Zipppy wrote: »

Not quite Phibsboro but work going on inside Chancery Hse.. the old motor tax office..

http://www.jfa.ie/river-house-hotel/

Attached link shows what will be replacing the old Motor Tax office. It's being demolished and a new hotel going up. Marked improvement for the area definitely and perfect location on the Luas stop also for tourists etc.

Zipppy · 30-05-2018 7:54pm

JupiterKid wrote:

I just wish it was demolished and rebuilt. Itâ€™s a vile early 70s eyesore with no redeeming features. Same goes for Phibsboro shopping Centre.

Did that get planning..i thought the locals had concerns?
It looks like existing building reworked rather than demolished?

Zipppy · 13-06-2018 8:48pm

sweetie wrote:

had a few drinks in Doyles on saturday, very quiet really, 6e for premium gins and tonics was great value. Some singer guy doing covers was a bit annoying though.

I walk by it every eve on way home from work..always empty with a massive bouncer at the door...doesnt look very inviting tbh

PucaMama · 13-06-2018 8:56pm

anto9 wrote: »

Nobody commented on the video ,which i thought was amazing .Done by a Polish lad with an eye for detail . http://youtu.be/Z1XFPREhVjw

I miss phibsboro

surball · 11-10-2018 10:28pm

Anyone have any idea about the restaurant under construction in phibsboro? Might be called lorettos?

Looks like it will be a nice place anyway.

Peregrine · 12-10-2018 1:16am

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1011/1002568-bohs-shels-and-the-fai-welcome-new-dalymount-plans/

Bandana boy · 12-10-2018 8:56am

surball wrote: »

Anyone have any idea about the restaurant under construction in phibsboro? Might be called lorettos?

Looks like it will be a nice place anyway.

If your talking about the old AIB bank site , I believe it is a Pressup group establishment .
Which will mean Cool design , modern concept , slightly over priced .

cgcsb · 12-10-2018 8:57am

There's still no movement on the shopping centre redevelopment. The stadium could be the same, just lip service.

Gavin "shels" · 12-10-2018 9:44am

Peregrine wrote: »

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1011/1002568-bohs-shels-and-the-fai-welcome-new-dalymount-plans/

Be shocked if that's even started in the next few years.

Peregrine · 12-10-2018 10:31am

cgcsb wrote: »

There's still no movement on the shopping centre redevelopment. The stadium could be the same, just lip service.

It's only been a few months since planning permission was granted. It took over a year.

Peregrine · 12-10-2018 2:45pm

cgcsb wrote: »

There's still no movement on the shopping centre redevelopment. The stadium could be the same, just lip service.

Peregrine wrote: »

It's only been a few months since planning permission was granted. It took over a year.

Applied for planning permission on the 4th of April 2017, granted by Dublin City Council on the 24th of October 2017. Applied to An Bord Pleanála and finally granted permission on the 21st of August 2018. It took 16 months.

Zipppy · 15-10-2018 5:26pm

surball wrote:

Anyone have any idea about the restaurant under construction in phibsboro? Might be called lorettos?

surball wrote:

Looks like it will be a nice place anyway.

Whatever lorettos is like we already have a fab eating venue.. visited the Botanic Hse on Sat nite..amazing..
However Hedigans is getting v run down..from awful food to crap decor and poor staffing I fear it could be a deliberate move...
We also have a new wood fired pizza joint opening in old Subway outlet.
And Legit coffee opened recently opposite library..
It's all happening in the 27th coolest neighbour hood in the World ðŸ˜

De Bhál · 15-10-2018 5:44pm

I see the Greek place didn't last. Pity. I loved their Baklava

Zipppy · 15-10-2018 5:57pm

De BhÃ&#161 wrote: »

I see the Greek place didn't last. Pity. I loved their Baklava

Still there...just got a makeover...

surball · 15-10-2018 6:17pm

Zipppy wrote: »

Whatever lorettos is like we already have a fab eating venue.. visited the Botanic Hse on Sat nite..amazing..
However Hedigans is getting v run down..from awful food to crap decor and poor staffing I fear it could be a deliberate move...
We also have a new wood fired pizza joint opening in old Subway outlet.
And Legit coffee opened recently opposite library..
It's all happening in the 27th coolest neighbour hood in the World ðŸ˜

That’s great to hear about botanic house. Will make a trip there soon. The bald eagle did great food also when I made a visit there recently.

