New Restaurant quarter for Swords Pavilions

pinkypinky · 14-09-2018 9:23am

My one experience in Five Guys wasn't marvellous but when it opens in the Pavilions, they'll probably do a lot of damage to GBK.

14-09-2018 9:29am

carltonleon wrote: »

Went into GBK last week for my daughter’s birthday. What a mistake, it was atrocious. Kids got about 6 chips each, I got Rosemary fries, which was supposed to be chips with rosemary salt. All that was on them was a pile of over cooked rosemary bits that I had to shake off the chips. The burger was tasteless and the bun on my wife’s burger was like it had just been defrosted and was so cold. Added to that they don’t even take your order, you have to fill out this order form and bring it up to the counter and then you pay for the food in advance. It is no wonder the place was completely empty. Never again will I set foot through their doors.

That's disappointing to hear. Back in the early days with the current girlfriend, we used to go there for food and then upstairs for a movie. I'd say I was in there at least 10 times and it never really disappointed me once. It was fine for a 'burger and a movie' outing.

That was in the days before Bunsen, Five Guys and a whole host of other (better) places opened around Dublin. I honestly haven't set foot in GBK in at least 5 years. And it wasn't even a conscious decision to stop going, we just forgot about it. Reading about it here is actually the first I've thought about it in ages.

What you describe sounds like a place on its last legs.

Homer · 14-09-2018 10:24am

You would really think that GBK would be pulling out all the stops to give customers a memorable meal or at least a value meal with 5 Guys about to open beside them! The mind boggles!

Dizzyblonde · 14-09-2018 11:16am

I think Ruby's did a lot of damage to GBK, I'm surprised they're still there at all.

pinkypinky · 14-09-2018 2:31pm

I've never succeeded in eating in Rubys - they always wanted me to wait and (think) they don't take reservations. There'll always be somewhere else that won't have a queue...

lawred2 · 14-09-2018 2:32pm

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

I think Ruby's did a lot of damage to GBK, I'm surprised they're still there at all.

for me - of the two - TGI Friday's in Airside does better food anyway and getting seated is never a problem

Shred · 17-09-2018 5:34pm

I'd be a big fan of Ruby's but knowing there'll be a wait almost every time you go there is off putting and means I don't even bother a lot of the time. It doesn't seem to be doing them any harm though, it seems like it's always busy.

The Davestator · 18-09-2018 9:13am

Shred wrote: »

I'd be a big fan of Ruby's but knowing there'll be a wait almost every time you go there is off putting and means I don't even bother a lot of the time. It doesn't seem to be doing them any harm though, it seems like it's always busy.

You can call them an hour before and book, or drop in before you do some shopping and put your name down.

shane6977 · 18-09-2018 9:50am

carltonleon wrote: »

Went into GBK last week for my daughter’s birthday. What a mistake, it was atrocious. Kids got about 6 chips each, I got Rosemary fries, which was supposed to be chips with rosemary salt. All that was on them was a pile of over cooked rosemary bits that I had to shake off the chips. The burger was tasteless and the bun on my wife’s burger was like it had just been defrosted and was so cold. Added to that they don’t even take your order, you have to fill out this order form and bring it up to the counter and then you pay for the food in advance. It is no wonder the place was completely empty. Never again will I set foot through their doors.

That's disappointing to hear, haven't been to GBK in ages but used to love the burgers there and always had a good meal and service. Sounds like a huge drop in standards.

Inquitus · 18-09-2018 10:03am

shane6977 wrote: »

That's disappointing to hear, haven't been to GBK in ages but used to love the burgers there and always had a good meal and service. Sounds like a huge drop in standards.

Aye doing away with table service is poor.

Asdfghjkl987 · 18-09-2018 1:51pm

shane6977 wrote: »

That's disappointing to hear, haven't been to GBK in ages but used to love the burgers there and always had a good meal and service. Sounds like a huge drop in standards.

Can’t see it lasting unfortunately. Very poor location in the centre and nothing very appealing about it anymore.

Shred · 19-09-2018 12:17pm

The Davestator wrote: »

You can call them an hour before and book, or drop in before you do some shopping and put your name down.

Yeah we've certainly dropped in to put a name down on on our way shopping once or twice, I thought they only take phone bookings for parties of 6+ though?

Inquitus · 19-09-2018 12:41pm

I'm not a fan of the food in Ruby's will pop in the odd time before the cinema for a starter and a cocktail at the bar, but wouldn't go for dinner myself.

