Waterford's Nightlife megathread

dayshah · 26-07-2011 2:35pm

Ledger wrote: »

what?:eek: walk on hot coals just to get in?? I don't think so.........

:P:P:P

I'm too cool for hot coals :cool:

MitchKoobski · 26-07-2011 2:35pm

O Riain wrote: »

My main point here is that if they were closing the bar in five to ten minutes then the fair thing to do would have been to inform me it would be closing and failing that refund me the money that I had paid. A pub should be no different to anywhere when it comes to customer service, I paid ten euro for a service they didnt provide, anywhere else you would get your money back.

You went in at 1:50 and you think the fair thing would be them notifying you that just in case you didnt realise (at 2 in the morning I might add), they would be closing soon.

"I had a **** night cos I only came in at 1:50"
"Good gosh sir! Here have your money back old chum"

If ANY nightclub ever gives you your money back for the reasons you've given, please let me know because I'll be going there from now on.

They weren't "providing you with a service". You paid entry fee into a nightclub that plays music for entertainment, provides seating and has a bar.

Ledger · 26-07-2011 2:36pm

O Riain wrote: »

Of course I realise this but im not gonna sit outside the forum on the step with me lack when theres 13 of my gang inside am I? At the time i was happy to pay a tenner for 40 minutes of drinking, but paying it for 10 minutes was robbing me and no one can dispute that.

well sorry but in my opinion it was your own fault, and like was said, if they closed it at 2, it's because that's the time they must close it by law. they're hardly going to change it every week or anything like.

dayshah · 26-07-2011 2:38pm

O Riain wrote: »

I've never in my whole life seen 2am closes, 2:30am everywhere I have ever been.

You had 10 minutes to get your drink, and an extra 30 minutes drinking up time.

Do you expect them to give you a loan of a watch too for the €10 you paid in?

O Riain · 26-07-2011 2:39pm

MitchKoobski wrote: »

You went in at 1:50 and you think the fair thing would be them notifying you that just in case you didnt realise (at 2 in the morning I might add), they would be closing soon.

"I had a **** night cos I only came in at 1:50"
"Good gosh sir! Here have your money back old chum"

If ANY nightclub ever gives you your money back for the reasons you've given, please let me know because I'll be going there from now on.

They weren't "providing you with a service". You paid entry fee into a nightclub that plays music for entertainment, provides seating and has a bar.

This wasnt the nightclub it was the forum lounge it was not busy enough for the club to be open.
Ha I swear all of ye work in the forum, own it or something. Any normal person would be angry at the way we were treated. Look I'll say no more on it, theyre sneaks and robbers. end of.

dayshah · 26-07-2011 3:01pm

O Riain wrote: »

This wasnt the nightclub it was the forum lounge it was not busy enough for the club to be open.
Ha I swear all of ye work in the forum, own it or something. Any normal person would be angry at the way we were treated. Look I'll say no more on it, theyre sneaks and robbers. end of.

You should be angry at yourself, you only have yourself to blame.

They didn't rob you of anything, and you are the one that wanted them to break the law by selling drink after 02.00.

abouttobebanned · 26-07-2011 3:44pm

You were silly to pay a tenner at 1:50, but wtf were they doing having someone on a ticket desk while the bar was closed (or about to close)...that's the height of cheek to be honest.

I like the Forum for the acts that they bring in etc...but they're expensive and while people are giving out about the pubs and clubs in the centre of the city, the forum are sniggering away with their €10 door charge.

I'm still waiting on news of my representative account so I don't think I can tell you about Shortts & Crystal during the Spraoi Festival.

Most venues will be free in the city centre unless the bands they have are above a certain amount (approx 7-800).

Crystal will be charging on Friday and Saturday for their bands - but in my opinion it will be well worth it. If you arrive after the band for the niteclub, it will be free in.

MitchKoobski · 26-07-2011 3:48pm

I'm gonna say it. I'm actually considering doing without the Spraoi afterparty in the forum this year to save €15 on the door. Thinking of going to Shortts/Crystal instead. Been having great craic in there.

