Waterford's Nightlife megathread

Adyx · 07-03-2014 6:35pm

The Reg will also have it on I'm sure, do very nice food and have live music tomorrow night.

Bits_n_Bobs · 10-03-2014 1:15pm

Thanks for the suggestions!

Ended up watching the match in the 3 shippes, nice middle class rugby boozer as per comments. We headed off for a wander after that and found ourselves in Geoffs for a pre-dinner pint. Very nice dark pub if a teeny bit on the monstrously-large size for my taste!! Place seemed to go on forever!

Ate in Bodega! which was grand and ok value. Was tempted to head back into Geoffs but had an early evening and did the touristy stuff in the morning, followed by a quick beer in the Ginger Man before hopping on the train back to Dublin.

All in all a very nice weekend and thanks to everyone who made suggestions.

giles lynchwood · 12-03-2014 8:03pm

For sale sign on Masons,going cheap I would imagine.

old gregg · 30-03-2014 5:12pm

Tragically unsupported by locals as usual but Metal Feast in the Forum on Fri night with Vader (PL) and Yata (Be) and a whole bunch of the cream of Irish Metal was really cool. Brilliant organisation and vibe from the young folks who made it all happen.

dzilla · 03-04-2014 10:20am

old gregg wrote: »

Tragically unsupported

shock horror

Dicky Pride · 03-04-2014 10:32am

In fairness that's not going to be many people's scene.

old gregg · 03-04-2014 11:51am

Dicky Pride wrote: »

In fairness that's not going to be many people's scene.

Very true indeed

jayboi · 19-04-2014 2:20pm

What's 'halo' next to shorts does anyone know also what's the former bookies place next door to that as well?

TrustedApple · 19-04-2014 2:27pm

jayboi wrote: »

What's 'halo' next to shorts does anyone know also what's the former bookies place next door to that as well?

Halo is a smaller room in crystal EG you have to go up stairs for it and opens on Saturday nights and Sunday nights of bank holidays. Its a small nightclub with Steven power as the DJ.

From what i can see the bookies is up to rent from the last night i passed in front of there.

jayboi · 19-04-2014 5:51pm

samapple789 wrote: »

Halo is a smaller room in crystal EG you have to go up stairs for it and opens on Saturday nights and Sunday nights of bank holidays. Its a small nightclub with Steven power as the DJ.

From what i can see the bookies is up to rent from the last night i passed in front of there.

was it called the loft for a while? Or a few other names.

Whats the bookies set out as now?

TrustedApple · 19-04-2014 6:01pm

jayboi wrote: »

was it called the loft for a while? Or a few other names.

Whats the bookies set out as now?

Yes it used to be called the loft for a while. No idea about the other names

No idea what its set out as now

larrymiller · 07-05-2014 12:28am

What's the story with the casino now went to go it Sunday night was closed up, I was sickend, but Monday morning I was thrilled

jennygirl · 07-05-2014 10:16am

larrymiller wrote: »

What's the story with the casino now went to go it Sunday night was closed up, I was sickend, but Monday morning I was thrilled

Been sold to a guy who has casinos in Kilkenny, Carlow and Tipp -
good operator - opening May 22

callaway92 · 12-05-2014 3:21pm

jennygirl wrote: »

Been sold to a guy who has casinos in Kilkenny, Carlow and Tipp -
good operator - opening May 22

Can't say I agree with that.

larrymiller · 12-05-2014 3:45pm

callaway92 wrote: »

Can't say I agree with that.

Maybe because it's a casino. You go there and loose money, we'll i do anyway.
Did flash not own it?

callaway92 · 13-05-2014 3:02pm

larrymiller wrote: »

Maybe because it's a casino. You go there and loose money, we'll i do anyway.
Did flash not own it?

Nah, it's just I know the new owner.

Know the fella who sold to him too.

Finnbar01 · 13-05-2014 3:12pm

Folks, is the Crannog/Latern still open?

Remember years ago I used to go in there at least once a week, great craic.

If it's still open what's it like in there now?

maltese falcon11 · 15-05-2014 3:18am

It appears another pub in the city has closed its doors. The Front Lounge has not not opened since close of business on Sunday Night. (11.05.2014)

madfcuker · 15-05-2014 6:29am

maltese falcon11 wrote: »

It appears another pub in the city has closed its doors. The Front Lounge has not not opened since close of business on Sunday Night. (11.05.2014)

Weren't they looking for new tenants? Thought I saw something on daft. Another pub bites the dust.

jayboi · 15-05-2014 9:25am

madfcuker wrote: »

Weren't they looking for new tenants? Thought I saw something on daft. Another pub bites the dust.

As far as I know it's been let. Not sure when it's reopening but it will be more food inclined when it does.

Luckycharms_74 · 15-05-2014 9:25am

maltese falcon11 wrote: »

It appears another pub in the city has closed its doors. The Front Lounge has not not opened since close of business on Sunday Night. (11.05.2014)

Supposed to be new tenants moving in within a few months.

jennygirl · 16-05-2014 9:53pm

opening in 2 weeks is what i heard -
2 local businessmen -

ArtVandelay76 · 13-06-2014 11:10am

Anyone been in the city arms since it opened?

Kizzles · 07-07-2014 5:45pm

Any sign of a date for anyone going into The Front Lounge? Miss that place, good oul spot.

jennygirl · 07-07-2014 6:59pm

Kizzles wrote: »

Any sign of a date for anyone going into The Front Lounge? Miss that place, good oul spot.

nope -- place is falling apart, no one willing to make the investment

Luckycharms_74 · 08-07-2014 9:09am

jennygirl wrote: »

nope -- place is falling apart, no one willing to make the investment

Yeah the prospective tenants pulled out of that deal last month. It looks like it needs a lot of repair and will become an eyesore if nothing done to it.

