Drinking establishment architecture: pubs, bars, and taverns - Page 3

***xzmattzx*** · June 5th, 2011, 12:58 AM

Bourbon Street Blues Company, New Orleans (on the right in the exterior picture).

Just a few of the other bars on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

***Taller, Better*** · June 5th, 2011, 08:37 AM

I love the "Caution: Flying Beads" sign! hehe..

***xzmattzx*** · June 11th, 2011, 01:54 AM

Here's the Irish Bank, an Irish pub-style bar on Mark's Lane at Bush Street in San Francisco. The bar is on the edge of Chinatown and actually shares the ground level of an old lowrise building with a Chinese bar.

Commandant · June 14th, 2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by castermaild55

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貴船・ひろ文 by seigoh, on Flickr

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20090718kyoto242 by detsugu, on Flickr

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Kamogawa Yuka and Matsuri by bananagranola (busy), on Flickr

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Kyoto 8 by Craig !, on Flickr

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Lined up by Aaron Webb, on Flickr

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Beautiful Kyoto, Gion Festival, and a Typhoon by locket479, on Flickr

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Great pics of Kyoto! Thank you!

Commandant · June 14th, 2011, 03:14 PM

Moody's Pub in Chicago:

***Taller, Better*** · June 24th, 2011, 06:25 PM

Discovered a new pub last Monday, in the basement of the 1897 Gooderham Building (which we affectionately refer to as The Flatiron Building). It is a chain pub, but much friendlier than most chain pubs I've been in:

the menu cover:

I have no idea what ad was on tv when I snapped this shot, but no....
it wasn't a porno movie!

and they have a nice outdoor patio, too!

Dimethyltryptamine · June 25th, 2011, 04:06 PM

My favourite coffee place/bar on the Gold Coast, Australia... Black Coffee Lyrics

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Black Coffee Lyrics by The Hydrogen Jukebox, on Flickr

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BCL by The Hydrogen Jukebox, on Flickr

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BCL Art by The Hydrogen Jukebox, on Flickr

***ikops*** · June 26th, 2011, 07:35 PM

I am getting thirsty just by browsing this thread.

Commandant · June 27th, 2011, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taller, Better

Discovered a new pub last Monday, in the basement of the 1897 Gooderham Building (which we affectionately refer to as The Flatiron Building). It is a chain pub, but much friendlier than most chain pubs I've been in:

the menu cover:

I have no idea what ad was on tv when I snapped this shot, but no....
it wasn't a porno movie!

and they have a nice outdoor patio, too!

Awesome pics, thank you friend!

Marcanadian · June 27th, 2011, 02:48 AM

Awesome photos TB. You've really made me want to check those places out. Maybe the owners of those pubs should be paying you for advertisement?

***xzmattzx*** · June 27th, 2011, 06:09 AM

It all comes together now. Firkin is the chain's name, and they individualize each location's full name, correct? I always wondered why there were these "Fox & Firkin", "Churchmouse & Firkin", "Firkin & Barrel", etc in Toronto and even in other parts of Ontario.

Marcanadian · June 27th, 2011, 10:34 PM

Yeah, Firkin is the 'brand' so to speak, but they personalize it for other locations. There's a Swan & Firkin in my neighbourhood.

***xzmattzx*** · June 28th, 2011, 03:54 AM

Thanks. When I was in Toronto a feww years ago, I wondered why so many pubs had Firkin in their name. It was just a coincidence to me at the time (and until now) and I thought it was bizarre that all of these business owners picked similar names for their pubs.

***Taller, Better*** · June 28th, 2011, 04:12 AM

There are a few big pub chains (Firkin, Fionn MacCool's, Gabby's, etc...), and they range from blah to quite authentic, but I still much prefer the independent pubs. Less "corporate", and no ghastly uniform with those awful name-tags to wear behind the bar. When you are here, we can check out any pubs or bars you like!

You may want to see The Real Sports Bar, just because it is so mindblowing in its excess.

***ikops*** · June 28th, 2011, 03:35 PM

Is this chain only in Canada?

