Businesses/Shops opening in Cork city/suburbs.

snotboogie

beer enigma wrote: »

this seems to be a new one unless they took it down during repaint

Does it still have the to let sign up?

beer enigma

snotboogie wrote: »

Does it still have the to let sign up?

Actually come to think of it I don't think it does. I'll be down there later so will check

JohnK

snotboogie wrote: »

Does it still have the to let sign up?

There was still a To Let sign up last night when I passed it - they've a line on it that theres full planning permission for a restaurant which I think is new, or at least, I dont remember seeing that on it before.

ofcork

There's a coffee place after opening in the old bark and bumble place.

ofcork

Still work going on in the old specsavers on cook street.

freshpopcorn

Mahon Jack ane Jones is opening the 11th and Gym+Coffee is opening on the 13th!

Slipperydodger

New coffee shop on Washington Street where Loving Salads was.

Cotts72

Slipperydodger wrote: »

New coffee shop on Washington Street where Loving Salads was.

Brew 132... Had it this morning, wasn't really impressed! Bit above garage style coffee in taste. Much nicer coffee shops about town! Its early days tho so could be teething stage yet

BullBlackNova

Cotts72 wrote: »

Brew 132... Had it this morning, wasn't really impressed! Bit above garage style coffee in taste. Much nicer coffee shops about town! Its early days tho so could be teething stage yet

That's a shame - did you catch a look at what brand of coffee they are selling?

Cotts72

BullBlackNova wrote: »

That's a shame - did you catch a look at what brand of coffee they are selling?

No unfortunately not, was just opening up! Era im a bit of a snob at times with coffee, will defo pop back again to give a 2nd go

BullBlackNova

Cotts72 wrote: »

No unfortunately not, was just opening up! Era im a bit of a snob at times with coffee, will defo pop back again to give a 2nd go

I'm a snob all the time with coffee so always curious to see what is out there!

rob316

Pink Moon up the road (next to the Kino) do good coffee. Surely we have enough coffee shops now?

There's a mediterranean retail food place going into the copy shop and the adjoining unit that was next to costigans.

the beer revolu

It amazes me how often people open cafés without ever realising that they need to learn how to make decent coffee.

I've seen some really, really clueless people making coffee in cafés.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Debenhams UK have gone into administration. Irish shops are okay for now, hopefully they pull through.

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/business-as-usual-at-irish-debenhams-as-group-up-for-sale-1.3854955?mode=amp

BullBlackNova

the beer revolu wrote: »

It amazes me how often people open cafés without ever realising that they need to learn how to make decent coffee.

I've seen some really, really clueless people making coffee in cafés.

I'm always surprised by the amount of restaurants that put a lot of effort into the quality of their food offering and then neglect the coffee, tea, drinks, etc.

How many places in Cork can you go in, check a menu and see Rosscaberry this, English Market that, and then the coffee is some stock stuff coming from a push-button espresso machine? There's a surprisingly large amount.

Given the number of really good coffee shops and coffee roasters on our doorstep, it is a shame that some restaurants haven't started to step up their game in this sense too.

Cotts72

rob316 wrote: »

Pink Moon up the road (next to the Kino) do good coffee. Surely we have enough coffee shops now?

There's a mediterranean retail food place going into the copy shop and the adjoining unit that was next to costigans.

Ive heard someone else in work say this today, must check it out

beer enigma

The I scream ice cream kiosk in Douglas Court is closing. Its up as a rental opportunity €15k per annum

Also closing is the Carry Out on the Douglas Road which is a real surprise - they are suggesting use as a restaurant subject to planning

snotboogie

beer enigma wrote: »

The I scream ice cream kiosk in Douglas Court is closing. Its up as a rental opportunity €15k per annum

Also closing is the Carry Out on the Douglas Road which is a real surprise - they are suggesting use as a restaurant subject to planning

Galvins?

satanta99

The old Specsavers unit is being fitted out for JD Sports. Looks ready to open soon.

Good to see an empty unit occupied. It may be a short term lease until their Champion Sports unit in the Savoy has been redeveloped and combined with the old A-Wear unit on Patrick’s Street. This is currently in planning and additional information was provided by the developer on 5th April.

There is interesting information in the further details provided to the council. It mentions that the whole redevelopment or the Quills, Savoy and A-Wear block is being applied for in separate phases. One reason for this is that there is a risk of losing the anchor tenant if redevelopment doesn’t proceed on the combination of the Champion Sports unit with the A-Wear unit soon.

The planning reference for this application is 1838168

beer enigma

snotboogie wrote: »

Galvins?

Yep that's the one

https://www.property.ie/commercial-property/Retail-Unit-At-Douglas-Road-Douglas-Co-Cork/735257/

Oafley Jones

BullBlackNova wrote: »

I'm always surprised by the amount of restaurants that put a lot of effort into the quality of their food offering and then neglect the coffee, tea, drinks, etc.

How many places in Cork can you go in, check a menu and see Rosscaberry this, English Market that, and then the coffee is some stock stuff coming from a push-button espresso machine? There's a surprisingly large amount.

Given the number of really good coffee shops and coffee roasters on our doorstep, it is a shame that some restaurants haven't started to step up their game in this sense too.

I don’t have an issue with this. Nobody goes to a restaurant for the tea or coffee. Chefs couldn’t give a fiddlers as long as it’s good enough, doesn’t get in their way and as importantly, is consistent. If you go to the Fat Duck you’ll get served Nespresso at the end of your meal.

freshpopcorn

Oafley Jones wrote: »

I don’t have an issue with this. Nobody goes to a restaurant for the tea or coffee. Chefs couldn’t give a fiddlers as long as it’s good enough, doesn’t get in their way and as importantly, is consistent. If you go to the Fat Duck you’ll get served Nespresso at the end of your meal.

Restaurants also don't want ones sitting around sipping coffee for day.

Nigel Fairservice

beer enigma wrote: »

The I scream ice cream kiosk in Douglas Court is closing. Its up as a rental opportunity €15k per annum

Also closing is the Carry Out on the Douglas Road which is a real surprise - they are suggesting use as a restaurant subject to planning

Shame, that little kiosk has been there for years.

BullBlackNova

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Oafley Jones wrote: »

I don’t have an issue with this. Nobody goes to a restaurant for the tea or coffee. Chefs couldn’t give a fiddlers as long as it’s good enough, doesn’t get in their way and as importantly, is consistent. If you go to the Fat Duck you’ll get served Nespresso at the end of your meal.

No, of course not but it's a simple thing that can make a difference, especially when places boast about great produce - we have great local coffee roasters too so they would fit well on the menu.

There's plenty of great restaurants, bars and cafés in town so little things can make a difference. I know when I'm going for brunch, I definitely like to factor in if I can get a nice cup of coffee or not, especially as menus are pretty similar across the board.

mickmmc

Brew 132 is run by the Chaplaincy Service in UCC.

deRanged

good lord, so it (partially) is!

Mardyke

mickmmc wrote: »

Brew 132 is run by the Chaplaincy Service in UCC.

Thanks. Best to steer clear of there so.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

mickmmc wrote: »

Brew 132 is run by the Chaplaincy Service in UCC.

Jesus!

Wasn’t going to bother trying it as I usually stick to cafe depeche if around cork but will definitely pop into brew132 now to give it a bit of support!

igCorcaigh

I hear that Izz cafe is to open on George's Quay.
Any truth to this?

I hope so, it's just around the corner from me!