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BK's Wine Bar Closed?

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  • 21-09-2010 8:59pm
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    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭


    So BK's is closed, anyone know if it's closed for good or if they are reopening?


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    siltirocker
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    Seaneh wrote: »
    So BK's is closed, anyone know if it's closed for good or if they are reopening?

    :eek: :(

    Hope this isn't the case.


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    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    Me too Bro, me too!

    Place is def closed, pile of mail on the floor inside the door, no sign of life.
    Sad times.
    First Mr. Waffle and now this.

    WHY STEPHEN, WHY MUST YOU TAKE EVERYTHING I LOVE?!?!?!


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    inisboffin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,391 ✭✭✭inisboffin


    Yup, sadly it's true. Marcel has fled the coop (of the premises). :D Will miss it. No news yet what/who new owners (if there are any yet) will do.


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    cranky bollix
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    Seaneh wrote: »
    Me too Bro, me too!

    Place is def closed, pile of mail on the floor inside the door, no sign of life.
    Sad times.
    First Mr. Waffle and now this.

    WHY STEPHEN, WHY MUST YOU TAKE EVERYTHING I LOVE?!?!?!

    what happened to mr.waffle, i thought they were opening a new one across from the uchg/nuig


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    lucianot
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    I was there 8 years ago during my honeymoon and visited a couple of times during these years. Really sad to know is closed for good.


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    magentas
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    cranky bollix wrote: »
    what happened to mr.waffle, i thought they were opening a new one across from the uchg/nuig
    don't thinks that's happening now they had posters up in window for Mr.Waffle but they were taken down bout 2months ago and unit is still for rent. Was only in there once but man it was yummy


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    LadyMayBelle
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    Mr Waffle??? :eek: Sad day. And I loved BK's.


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    padraig71
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    Quel dommage :(


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    soundbyte
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    Seaneh wrote: »

    WHY STEPHEN,

    Please God tell me that stupid w.nky word hasn't crept into usage in Galway? Leave it to the Dublin forum and AH. :pac:


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    beagle001
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    They are all closing up Zatsuma on shop street was a big loss way nicer than mr.waffle my opinion can't say I like what they have done to both vacant premises.
    2nd rate kebab shop inplace of zatsuma and I had a coffee in the bakehouse which opened up in waffles place and it is not good what's on offer


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    brianthebard
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    cranky bollix wrote: »
    what happened to mr.waffle, i thought they were opening a new one across from the uchg/nuig

    I think the guy who owns/owned it just likes playing with people and garnering publicity, there were posters up for a while and nothing happened, its always the rumour that any vacant shop will be the next mr. waffle.


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    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    Whoever owns it owns Bakehouse too.
    When bakehpuse opened there were little posters all over the inside saying "Don't worry, Mr. Waffle will be back" etc.


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    amiable
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    I'm also sad to see it closed. C'est la vie


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    Mrs OBumble
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    I think that the same guys who owns (well created) Arabbica (spelling?) is behind Mr Waffle: the shop in Middle St is where he tests new brands before franchising them out around the country.


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    donfers
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    shame that, it was perfect for a quiet glass of wine or snack in a relaxing environment, loved how the place was decorated, spacious but nice colours....where else can you hide away in a classy joint near the city centre these days??????? any ideas?


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    moonflower
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    JustMary wrote: »
    I think that the same guys who owns (well created) Arabbica (spelling?) is behind Mr Waffle: the shop in Middle St is where he tests new brands before franchising them out around the country.

    It is the same guy.

    I totally miss Zatsuma! BK's has been closed for a while now hasn't it?


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    inisboffin
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    moonflower wrote: »
    It is the same guy.

    I totally miss Zatsuma! BK's has been closed for a while now hasn't it?

    Couple of months almost.


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    gandroid
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    Bugger...that is a shame. What a great place, great atmosphere, decor, wine list and it was great value too. There is nothing else like it in Galway. Am sorry I didn't go more often now...


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    mrsdewinter
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    BKs is gone? Man, I remember when its 1st incarnation, Biquets (?) opened... What a crying shame. Galway is sorely lacking in places where you can nurse a glass of wine after hours.


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    billybobonline
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    Sorry if this is a silly question but where is/was BK's?


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    Mrs OBumble
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    billybobonline wrote: »
    Sorry if this is a silly question but where is/was BK's?
    Spanish Parade, across the road from Thai Garden, beside Eastern Tandoori.


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    yeehaw
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    I miss Peter's pizza in Woodquay.


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    inisboffin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,391 ✭✭✭inisboffin


    billybobonline wrote: »
    Sorry if this is a silly question but where is/was BK's?

    Yeah, this is probably the main reason it closed. Slow business, particularly early evening. It was kind of hidden away, and not on a 'beaten track'. They weren't big on advertising, most people stumbled on it or came to hear certain music. It used to be rowdier a few years a go I believe.


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