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Good Place to Go For Birthday Drinks?

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  • 09-10-2012 9:59am
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    Wurly
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    Hi there,

    It's the big birthday coming up next week (October 20th) and I still haven't a clue where to go for it.

    I don't want just a pub with background music, nor do I want a nightclub playing all chart type music.

    I love jazz and alternative music. I reckon there will be about 20 people out. It would be great if we could get a seat (we're all getting on a bit at this stage.. ha) and have a bop at the same time.

    Anyone have any ideas? I need to get my skates on. A few people have mentioned Whelan's etc but don't you have to pay in there? A few of my friends will be coming later and I don't want them to have to pay a door charge.

    Speedy responses GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!;)


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    John Mason
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    What about Grand Central? they have a dancing place downstairs NOW i havent been there in years but it used to be good fun.

    the same with the Church or Grand Social.

    The Bull and Castle?


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    Easy Rod
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    Wurly wrote: »
    Hi there,

    It's the big birthday coming up next week (October 20th) and I still haven't a clue where to go for it.

    I don't want just a pub with background music, nor do I want a nightclub playing all chart type music.

    I love jazz and alternative music. I reckon there will be about 20 people out. It would be great if we could get a seat (we're all getting on a bit at this stage.. ha) and have a bop at the same time.

    Anyone have any ideas? I need to get my skates on. A few people have mentioned Whelan's etc but don't you have to pay in there? A few of my friends will be coming later and I don't want them to have to pay a door charge.

    Speedy responses GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!;)
    I booked the Village for a similar sized event and they let us in for free and even provided a few platters of food for free.


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    starviewadams
    Registered Users Posts: 6,116 ✭✭✭starviewadams


    JJ's up on Aungier Street?

    http://www.jjsmyths.com/


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    jossnjuice
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    irishbird wrote: »
    What about Grand Central? they have a dancing place downstairs NOW i havent been there in years but it used to be good fun.

    downstairs is closed as far as i know now, but they do open it for private functions every now and again!


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    Wurly
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    Hey folks - thanks a million for all the replies. Decided to go with the Grand Social in the end.;)


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    Mr Simpson
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    Wurly wrote: »
    Hey folks - thanks a million for all the replies. Decided to go with the Grand Social in the end.;)

    Is it the weekend or midweek? Because if you want a seat and be able to have a conversation, then the Grand Social at weekends is not the place to go.


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    Pandoras Twist
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    A few places in this thread: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056765550


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    Wurly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,095 ✭✭✭Wurly


    mmcn90 wrote: »
    Is it the weekend or midweek? Because if you want a seat and be able to have a conversation, then the Grand Social at weekends is not the place to go.

    Oops - well too late now. I can't change my mind again. My friends will batter me at this stage.;)


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    Mr Simpson
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    Ah, you'll enjoy it though. Its good craic. Music is good as well.


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    Manuva
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    Theres usually a nice bit of space there if there's nothing special going on like a gig etc. The upstairs smoking area is huge as well. If you're there relatively early I think it could be spot-on


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