The perfect pub

Kazooie

baz2009 wrote: »

My percet pub would be quiet, I can't stand having to shout in pubs, I'm an auld coot under it all.:P

A wonderful selection of ciders, whiskeys, lagers and spirits, maybe let them have Smirnoff Ice.
Wooden floors, wooden counter, wooden tables and stools, lots of stools.
Drinking barstaff who are a bit of craic.
A jukebox that doesn't play dance. Preferably a few ballad tunes(Wolfe Tones and the likes), Johnny Cash and if I'm in the mood, The Killers, Kings of Leon etc.
A big telly that is only allowed to have the volume up if there's a match on, be that socccer, football, hurling, rugby, darts, boxing..
Dartboards and a pool table or two.
A nice sized smoking area with seats.
No tracksuits allowed(I wear tracksuits, but if you wear them to a pub you can feck off), unless it's the local GAA team coming home from an away match.
A lovely chipper beside it, and you are allowed to bring your chips into the pub.

While I would agree with having a chipper close by, absolutely no way to bringing them inside the hallowed door of the chapel. The stink when someone else is eating chips is very offputiing when having a pint.

myflipflops

djimi wrote: »

Im sure you do, but its incredibly annoying for the other punters who are trying to get to the bar and have to shout past you! :rolleyes:

That's why i say leave a decent, designated space for people walking up to get a drink. As a regualr, I'd be pretty annoyed at my local for not allowing me a high stoll space when it's busy.

Obviously the answer to both our problems here is a snug. God, I love snugs.

Jenneke87

jester77 wrote: »

€4.40 for a Guinness :eek: is it really that expensive back in Ireland? My local Irish pub here sells me a pint for €3.60 and Irish bars abroad are known for being expensive!QUOTE]

The first thing that made me think:"how the hell is this possible" is that the Irish pub in my native country is actually a lot cheaper then the ones in Ireland. E 5.70 for a pint in Dublin and 2.70 back home!

Dravokivich

Jenneke87 wrote: »

The first thing that made me think:"how the hell is this possible" is that the Irish pub in my native country is actually a lot cheaper then the ones in Ireland. E 5.70 for a pint in Dublin and 2.70 back home!

I know... it's not like we're importing the freacking thing here... it's only driven down the road...

homerun_homer

My perfect pub would be one with great music, a jukebox for during the day and a good DJ for nights. It can't be too bright (I hate bright pubs) but not so dark that you can't see who you are talking to.

I like seeing a well decorated place, a good theme is always great. I like a mixture of music, movies and art/photography, or any on their own. If no decoration then I like good craftsmanship on the surrounding furniture.

humberklog

The only exception for food I'd make is complimentry rounds of sambos (cheese or corned beef hash) and cocktail sausages on a Friday afternoon from 6.30 to 7.15.

Saying that, some of my prefered haunts are well known for their tip-top ham and cheese toaties.

Tidy grown up staff gets into my dream boozer too (and a bookies nearby).

keane2097

The Crane Lane imo.

matrim

TBH it depends on my mood but a couple of things I'd like are

- Nice selection of beers (at a decent price)
- Decent comfy seats
- Nice smoking area (even in winter). I don't smoke (anymore) but still like to sit outside if it's a nice area.
- Clean toilets
- Nice friendly bar staff

then depending on my mood
- Quite with no or only low background music
- If having a jukebox then have a good selection of music
- Decent pub grub. I don't get this whole only toasties thing. I like my pub to be able to serve food (up to about 8 or 9), so that if I'm hungry I can get something decent and keep going.

Wolfe Tone

Im 18 and the OP sounds like my type of pub. Although in my local pints are 2.50 before 9pm.