The Baggot Mile

kronsington · 04-12-2007 9:10pm #1

im attempting this renowned pub crawl with a few mates from 1pm
on saturday. we're all fairly decent binge drinkers and a re very much
focused on the challenge ahead. im just seeing has anyone ever attempted this crawl or have any tips on how to get through without vomiting/being bottled/arrested. i still hope to be in decent enough shape come the last drink. my maximum pints is about 8, after that i would be sick but i can sink plenty of vodkas and rum. essentially, we wanna have a laugh, get through the crawl and still have enough coherence to chat up some birds. i know this is all incredibly sleazy and superficial, meh. what would i be lookinh at money wise? its a once off in my eyes so i have put aside some money for it,

Tom Dunne · 04-12-2007 9:22pm

Do the letters W, T and F mean anything to you?

ruthiedv · 04-12-2007 10:08pm

Wash the floor?

Zaph · 04-12-2007 10:21pm

The Force is strong in this one. While you're at it I think the windows need doing too.

Tom Dunne · 04-12-2007 10:32pm

zaph wrote: »

The Force is strong in this one. While you're at it I think the windows need doing too.

And if you do a good job, I'll even let you wash the car.

Zaph · 04-12-2007 10:37pm

Brother Tom, your generosity knows no bounds.

Tom Dunne · 04-12-2007 10:38pm

zaph wrote: »

Brother Tom, your generosity knows no bounds.

Thank you Brother Zaph. In this season of goodwill, it is the right thing to do.

ruthiedv · 05-12-2007 10:45am

Not a bother, I need to do mine anyway. It's so dirty I've put a big pair of knickers on it to try and cover up(borrowed from a friend ahem, not mine)
Works a treat.

Slow Motion · 05-12-2007 11:11am

OP one piece of advice for future drinking happiness.

Find a good pub, find a good stool in said pub and stay the fcuk put !

watna · 05-12-2007 12:36pm

My friends did the Baggott mile before, last Christmas I think it was .I joined them for a drink in Doheny and Nesbitts, which was there last stop. I have never seen people do drunk in me entire life. My (male) friend was so bad, he lurched towards me, put his hand down my top and grabbed my boob. Repeatedly! Then we met some Irish footballer, Niall something and they wouldn't leave him alone! I had to leave after that. I think they got kicked out after that. I'd reccommend you prepare to be ossified and abusive if my mates are anything to go by!

The Hill Billy · 11-12-2007 2:19pm

I used to regularly do "The Mile" with a mate of mine when we worked down the D4 end of Baggot Street. Particularly before Christmas dos when most of our colleagues would head home to "get ready". (FFS - wearing pants is good enough for me!)

Anyway, me & EK (the mate) would kick off in the Lansdown Hotel around 4pm & work our way steadily towards town. We would arrive at Grafton Street in time for the work do at 8pm. We'd be somewhat tipsy while the rest would be sober. EK & I were also pretty much guaranteed to be the last ones standing at the end of the night. Like any physical activity - one needs to "limber up" before the main event.

ShayK1 · 04-03-2008 11:52am

Hill Billy wrote: »

I used to regularly do "The Mile" with a mate of mine when we worked down the D4 end of Baggot Street. Particularly before Christmas dos when most of our colleagues would head home to "get ready". (FFS - wearing pants is good enough for me!)

Anyway, me & EK (the mate) would kick off in the Lansdown Hotel around 4pm & work our way steadily towards town. We would arrive at Grafton Street in time for the work do at 8pm. We'd be somewhat tipsy while the rest would be sober. EK & I were also pretty much guaranteed to be the last ones standing at the end of the night. Like any physical activity - one needs to "limber up" before the main event.

That is pure class!!

Hill Billy, you're my new Hero.. and EK too

Lux23 · 04-03-2008 11:59am

Slow Motion wrote: »

OP one piece of advice for future drinking happiness.

Find a good pub, find a good stool in said pub and stay the fcuk put !

I agree, well except for the stool bit I hate stools. If im doing an all day session I like a nice booth so I can eat sausages and chips more comfortably half way through.

Doctor DooM · 04-03-2008 12:04pm

Lux23 wrote: »

I agree, well except for the stool bit I hate stools. If im doing an all day session I like a nice booth so I can eat sausages and chips more comfortably half way through.

Agreed, stools are for people who like showing of their trousers (and therefore have no place here.)

ShayK1 · 04-03-2008 12:24pm

but a stool situated nicely at the bar makes for an easier ordering process.

Doctor DooM · 04-03-2008 12:26pm

ShayK1 wrote: »

but a stool situated nicely at the bar makes for an easier ordering process.

But also aggravates everyone stuck behind you in a busy pub.

