The most sophisticated club/bar in Galway?

spender.j

skelliser wrote: »

Apologies, the book club meets in a pub, think its bar 8, so that kills two birds for you. literature and alcohol!

They also have a poll or some democratic method of selecting books, so its not a totalitarian regime!!
Search for the thread here if your interested.

The Book club meets in The Cottage Bar toward Salthill every second Tuesday at 8.30, next Tuesday being the next meeting. I have been to a couple of the meetings, really nice group there and the last time I didn't even read the book! just joined in with the conversation which was what I was looking for! really nice to meet another section of local (and not so local) society!

irisheddie85

Going out to the pub to meet new people in ireland as friends and not to hook up doesnt really work.

Try looking into a group activity you are interested in (like the book club or others) If you get along with the people here chances are ye will end up in a pub any way having a few drinks and socializing.

What you are looking for in ireland can only really be achieved by bringing the group to the pub with you. And pick the right pub... the best i would say to have a group chat in are cottage, oslo, salt house, o connells or bierhaus Just any in town will be busy at night and the weekend try salthill i would think

jkforde

Placebo Effect wrote: »

Nah, my point was that the forum has generally been outraged that the OP didn't find Galway varied enough.

Btw I have no problem understanding her turn of phrase.

PlaceboEffect, I'm personally irked by the OP's implication that culture and intelligence should be restricted to exclusive 'hidden gems' that only people of her obvious interests and intellect can appreciate and blossom in. This is just plain ignorant of the diversity of Irish social life. I remember meeting a foreigner here once who was with his parents and he found it unbelievable and delightful that he could take his parents anywhere and it was socially acceptable - where he was from his generation went to one type of place to socialise and another generation went somewhere else and never the twain met. I think OP expects our society and hence our socialising to be neatly stratified so who she has deemed ignorant and unwashed and sweaty don't literally rub up against the intelligentsia. Like I said, naive.

Hyperbullet

The word sophisticated and Galway dont mix. And I'm not saying that in a bad way at all. Its the easygoing vibe of this city that made me love the place. I really dont know exactly what the OP is looking for, but I'm pretty sure if you're forward/approachable enough you'll find the conversation or whatever it is you're looking for.

For the love of god though, stay away from the hole in the wall!

softmee

jkforde wrote: »

I think OP expects our society and hence our socialising to be neatly stratified so who she has deemed ignorant and unwashed and sweaty don't literally rub up against the intelligentsia. Like I said, naive.

-now you just simplified it! I do even talk to homeless people sometimes and it happens they are usually more interesting then any guy in random bar!

softmee

softmee wrote: »

-now you just simplified it! I do even talk to homeless people sometimes and it happens they are usually more interesting then any guy in random bar!

-ok, it doesnt make to much sense, but you got me completely wrong!

Placebo Effect

jkforde wrote: »

PlaceboEffect, I'm personally irked by the OP's implication that culture and intelligence should be restricted to exclusive 'hidden gems' that only people of her obvious interests and intellect can appreciate and blossom in. This is just plain ignorant of the diversity of Irish social life. I remember meeting a foreigner here once who was with his parents and he found it unbelievable and delightful that he could take his parents anywhere and it was socially acceptable - where he was from his generation went to one type of place to socialise and another generation went somewhere else and never the twain met. I think OP expects our society and hence our socialising to be neatly stratified so who she has deemed ignorant and unwashed and sweaty don't literally rub up against the intelligentsia. Like I said, naive.

Where did the OP make the implication that culture & intelligence are exclusive to an elite?( I have only skim read the whole tread tbh).

I tend to agree with her, I grew up here, have been away for extended periods, and upon returning I can find Galway to be a tad generalised / mass market. Not a huge fan of the great unwashed myself & consider myself working class.

"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost."

softmee

Placebo Effect wrote: »

Where did the OP make the implication that culture & intelligence are exclusive to an elite?( I have only skim read the whole tread tbh).

I tend to agree with her, I grew up here, have been away for extended periods, and upon returning I can find Galway to be a tad generalised / mass market. Not a huge fan of the great unwashed myself & consider myself working class.

"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost."

-what a nice feeling to be understood from time to time... :cool:

jkforde

Placebo Effect wrote: »

Where did the OP make the implication that culture & intelligence are exclusive to an elite?( I have only skim read the whole tread tbh).

I tend to agree with her, I grew up here, have been away for extended periods, and upon returning I can find Galway to be a tad generalised / mass market. Not a huge fan of the great unwashed myself & consider myself working class.

"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost."

This term working class has always intrigued me.. I work for a living for myself from home and I consider myself intelligent and curious about a whole range of subjects but don't dress or talk to impress (judging book by cover). Would you shoehorn me as working class and avoid me in a common sweaty pub because you'd consider me great unwashed? Jeez.... "People take different roads seeking fulfilment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost."

All I am saying is that Irish social life is not as simply defined by hidden gems of gatherings of intelligent folk. We are everywhere and all it takes to find and make friends with this creature is to stop judging people and places out of hand.

