harbour bar has been sold..r.i.p

deco nate

just saw on facebook that it's
been sold.
its a pity was a great spot
for music and the lads were
sound.

anyone know who the new owners
are?i have heard rumors but
not sure

edit:in bray..

Fiery mutant

What an absolute dump. Filthy toilets, dirty and torn seats, and full of weirdo's .......... It's gonna be missed.

Calibos

I hope the new owner hasn't bitten off more than he can .......... chew.......

Unbelievable if true.

deco nate

it is true.also...wtf weirdo's..really?please define weirdo's..young people that dont
like the bs of the seafront?jim doyles is good place... but the rest is bs.your post is ill informed!!so go to the seafront bars,neck drink
till you puck is ok.yet the people that,for the most part dont do
that in the h b are..in fact " weirdo's"...ok....
it was always a great pub to have a pint an chat to anyone.
but if your that anal.goto the porter an chat to **** all or go next
door,an chat up some very young one.and you say the habour is weird...ok


you are a very sad person fiery if you think that.maybe not a place for
you.but for many more people it
holds good memorys.cast the first stone....blah..blah...

SparkySpitfire

Heard Martello bought it and it's gonna be a type of Johnnie Fox's pub.

Good riddance, the arseholes that ran it barred people for no good reason and drove away many loyal customers in their time. Not to mention Colin the Creep.

We had some good times Harbour, but they were few and far between...

It's sad that all pubs are so generic though, the one thing I loved about it was it's unique look, not gonna find the like of it again.

deco nate

ah.true i got bared many a time.yet if you went back down a few weeks later had a chat.no need to say sorry
it was grand.never had a problem with colin.always chatted to paul

Fiery mutant

I thought the sarcasm in my post would have picked up easily deco, but apparently not. I spent many a night there, band played there on many occasions, and yes, I was one of the weirdo's there. So I know plenty of what I'm talkin about in relation to it.

Sugarlumps

Mmm…will be missed, drank there as a teen and throughout my adult life. Played there umpteen times with many different bands and scored with the odd lady. It was an acquired taste with its own distinctive charm which no other pub in Bray could/can match.

Showcased some brilliant and not so brilliant bands, but at least they took a chance unlike the monotonous drivel spilling out from down the road. I’ve been a regular for 20 years and never saw much agro in that time, barred once but Paul wouldn’t stay angry for long. It’s a sad day as there won’t be another pub like it in this town again.

foxy06

is it closed at the moment?

SparkySpitfire

Nope, still open for the next few weeks but they're barely any stock left

Coll1e

Really liked this place. It'll be missed.

Imhof Tank

Was my favourite boozer from about 85 to late 90s or so - whenerevr they put on the conservatory at the front. 3 or even 4radically different crowds in the various sections - you dont see that in many pubs that I'm aware of these days.

Stopped going there finally because could no longer stand the pure filth of the floor surfaces to be honest. Felt like you were walking around in treacle a lot of the time.

LEIN

deco nate wrote: »

it is true.also...wtf weirdo's..really?please define weirdo's..young people that dont
like the bs of the seafront?jim doyles is good place... but the rest is bs.your post is ill informed!!so go to the seafront bars,neck drink
till you puck is ok.yet the people that,for the most part dont do
that in the h b are..in fact " weirdo's"...ok....
it was always a great pub to have a pint an chat to anyone.
but if your that anal.goto the porter an chat to **** all or go next
door,an chat up some very young one.and you say the habour is weird...ok


you are a very sad person fiery if you think that.maybe not a place for
you.but for many more people it
holds good memorys.cast the first stone....blah..blah...

SparkySpitfire wrote: »

Heard Martello bought it and it's gonna be a type of Johnnie Fox's pub.

Good riddance, the arseholes that ran it barred people for no good reason and drove away many loyal customers in their time. Not to mention Colin the Creep.

We had some good times Harbour, but they were few and far between...

It's sad that all pubs are so generic though, the one thing I loved about it was it's unique look, not gonna find the like of it again.

Keep it civil folks.

deco nate

Fiery mutant wrote: »

What an absolute dump. Filthy toilets, dirty and torn seats, and full of weirdo's .......... It's gonna be missed.

sorry fiery.i read it the wrong way
my bad

John Mason

Tell me its not true .................the Duggans have bought it and are turning it in to a steak house :eek:


Please let this be a vicious rumour. I know it had to be sold but a steak house and the Duggans. :(:(:(:(:(

B0jangles

John Mason wrote: »

Tell me its not true .................the Duggans have bought it and are turning it in to a steak house :eek:


Please let this be a vicious rumour. I know it had to be sold but a steak house and the Duggans. :(:(:(:(:(

Duggans - yes .

Steakhouse - no idea, sounds awful.

Calibos

Duggans - Yes

Steakhouse - No

Fish Restaurant - Yes

Conservatory Removed - Yes

AFAIK

briano.de.rhino

Calibos wrote: »

Duggans - Yes

Steakhouse - No

Fish Restaurant - Yes

Conservatory Removed - Yes

AFAIK

I heard that too, Fish restaurant to the Duggans FTW. Was down there recently, and they said no papers have been signed so nothing is concrete. There is stilll hope. or despair. Depends how you view the Harbour Bar. I will miss it.

SparkySpitfire

briano.de.rhino wrote: »

I heard that too, Fish restaurant to the Duggans FTW. Was down there recently, and they said no papers have been signed so nothing is concrete. There is stilll hope. or despair. Depends how you view the Harbour Bar. I will miss it.

What makes them think a fish restaurant will work? Doesn't the Barracuda have a lot of fish on its menu? If anything they should try keep it as a pub with the same clientele. Most people who drank there would never even be allowed pass the golden :rolleyes: threshold of the Martello/Porterhouse. At least you knew when going to the harbour you wouldn't have to deal with posh scumbags.

sammi2012

yeah the duggans bought it - i heard they were turning it into a fish restaurant?