Ledger · 26-07-2011 3:51pm

MitchKoobski wrote: »

I'm gonna say it. I'm actually considering doing without the Spraoi afterparty in the forum this year to save €15 on the door. Thinking of going to Shortts/Crystal instead. Been having great craic in there.

Is that what they're charging??:eek:

MitchKoobski · 26-07-2011 3:59pm

Ledger wrote: »

Is that what they're charging??:eek:

€10 Friday
€15 Saturday
€15 Sunday (Spraoi After Party)

Got the wristbands the last two years and went 2/3 nights. Was a good laugh, and the Sunday night is always fantastic in there BUT now that I have another place in town I like I might opt out.

From what I've heard for the fee in you get three bands and free run of the place.

CardBordWindow · 26-07-2011 4:07pm

MitchKoobski wrote: »

€10 Friday
€15 Saturday
€15 Sunday (Spraoi After Party)

Got the wristbands the last two years and went 2/3 nights. Was a good laugh, and the Sunday night is always fantastic in there BUT now that I have another place in town I like I might opt out.

From what I've heard for the fee in you get three bands and free run of the place.

As far as I know, this year there will be 3 bands upstairs, and 3 downstairs, and you will be able to go between both floors.

MitchKoobski · 26-07-2011 4:17pm

Only the Lounge is open on the friday. Here's what their listing says.

Friday

29th Jul '11 SPRAOI FESTIVAL CLUB €10.00 11:30pm
Forum Lounge
Doors 11.30pm
Admission €10

Bands: The Jam Tarts Orchestra, Fidil & Tumble Circus Cabaret
PLEASE NOTE SINGLE TICKET WRISTBANDS €32.50 ONLINE / €30' NEXT DOOR FORUM WATERFORD'

TWO WRISTBANDS FOR €55 ONLINE / €50' NEXT DOOR FORUM WATERFORD' (to avail of this offer tickets 2 tickets must be purchased together, If you require 4 wristbands 2 seperate transactions must take place)
Friday July 29th: Forum Lounge - Doors 11.30pm
Saturday July 30th: Forum Lounge & Venue - Doors 11.30pm
Sunday July 31st: Forum Lounge & Venue - Doors 11pm

Saturday
30th Jul '11 SPRAOI FESTIVAL CLUB €15.00 11:30pm
Forum Lounge & Venue
Doors 11.30pm
Admission €15

Forum Lounge: Baraka & Tumble Circus Cabaret
Forum Venue: Kalukata Millionaires
PLEASE NOTE SINGLE TICKET WRISTBANDS €32.50 ONLINE / €30' NEXT DOOR FORUM WATERFORD'

TWO WRISTBANDS FOR €55 ONLINE / €50' NEXT DOOR FORUM WATERFORD' (to avail of this offer tickets 2 tickets must be purchased together, If you require 4 wristbands 2 seperate transactions must take place)
Friday July 29th: Forum Lounge - Doors 11.30pm
Saturday July 30th: Forum Lounge & Venue - Doors 11.30pm
Sunday July 31st: Forum Lounge & Venue - Doors 11pm

Sunday
31st Jul '11 SPRAOI FESTIVAL CLUB €15.00 11:30pm
Forum Lounge & Venue
Doors 11pm
Admission €15

Forum Lounge: Solar Taxi & The Fizz Bombs
Forum Venue: Torann, Parish, Zubop Gambia & Ringo Bingo
PLEASE NOTE SINGLE TICKET WRISTBANDS €32.50 ONLINE / €30' NEXT DOOR FORUM WATERFORD'

TWO WRISTBANDS FOR €55 ONLINE / €50' NEXT DOOR FORUM WATERFORD' (to avail of this offer tickets 2 tickets must be purchased together, If you require 4 wristbands 2 seperate transactions must take place)
Friday July 29th: Forum Lounge - Doors 11.30pm
Saturday July 30th: Forum Lounge & Venue - Doors 11.30pm
Sunday July 31st: Forum Lounge & Venue - Doors 11pm

Now that I know theres bands on upstairs and downstairs all night....I'm thinking twice...

