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saoró... · April 24th, 2011, 12:02 AM

The cityscape seems to be changing quite a lot these days... plenty of businesses have shut down, but I notice plenty are starting up too, its quite encouraging

So I thought we could have a thread for highlighting new/interesting bars, restaurants, shops and events etc - to keep an eye on the city.

For starters there is the new Lafayette bar, taking its name from the building itself, on O Connell bridge, I have to say im fairly fucking happy this building finally has tenants after the Man U store closed, its one of my favourite buildings and one of the most prominent in Dublin. There was a bar there briefly before "Lafayette" called "the edge", but it didnt take off apparently. I havnt checked it out as I am broke

but I have to say it looks the part from the outside.

Viking74 · April 24th, 2011, 12:09 AM

Although I'm probably too old for it (lol!) i think Abercrombie and Fitch are opening in the old Habitat building on College Green. Will be nice though, even just to go in to have a look - at both the clothes and staff

Viking74 · April 24th, 2011, 12:11 AM

A Disney shop is also opening AFAIK on Grafton Street. Can't see that Northern Quarter being built any time soon though, which probably would have been the biggest development pending before the recession.

Catmalojin · April 24th, 2011, 12:13 AM

That's exactly what crossed my mind when I saw this thread, Viking74. They are indeed opening an Abercrombie and Fitch store there. Should really improve the area, in terms of footfall at least.

There is also a Disney Store opening on Grafton Street pretty soon (18 May). And let's not forget all the rumours of an Apple Store opening at various locations around the city.

edit: Beaten to it again!

Viking74 · April 24th, 2011, 12:16 AM

Anyone know exactly how old is ' too old' to wear an Abercrombie and Fitch shirt? I know guys of 40 still wearing this gear

lol!

saoró... · April 24th, 2011, 12:17 AM

Haha, they are fairly infamous for their 'aesthetic' hiring practices :P Good news though, and all the more reason to pedestrianise the place!

The new Costa in the old easons building on dawsons st is great I should mention, the interior is preserved so 'tis all very regal :P

Catmalojin · April 24th, 2011, 12:18 AM

Also, Hollister Co. is opening a store in Dundrum soon.

saoró... · April 24th, 2011, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viking74

Anyone know exactly how old is ' too old' to wear an Abercrombie and Fitch shirt? I know guys of 40 still wearing this gear

lol!

Cant help you there, fashion is not my strong point, ive seen homeless people better dressed than me

Viking74 · April 24th, 2011, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saoró...

Cant help you there, fashion is not my strong point, ive seen homeless people better dressed than me

Haha, I'm sure that's not the case!

Anyone tried that new American burger place called 'the Counter' on Suffolk Street? Talk about American sized portions!! Excellent stuff.

I'm not sure at what stage it's at, but I think there's a new multiplex cinema planned for the top of the Stephen's Green Shopping centre too.

I'm still hoping that a second Massimo Dutti shop will open in Grafton Street. There's one in Dundrum and it's excellent.

saoró... · April 24th, 2011, 12:37 AM

Nice one, the place that replaced nude? Value is key, is it pricey?

Theres also now a tentant in one of the units of the new (old) irish times building. A hairdresser or something similiar, im unsure :P

Viking74 · April 24th, 2011, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saoró...

Nice one, the place that replaced nude? Value is key, is it pricey?

Theres also now a tentant in one of the units of the new (old) irish times building. A hairdresser or something similiar, im unsure :P

Yeah i think it's where that Nude place was. The prices were very reasonable when I was there, and I don't think I could eat for a full 24 hours afterwards I was so full! But yeah I loved it.

There are also new businesses and restaurants opening up around Grand Canal Square too. Anyone tried that new Tapas bar down there?

saoró... · April 24th, 2011, 01:10 AM

Is that café H? Harry crosbie owns it afaik, hence the 'H', the man likes to leave his mark heh :P Great to hear of another one, I love tapas, but again it doesnt fit into my student budget GAH :P

Viking74 · April 24th, 2011, 01:19 AM

Yeah and I think there's also 'Harry's bar' over by the Point

Ah saoro, things can't be that bad surely ;-) ? ( sorry no fadas on this keyboard)!

saoró... · April 25th, 2011, 02:54 AM

And 'Crosbie's Yard' in spencer dock too

Haha no, things are not so bad*

tapas = opportunity cost of alcohol :P

Catmalojin · May 3rd, 2011, 11:26 AM

News today that the restaurant chain Milano is opening a new restaurant in Ranelagh. 140 seats and 25 new jobs.

Irish Blood English Heart · May 3rd, 2011, 03:14 PM

What's the average price of a drink in Dublin these days. It was around €4.30 a pint when I left in 2008 before the crash. Have prices risen/fallen in recent years?

odlum833 · May 3rd, 2011, 03:18 PM

It's around €4 to €4.50 still. Depends where you go and what time you go of course.

Catmalojin · May 5th, 2011, 12:27 PM

Hollister and Wagamama among the companies opening outlets soon in Dundrum, creating 300 jobs. Some outlets in the centre are also expanding due to strong demand.

Catmalojin · May 18th, 2011, 08:48 PM

The Disney Store on Grafton Street opened today! Apparently there were queues to get in. I'm a bit old for it but I'll probably still take a look next time I'm walking past.

JD47 · May 19th, 2011, 11:15 PM

I heard that they are going to open a Liverpool FC shop in Dublin.
Dont no if its true but I hope so cause that would be good for Liverpool
fans like me.
Is this true guys.
Any information!!!!!!!!!!!

