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MonkstownHoop

It's going back to being an off license alright

Stephen15

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

It's going back to being an off license alright

Yes I was there today and I can confirm that it will be an off license again as staff were stocking the shelves full of beers and wines. The upstairs is now gone so it's a much smaller unit than it was.

In other news a new pizza place Zero Zero Pizza will open on Patrick Street in DL tommorrow they have a mobile unit which does events and I look forward to trying it.

frash

Stephen15 wrote: »

In other news a new pizza place Zero Zero Pizza will open on Patrick Street in DL tommorrow they have a mobile unit which does events and I look forward to trying it.

"Bits n pizzas" also on Patrick St won't like that!

Gareth Keenan

frash wrote: »

"Bits n pizzas" also on Patrick St won't like that!

they've had enough notice, I posted this in Feb 2017

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=102749021&postcount=2667

Stephen15

Carphone Warehouse in Carrickmines is gone moved to Currys/PC World.

Pizza Max looks to be opening at the top of Stillorgan Hill beside Bolands.

helimachoptor

Stephen15 wrote: »

Carphone Warehouse in Carrickmines is gone moved to Currys/PC World.

Pizza Max looks to be opening at the top of Stillorgan Hill beside Bolands.

Surrpised that took so long, its very out of the way where it is, despite the cafes.

The Mig

Strudel Bakery is now open on Patrick Street in Dun Laoghaire where Kearneys Butchers used to be.

https://www.instagram.com/strudelbakery/

Stephen15

Cotswold Outdoor now open in Dundrum

coylemj

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

It's going back to being an off license alright

+1 Dunnes have now reopened an off-licence in the old location. Format is different from the previous setup, stock is basically on shelves around the walls with a counter unit in the middle so there are no aisles. There's a lot of empty floor space which you'd have to assume will be stacked high with beer during BBQ weather and leading up to Christmas. Mix of hard liquor, wine and beer on the shelves.

The 'new' off-licence section at the back is still there, I didn't look to see if they had shrunk the floor space or altered the stock mix. I suspect they've expanded the wine selection in that part of the store.

Stephen15

coylemj wrote: »

+1 Dunnes have now reopened an off-licence in the old location. Format is different from the previous setup, stock is basically on shelves around the walls with a counter unit in the middle so there are no aisles. There's a lot of empty floor space which you'd have to assume will be stacked high with beer during BBQ weather and leading up to Christmas. Mix of hard liquor, wine and beer on the shelves.

The 'new' off-licence section at the back is still there, I didn't look to see if they had shrunk the floor space or altered the stock mix. I suspect they've expanded the wine selection in that part of the store.

I noticed they were doing a few bits and pieces around the store during the week such as putting in new trolley bays in the car park. I think it might even be safe to say that after nearly 3 years the renovation work is drawing to a close, but I may very well be speaking too soon.

Dubl07

coylemj wrote: »

+1 Dunnes have now reopened an off-licence in the old location. Format is different from the previous setup, stock is basically on shelves around the walls with a counter unit in the middle so there are no aisles. There's a lot of empty floor space which you'd have to assume will be stacked high with beer during BBQ weather and leading up to Christmas. Mix of hard liquor, wine and beer on the shelves.

The 'new' off-licence section at the back is still there, I didn't look to see if they had shrunk the floor space or altered the stock mix. I suspect they've expanded the wine selection in that part of the store.

It was stiflingly warm in that area of the shop last time I was there. Not the best atmosphere for any wines that'll be there for a few days/weeks. (Not on a par with building a fine wines cabinet to hide a radiator, but close.)

coylemj

Stephen15 wrote: »

I noticed they were doing a few bits and pieces around the store during the week such as putting in new trolley bays in the car park. I think it might even be safe to say that after nearly 3 years the renovation work is drawing to a close, but I may very well be speaking too soon.

The planning application said that the rear entrance (near the oratory) would be removed and that hasn't happened yet.

Maybe some DLR PP watchers have seen an amended plan?

Stephen15

coylemj wrote: »

The planning application said that the rear entrance (near the oratory) would be removed and that hasn't happened yet.

Maybe some DLR PP watchers have seen an amended plan?

