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The Bal up for sale

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    #32
    Missyelliot2
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    nineteen66 wrote: »
    it was a proper pub in the 80's,if u asked for a beer you got smithwicks,a pint was Guinness and it was harp with a dash of lime during the salthill festival.if you wanted a coffee the jar of Maxwell house came out.......

    I actually was served Satzenbrau :D - think it might have been out of date!


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    #33
    thesandeman
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    Missyelliot2 wrote: »
    I actually was served Satzenbrau :D - think it might have been out of date!


    Think you should have went to the pub about eight doors up the road if you were looking for Pils in those days ;-)


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    #34
    Missyelliot2
    Registered Users Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭Missyelliot2


    thesandeman wrote: »
    Think you should have went to the pub about eight doors up the road if you were looking for Pils in those days ;-)

    Satzenbrau was the brew there (and in O'Reillys!)


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    #35
    c_man
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    gordongekko wrote: »
    I think it cost 1.1 million to buy the old bal and 1.6 to build the new bal. I'm sure a certain famous publican will be in the running to purchase it.

    Dish the goss


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    #36
    nuac
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    gordongekko wrote: »
    I think it cost 1.1 million to buy the old bal and 1.6 to build the new bal. I'm sure a certain famous publican will be in the running to purchase it.

    Mad prices and costs.

    I recall that the old Bal changed hands in the late fifties for a reputed £4,500.

    that modern Bal is hideous.

    Some architects go overboard on the glass. It jars with the rest of Salthill


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    #37
    pleasant Co.
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    nuac wrote: »
    It jars with the rest of Salthill

    lol :pac:


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    #38
    gordongekko
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    nuac wrote: »
    Mad prices and costs.

    I recall that the old Bal changed hands in the late fifties for a reputed £4,500.

    that modern Bal is hideous.

    Some architects go overboard on the glass. It jars with the rest of Salthill

    im sure on a lovely summers day it must be lovely to be able to sit there staring out those windows enjoying the wonderful views of..... Caesars Palace or.... The solicitors office or....the chemists


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    #39
    Missyelliot2
    Registered Users Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭Missyelliot2


    Unfortunately, Salthill is a bit rundown (probably like a lot of seaside places), but it just looks tacky - especially when you consider the hideous Baily Point, Banba Hotel, the Eglinton Hotel, the (old) Oasis, and the casino palace across from the Bal.

    Nothing could entice me there....sorry to say


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    #40
    thesandeman
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    It looks like they built The Bal back to front. If it was facing the other way there would be great sea views from the top floor.
    I would rather pay 350grand for the old Bal than have to knock the current monstrosity and have to start again.


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    #41
    nineteen66
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    the original pubs proper name was The Ballinasloe Inn,i think.


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    #42
    thesandeman
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    That would be correct. Before they knocked it down down the temporary delivery guys for the distributors used to show me the dockets with 'The Ballinasloe Inn' on them asking where it was, so I guess it was also the company name or something as well.
    Forgot about that till you mentioned it.


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    #43
    Lapin
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    I thought it was "The Ballinasloe House".


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    #44
    thesandeman
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    Lapin wrote: »
    I thought it was "The Ballinasloe House".


    Yep you're correct actually.
    I think it used to be painted on the wall as you went down the side.

    Are those houses still there? There was a sign in the pub way back saying not to disturb them.
    Amazing the things you don't even bother noticing when you're in a familiar place.


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    #45
    Andrea B.
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    Has anybody heard if it went at auction on 12th, and if so, what price?


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    #46
    gordongekko
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    Andrea B. wrote: »
    Has anybody heard if it went at auction on 12th, and if so, what price?

    it was withdrawn but currently under negotiation.


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    #47
    Greaney
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    gordongekko wrote: »
    it was withdrawn but currently under negotiation.

    I was watching the auction on line, the bidding didn't go above 325k (didn't make it's reserve) so the bidder has one hour after the auction to negotiate with the seller.


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    #48
    Ger8
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    Sold


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    #49
    Ludikrus
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    Ger8 wrote: »
    Sold

    How much?


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    #50
    Ger8
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    Ludikrus wrote: »
    How much?

    320. Or somewhere close to that.


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    #51
    nineteen66
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    Who bought it?


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    #52
    Ger8
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    nineteen66 wrote: »
    Who bought it?

    Sheridans. Dail. Same guy


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    #53
    45mhrc7evo1d3n
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    That could be great news if it serves food like Sheridans - Salthill needs a place like that.


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    #54
    Cleahaigh
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    Landon Tight Taxi wrote: »
    That could be great news if it serves food like Sheridans - Salthill needs a place like that.

    Uhm - The Oslo, Lohan's etc?


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    #55
    45mhrc7evo1d3n
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    Cleahaigh wrote: »
    Uhm - The Oslo, Lohan's etc?

    Lohan's is not my cup of tea, it has a kind of touristy vibe IMO. The Oslo is ok but I think the menu is limited, the seating is uncomfortable and more suited to large groups or families than couples and the ladies loos have had taps and hand driers out of order for years.


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    #56
    Mrs OBumble
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    Black cat
    Galleon
    Krcmv (however its spelt)

    And i think theres more i cant remember right now.


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    #57
    jkforde
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    Landon Tight Taxi wrote: »
    That could be great news if it serves food like Sheridans - Salthill needs a place like that.

    food in The Galleon is very good, their decor isn't my thing either but the food is worth it. also, food and service in the Black Cat is good, battered fish in Oslo is great, The Cottage (their chicken nuggets are yum)...... if Mr. Mannion can add to the existing scene great but it isn't bad considering the size of Salthill!

    🌦️ 6.7kwp, 45°, SSW, mid-Galway 🌦️



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    #58
    Ger8
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    jkforde wrote: »
    food in The Galleon is very good, their decor isn't my thing either but the food is worth it. also, food and service in the Black Cat is good, battered fish in Oslo is great, The Cottage (their chicken nuggets are yum)...... if Mr. Mannion can add to the existing scene great but it isn't bad considering the size of Salthill!

    Prob a silly question. But where is the black cat ?


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    #59
    45mhrc7evo1d3n
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    Ger8 wrote: »
    Prob a silly question. But where is the black cat ?

    The Black Cat is on the left in Lower Salthill, down towards Seapoint. It's a tapas type place.


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    #60
    Ger8
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭Ger8


    Landon Tight Taxi wrote: »
    The Black Cat is on the left in Lower Salthill, down towards Seapoint. It's a tapas type place.

    Have ya now. Must try it this week. Looks well from the outside. Thanks.


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    #61
    howyanow
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    Upper Salthill is where the Black Cat is.It is next door to the Office Bar.There's also the Gourmet Tart etc for food.
    It would be interesting to see if the new owners try to go with the Dail,Front Door,Sheridans formula and if it worked out would it bring a revival of the nightlife to Salthill?


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