Shops/Businesses opening/closing down

LoonyLovegood

Delighted about Iceland moving in. Any idea where it'll be?

dinneenp

Hazel Mountain Chocolate opened at the weekend a few doors from Milanos. Bought 2 hot chocolate drinks...... €9!!!!!! Won't be going back.

ronnie3585

dinneenp wrote: »

Hazel Mountain Chocolate opened at the weekend a few doors from Milanos. Bought 2 hot chocolate drinks...... €9!!!!!! Won't be going back.

Were they nice?

TerrorFirmer

dinneenp wrote: »

Hazel Mountain Chocolate opened at the weekend a few doors from Milanos. Bought 2 hot chocolate drinks...... €9!!!!!! Won't be going back.

To be fair most people would think absolutely nothing of paying that for two pints (and many more besides), so if it's particularly good hot chocolate, I wouldn't necessarily be too offended with that price.

gifted

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

To be fair most people would think absolutely nothing of paying that for two pints (and many more besides), so if it's particularly good hot chocolate, I wouldn't necessarily be too offended with that price.

Even if willie wonka himself poured the chocolate I wouldn't pay that money lol lol

talking_walnut

gifted wrote: »

Even if willie wonka himself poured the chocolate I wouldn't pay that money lol lol

I would if it was Gene Wilder

marklazarcovic

are these the guys from down towards lahinch? was in their factory before,and cafe poured the hot choc from a big old kettle, was as thick as hot nutella

beardybrewer

Once at a boutique chocolate shop we were charged something like that. However, it did come with a nice sized hunk of fudge hanging off the lip of the cup and tower of cream on top. So despite the high price, it was good value in terms of calories.

Mrs OBumble

Former Goalpost has re-opened as Caribou.

From their Twitter presence I'd guess aiming for a different target market than the previous clientele.

To be seen whether the Woodquay location ("over 50 and grumpy") works for that.

ronnie3585

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Former Goalpost has re-opened as Caribou.

From their Twitter presence I'd guess aiming for a different target market than the previous clientele.

To be seen whether the Woodquay location ("over 50 and grumpy") works for that.

It's quite hipster but has a good beer selection.

Mrs OBumble

Pura Vido (spelling) cafe on Spanish arch is gone. Sign on building says restaurant for lease.

Whereisgalway

There developing the building above centra on the Dublin road, parking is quite tight there at the moment

marklazarcovic

bout time

Fitz*

Whereisgalway wrote: »

There developing the building above centra on the Dublin road, parking is quite tight there at the moment

From what I heard, the mini Centra franchise of 'Casey's Centra' (there are 5 of them around Galway/Mayo region) have not renewed their contract with Centra and are changing to a different brand. Whether this is the reason behind the development or not, I do not know.

Mrs OBumble

FitzShane wrote: »

From what I heard, the mini Centra franchise of 'Casey's Centra' (there are 5 of them around Galway/Mayo region) have not renewed their contract with Centra and are changing to a different brand. Whether this is the reason behind the development or not, I do not know.

Doubt it. There's scaffolding over the whole building ... and a big business as usual sign from the central.

Whereisgalway

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Doubt it. There's scaffolding over the whole building ... and a big business as usual sign from the central.

I think they are changing from centra

paconnors

Whereisgalway wrote: »

I think they are changing from centra

There not. They are changing the units above from office accommodation to apartments.

And how do I know I have a friend that works in that said centra.

snubbleste

I've gone blank, what was here before on Flood St?

Gadgetman496

snubbleste wrote: »

I've gone blank, what was here before on Flood St?

Where is that?

D Trent

snubbleste wrote: »

I've gone blank, what was here before on Flood St?

Not a whole lot by the looks of things

Fitz*

Whereisgalway wrote: »

I think they are changing from centra

paconnors wrote: »

There not. They are changing the units above from office accommodation to apartments.

And how do I know I have a friend that works in that said centra.

Well I have heard from someone closely aligned with the Retail business that all 4 stores in the Caseys Centra franchise will not be continuing with Centra as they are changing brands.

Also, in a slightly related note, Topaz (who are going to re-brand Esso also I think) who were bought by Couche-Tard last year are going to be rebranded as Circle K in the future. That probably means that all Topaz & Esso will be re branded as Circle K.

I know about the Centra's rebranding because of this.

Cheshire Cat

snubbleste wrote: »

I've gone blank, what was here before on Flood St?

Flower shop?

ben.schlomo

snubbleste wrote: »

I've gone blank, what was here before on Flood St?

Hearing aid place or dentist.

Whereisgalway

I see buses are back operating from the couch station, go bus, city link etc provide a tremoundous service

Gadgetman496

Their service is excellent for sure, long may it continue.

Storm 10

I saw Bus Eireann buses in the coach station today, are the operating from there now

Gremlinertia

Storm 10 wrote: »

I saw Bus Eireann buses in the coach station today, are the operating from there now

They are using it for Christmas park and ride from race course..

flazio

Whereisgalway wrote: »

I see buses are back operating from the couch station, go bus, city link etc provide a tremoundous service

The couch station? Sofa so good?

thesandeman

D Trent wrote: »

Not a whole lot by the looks of things

Art gallery.

D Trent

flazio wrote: »

The couch station? Sofa so good?

They seem to have settee'd in fine by now