Wetherspoons For Waterford

dzilla

PTH2009 wrote: »

Was in the the silver penny today in dublin and It looked great with very reasonable prices on food and drink

Ours will hopefully be similar with it been an ex bank like the silver penny

The app ordering service can be a pain esp for people not into technology

The app is class to be fair.

Dunmoreroader

They're going to call it 'The Arundel Gate' - not bad;https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/wetherspoons-eyes-more-sites-for-expansion-here-38962148.html

Dexpat

They re-submitted another application before Christmas making a few small changes. Planning approval was due this month. Doesn't seem to be anything yet.

The independent article says it will open in July. I know from passing the Silver Penny in Dublin regularly that when they start fitting out they don't mess around so it should be possible if they start soon. I like the name 'The Arundel Gate', better than a generic sounding pub name and fitting for the location.

dzilla

Be great to see a bit of life there again.

BBM77

Dunmoreroader wrote: »

They're going to call it 'The Arundel Gate' - not bad;https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/wetherspoons-eyes-more-sites-for-expansion-here-38962148.html

“… expected to open in July along Broad Street and Arundel Square on sites previously filled by derelict shops and a closed bank branch.”

God the way they twist things in press releases. Shops are derelict because they bought the site and left it empty for nearly ten years and go derelict. They were not derelict until Wetherspoons bought the site. Anyway, will be good for the area to have it open.

Bards

Latest planning permission has now been granted.I wonder when will work commence?

vriesmays

Zero-hour contracts, just what Waterford needs and not a peep out of its Leftie politicians.

debok

vriesmays wrote: »

Zero-hour contracts, just what Waterford needs and not a peep out of its Leftie politicians.

Do you really think this is the time to be bitter about a pub opening in a city you hate? Stay in and stay safe

vriesmays

It's the local politicians you should be bitter about, not a word out of any of them criticising their employment practices, pure exploitation.

Jamie2k9

Most are likely on part time jobs which probably suit many younger who are studying and make up most bar staff.

There are a lot of protections for zero hour contracts here.

Bards

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

Most are likely on part time jobs which probably suit many younger who are studying and make up most bar staff.

There are a lot of protections for zero hour contracts here.

Wetherspoon are putting all capital projects on hold... They might not even survive this shutdown

Bards

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

Most are likely on part time jobs which probably suit many younger who are studying and make up most bar staff.

There are a lot of protections for zero hour contracts here.

Wetherspoon are putting all capital projects on hold... They might not even survive this shutdown

Bards

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

Most are likely on part time jobs which probably suit many younger who are studying and make up most bar staff.

There are a lot of protections for zero hour contracts here.

Wetherspoon are putting all capital projects on hold... They might not even survive this shutdown

Harry Palmr

Brexit pub should suit one or two round here

Wanderer78

Jamie2k9 wrote:

There are a lot of protections for zero hour contracts here.

What kind of protections would they be?

declanflynn

Bards wrote: »

Wetherspoon are putting all capital projects on hold... They might not even survive this shutdown

Tim Martin is a tool, I hope Wetherspoon's go under, watch their share price tomorrow

friendlyfun

I hope they never come to Waterford. Their owner is a Brexit supporter and is continuing to trade in a pandemic. I would rather spend my money in a local pub.

declanflynn

friendlyfun wrote: »

I hope they never come to Waterford. Their owner is a Brexit supporter and is continuing to trade in a pandemic. I would rather spend my money in a local pub.

A lot of their pubs will never reopen, the company is carrying a lot of debt and will find it hard to survive a prolonged shutdown, its ironic that because they didn't close in time they mite never reopen

vriesmays

A lot of other pubs are now boarded up and won't reopen.

Gillman1998

I hope Irish people remember the terrible treatment that Tim Martin is doling out to his staff in this crisis, absolutely appalling behaviour. As much as I like a good pint of ale or semi-reasonable pub food, after this I wont be darkening their door (assuming there is one to darken).

Wanderer78

Gillman1998 wrote: »

I hope Irish people remember the terrible treatment that Tim Martin is doling out to his staff in this crisis, absolutely appalling behaviour. As much as I like a good pint of ale or semi-reasonable pub food, after this I wont be darkening their door (assuming there is one to darken).

whats he at?

Aquos76

Gillman1998 wrote: »

I hope Irish people remember the terrible treatment that Tim Martin is doling out to his staff in this crisis, absolutely appalling behaviour. As much as I like a good pint of ale or semi-reasonable pub food, after this I wont be darkening their door (assuming there is one to darken).

Trust me, they won’t, if and when it eventually opens, people won’t care who owns it, they will go wherever they value is, and a new pub in the centre of town, will do well regardless of the politics attached to it.

dzilla

Wanderer78 wrote: »

whats he at?

Tim Martin issued a video saying that wetherspoons would not be paying staff and the govt has committed to a wage for people made unemployed in the uk by the current situation. He mentioned as their business has slowed down other businesses have been inquiring about staff referencing tesco as looking for 20000 people. He said if you want to stay at home and draw the govt payment do, if you feel like working and going getting some work from tesco or the likes by all means do that and you will have 1st pref on wetherspoons jobs when they arise in the future.

dzilla

Aquos76 wrote: »

Trust me, they won’t, if and when it eventually opens, people won’t care who owns it, they will go wherever they value is, and a new pub in the centre of town, will do well regardless of the politics attached to it.

100%

Wanderer78

dzilla wrote: »

Tim Martin issued a video saying that wetherspoons would not be paying staff and the govt has committed to a wage for people made unemployed in the uk by the current situation. He mentioned as their business has slowed down other businesses have been inquiring about staff referencing tesco as looking for 20000 people. He said if you want to stay at home and draw the govt payment do, if you feel like working and going getting some work from tesco or the likes by all means do that and you will have 1st pref on wetherspoons jobs when they arise in the future.

ah right arsehole then

Geuze

vriesmays wrote: »

Zero-hour contracts, just what Waterford needs and not a peep out of its Leftie politicians.

These types of contracts are not possible in most cases, in Ireland.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment_rights_and_conditions/contracts_of_employment/contracts_without_specific_working_hours_zero_hours_contracts.html

Geuze

friendlyfun wrote: »

I hope they never come to Waterford. Their owner is a Brexit supporter and is continuing to trade in a pandemic. I would rather spend my money in a local pub.

I don't agree with him about Brexit.

I didn't like his attitude during the COVID-19 pub closures.

However, I will return to his pubs, as he reduces the power of the dominant, overcharging brewers.

Other pub chains in Ireland buy in bulk, do not pass on the savings, and make 80% gross profits.

JDWS make 7.8% net profits.

Gillman1998

Aquos76 wrote: »

Trust me, they won’t, if and when it eventually opens, people won’t care who owns it, they will go wherever they value is, and a new pub in the centre of town, will do well regardless of the politics attached to it.

I take your point although my comment was nothing to do with politics. I'm actually quite a fan of Wetherspoons, more to do with treating people decently.

Boooourns

Geuze wrote: »

I don't agree with him about Brexit.

I didn't like his attitude during the COVID-19 pub closures.

However, I will return to his pubs, as he reduces the power of the dominant, overcharging brewers.

Other pub chains in Ireland buy in bulk, do not pass on the savings, and make 80% gross profits.

JDWS make 7.8% net profits.

He is shafting his own staff at the worst time possible whilst making snide remarks telling them to go to Tesco for a job. He's a horrible pr1ck.

Boooourns

This is what hes doing to his own people....