***Taller, Better*** · June 28th, 2011, 05:57 PM

No, the Firken name is used in most English speaking countries. It came originally from a UK chain started in 1979 by Firken Brewery. In the UK, pubs are often owned by breweries, unlike here where they are all privately owned except for the small brewpubs. That chain went bankrupt long ago, but there are still pubs in the UK with the Firken name. The Firken chain in North America is Canadian, and was founded here in Ontario in 1987, and are widespread throughout Ontario and especially in Toronto. There are some in the US, but instead of "Firken" being the second word in the name (ie: "The Firkin & Fox" instead of "The Fox and Firken". Apparently there are even some pubs in Australia, unconnected to this chain, that use the Firken name.
All from the Wiki article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firkin_Brewery

The Firken chain is a decent chain of pubs, and makes a good effort to make the pub look at least remotely authentic. I think I prefer the "Duke" chain, locally.. (ie Duke of Wellington, Duke of Devon, Duke of Somerset, Duke of Kent, Duke of Richmond, Duke of York, etc.....). Maybe a little more authentic, in general. I think I prefer the food from the Duke chain.
Still, the best by far are the independents, like The Artful Dodger, Dora Keogh, The Spotted Dick, The Caledonian, PJ OBrien, The Bedford Academy, etc...etc.. and there are some very good brewpubs in Toronto, too!

***ikops*** · June 28th, 2011, 10:20 PM

Toronto seems to be a very interesting place.

weava · June 29th, 2011, 04:34 AM

Kansas City, Mo
Power and Light District

The Quaff

Kelly's Westport (oldest standing building in KC I've been told)

isaidso · June 29th, 2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taller, Better

I wonder why that is... I'm from the West myself, originally, and they just don't seem to be as popular outside of Ontario, and maybe in the Maritime provinces or in Victoria, too... but I don't know about that.

They have a fair number of British/Irish style pubs in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but they're not as prevalent as they seem to be in Ontario. It's a little strange considering that the Maritimes is the most ethnically British Isles part of Canada. The younger generation especially tend not to go to those British/Irish style pubs in favour of trendier watering holes like the Economy Shoe Shop below:

Personally, I like them both.

The Economy Shoe Shop, Halifax

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***Taller, Better*** · June 29th, 2011, 06:26 PM

Nice pics! Inviting looking watering holes...

June 5th, 2011, 12:58 AM	#41
*xzmattzx* Philly sports fan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 12,620 Likes (Received): 57	Bourbon Street Blues Company, New Orleans (on the right in the exterior picture). Just a few of the other bars on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. __________________ The great state of Delaware; My daily Delaware photo; My urban photo blog Riverfront Wilmington construction photos; Center City Wilmington construction photos Last edited by xzmattzx; June 5th, 2011 at 01:10 AM.

June 5th, 2011, 08:37 AM	#42
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,742 Likes (Received): 281	I love the "Caution: Flying Beads" sign! hehe.. __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

June 11th, 2011, 01:54 AM	#43
*xzmattzx* Philly sports fan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 12,620 Likes (Received): 57	Here's the Irish Bank, an Irish pub-style bar on Mark's Lane at Bush Street in San Francisco. The bar is on the edge of Chinatown and actually shares the ground level of an old lowrise building with a Chinese bar. __________________ The great state of Delaware; My daily Delaware photo; My urban photo blog Riverfront Wilmington construction photos; Center City Wilmington construction photos

June 24th, 2011, 06:25 PM	#46
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,742 Likes (Received): 281	Discovered a new pub last Monday, in the basement of the 1897 Gooderham Building (which we affectionately refer to as The Flatiron Building). It is a chain pub, but much friendlier than most chain pubs I've been in: the menu cover: I have no idea what ad was on tv when I snapped this shot, but no.... it wasn't a porno movie! and they have a nice outdoor patio, too! __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

June 27th, 2011, 02:48 AM	#50
Marcanadian Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,647 Likes (Received): 54	Awesome photos TB. You've really made me want to check those places out. Maybe the owners of those pubs should be paying you for advertisement? __________________ Toronto - Southwest England - London - Chicago - Vancouver - Banff National Park - Montréal - Ottawa

June 14th, 2011, 03:14 PM	#45
Commandant Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,010 Likes (Received): 3	Moody's Pub in Chicago:

June 25th, 2011, 04:06 PM	#47
Dimethyltryptamine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 10,635 Likes (Received): 419	My favourite coffee place/bar on the Gold Coast, Australia... Black Coffee Lyrics image hosted on flickr Black Coffee Lyrics by The Hydrogen Jukebox, on Flickr image hosted on flickr BCL by The Hydrogen Jukebox, on Flickr image hosted on flickr BCL Art by The Hydrogen Jukebox, on Flickr

June 26th, 2011, 07:35 PM	#48
*ikops* Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Den Haag Posts: 5,931 Likes (Received): 130	I am getting thirsty just by browsing this thread.

