New pub in town?

CarlowRebel

Does anyone know when the new pub near the Irishmans is going to open?

ShayK1

CarlowRebel wrote: »

Does anyone know when the new pub near the Irishmans is going to open?

tell me more please

CarlowRebel

Its 2 doors up from the Irishmans, i think its being setup by the gang from Scraggs. Over 23s. I wonder if its going to be an alternative to the Med. Open to correction, thats what i heard.

tom traubert

Carlow Rebel is correct. It's another Gerry Byrne (Beirne?) venture. The building faces the Courthouse and is between The Irishmans and Mullarky Hooper Dolan Insurance. It's to be called The Bank or The Bank House I understand.

It's to open within the week unless something goes very wrong.

ShayK1

Actually, now that you mention it, I do remember some work going on down there.
Is it a fairly old looking building? Something along the lines of The Barracks?

tom traubert

It is indeed. It would never have struck me as having the potential to be converted into a pub. The one time I was in the building (years ago) Alan Millard was still running his solicitor's practice from it.

Considering the location I'd say they're targetting the more mature twenty somethings and upward.

ShayK1

thats me, I'm that market

The Barracks is probably my favourite pub in town so I'll be interested to see what its like

fits

johnn wrote: »

Sounds fucking riveting, try heading up to a real place like dublin :cool:

Actually I've walked past it a few times and it looks quite promising. I hope it will be a nice bar, cos god knows, I cant stand any of the current bars... least of all the barracks!:P

Carlow needs a nice trendy/grotty bar for older people. Not another barracks/med bar clone.

testicle

CarlowRebel wrote: »

Over 23s.

Thought that was illegal?

squiggles1

That bar opened tonight and its called Carpe Diem.

tom traubert

squiggles1 wrote: »

That bar opened tonight and its called Carpe Diem.

Ah well, that's me put back in my box so.

****e name though!

Thundercats Ho

Is the old building opposite the post office (deighton hall) being converted into a bar too?
This is what i've been told anyway. Dunno if there's any truth to it though.

ShayK1

tom traubert wrote: »

****e name though!

+1

tom traubert

Thundercats Ho wrote: »

Is the old building opposite the post office (deighton hall) being converted into a bar too?
This is what i've been told anyway. Dunno if there's any truth to it though.

That was the plan at one stage but in the current climate who knows.

It's supposed to be now owned by Liam Byrne (Gerry's brother) but hey, what would I know?

I do know this though. I was in it a little over a year ago and it was in some state. It had some of the most impressive fungus growing on the walls and ceiling that I've ever seen.

byhookorbycrook

Was in the new place last night, nicely done, open fire,older crowd.Only - for me is that the toilets are upstairs.

flossie

How old is the older crowd? Any live music etc? Just moved to Carlow town as of Monday so on the lookout for a new place! From my previous local we just used to head into Carlow after the pub shut for Foundry etc, so need to find somewhere to check out! Not really into stupidly loud bars etc, like to enjoy wine, conversation etc.

Thanks!

tom traubert

flossie wrote: »

.........like to enjoy wine, conversation etc....

Thanks!

Sounds like you need to check in to this place.

carrie1234

Yeah went there last week , quite nice, cosy , but nothing groundbreaking or anything, but a lot better than the Med etc

slimjimmc

flossie wrote: »

How old is the older crowd? Any live music etc? Just moved to Carlow town as of Monday so on the lookout for a new place! From my previous local we just used to head into Carlow after the pub shut for Foundry etc, so need to find somewhere to check out! Not really into stupidly loud bars etc, like to enjoy wine, conversation etc.

Thanks!

Was in there New Year's night and I guess the majority were in the 30-50 range. No live music then, and imo the layout makes it difficult to have any and it's quite narrow in places.
In fact there was no piped music either, just the buzz of chatty customers.

tommycahir

My brother in Law was in it over xmas and he found it to be quiet comfy and definitely said it was some place that he would go back to for a few drinks..