Asdfghjkl987 · 02-10-2018 8:40pm

All change in Pavilions recently with River Island and JD expanding. Shame the ‘phase 3’ extension never happened as demand for space is obviously there. Hopefully even a scaled back version will be built in the near future.

Homer · 03-10-2018 2:58pm

Sort of relevant to the current discussion.. Was in London last weekend working and went to Five Guys for a quick bite to eat as we were starving after a long day and didn't fancy waiting for a typical sit down meal.

2 burgers, 2 fries and 2 cokes ..... £32.40 :eek:
Its not a bad burger in fairness but for that price you'd get a nice early bird in some places for 2 courses and a glass of wine!

Asdfghjkl987 · 05-10-2018 5:02pm

Link Bridge is going in now... https://ibb.co/eLQqpK

Fingleberries · 07-10-2018 11:35am

It's on a par with Nandos, TGI's or Eddie's at times for prices... Very excited about Five Guys.

You can almost always save by getting just the one set of fries... The portions are huge!

Sleepy · 08-10-2018 9:49am

Homer wrote: »

Sort of relevant to the current discussion.. Was in London last weekend working and went to Five Guys for a quick bite to eat as we were starving after a long day and didn't fancy waiting for a typical sit down meal.

2 burgers, 2 fries and 2 cokes ..... £32.40 :eek:
Its not a bad burger in fairness but for that price you'd get a nice early bird in some places for 2 courses and a glass of wine!

Which London store was that? Myself and Mrs Sleepy visited the one in Kings Cross a couple of years ago and it was over £40 for the same order!

Shred · 08-10-2018 3:11pm

Five Guys isn't cheap but it's worth it for an occasional treat imo, we always just get one portion of fries between us as they give a ridiculous amount.

Homer · 08-10-2018 4:04pm

Sleepy wrote: »

Which London store was that? Myself and Mrs Sleepy visited the one in Kings Cross a couple of years ago and it was over £40 for the same order!

Wimbledon. Also interesting to see the Uber Eats service in full flight over in London. Every takeaway and/or restaurant seemed to have a fleet of mopeds pulling up outside collecting orders for delivery!

Sleepy · 09-10-2018 4:11pm

The uber driving service is great over there too.

Asdfghjkl987 · 14-10-2018 2:54pm

Asdfghjkl987 wrote: »

Can’t see it lasting unfortunately. Very poor location in the centre and nothing very appealing about it anymore.

It’s gone now!

carltonleon · 14-10-2018 11:58pm

When did it close?

Asdfghjkl987 · 15-10-2018 12:14am

carltonleon wrote: »

When did it close?

Last day of trading today!

lawred2 · 15-10-2018 9:18am

Won't be missed.

Asdfghjkl987 · 18-10-2018 6:40pm

Like the Pavilions but hate all the kiosks filling ever last bit of floor space possible, especially around Christmas time.
As much as it’s great that the centre is fully occupied, there comes a stage where it’s too much.

ongarboy · 24-10-2018 11:09pm

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/agribusiness-and-food/gourmet-burger-kitchen-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-1.3674208?mode=amp

Looks like GBK is finished globally, not just in Swords.

Asdfghjkl987 · 08-11-2018 10:15pm

ongarboy wrote: »

Agreed! Kylemore is stuck in a 1980s timewarp and assumes everyone still just eats nothing but all day breakfasts (fine if done well but awful if stuck under a heat lamp all day) and a coffee range that just includes coffee with or without milk. No wonder all their other cafes have shut down. Cork, Stephens Green and O'Connell St etc. A factory canteen would serve better quality food.

Just noticed that planning was granted to the owners of Kylemore to revamp and replace Kylemore with three new restaurants in 2017.

“Refurbishment of Unit F17 at Pavilions Shopping Centre. The works will involve the re-fit of the unit to include three outlets: Noah & Co., Soma Burger Co and Leopold.”

This is presumably why they objected to the new development especially since they planned a burger joint!

Homer · 09-11-2018 9:01am

Lets just be thankful that Kylemore is going! Goodbye 1980's manky cooked breakfasts

dk1982 · 09-11-2018 4:51pm

Asdfghjkl987 wrote: »

Just noticed that planning was granted to the owners of Kylemore to revamp and replace Kylemore with three new restaurants in 2017.

“Refurbishment of Unit F17 at Pavilions Shopping Centre. The works will involve the re-fit of the unit to include three outlets: Noah & Co., Soma Burger Co and Leopold.”

This is presumably why they objected to the new development especially since they planned a burger joint!

Soma is absolute quality! They replaced kylemore on o'connell street also . excellent burgers

New Restaurant quarter for Swords Pavilions

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