Would that be to stop people using the shopping centre area as a throughway to get from the pedestrian bridge over the N11 to the Old Bray Road.

helimachoptor

Stephen15 wrote: »

Would that be to stop people using the shopping centre area as a throughway to get from the pedestrian bridge over the N11 to the Old Bray Road.

Cant imagine thats many people, i use that bridge just for getting into Dunnes

Stephen15

I wonder will they pick any South Dublin locations for this? Carrickmines would probably be suitable.

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/french-sports-retailer-decathlon-to-open-up-to-nine-shops-in-ireland-1.3379797

Stephen15

Fallon and Byrne to open a Dundrum Store

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/fallon-byrne-to-expand-to-dundrum-village-centre-1.3390706

caviardreams

Le chocolat de fred chocolate cafe opening on Georges St Dun Laoghaire soon
https://www.instagram.com/lechocolatdefred/

Viscount Aggro

Stephen15 wrote: »

Fallon and Byrne to open a Dundrum Store

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/fallon-byrne-to-expand-to-dundrum-village-centre-1.3390706

They will be fought tooth and nail by the guy trading / living beside it.
Do a websearch and see what I mean.
He has a history of court actions with the centre owners.
There is nothing worse than a plaintiff with nothing to lose.
It will add years to the planning process. I cant see this development going ahead.

CeilingFly

Viscount Aggro wrote: »

They will be fought tooth and nail by the guy trading / living beside it.
Do a websearch and see what I mean.
He has a history of court actions with the centre owners.
There is nothing worse than a plaintiff with nothing to lose.
It will add years to the planning process. I cant see this development going ahead.

Planning already obtained for development of ashgrove terrace as bar and restaurant - so it's just some ammendments that they are looking for to allow their style of operation.

I would suspect that a fallon and Byrne store/restaurant would be more attractive to a local person than the potential of a late night bar that could go in there under current planning

Viscount Aggro

The planning notice, which I have read, is for a completely different and expanded set of developments.

CeilingFly

Viscount Aggro wrote: »

The planning notice, which I have read, is for a completely different and expanded set of developments.

Similar use. A few changes / additions esp on the open space area, but generally similar.

Worst case scenario with ABP, planning will be granted in autumn.
Best case, end May.

coylemj

CeilingFly wrote: »

Worst case scenario with ABP, planning will be granted in autumn.
Best case, end May.

We know from the Apple data centre planning case that that does not necessarily mean the end of the matter.

After losing an appeal to ABP, the dedicated serial objector can go to the High Court, the Court of Appeal and ultimately knock on the door of the Supreme Court which has reserved it's decision as to whether they will take on the Apple case or not.

CeilingFly

coylemj wrote: »

We know from the Apple data centre planning case that that does not necessarily mean the end of the matter.

After losing an appeal to ABP, the dedicated serial objector can go to the High Court, the Court of Appeal and ultimately knock on the door of the Supreme Court which has reserved it's decision as to whether they will take on the Apple case or not.

Small shop owner, who is not as bad as some make out, will simply not have the funds for such action.

Also. Comparing a small retail development to a massive data centre is ridiculous. Zoning is already there. Current planning permits bar and restaurant, so lets not go down the "catastrophe syndrome" route on this

Gareth Keenan

The Cabana in the Pavilion cmplex is gone.

New pizza place opening beside the Purty

Homesick Alien

Gareth Keenan wrote: »

The Cabana in the Pavilion cmplex is gone.

New pizza place opening beside the Purty

Little Cabana never took off. Only went there once and it was mostly empty. Menu was huge and the food was average. They were clearly going for the family restaurant vibe but it just didn't seem to work.

I'd love to see something like cinnamon go in there. Somewhere that you can grab a glass of wine and a bite to eat, without having to go for a full meal, but which also does brunch and a coffee if that's what you fancy.

The Mig

Gareth Keenan wrote: »

The Cabana in the Pavilion cmplex is gone.

Not surprised. Awful kip!

xper

Passing on the bus, I see a "sushi and thai fusion" fast food joint called Kings has opened on Blackrock Main St., opposite Supermacs.
www.kingsblackrock.ie appears on the signage but the website doesn't seem to exist (yet).

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5 Guys will open an outlet in the revamped Frascati Centre

Thargor

Any clue when?