June 27th, 2011, 06:09 AM	#51
*xzmattzx* Philly sports fan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 12,620 Likes (Received): 57	It all comes together now. Firkin is the chain's name, and they individualize each location's full name, correct? I always wondered why there were these "Fox & Firkin", "Churchmouse & Firkin", "Firkin & Barrel", etc in Toronto and even in other parts of Ontario. __________________ The great state of Delaware; My daily Delaware photo; My urban photo blog Riverfront Wilmington construction photos; Center City Wilmington construction photos

June 27th, 2011, 10:34 PM	#52
Marcanadian Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,647 Likes (Received): 54	Yeah, Firkin is the 'brand' so to speak, but they personalize it for other locations. There's a Swan & Firkin in my neighbourhood. __________________ Toronto - Southwest England - London - Chicago - Vancouver - Banff National Park - Montréal - Ottawa

June 28th, 2011, 03:54 AM	#53
*xzmattzx* Philly sports fan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 12,620 Likes (Received): 57	Thanks. When I was in Toronto a feww years ago, I wondered why so many pubs had Firkin in their name. It was just a coincidence to me at the time (and until now) and I thought it was bizarre that all of these business owners picked similar names for their pubs. __________________ The great state of Delaware; My daily Delaware photo; My urban photo blog Riverfront Wilmington construction photos; Center City Wilmington construction photos

June 28th, 2011, 04:12 AM	#54
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,742 Likes (Received): 281	There are a few big pub chains (Firkin, Fionn MacCool's, Gabby's, etc...), and they range from blah to quite authentic, but I still much prefer the independent pubs. Less "corporate", and no ghastly uniform with those awful name-tags to wear behind the bar. When you are here, we can check out any pubs or bars you like! You may want to see The Real Sports Bar, just because it is so mindblowing in its excess. __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

June 28th, 2011, 03:35 PM	#55
*ikops* Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Den Haag Posts: 5,931 Likes (Received): 130	Is this chain only in Canada?

June 28th, 2011, 05:57 PM	#56
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,742 Likes (Received): 281	No, the Firken name is used in most English speaking countries. It came originally from a UK chain started in 1979 by Firken Brewery. In the UK, pubs are often owned by breweries, unlike here where they are all privately owned except for the small brewpubs. That chain went bankrupt long ago, but there are still pubs in the UK with the Firken name. The Firken chain in North America is Canadian, and was founded here in Ontario in 1987, and are widespread throughout Ontario and especially in Toronto. There are some in the US, but instead of "Firken" being the second word in the name (ie: "The Firkin & Fox" instead of "The Fox and Firken". Apparently there are even some pubs in Australia, unconnected to this chain, that use the Firken name. All from the Wiki article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firkin_Brewery The Firken chain is a decent chain of pubs, and makes a good effort to make the pub look at least remotely authentic. I think I prefer the "Duke" chain, locally.. (ie Duke of Wellington, Duke of Devon, Duke of Somerset, Duke of Kent, Duke of Richmond, Duke of York, etc.....). Maybe a little more authentic, in general. I think I prefer the food from the Duke chain. Still, the best by far are the independents, like The Artful Dodger, Dora Keogh, The Spotted Dick, The Caledonian, PJ OBrien, The Bedford Academy, etc...etc.. and there are some very good brewpubs in Toronto, too! __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

June 28th, 2011, 10:20 PM	#57
*ikops* Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Den Haag Posts: 5,931 Likes (Received): 130	Toronto seems to be a very interesting place.

June 29th, 2011, 04:34 AM	#58
weava Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 880 Likes (Received): 11	Kansas City, Mo Power and Light District The Quaff Kelly's Westport (oldest standing building in KC I've been told)

June 29th, 2011, 06:26 PM	#60
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,742 Likes (Received): 281	Nice pics! Inviting looking watering holes... __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

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