Lux23 · 04-03-2008 12:34pm

ShayK1 wrote: »

but a stool situated nicely at the bar makes for an easier ordering process.

Well maybe if its more of a chair than a stool, it does make it easier to chat people up.

ShayK1 · 04-03-2008 12:37pm

SDooM wrote: »

But also aggravates everyone stuck behind you in a busy pub.

Well maybe they should get there earlier?
Anyway, screw them... I'LL be happy so what else matters to ME?

Doctor DooM · 04-03-2008 12:38pm

ShayK1 wrote: »

Screw them... I'LL be happy so what else matters to ME?

Because this is a BROTHERhood.

Shame on you, you would deny a brother access to fluid refreshment or food?

ShayK1 · 04-03-2008 12:53pm

the majority of brothers in here are bigger than me... I'm sure they wouldn't let me get in their way.

JohnnyBbad · 04-03-2008 1:06pm

In order to let everyone know what the mile is all about, see the description below. I have also added in some Gentleman's rules at the top. This description is a simultaneous warning and advertisement to those who see the mile to be journey worth considering.......enjoy

Gentlemen's rules (that I can remember) below:

1. All participants must take a name (the right honourable Mr.
such

and such, his royal highness etc), and be referred to only by this name
for entirety of night

2. Cursing, of any kind, is unacceptable

3. Pointing is barred, if you must do so, point with an elbow,like a gentleman.

4. One may not leave table without permission of rest of group

5. If a lady comes near (whether you know her or not is irrelevant) you must stand

6. Drinking is with bad hand only

set of penalties.... I suggest you agree on a system of "finger-measurement" per rule-break. 3 "fingers" tends to be the norm.

As a possible wild-card rule might I suggest the
last-person-to-put-their-thumb-on-the-table law? This may liven things
up somewhat and be a catalyst for second winds when some are flagging

1. O'Donohues - Great pub to start in. Savage pint, good craic,
well-known and good ambience. Known for its excellent smoking
facilities. Everyone likes O'Donoghues because its where we meet up and
we're sober. The more adventourous here will down his pint in one gulp
2. Foleys - Meant to do a great dinner..but most people are looking
for a feed of pints at that stage.
3. Doheny and Nesbitts - Very well known rugby emporium, haunt of
the late, great Dermot Morgan and other such illuminaries. Back bar is
an exact mirror image of the front bar.
4. Toners - Disturbingly rumoured to be closed (it's not)
5. Maguires - Great bar, situated in the living room of a large
Georgian house. Well known hang out for lads who think they're great.
6. Larry Murphys - Well known hurling bar. Also tends to be the
first stumbling block for anyone who takes off like the clappers, so be
warned.
7. Duke of Wellington - Landmark pub, located just over the canal
bridge. Making the Duke uninjured is the first good sign that the Mile
can be successfully passed. Given the close presence of the canal, and
the yellow structure outside the Bank that looks climbable at this stage, it is fraught with danger. Beware.

(Pitstop) Burger king. Interesting option of a kebab house across the
road. Burger King either makes or breaks the weary drinker. Beware of soft drinks,
orange juice or milkshakes. Water is strongly advised to remove the taste
before the next pub. Guinness drinkers in particular should take note.

8. Searson's - Awful awful spot. Another major milestone. Passing
searsons is a major step in finishing the mile. Given the brutal pint
and smug ambience.
9. The Waterloo - See above. The Waterloo is the best place to get
the second wind.
10. The New Den - Located under a hotel somewhere. Very hazy
memories of this place. At this stage, everything tends to be a blur
11. Paddy Cullens - And down into Ballsbridge where the formerly
GAA, now rugby pub is located. Great spot for women.
12. The Horse Show House - Near the RDS, a serious vet bar. No
problem serving mangled alcoholics, they're well used to it. If you're
feeling perky, have two pints here.

Substitute pubs are permitted as long as they are termed 'class', e.g.
the smallest pub in Dublin at the top of Dawson St or the Shelbourne
Hotel which was traditionally the start of the mile. There are a couple
of pubs in Ballsbridge which also need sampling if time and condition
allows.

After the Mile, a new development has been to hit Down Under (Major
Toms) underneath Stephens Green. Renowned for their relaxed door policy,
Harley Davidson above the bar and the dancing pole in the corner, Down
Under is truly an appropriate location to finish the night's revelries.

So, 6 p.m. at O'Donoghues suit everybody?

The Hill Billy · 05-03-2008 9:11am

As a man with many years experience of the Baggot Mile I'll offer this bit of advice...

You're better off starting at the Pembroke Road end & working your way towards town.
As for the 'rules' I will only say one thing: "Rules-fcuking-schmools". The only rule of note is "Eating is cheating". I.e., no 'pitstops' for a BK (How metro is that? Too posh for a kebab?). Eating before or after is OK - but not during.
Lastly, pace yourself.