Annasopra

I'll believe all the "I heard...." rumours when they happen ;-)

John Mason

i had heard the Duggans had bought it and were turning it in to a steak house. i asked Colin on Friday night, and he said it hasnt been sold yet.

Culture Shock Dublin

Was down there last night for a couple of pints. The bar was busy enough and didn't seem as if the lads looked like they were going anywhere!

It would be terrible for the Harbour Bar to be sold. The only decent pub in Bray. The rest of them are boring, stale, soulless ****holes

That username is already in use.

The Harbour Bar closed its doors for good last Monday evening. End of an era.

Anyone know how much the O'Tooles sold it for? (or take a wild guess)

Really interested to see what the Duggens do with it. I hope they don't butcher the interior. Was all the paraphernalia included in the price?

Dr Strange

As far as I have heard there'll be a seafood restaurant upstairs and the bar remains as it was downstairs.

Wally Runs

Well, I for one like what they have done with the Ocean/Platform. Nice pizza and salads, craft beer and very keen prices on the kids menus and a well though out interior etc. I do not think any revamp on the Harbour bar will be in the same vein (different product I imagine) but there was a lot of thought put into it.

NobodyImportant

In fairness, Bray Seafront has come on a bit with Duggans investments in the pubs along the road. Perhaps they might smarten up that corner a little bit without ruining it (I hope).

Sugarlumps

Toilets are a disgrace, always have been. Upholster, rip the carpets out, get decent benches for outside and heaters. The place is a goldmine in the right hands, hope they will still allow bands to feature.

Annasopra

Sugarlumps wrote: »

Toilets are a disgrace, always have been. Upholster, rip the carpets out, get decent benches for outside and heaters. The place is a goldmine in the right hands, hope they will still allow bands to feature.

They'll be doing a bit more than that!

NobodyImportant

I see on facebook the keys were handed over yesterday and they are already painting the place. No longer lurid blue.

Todays Irish Times:

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/harbour-bar-changes-hands-but-stays-in-the-family-1.1495594

Mr Duggan said: “We understand that we are not just buying a business but an institution. People can rest assured that we will be keeping what makes the Harbour special.”

We'll see Mr. Duggan, we'll see......

DUBACC

I dont know really - a piece of Bray died with the sale and the Duggan empire grows. No doubt it will be turned into another bland 'same ol same ol' bar like the rest of them along the seafront. What made the Harbour popular and special was it's uniqueness and, well ok then, it's grottyness. It was a niche pub and its gone.

DazMarz

Reminds me of the time Moe turned Moe's Tavern into a family diner.

Carl: "But, Moe, the dank! The DANK!!!"

Wally Runs

Just come back from the H Bar, painted white outside, same on the inside, if not a bit 'fresher'. A lot of clearance work going around the lot.

Annasopra

Nice piece by Mary Fogarty

http://maryfogarty.blogspot.ie/2013/08/normal-0-false-false-false.html

The Real B-man

Its Open again be it in the Middle of a Makeover Painted White and Skip loads of old Chairs etc outside, As its being my Boozer for over 10 Years it will be interesting to see when its all complete I think Duggan is Clever about he is not going to force away the Regulars if that happens and Bouncers tell me "Not Tonight" im afraid i will have to move Further afield the Days of the Local are Numbered Disco/Gastropub (Bouncer Hell) When you just want a Pint & to Socialise.

Greystones is Worse but thats another Story alltogether.

That username is already in use.

Surprised they're keeping it open during the refurb. Good job.

Is Colin still working there or has he taken an early retirement?

Anyone got pics of the new paint job?

The Real B-man

That username is already in use. wrote: »

Surprised they're keeping it open during the refurb. Good job.

Is Colin still working there or has he taken an early retirement?

Anyone got pics of the new paint job?

Wasn't inside it, but it looks fresh I think They all have moved on will never be the same without Paul Jr one the funniest guys i have ever met would always come over and chat to you.

Annasopra

The Real B-man wrote: »

Wasn't inside it, but it looks fresh I think They all have moved on will never be the same without Paul Jr one the funniest guys i have ever met would always come over and chat to you.

I heard Paul Jr is staying working there

http://maryfogarty.blogspot.ie/2013/08/normal-0-false-false-false.html

Sugarlumps

I also think he's been kept on, which is a good thing.

The Real B-man

mango salsa wrote: »

I heard Paul Jr is staying working there

http://maryfogarty.blogspot.ie/2013/08/normal-0-false-false-false.html

Sugarlumps wrote: »

I also think he's been kept on, which is a good thing.

This is Great News! Warming to the New Harbour i will give it a go soon

Possum66

More light inside, looks cleaner, too, new seatings here and there, the conservatory is almost empty of the old stuff. Quite a few middle aged, well dressed couples were in, checking out the place. We went in for a drink last night, to see what has changed. (Paid 11 euro something for a pint of Bulmers and an Erdinger, auch.) Only one coat of white paint on the outside wall, so the old navy paint is still detectable. Cats are still around, looking slightly bewildered, the poor things. A seafood restaurant (!) is opening up upstairs, the waitress told us. Traditional music is on 3 nights a week, live music on weekends... and the website is live again...

zoobizoo

Was in today for a beer.

The toilets have been done up in the lounge.

They have installed a proper stage and sound system which look great. Finally a decent live music venue for local bands hopefully.

Outside looks better than the Bavaria sponsored blue.

Next to go is the conservatory I think.

Splendour

Bree Harris playing there Sept 6th

http://www.breeharris.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=21&layout=blog&Itemid=3