April 24th, 2011, 12:02 AM	#1
saoró... níféidirliomdulacholadh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Áth Cliath, AE Posts: 573 Likes (Received): 0	DUBLIN \| Retail & Entertainment The cityscape seems to be changing quite a lot these days... plenty of businesses have shut down, but I notice plenty are starting up too, its quite encouraging So I thought we could have a thread for highlighting new/interesting bars, restaurants, shops and events etc - to keep an eye on the city. For starters there is the new Lafayette bar, taking its name from the building itself, on O Connell bridge, I have to say im fairly fucking happy this building finally has tenants after the Man U store closed, its one of my favourite buildings and one of the most prominent in Dublin. There was a bar there briefly before "Lafayette" called "the edge", but it didnt take off apparently. I havnt checked it out as I am broke but I have to say it looks the part from the outside.

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April 24th, 2011, 12:09 AM	#2
Viking74 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 387 Likes (Received): 4	Although I'm probably too old for it (lol!) i think Abercrombie and Fitch are opening in the old Habitat building on College Green. Will be nice though, even just to go in to have a look - at both the clothes and staff

April 24th, 2011, 12:11 AM	#3
Viking74 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 387 Likes (Received): 4	A Disney shop is also opening AFAIK on Grafton Street. Can't see that Northern Quarter being built any time soon though, which probably would have been the biggest development pending before the recession.

April 24th, 2011, 12:13 AM	#4
Catmalojin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,614 Likes (Received): 27	That's exactly what crossed my mind when I saw this thread, Viking74. They are indeed opening an Abercrombie and Fitch store there. Should really improve the area, in terms of footfall at least. There is also a Disney Store opening on Grafton Street pretty soon (18 May). And let's not forget all the rumours of an Apple Store opening at various locations around the city. edit: Beaten to it again!

April 24th, 2011, 12:16 AM	#5
Viking74 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 387 Likes (Received): 4	Anyone know exactly how old is ' too old' to wear an Abercrombie and Fitch shirt? I know guys of 40 still wearing this gear lol!

April 24th, 2011, 12:17 AM	#6
saoró... níféidirliomdulacholadh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Áth Cliath, AE Posts: 573 Likes (Received): 0	Haha, they are fairly infamous for their 'aesthetic' hiring practices :P Good news though, and all the more reason to pedestrianise the place! The new Costa in the old easons building on dawsons st is great I should mention, the interior is preserved so 'tis all very regal :P

April 24th, 2011, 12:18 AM	#7
Catmalojin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,614 Likes (Received): 27	Also, Hollister Co. is opening a store in Dundrum soon.

April 24th, 2011, 12:37 AM	#10
saoró... níféidirliomdulacholadh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Áth Cliath, AE Posts: 573 Likes (Received): 0	Nice one, the place that replaced nude? Value is key, is it pricey? Theres also now a tentant in one of the units of the new (old) irish times building. A hairdresser or something similiar, im unsure :P

April 24th, 2011, 01:10 AM	#12
saoró... níféidirliomdulacholadh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Áth Cliath, AE Posts: 573 Likes (Received): 0	Is that café H? Harry crosbie owns it afaik, hence the 'H', the man likes to leave his mark heh :P Great to hear of another one, I love tapas, but again it doesnt fit into my student budget GAH :P

April 24th, 2011, 01:19 AM	#13
Viking74 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 387 Likes (Received): 4	Yeah and I think there's also 'Harry's bar' over by the Point Ah saoro, things can't be that bad surely ;-) ? ( sorry no fadas on this keyboard)!

April 25th, 2011, 02:54 AM	#14
saoró... níféidirliomdulacholadh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Áth Cliath, AE Posts: 573 Likes (Received): 0	And 'Crosbie's Yard' in spencer dock too Haha no, things are not so bad* tapas = opportunity cost of alcohol :P

May 3rd, 2011, 11:26 AM	#15
Catmalojin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,614 Likes (Received): 27	News today that the restaurant chain Milano is opening a new restaurant in Ranelagh. 140 seats and 25 new jobs.

May 3rd, 2011, 03:14 PM	#16
Irish Blood English Heart Letting off the happiness Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,286 Likes (Received): 34	What's the average price of a drink in Dublin these days. It was around €4.30 a pint when I left in 2008 before the crash. Have prices risen/fallen in recent years?

May 3rd, 2011, 03:18 PM	#17
odlum833 In the brig Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 6,496 Likes (Received): 83	It's around €4 to €4.50 still. Depends where you go and what time you go of course.

May 5th, 2011, 12:27 PM	#18
Catmalojin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,614 Likes (Received): 27	Hollister and Wagamama among the companies opening outlets soon in Dundrum, creating 300 jobs. Some outlets in the centre are also expanding due to strong demand.

May 18th, 2011, 08:48 PM	#19
Catmalojin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,614 Likes (Received): 27	The Disney Store on Grafton Street opened today! Apparently there were queues to get in. I'm a bit old for it but I'll probably still take a look next time I'm walking past.

May 19th, 2011, 11:15 PM	#20
JD47 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dublin Posts: 3,322 Likes (Received): 89	I heard that they are going to open a Liverpool FC shop in Dublin. Dont no if its true but I hope so cause that would be good for Liverpool fans like me. Is this true guys. Any information!!!!!!!!!!!