Shops/Businesses opening/closing down

Poxyshamrock

Starbucks is opening in Ceannt Station.

Thargor

Poxyshamrock wrote: »

Starbucks is opening in Ceannt Station.

Ah jaysus the whole country is going to be paved with Starbucks :mad:.

LoonyLovegood

I'm glad something decent's taking over that little shop that was there.

D Trent

LoonyLovegood wrote: »

I'm glad something decent's taking over that little shop that was there.

I'd much prefer if the Mocha Beans stall was kept there(or moved to where cafe is in there) as opposed to Starbucks

It's a galway city owned indigenous company.

Starbucks is a bleeding RIP OFF, it'll no longer be a novelty

gordongekko

JohnCleary wrote: »

Chinatown in Newcastle is closed Gutted inside... and i'm gutted inside too. I'm not a takeaway fan, but by god when the cravings came I was straight down there.

Anyone any idea what the story is?

New name on it so i suppose it is a shop closing and a shop opening.

Gremlinertia

Chinese in Newcastle now called Jalan Jalan and has mostly the same as the old place plus more Asian type stuff. Has an online presence according to menu on window..

JohnCleary

Gremlinertia wrote: »

Chinese in Newcastle now called Jalan Jalan and has mostly the same as the old place plus more Asian type stuff. Has an online presence according to menu on window..

I didn't stop to check the menu, but hope they still do chicken szechuan (sp?) - it's the only place in Galway that did a nice one

From the looks of it, has a very Lana'esque look about it. Personally I preferred the cozyness of the old place, but ces't la vie

Mrs OBumble

D Trent wrote: »

I'd much prefer if the Mocha Beans stall was kept there(or moved to where cafe is in there) as opposed to Starbucks

It's a galway city owned indigenous company.

Starbucks is a bleeding RIP OFF, it'll no longer be a novelty

Mocha stall still there.

Starbucks signage on the larger cafe along with a sign saying closed til next Wednesday.

D Trent

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Mocha stall still there.

Starbucks signage on the larger cafe along with a sign saying closed til next Wednesday.

Oh I know Mocha Beans is still there, but mrsOBumble do you seriously think they will survive with this multinational opening their first store west of the shannon?

They simply won't be able to compete with the silly fanfare that Starbucks can admirably attract.

Mrs OBumble

D Trent wrote: »

Oh I know Mocha Beans is still there, but mrsOBumble do you seriously think they will survive with this multinational opening their first store west of the shannon?

They simply won't be able to compete with the silly fanfare that Starbucks can admirably attract.

The thought of having to go into the bus station will be too much for some of the typical Starbucks fans.

Sometimes synergies can be gained by having two seemingly competing businesses next door: one cafe in a street is a cafe, two or three is "where all the cafes are" so more people go there overall.

Fitz*

D Trent wrote: »

Oh I know Mocha Beans is still there, but mrsOBumble do you seriously think they will survive with this multinational opening their first store west of the shannon?

They simply won't be able to compete with the silly fanfare that Starbucks can admirably attract.

Is there not already a Starbucks in NUIG? I could have sworn there was one there, or at least a few years ago there was.

D Trent

FitzShane wrote: »

Is there not already a Starbucks in NUIG? I could have sworn there was one there, or at least a few years ago there was.

Franchise

swiftman

Pillo hotel changed its name last week to maldron hotel

ronnie3585

J o e wrote: »

The Falafel Bar is up on Facebook now, looks like they'll be opening very soon...

https://m.facebook.com/GalwayFalafel/

Had lunch here for the first time today. We got the mezza plate and it was absolutely savage. Try their coleslaw chips too, fantastic stuff.

westgolf

Unit beside tesco express on headford road being fitted out. T'was a chinese takeaway but closed up for some time. Looks to be another food venture again.
Also ground floor of limerick steamship building is having a makeover. Sign on windows just says econiq, dont know if thats new name or contractors name. Always seems to be short term tenants in this one ?

12thofthe12th

westgolf wrote: »

Unit beside tesco express on headford road being fitted out. T'was a chinese takeaway but closed up for some time. Looks to be another food venture again.
Also ground floor of limerick steamship building is having a makeover. Sign on windows just says econiq, dont know if thats new name or contractors name. Always seems to be short term tenants in this one ?

That unit beside tesco express is going to be Men At Wok, as far as I know.

Gadgetman496

Deleted User wrote: »

Flemings Opel have opened their new show room after 20+? years of it being a hole in the ground.

I hear their underground car storage area is actually under the main road outside too but I'm unsure if that's correct.

smurf492

Anyone been yet? Is it proper Starbucksselling bags of coffee, mugs etc or just a poor franchise ala NUIG??

Links234

smurf492 wrote: »

Anyone been yet? Is it proper Starbucksselling bags of coffee, mugs etc or just a poor franchise ala NUIG??

Was going to pop over there today, but didn't get a chance, might go on Saturday and I'll report back.

Could devour one of those cinnamon swirls

xtradel

smurf492 wrote: »

Anyone been yet? Is it proper Starbucksselling bags of coffee, mugs etc or just a poor franchise ala NUIG??

Proper jobby....they've really improved the look of the place. They do stock mugs & gift hampers/cards aswell.

smurf492

xtradel wrote: »

Proper jobby....they've really improved the look of the place. They do stock mugs & gift hampers/cards aswell.

Must pay a visit. Im prone to a Starbucks i must say!!:)

Links234

Apologies for potato quality, but yeah... Actual, proper Starbucks in Galway.



We're movin' up in the world, finally!

civis_liberalis

Links234 wrote: »

proper Starbucks

I'm not sure if that's an oxymoron or not.

smurf492

Links234 wrote: »

Apologies for potato quality, but yeah... Actual, proper Starbucks in Galway.


We're movin' up in the world, finally!

now i am intrigued!!!

smurf492

civis_liberalis wrote: »

I'm not sure if that's an oxymoron or not.

I'll take a Starbucks brew over poxy Galway overpriced "americano's" anyday.

D Trent

smurf492 wrote: »

I'll take a Starbucks brew over poxy Galway overpriced "americano's" anyday.

😂 the Irony
Well thank christ you're one of the blind minority so.

I often stop off at Arabica liosban for a takeaway americano round 8am
€2 for a large one. I rest my case

thesandeman

Links234 wrote: »

Apologies for potato quality, but yeah... Actual, proper Starbucks in Galway.



We're movin' up in the world, finally!

Didn't know they done chips :O

smurf492

D Trent wrote: »

😂 the Irony
Well thank christ you're one of the blind minority so.

I often stop off at Arabica liosban for a takeaway americano round 8am
€2 for a large one. I rest my case

Well goody for you. But when i'm in town i don't fancy hopping on a bus to get one for €2. I also love that liking a brand these days makes me a "blind minority" Damn hipsters...

D Trent

smurf492 wrote: »

Well goody for you. But when i'm in town i don't fancy hopping on a bus to get one for €2. I also love that liking a brand these days makes me a "blind minority" Damn hipsters...

You mustn't get into town very often because there is an Arabica on Dominick St

smurf492

D Trent wrote: »

You mustn't get into town very often because there is an Arabica on Dominick St

Are you a shill for Arabica or something... One in salthill too but i dont go there either! or Knocnacarra....