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New Shops/Businesses in Bray

  • 28-11-2011 3:36am
    #1
    tomflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭


    Lidl
    Olde Sweetshop
    Spar on Main Street changed
    Is there a new shop in the old Centra in Egan Centre? "The Dargle"


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  • #2
    The Real B-man
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,740 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Real B-man


    Boots where Winstons used to be opening soon


  • #3
    insomniac86
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭insomniac86


    Anyone know whats planning to open beside gamestop? I've seen some painting and work going on in there. I hope it's something useful and not another olde sweetshop or cash for gold. Same applies for the old Totterdells building. We need an electrical shop cause power city is too far away.


  • #4
    sallymomo
    Registered Users Posts: 256 ✭✭sallymomo


    "The Dargle" didn't last long, seemed to be open long enough to sell off the stock that was there.
    I hope something different goes into McCarthys old place (beside Gamestop)

    tomflynn wrote: »
    Lidl
    Olde Sweetshop
    Spar on Main Street changed
    Is there a new shop in the old Centra in Egan Centre? "The Dargle"


  • #5
    The Real B-man
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,740 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Real B-man


    insomniac86 wrote: »
    Anyone know whats planning to open beside gamestop? I've seen some painting and work going on in there. I hope it's something useful and not another olde sweetshop or cash for gold. Same applies for the old Totterdells building. We need an electrical shop cause power city is too far away.

    To be Honest you would probably get better Value in Powercity or DID Electrical

    Dickers :D
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    Town Hall Electrical
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  • #6
    Ophiopogon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Ophiopogon


    Walked by that shop beside gamestop this morning and it kinda looked like it was turning back into a newsagent. Or at least it looked like newsagent countertops.

    Anything going to happen with the admore bar, the garden shop and, the head shop? The head shop in particular needs to have something done to it.


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  • #7
    P0lygon Wind0w
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 172 ✭✭P0lygon Wind0w


    I heard Penny's was coming. But can't be verified.


  • #8
    Calibos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,810 ✭✭✭Calibos


    gavinjc wrote: »
    I heard Penny's was coming. But can't be verified.

    I heard they were going to be the other tenant with Lidl in the Industrial Yarns building.


  • #9
    foxy06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,138 ✭✭✭foxy06


    I have heard this so many times. Sick hearing it tbh. Nobody can confirm and they definitly were not on the original plans so if they are going to take a unit there its only a new thing. Really don't see it happening though. Hope I'm wrong :o


  • #10
    insomniac86
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭insomniac86


    I was out today and the shop beside Gamestop on the main street opened and it is a Gala Newsagents. Seems a bit pointless to be honest considering there is two other Newsagents very close to each other, but that's what has opened anyway


  • #11
    Calibos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,810 ✭✭✭Calibos


    I never know which answer to give when someone asks me how many shops are on the mainstreet.

    5 or 35

    ie. 5 Chemists
    5 sweet shops
    5 Pubs
    5 Pounshops
    5 Newsagents

    ......etc etc etc

    :D


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  • #12
    PseudoFamous
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,514 ✭✭✭PseudoFamous


    Calibos wrote: »
    I never know which answer to give when someone asks me how many shops are on the mainstreet.

    5 or 35

    ie. 5 Chemists
    5 sweet shops
    5 Pubs
    5 Pounshops
    5 Newsagents

    ......etc etc etc

    :D
    if there are a total of 35 shops, you would say "35". Pretty obvious, really.


  • #13
    Calibos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,810 ✭✭✭Calibos


    PseudoFamous wrote: »
    if there are a total of 35 shops, you would say "35". Pretty obvious, really.

    You must have drawn one of two conclusions. Either this poster Calibos is a moron or he must be making some kind of joke. You obviously came to the first conclusion.


  • #14
    insomniac86
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭insomniac86


    The shop beside Michael Doherty's closed down. I think it sold wool and the likes? I can't quite remember, but it seems another one bites the dust.


  • #15
    jack of all
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭jack of all


    I think that wool shop has been closed a while, or if not they had a long closing down sale. The pet shop on Florence Road is gone too.


  • #16
    MyPerfectCousin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 741 ✭✭✭MyPerfectCousin


    It seems Munch cafe on the Main Street closed down last week.


  • #17
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,104 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    Could we keep this discussion about new shops opening rather than closed shops

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #18
    Ophiopogon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Ophiopogon


    mango salsa wrote: »
    Could we keep this discussion about new shops opening rather than closed shops

    Well you might as well close the thread now then :pac:


  • #19
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,104 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    Ophiopogon wrote: »
    Well you might as well close the thread now then :pac:

    What about lidl; boots, sweet shops, clothes recycling shop in tesco, aldi maybe opening soon

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #20
    Ophiopogon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Ophiopogon


    mango salsa wrote: »
    What about lidl; boots, sweet shops, clothes recycling shop in tesco, aldi maybe opening soon

    Fair point but it was just a joke Mango.