KevIRL · 28-07-2014 9:51pm

The Showboat, Mansion House and Halfway House all closed their doors according to FB reports

south · 28-07-2014 10:00pm

The mansion is still open. Probably not for long though.

Sully · 28-07-2014 10:10pm

As per forum charter, no speculation on any businesses until confirmed by media source or other credible source.

EDIT: Told by a reputable source that all businesses are closed.

MitchKoobski · 28-07-2014 11:26pm

I was gonna say I'll miss The Showboat being my stop-off for a pint before heading to The Forum, but I have no reason to go to The Forum anymore either.

checkcheek · 19-08-2014 11:49pm

Where is there to go on a Tuesday night?

TrustedApple · 19-08-2014 11:53pm

checkcheek wrote: »

Where is there to go on a Tuesday night?

Shorts maybe ?. Tuesday night is probably the worst not out as i think there the only ones who might be open a bit late ?.

Kizzles · 20-08-2014 12:02am

checkcheek wrote: »

Where is there to go on a Tuesday night?

Shorrts, The Reg and maybe The Hub. Not sure if The Hub do Tuesday sessions

kirkfx · 08-09-2014 6:03pm

Going to Waterford Thursday 18th September on a college trip with our class. Where is a good pub/night club to go?

MitchKoobski · 08-09-2014 6:20pm

kirkfx wrote: »

Going to Waterford Thursday 18th September on a college trip with our class. Where is a good pub/night club to go?

Depends on what you want out of it.

Pub pints = Phil Grimes and Geoffs if its a decent size crowd.
Pub/Club = Shortts or Revolution
Club = Crystal or The Foundry

All within 60 seconds of each other

lanno25 · 08-09-2014 7:55pm

Harveys will reopen next Monday under a new name.

STIG83 · 09-09-2014 12:16pm

lanno25 wrote: »

Harveys will reopen next Monday under a new name.

No mention of it on any of the local papers

Sully · 09-09-2014 12:20pm

STIG83 wrote: »

No mention of it on any of the local papers

Well it's being renovated to some degree inside anyway

dzilla · 09-09-2014 2:06pm

https://www.facebook.com/EdenWaterfordVenue

new venue going into harveys

Beeker · 09-09-2014 4:19pm

I see a new club starting in Revolution, Saturday 13 Sep called Crash. Looks like a follow up to Traffic from the Forum.

The Bowling Alley · 09-09-2014 10:13pm

Revolution seem to be trying something different every week.

MitchKoobski · 09-09-2014 10:46pm

In fairness they have Rob O' Connor as the DJ and he was in The Forum for years. Never had a bad night when he was on. From talking to friends, some of the old Traffik Forum crowd are testing it out as night.

The Bowling Alley · 09-09-2014 10:58pm

The traffic night will work because it's being run by Denise from the forum I think. She was always spot on with the nights up there...it's just a case of whether people will accept it being in revolution.

MitchKoobski · 09-09-2014 11:01pm

The Bowling Alley wrote: »

The traffic night will work because it's being run by Denise from the forum I think. She was always spot on with the nights up there...it's just a case of whether people will accept it being in revolution.

Gonna be a bit of a struggle. The appeal of Traffik was at the end of the night, everyone would be pissed and gather on the floor/in front of the stage and go mental to "Tribute" by Tenacious D or Dueling Banjos or whatever.

MentalMario · 10-09-2014 11:23am

dzilla wrote: »

new venue going into harveys

Hopefully it actually opens this time. It was supposed to re-open at the end of Jan.

They've been on about moving the bar since last Dec too. I really liked the Bar layout in there. Hopefully it isn't changed too much.

kryogen · 10-09-2014 1:03pm

MitchKoobski wrote: »

Gonna be a bit of a struggle. The appeal of Traffik was at the end of the night, everyone would be pissed and gather on the floor/in front of the stage and go mental to "Tribute" by Tenacious D or Dueling Banjos or whatever.

Killing in the name of was another end of the night classic!

kryogen · 10-09-2014 1:05pm

The Bowling Alley wrote: »

The traffic night will work because it's being run by Denise from the forum I think. She was always spot on with the nights up there...it's just a case of whether people will accept it being in revolution.

I think it could have started off as a monthly event maybe, interesting to see how it goes.

Beeker · 14-09-2014 4:53pm

Have to say Crash was great last night. Music was fantastic and good crowd. Well done all involved. Definitely going again :pac::)

zebra123 · 15-09-2014 3:54pm

eden nightclub is opening tonight wonder how will that go for them at least it be somthing different to go out in the town!

AdMMM · 15-09-2014 4:55pm

MitchKoobski wrote: »

Gonna be a bit of a struggle. The appeal of Traffik was at the end of the night, everyone would be pissed and gather on the floor/in front of the stage and go mental to "Tribute" by Tenacious D or Dueling Banjos or whatever.

The way that Revolution has realigned itself over the past year or so lends itself very well to an alternative crowd... or at least a crowd that's looking for something a bit different. It's clear that Flash has drawn a lot of inspiration from the likes of Cassidy's, The Porterhouse and Headline Bar in Dublin. He was all over craft beer before it was even called craft beer and I think it's only a matter of time before the bar explodes in popularity just like the aforementioned bars in Dublin have in recent years.

So long as they don't start serving drinks out of jam jars that is! Worst trend ever.

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