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Favourite Shop in Cork City

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    #32
    Harry Angstrom
    Registered Users Posts: 19,351 ✭✭✭✭Harry Angstrom


    Sephiroth_dude wrote: »
    Ahhhh waterstones how could I have forgotton you

    Anyone else think that Waterstones is way too expensive? I've never yet picked up a book in there for less than a tenner and their 3 for 2 offer means you go in there to buy one book and you end up getting 3 of them! ;)

    Vibes and Scribes, on the other hand, is a great place to pick up a bargain book.


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    #33
    54kroc
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    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    Anyone else think that Waterstones is way too expensive?

    I do, I like to go in there have a look but I just end up going hone and ordering what I liked from amazon.


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    #34
    Villette
    Closed Accounts Posts: 87 ✭✭Villette


    Some of the choices here are interesting! I don't shop in Vibes and Scribes on principle, but used to like it. I do like Amity but it's quite overpriced and there isn't really a nice atmosphere in the shop.
    I don't know if it counts as a shop but I love O Connells, so nice in the Winter! Ruby and Peacock in the English Market is lovely too and the new-ish vintage shop on Washington St is pretty cool.


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    #35
    Harry Angstrom
    Registered Users Posts: 19,351 ✭✭✭✭Harry Angstrom


    Villette wrote: »
    Some of the choices here are interesting! I don't shop in Vibes and Scribes on principle, but used to like it.
    Why don't you shop in Vibes and Scribes? What happened to make you stop liking it? (if it's not too personal a question to ask)


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    #36
    54kroc
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    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    Why don't you shop in Vibes and Scribes? What happened to make you stop liking it? (if it's not too personal a question to ask)

    Do they still have the piano plate (I think that's what it's called) hanging up on the wall of the shop?


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    #37
    CaptainPendulum
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    foxyboxer wrote: »
    Keane's Jeweller's

    Drooling over the Patek's, Rollies and Omegas :P

    Managed to get a glimpse of the price of one of the Patek's in the window today and it was 30-something grand. It took me ahile and a fair bit of neck-twisting so the physio will be delighted! Class watch (from the proud owner of a Seamaster)


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    #38
    foxyboxer
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    CaptainPendulum wrote: »
    Managed to get a glimpse of the price of one of the Patek's in the window today and it was 30-something grand. It took me ahile and a fair bit of neck-twisting so the physio will be delighted! Class watch (from the proud owner of a Seamaster)

    Ah Omega's..so good I bought two!
    I wonder if they've ever actually sold a Patek though.


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    #39
    harry21
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    Scott's for Tools on North Main street, but I haven't been in ages

    McQuinlans on Oliver Plunkett St., but same story as above.


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    #40
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,450 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    I like tubes too but its rare I buy anything in there because there so damn expensive.


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    #41
    TanG411
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    Home Star on North Main St. - just next to the pub with the scaffolding put up.

    Cent Wise where all the old retro consoles are - way too expensive though considering you can get them much cheaper online.

    Vibes & Scribes - As people have said, great shop for books. Their 20% off everything sale was brilliant.


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    #42
    Judes
    Registered Users Posts: 776 ✭✭✭Judes


    I agree with Tea Shop in Imperial Hotel also - I love sitting there and chatting with friends over a cuppa, just soaking up the atmosphere - the history, the tourists - it's that old/new combo again. Feels like a proper tea-rooms - just wish the service was a bit faster at times. J


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    #43
    FTGFOP
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    ^ Is this separate from the café on the right as you walk in?


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    #44
    leahyl
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    FTGFOP wrote: »
    ^ Is this separate from the café on the right as you walk in?

    No that's the one they're talking about alright - on the right as you come in.


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    #45
    Judes
    Registered Users Posts: 776 ✭✭✭Judes


    No - it's the same place - cafe / tea rooms on the right as you enter hotel vs. restaurant further back. I love the ceiling.


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    #46
    gubbie
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    Italee on Oliver Plunkett Street. Greatest coffee in Cork. And such incredibly good food.

    Also Dunnes on Patricks Street because it's the first!


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    #47
    number10a
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    gubbie wrote: »
    Italee on Oliver Plunkett Street. Greatest coffee in Cork. And such incredibly good food.

    Is that the new place that opened down at the lower end, kind of across from Milanos or Market Lane?

    Have to jump on the bandwagon with everyone else, I love Vibes and Scribes, the Bridge Street one moreso. I also really like this little shop on McCurtain Street called Little Buddha. They do a massive selction of teas and flavoured coffees. Highly recommend the Belgian Praline or the Bailey's coffee. Nom Nom!!!


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    #48
    grumula
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    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    Anyone else think that Waterstones is way too expensive? I've never yet picked up a book in there for less than a tenner and their 3 for 2 offer means you go in there to buy one book and you end up getting 3 of them! ;)

    Vibes and Scribes, on the other hand, is a great place to pick up a bargain book.


    i still go in, but more often than not if i see something(s) i want, i'll check bookdepository online first, usually a third of the price with fee shipping.
    they do still do great deals though, 3 for 2's and whatnot, and having a loyalty card is worth it.


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    #49
    gubbie
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    number10a wrote: »
    Is that the new place that opened down at the lower end, kind of across from Milanos or Market Lane?

    Have to jump on the bandwagon with everyone else, I love Vibes and Scribes, the Bridge Street one moreso. I also really like this little shop on McCurtain Street called Little Buddha. They do a massive selction of teas and flavoured coffees. Highly recommend the Belgian Praline or the Bailey's coffee. Nom Nom!!!

    Ya exactly. It surprised me. About €5/6 for a great quality sandwich and only €1.50 for an espresso! Mmmm


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    #50
    foxyboxer
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    I like cash connectors too on MacCurtain St. Love browsing around there.


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    #51
    juli123
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    i can be hours in TK Maxx :D


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    #52
    ofcork
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    Or even 6 years!!!


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