  • #21
    insomniac86
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭insomniac86


    mango salsa wrote: »
    What about lidl; boots, sweet shops, clothes recycling shop in tesco, aldi maybe opening soon
    These have all been discussed in previous posts and I like knowing what shops are open and what ones are closed it gives us all something to talk about speculating on who will take over the particular shop. This is just my opinion if need be I'll open a seperate thread on the closed shops.


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  • #22
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,104 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    insomniac86 wrote: »
    These have all been discussed in previous posts and I like knowing what shops are open and what ones are closed it gives us all something to talk about speculating on who will take over the particular shop. This is just my opinion if need be I'll open a seperate thread on the closed shops.
    The thread title is clear - If you want to start a thread about closing shops please do because it's off topic

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #23
    gerbilgranny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 516 ✭✭✭gerbilgranny


    I reckon that combining a 'shops closing/shops opening' combined thread would be quite interesting.


  • #24
    Ophiopogon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Ophiopogon


    I saw that a shop has opened where the MS shop was. Pretty quick turn around which is great to see.

    Does anyone know if the MS shop has opened elsewhere?

    Also, I was running past so didn't get a proper look...it's called a community shop but just looks like a new clothes shop, does anyone know what it's about?


  • #25
    Ophiopogon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Ophiopogon


    Ran past the community shop again today but forgot to stop, looks like they have a sign in the window maybe explaining what it is.

    Also, noticed the bar on Quinsboro road looks to be reopening. Nice paint job anyway...hope this one sticks.


  • #26
    Ophiopogon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Ophiopogon


    Well bringing to think I'm talking to myself here but just in case anyone was waiting with bated breath I finally found out what the community shop is...

    It sells new and used items and uses the profit to support local projects and charities. The main charity seems to be for MS so at least if that shop is gone they are still getting some money.


  • #27
    mcgiggy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 49 ✭mcgiggy


    The Butchers - in the the tesco complex - some very good meat deals


  • #28
    DubOnHoliday
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭DubOnHoliday


    Is there any news on Aldi opening?


  • #29
    mp1973
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭mp1973


    I havent heard when aldi are opening but the walls of the building where going up yesterday. if its anything like their other stores i'd say they will be open within 8 weeks


  • #30
    insomniac86
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭insomniac86


    There's a new shop opening up on the Quinsboro Road next to Dicey Reillys. It seems to be a Chinese Restaurant and the way it's being designed it doesn't look like it's going to be cheap/affordable food. But still good luck to them.


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  • #31
    Bubblefett
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭Bubblefett


    There was someone in the closed down Centre in egans shopping centre today (shutters were half up, car outside). Anyone know if there's any chance of it reopening? Hate that it closed down (though it was shockingly bad when it was "the dargle"), it was a really handy shop


  • #32
    DOBR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭DOBR


    Ophiopogon wrote: »
    Well bringing to think I'm talking to myself here but just in case anyone was waiting with bated breath I finally found out what the community shop is...

    It sells new and used items and uses the profit to support local projects and charities. The main charity seems to be for MS so at least if that shop is gone they are still getting some money.

    In December 2011. MS Ireland decided to close down the MS Charity Shop in Bray. There were 2 paid staff and and one person working on a scheme working in the shop. To create employment for myself and the other staff members, I invested in the shop and re-opened in February 2012. The shop is called Valentine's Community Shop. The shop operates similar to a charity shop in that is sells donated goods for re-sale. The shop will be supporting people with MS in Wicklow and Ballywalltrim community centre this year. Next year we will be supporting Open Door Day Care Centre in Bray. For the shop to succeed it is vital that we receive donations, so that we can support local community projects.


  • #33
    MyPerfectCousin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 741 ✭✭✭MyPerfectCousin


    Anyone know what's going on at the old Munch premises? Windows are newly soaped up...


  • #34
    DOBR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭DOBR


    MyPerfectCousin wrote: »
    Anyone know what's going on at the old Munch premises? Windows are newly soaped up...

    Munch is re-opening on 1st. May under new management!


  • #35
    murpho999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,542 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    DOBR wrote: »
    Munch is re-opening on 1st. May under new management!

    Hope the food is better. Munch was awful.

    Bray needs somewhere that serves more than Chips and paninis!