5starpool · 05-03-2008 1:09pm

A mile is an awful long way for a brother to be walking, even in stages.

justsomebloke · 05-03-2008 2:30pm

5starpool wrote: »

A mile is an awful long way for a brother to be walking, even in stages.

agreed, I'd suggest

d.h.79 · 26-11-2008 4:53pm

I've done a bit of research into this, and here's a list of pubs, starting at the Ballsbridge (southeast) end of Baggot Street Upper, and ending at the St. Stephen's Green (west) end of Baggot Street Lower.

1. The Den (Downstairs in the Lansdowne Hotel, which is actually on Pembroke Road, just beyond the east end of Baggot Street Upper, but is generally the starting point for this pub crawl it seems)
2. Searsons (Upper Baggot St)
3. The Waterloo (Upper Baggot St)
4. The Wellington (Upper Baggot St)
5. The 51 (On Haddington Road, which is where Upper Baggot St crosses the canal and becomes Lower Baggot St)
6. The Baggot Inn (Lower Baggot St)
7. Henry Grattans (Lower Baggot St)
8. Larry Murphys (Lower Baggot St)
9. Maguires (Lower Baggot St)
10. James Toners (Lower Baggot St)
11. Doheny and Nesbitt (Lower Baggot St)
12. The Pembroke (Pembroke Street)

That would seem to be the 'official' 12. If you're still feeling thirsty, you could add:

13. O'Donoghues (Merrion Row - the trad music place)
14. Foley's (Merrion Row)
15. The Horseshoe Bar, Shelbourne Hotel (St. Stephen's Green)

Paddy Cullen's, on Merrion Road, is quite a ways east, but some people seem to include it.

Slow Motion · 26-11-2008 4:56pm

You certainly did, it took 8 months!

Tom Dunne · 26-11-2008 5:32pm

d.h.79 wrote: »

I've done a bit of research into this, and here's a list of pubs, starting at the Ballsbridge (southeast) end of Baggot Street Upper, and ending at the St. Stephen's Green (west) end of Baggot Street Lower.

1. The Den (Downstairs in the Lansdowne Hotel, which is actually on Pembroke Road, just beyond the east end of Baggot Street Upper, but is generally the starting point for this pub crawl it seems)
2. Searsons (Upper Baggot St)
3. The Waterloo (Upper Baggot St)
4. The Wellington (Upper Baggot St)
5. The 51 (On Haddington Road, which is where Upper Baggot St crosses the canal and becomes Lower Baggot St)
6. The Baggot Inn (Lower Baggot St)
7. Henry Grattans (Lower Baggot St)
8. Larry Murphys (Lower Baggot St)
9. Maguires (Lower Baggot St)
10. James Toners (Lower Baggot St)
11. Doheny and Nesbitt (Lower Baggot St)
12. The Pembroke (Pembroke Street)

That would seem to be the 'official' 12. If you're still feeling thirsty, you could add:

13. O'Donoghues (Merrion Row - the trad music place)
14. Foley's (Merrion Row)
15. The Horseshoe Bar, Shelbourne Hotel (St. Stephen's Green)

Paddy Cullen's, on Merrion Road, is quite a ways east, but some people seem to include it.

Ok, a few pointers.

First of all, welcome to Boards.ie, nice to see you have found the most important section of it.

Secondly, it is considered "not the done thing" to dig up ancient threads.

Thirdly, it is also considered "a little silly" to post the exact same thing, on the exact same topic in two ancient threads. See point two above.

So to redeem yourself, get into the bar and buy everyone a drink.

d.h.79 · 26-11-2008 5:50pm

Henry Grattan's appears to now be a Londis...

Also, some add Smyths on Haddington Road.

Doesn't change the overall number...

d.h.79 · 26-11-2008 5:55pm

I "dug up" the threads because I couldn't find anything definitive. Both related threads on this forum were incomplete. If this site is supposed to be a resource, I was increasing its resourcefulness. Now, when somebody comes here to find out about the Baggot Mile, this thread will better inform them. How can that be bad?

Tom Dunne · 26-11-2008 6:04pm

d.h.79 wrote: »

I "dug up" the threads because I couldn't find anything definitive. Both related threads on this forum were incomplete. If this site is supposed to be a resource, I was increasing its resourcefulness. Now, when somebody comes here to find out about the Baggot Mile, this thread will better inform them. How can that be bad?

I never said it was bad, I said digging up old threads was not the done thing.

IronMan · 26-11-2008 8:17pm

McGuires is now closed. And as mentioned Henry Grattans is now a londis. The baggot inn has re-opened though. Has a stairs down to it, so it's a potential hazard if you started at the Ballsbridge end.

The Baggot Mile

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