Edit: And before someone says it, no I'm not affiliated with the forum! Havent been since Tall Ships.

abouttobebanned · 26-07-2011 4:19pm

And lads....I'm gonna say it, and apologies to Mods if i'm out of line....but this year's main Spraoi band "Sam and the Womp" who are headlining in the Forum on the saturday...are in Crystal on the Sunday (Free entry)

CardBordWindow · 26-07-2011 4:23pm

In fairness, I've been in the Forum for the Spraoi sunday a few times, and it's always a great craic with a good crowd in there. Tórann finish the night, and the place goes mental. Guaranteed.

MitchKoobski · 26-07-2011 4:24pm

Tbh I've never had a problem seeing people mention who is playing where on here. It's Spraoi! It's one of the biggest Waterford Nightlife weekends of the year.

As long as you don't use all-caps and don't spam it, I have no problem with people posting who is playing where for certain weekends or events. (Although there is a waterford bands thread and waterford events thread for specific reasons).

That being said, first one to post HEY COME TO THE CLUB I WORK IN WE HAVE A BAAAAAAAAAAAAND gets a shlap.

abouttobebanned · 26-07-2011 10:23pm

I see someone has set up a Waterford nite clubs Facebook page. It looks unprofessional and will probably be shut down before too long cause will just turn into a slagging fest.

MitchKoobski · 26-07-2011 10:26pm

I'm dying to make a comment about being able to spell 'night' but I'd have to add them as a friend.

jonnyfingers · 27-07-2011 2:44pm

Looking at the Rhythm Route listings for Spraoi, any recommendations for bands on Friday night?

Linky

old gregg · 27-07-2011 3:27pm

jonnyfingers wrote: »

Looking at the Rhythm Route listings for Spraoi, any recommendations for bands on Friday night?

I reckon Sal's on the quay is the place to be on Fri and probably Sat night as well. Some decent acts and the Luminous Live events are always very well run and the beer is recession priced.

TheNardDawg · 27-07-2011 4:07pm

MitchKoobski wrote: »

I'm dying to make a comment about being able to spell 'night' but I'd have to add them as a friend.

God that'd be hilarious, you mad wacky rebel you...:rolleyes:

takola · 27-07-2011 4:37pm

TheNardDawg wrote: »

God that'd be hilarious, you mad wacky rebel you...:rolleyes:

I really miss the days when you were a subtle troll, and made us work to ban you.

MitchKoobski · 27-07-2011 4:37pm

TheNardDawg wrote: »

God that'd be hilarious, you mad wacky rebel you

I know, I'm some great laugh aren't I? :pac:

cleo086 · 28-07-2011 12:11am

jonnyfingers wrote: »

Looking at the Rhythm Route listings for Spraoi, any recommendations for bands on Friday night?

Linky

Line up in Shortts bar and crystal night club the new place looking good for spraoi they have the oasis trib band and neil diamond experience. good to see a fresh take for the over 21s in waterford!!!

AdMMM · 28-07-2011 12:48pm

Hard to get excited for Spraoi given the spectacle that was the Tall Ships only a few weeks a go! I always went to the Forum for the entire weekend but will be giving it a miss this year as I've had my festival feed for the year and saw Torann only two weeks a go!

kkdela6 · 28-07-2011 12:56pm

Well i for one will continue a true spraoi tradition and just spend the weekend knacker drinking

jonnyfingers · 28-07-2011 1:51pm

Well I'm coming home especially for Spraoi and I'm sure it will be fantastic as always. The tall ships is just a rare treat. Spraoi is our annual tradition!

yoyo83 · 28-07-2011 7:03pm

gunna be a good weekend for waterford... 50 cent and the rest in the rsc and the spraoi! im goin mad i cant go to the music fest but there is always next year!