Dundalk night out.

abcdefghijkl1

So me and my friend went to Dundalk last weekend to have a night out, were both 19 and when we got there we found out basically all places were over 21s and it was all people in their 30s and 40s even older around the town. One of the bouncers said something about going out on a thursday or something like that? Will we get in anywhere if we go on a Thursday night or will we be rejected again?

The Hill Billy

Moved to Louth forum from Beers & Wines & Spirits.

tHB

L1011

General advice:

Go to actual bars, not nightclubs/wannabe nightclub bars. Bars are rarely anything other than 18s, clubs often have older ages.

Dress normally, not skangery *or* a bad attempt at "nice". Someone young wearing jeans, leather shoes and a jumper is not going to get in a nightclub these days, its not 2005 and dresscodes are gone but those who adhere to the old ones are usually problematic.

Go out earlier, don't get hammered, stay in one place. Security get stricter later in the night.

Don't pre-drink to any great extent, its often easier to say "its over 21s tonight" than it is to deal with the reprecussions of telling someone they're pissed.

Wednesdays/Thursdays are student nights anywhere with a college, which Dundalk has, so lots more places let in 18s. Fridays can be quiet / more relaxed than Saturdays and hence easier to get in - but next Friday is payday for lots of people and next weekend in general will be busy everywhere.

abcdefghijkl1

L1011 wrote: »

General advice:

Dress normally, not skangery *or* a bad attempt at "nice". Someone young wearing jeans, leather shoes and a jumper is not going to get in a nightclub these days, its not 2005 and dresscodes are gone but those who adhere to the old ones are usually problematic.

What should i wear?

L1011

abcdefghijkl1 wrote: »

What should i wear?

Normal footwear - not Airmax/Reebok Classics, or dirty runners, or maybe white runners in general; jeans that actually fit you; tshirt, shirt or polo shirt.

The Penneys shoes, slacks, Ben Sherman shirt and jumper look that a lot of younger lads seem to think will get them past any doorman is likely to get you past none these days. Only places that have dresscodes along those lines are permanently over 25s/30s venues.

MonkeyTennis

I feel old

Useful.Idiot

Thursday nights are the student nights so yes you'll probably have a higher chance of getting in then. I wouldn't think too much about what you're wearing - dress codes in Dundalk "clubs" (there's only two now, Brubakers and Ridleys) aren't at all strict, unless you're wearing knacker style runners or tracksuit bottoms but that's about it.

peejay1986

On this topic, when is Ridley's closing for refurbishment?

MugMugs

peejay1986 wrote: »

On this topic, when is Ridley's closing for refurbishment?

Are they not trading whilst keeping her lit? Renovate the garden bit first and then the ridleys bit?

BettePorter

MugMugs wrote:

Are they not trading whilst keeping her lit? Renovate the garden bit first and then the ridleys bit?

Just outta interest ..... what did they knock?? Was it what was once the 'tara'??? But didn't they demolish that in its entirety first time round only a few years ago? Did they really need to raze it to ground again?

MonkeyTennis

Bring back the Mineshaft

MugMugs

BettePorter wrote: »

Just outta interest ..... what did they knock?? Was it what was once the 'tara'??? But didn't they demolish that in its entirety first time round only a few years ago? Did they really need to raze it to ground again?

I genuinely cannot answer that as I am not a patron and haven't been for some time now. Just going on what I hear whilst propping the bar in the less "upbeat" premises of our fair town.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

BettePorter wrote: »

Just outta interest ..... what did they knock?? Was it what was once the 'tara'??? But didn't they demolish that in its entirety first time round only a few years ago? Did they really need to raze it to ground again?

The Garden, formerly the Fane, was knocked.

BettePorter

Zaid Thundering Alfalfa wrote:

The Garden, formerly the Fane, was knocked.

No it wasn't the fane ..... the fane is currently still standing.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

BettePorter wrote: »

No it wasn't the fane ..... the fane is currently still standing.

Sorry yes. I'm a building out. Ridleys in in the old Paddy Hands and the Garden was the Tara.

Nesta99

Zaid Thundering Alfalfa wrote: »

Sorry yes. I'm a building out. Ridleys in in the old Paddy Hands and the Garden was the Tara.

No more mineshaft:mad:

Sam Quentin

I heard a rumour! that when they gutted the Tara they found a load of yokes in between the old seats and free entry to Tivolis tickets!?........:D

10green bottles

What or where was "Tivoli's" ?

BettePorter

10green bottles wrote:

What or where was "Tivoli's" ?

The imperial disco. Late 80's early 90's. Later became 'silence'.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

10green bottles wrote: »

What or where was "Tivoli's" ?

BettePorter wrote: »

The imperial disco. Late 80's early 90's. Later became 'silence'.

Whoosh.......

ShiverinEskimo

Twas the Arc for a while in my hay-day.

BettePorter

ShiverinEskimo wrote:

Twas the Arc for a while in my hay-day.

Yes! The arc ! I totally forgot that though it was my hay day too. The ark and silence .... awful names for a nightclub

tayto lover

I bet none of yis remember the Afton Club or the Banana Club on the Ramparts.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

tayto lover wrote: »

I bet none of yis remember the Afton Club or the Banana Club on the Ramparts.

I most certainly do; but then again I remember the Oriel Cinema and Adelphi Ballroom and dancing in the Market House.

tayto lover

Zaid Thundering Alfalfa wrote: »

I most certainly do; but then again I remember the Oriel Cinema and Adelphi Ballroom and dancing in the Market House.

Me too. The Plaza was a bit before me though :pac:

10green bottles

Zaid Thundering Alfalfa wrote: »

Whoosh.......

The whoosh sir is on you

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

10green bottles wrote: »

The whoosh sir is on you

Perfectly fine.

Sam Quentin

I bet nobody knows where 'The Ploughmans' bar was.........

10green bottles

Sam Quentin wrote: »

I bet nobody knows where 'The Ploughmans' bar was.........

Did it back on to the Longwalk from McCourts Arcade? If yes,fine establishment it was :pac: There was also a bar called The Ploughmans out around Riverstown if i remember correctly?Could still be there

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Sam Quentin wrote: »

I bet nobody knows where 'The Ploughmans' bar was.........

McCourts, Long Walk near China Bridge. A dump.

tayto lover

Were you ever in the Manchester Bar Srameen?