  • #36
    foxy06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,138 ✭✭✭foxy06


    Is shelbys closed anyone know?


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  • #37
    Bubblefett
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭Bubblefett


    foxy06 wrote: »
    Is shelbys closed anyone know?

    Yeah, they're gone :( Shame, they were great value, especially if you followed their facebook


  • #38
    gillapino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 334 ✭✭gillapino


    Shelby's is closed down, my sister's boyfriend was a chef there! such a shame! the new chinese on Quinsboro road is very good and quite reasonable tho, a new cafe where Munch was also opened, hope some more places open!


  • #39
    briano.de.rhino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 292 ✭✭briano.de.rhino


    Any reviews of P We Ton, the new Chinese on Quinnsboro Road? Unusual name, I think its a persons name, Cantonese probably.

    Also, the new munch shop...its new management? I thought it used to be one of the molloys family running it before. Quite the family monopoly in Molloys/Liz-Annes/Munch. Unless Im wrong.


  • #40
    danois
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭danois


    P We Ton is lovely everyone who I have spoken to who has eaten there agrees. Highly reccomend it.

    I heard that where teto's( i think it was called) used to be is being turned into a bbq resturaunt. I seen builders in it doing it up its meant to be an oakwood smoked bbq resturaunt not sure tho.


  • #41
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    danois wrote: »
    I heard that where teto's( i think it was called) used to be is being turned into a bbq resturaunt. I seen builders in it doing it up its meant to be an oakwood smoked bbq resturaunt not sure tho.
    That place has a curse on it, nothing seems to last for very long there. Good luck to them though.


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  • #42
    gillapino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 334 ✭✭gillapino


    P WE TON is very nice, got take away a few times and its been lovely, tastes quite authentic! try the pork dumplings ! there delecious!


  • #43
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,104 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    briano.de.rhino wrote: »
    Any reviews of P We Ton, the new Chinese on Quinnsboro Road? Unusual name, I think its a persons name, Cantonese probably.

    Also, the new munch shop...its new management? I thought it used to be one of the molloys family running it before. Quite the family monopoly in Molloys/Liz-Annes/Munch. Unless Im wrong.

    LizAnne runs LizAnnes
    A brother runs Molloys
    Another brother was running Munch
    Another brother was running the bakery shop at back of Molloys

    I kind of feel sorry for them that Munch and the bakery closed. I dunno who runs the new place.

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #44
    tomflynn
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭tomflynn


    Thought I'd give this a bump up as a few businesses have (re)opened recently:
    Ardmore Bar recently purchased and reopened
    Shelby's now taken over and opened as Don Quixote
    Aldi open now aswell (since end of June)

    However, seems to be a 1 or 2 other shops closed on main street the last month or so.

    Separately, Ballymore (re: 'Florentine') recently got permission to knock the retained facade on the main street and replace it with a site hoarding. However, no sound or sign of real progress.

    Finally, planning permission also very recently granted for a for new garden centre at Industrial Yarns (Lidl) in the field to the rear of the site (from my viewing of the plans on dlrcoco.ie). Again no sign of progress quite yet but hopefully a positive sign for a new business.


  • #45
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,104 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    A few places never got much mention at all

    The new Chinese supermarket opposite 02

    The new womens clothes shop on Florence Road

    The Bray Design Centre (in the old tourist office in front of the Royal Hotel) has all sorts of things; soaps, pottery, jewellery, woodwork, clothes

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #46
    Pigwidgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,590 ✭✭✭Pigwidgeon


    The Chinese place is the same one that was on the Albert walk, it just moved location I think. It's god value for buying spices and large quantities of rice and stuff anyway.


  • #47
    insomniac86
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭insomniac86


    I noticed a new Cake Shop on the Florence Road. Don't know what it's like yet. It's right beside the Dargle Clinic where the hairdressers used to be.


  • #48
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,104 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    There is also a new restaurant opened beside Duffs

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #49
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    mango salsa wrote: »
    There is also a new restaurant opened beside Duffs
    Again? Seriously, those premises seem to have some kind of death curse on them.


  • #50
    Dr Strange
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,427 ✭✭✭Dr Strange


    Alun wrote: »
    Again? Seriously, those premises seem to have some kind of death curse on them.

    Probably because it's a difficult area for parking? How many restaurants have now been in there and closed donw again?


  • #51
    Wicklowandy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 801 ✭✭✭Wicklowandy


    I can think of 5 restaurants there, just a bad location, actually like cafe bar deli when it was there, but lasted no length.

    I think their demise generally says a lot about the economy but more about the poor slapdash quality of restaurant start ups not just in bray:)


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