Shame about hedigans. The last time I was there the food was decent enough and well priced. But that’s a long time ago.

foodaholic · 15-10-2018 6:45pm

surball wrote: »

That’s great to hear about botanic house. Will make a trip there soon. The bald eagle did great food also when I made a visit there recently.

Shame about hedigans. The last time I was there the food was decent enough and well priced. But that’s a long time ago.

Food is Doyle’s is good
They have a new sandwich bar as well

Agree about hedigans - gone downhill rapidly

matrim · 15-10-2018 7:45pm

Was in the botanic house last Sunday. The food was nice but it took ages to come out. Not sure what was wrong but everyone there was getting annoyed at the delay.

De Bhál · 15-10-2018 7:59pm

Zipppy wrote: »

Still there...just got a makeover...

Good to hear

Zipppy · 16-10-2018 10:54am

matrim wrote: »

Was in the botanic house last Sunday. The food was nice but it took ages to come out. Not sure what was wrong but everyone there was getting annoyed at the delay.

Yeah twas quite slow saturday nite too .. but I guessed it was because the place was so busy..Hmmm could be an issue there so..

17-10-2018 9:19pm

Have eaten in the Botanic House 3 times now since it reopened. The first time I was fairly unimpressed but they hadn't sorted out their menu really. The subsequent 2 times have been very good.

I'm also delighted the Greek place is back open, it was closed for a month or more there.

niconline76 · 29-10-2018 10:22am

Jerry Massive Viper wrote: »

Have eaten in the Botanic House 3 times now since it reopened. The first time I was fairly unimpressed but they hadn't sorted out their menu really. The subsequent 2 times have been very good.

I'm also delighted the Greek place is back open, it was closed for a month or more there.

the Greek place has changed the menu since the reopening and some classic Greek dishes are no longer offered. seems it has gone more on the takeaway/delivery side than restaurant which is a pity. Still good option to have in the area though

niconline76 · 29-10-2018 10:35am

Does any1 have some insight on that empty commercial/office space between Camille and the new Rua pizzeria.? Planning permission for some new yoga place appeared and vanished about 18 months ago or so. Just wondering why nobody does anything there as it would seem as an excellent location in terms of footfall and exposure...?!

Zipppy · 29-10-2018 12:47pm

niconline76 wrote:

Does any1 have some insight on that empty commercial/office space between Camille and the new Rua pizzeria.? Planning permission for some new yoga place appeared and vanished about 18 months ago or so. Just wondering why nobody does anything there as it would seem as an excellent location in terms of footfall and exposure...?!

That fell through AFAIK...
I think that whole block could be levelled and a multi story block built there...apartments not student accom..

Zipppy · 31-10-2018 7:59pm

Whatever happened to the clock on the old bank at Doyle's corner? I think it was still there until a while back??

rwald7 · 31-10-2018 10:49pm

Anyone got any details on that new pizza place near Camile?

Zipppy · 31-10-2018 11:08pm

rwald7 wrote:

Anyone got any details on that new pizza place near Camile?

rua wood fired pizza..i think it's open...eat in take out...

niconline76 · 01-11-2018 8:26am

Zipppy wrote: »

rua wood fired pizza..i think it's open...eat in take out...

Was hoping that place to turn into a salad thing (i.e Chopped, Sprout) but wf pizza seems the trend of the moment in Dublin. Hopefully it’ll be decent...

surball · 01-11-2018 8:28am

niconline76 wrote: »

Was hoping that place to turn into a salad thing (i.e Chopped, Sprout) but wf pizza seems the trend of the moment in Dublin. Hopefully it’ll be decent...

They have a website https://www.ruawfp.ie/

Assetbacked · 01-11-2018 11:24am

foodaholic wrote: »

Food is Doyle’s is good
They have a new sandwich bar as well

Agree about hedigans - gone downhill rapidly

Went in on a Sunday in Doyle's Corner a couple weeks ago for their 7 euro sandwich - got the brisket with blue cheese slaw and it was an almighty feast. Got a side of the soup as well and shared fries (3 each). 2 quid for a soft drink with it so I have to say the value was excellent but would ave even paid more for that monster of a sandwich.

Phibsborough, Dublin 7

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