Tootle

OP I get you! I'm not from Galway but Irish, I've lived abroad for a good many years. I moved back to Ireland and decided on Galway. Firstly Galway is quite cliquey/hard to break into. So I agree with the suggestions of joining a club (it doesn't have to be a book club).secondly, I know what you mean about the pubs/bars etc. You want to chat but not necessarily be "hit on" by sweaty drunk men (I'm afraid there's a lot of them in Ireland!). I would second whoever suggested Aras na Gael on a Friday night. I'm not sure if you want to meet Irish or other nationalities but you'll get a mix in there. Next up I'd recommend some gig at Roisins. Something more alternative and you might get a more diverse crowd. Unfortunately going to the pub in Ireland on your own isn't the easiest way to meet people unless it's early afternoon. Hope this helps a bit. Welcome to Galway, it's a great place once you break the ice!

softmee

jkforde wrote: »

This term working class has always intrigued me.. I work for a living for myself from home and I consider myself intelligent and curious about a whole range of subjects but don't dress or talk to impress (judging book by cover). Would you shoehorn me as working class and avoid me in a common sweaty pub because you'd consider me great unwashed? Jeez.... "People take different roads seeking fulfilment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost."

All I am saying is that Irish social life is not as simply defined by hidden gems of gatherings of intelligent folk. We are everywhere and all it takes to find and make friends with this creature is to stop judging people and places out of hand.

I think you misunderstood... Did I said i sometimes talk to homeless people? I dont think its impossible to meet some interesting people in simple pub - i just think its hard! Would you consider me great unwashed if you would see me wearing trainers in a pub? I was told once by irish man i shouldnt be wearing trainers in a pub .... and thought -why? They watch football there, so cmon!

softmee

Tootle wrote: »

I would second whoever suggested Aras na Gael on a Friday night. I'm not sure if you want to meet Irish or other nationalities but you'll get a mix in there. Next up I'd recommend some gig at Roisins. Something more alternative and you might get a more diverse crowd. Unfortunately going to the pub in Ireland on your own isn't the easiest way to meet people unless it's early afternoon. Hope this helps a bit. Welcome to Galway, it's a great place once you break the ice!

-thanks for this.. and I dont care where people are from -there are geniuses, poets, murderer (S?) and idiots in every country.. (last two unfortunately)

Placebo Effect

jkforde wrote: »

This term working class has always intrigued me.. I work for a living for myself from home and I consider myself intelligent and curious about a whole range of subjects but don't dress or talk to impress (judging book by cover). Would you shoehorn me as working class and avoid me in a common sweaty pub because you'd consider me great unwashed? Jeez.... "People take different roads seeking fulfilment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost."

All I am saying is that Irish social life is not as simply defined by hidden gems of gatherings of intelligent folk. We are everywhere and all it takes to find and make friends with this creature is to stop judging people and places out of hand.

Depends what pub it was.

jkforde

softmee wrote: »

I think you misunderstood... Did I said i sometimes talk to homeless people? I dont think its impossible to meet some interesting people in simple pub - i just think its hard! Would you consider me great unwashed if you would see me wearing trainers in a pub? I was told once by irish man i shouldnt be wearing trainers in a pub .... and thought -why? They watch football there, so cmon!

Softmee, my quoted comment was in direct reply to PlaceoEffect, not you in particular. But you're right, anyone who judges you on what you wear is too lazy to think about it and isn't worth engaging with. But I challenge you to go back to that bar until you find someone who you consider worth talking to and who you get a good vibe off and you'll understand my general point. Anyhow, I'm not against your quest, just don't try to find one or two places, you will just ultimately diminish the pool of 'sophisticated' people who you might otherwise have met.

jkforde

Placebo Effect wrote: »

Depends what pub it was.

Q.E.D.

softmee

jkforde wrote: »

just don't try to find one or two places, you will just ultimately diminish the pool of 'sophisticated' people who you might otherwise have met.

-was never going to do that!

Head The Wall

3 pages on how to get a ride, is there no willing rent boys on this thread, I will be busy myself pleasuring the female horse racing fans this weekend so can not partake in this challenge :D

Placebo Effect

jkforde wrote: »

Q.E.D.

Oh the irony.

softmee

Head The Wall wrote: »

3 pages on how to get a ride, is there no willing rent boys on this thread, I will be busy myself pleasuring the female horse racing fans this weekend so can not partake in this challenge :D

:eek::o:confused::eek:

-i will pretend i dont understand... :rolleyes:

(ok, i dont have to pretend- i actually dont understand)

gaeilgegrinds1

Genuinely I think Britney and many, 'sophisticated,' types go hand-in-hand. Galway has a most types of pubs, I wouldn't diss Book Clubs or the like until they have been tried, try tag next year perhaps? Leads to a fantastic nightlife afterwards.

softmee

gaeilgegrinds1 wrote: »

try tag next year perhaps? Leads to a fantastic nightlife afterwards.

tag?

po0k

[Clarification]
Enough with nitpicking quote-but-no-but-misquote-and-yes-but-misdirected-reply mewling muppetry.
No one else sick to the back gums of pointless meandering pub threads?
Take it to PM or the singles pages plz.
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And Tag as in Tag Rugby. A locus for social interaction and coitus.

Thread locked.