fancy a pint? - Dakota/20th August

Boston

Whats the interest of another queer beers? I was think maybe the end of july, start of august, whats peoples opinions, date, time, and venue wise?

Annasopra

sounds good

a couple of possible dates

the 31st july or 6th august?

Boston

Sure, we'll edit it into a poll as soon as a few more people post.

Also I suggest the long stone, on pearse street dublin as a venue. It a cracking little pub, that sells pear cider. But no dance floor though, so I'd be concerned about a mass exist come ten to the george or something similiar.

Whatever is decided I'll try to do more this time in the way of having a map and being more specific about wheres to go in the pub/club. Also what do people fancy, a friday or a saturday?

Stark

LiouVille wrote:

But no dance floor though, so I'd be concerned about a mass exist come ten to the george or something similiar.

We'll ban moridin again before that happens

Yeah that pub sounds like a good idea. No reasons to limit ourselves to exclusively-gay bars when we can find any bar and take it over (Yes I have gotten cocky after we had a good turnout the last time ). From what LiouVille says, it is friendly

moridin

They don't do cocktails though, do they...

Boston

****e mordy might have a point, I've never seen anybody drinking a cocktail. *Puts on thinking hat for other venues that might suite.

ajmurphy62

is everyone welcome?

Boston

Absolutely everybody and anybody is welcome. This is what the last one was like. We meet up, have a few pints, it's all grand like. Some of us have met before some haven't, but we're all kinda vaguely know each other through post on this forum so it's allot easier then randomly going up and talking to people. Allot of people find it hard to "get into the scene" and meet other gay/bi people in a relaxed environment, and I think events like this help. The first time I ever meet other LGB people(long before my friends came out) was through a boards event(hey damien, stark, az and Ixoy) , it must have had a positive effect, cause here I am.

Talliesin

How about Yello, some time during the week (so that it'll be 1 minute from where I work )

azezil

Talliesin wrote:

How about Yello, some time during the week (so that it'll be 1 minute from where I work )

NO!
yello's a kip, how about gubu... mmm beds

Boston

All the Gay venues will be in a poll, don't worry, looking for alternative suggestions for venues people think might be good. Also suggestions on dates, 30/31st of july or 5/6st of august suites me.

fortysixand2

The sadist in me is saying, "Go on, suggest Fibber's!" I think that might lead to my swift and untimely death though

Boston

Believe it or not the thought crossed my mind. At which point I realised I needed to go to bed. Fibber's can be rough, its full of old rocker goths, and is abit of a hole tbh. And while my boyfriend would feel right at home, I don't think it's to appropriate.

fortysixand2

Yeah, the idea of going to Fibber's definitely calls for a good long rest! The fact that the place is dripping with internal politics (or was, anyways) doesn't help. I'm not a fan and it wouldn't be suitable at all. But it's still a hilarious though

solice

for an alternative how about doyles, its a nice pub with a good atmosphere and loads of nooks and crannies so if ye want ye can stay in the big pub part or else form a cosy little group. the broken/bleeding (whatever) horse on camden street is good for a laugh.

as for dates, i think but am not 100% sure that cork pride weekend is on the august bank holiday if any of ye are interested in coming down for it.

Boston

Doyle's I've found to be grand though my boyfriend get pretty nervous in there about being openly affectionate so to speak. So I don't know I'll leave it up to other to decide how friendly it is. One thing, it wouldn't be possible to book dolyes in the same way. Going by the smallest area you can reserve(to my knowledge) you would need 30 - 40 people at least. That said arriving early, could easily steal a section.

Never heard of the bleeding horse, what is it like?

I'm not entirely indisposed to a trip to cork, but someone else would have to organise it from that end.

fortysixand2

Myself, I quite like the Bleeding Horse, good pub, nice atmosphere. Been in there a few times and had a good laugh.

solice

again, there are plenty of areas that ye could get if ye are in early enough in the bleeding horse, up in the balconies and around the back and at the sides. its a nice pub, can get very busy. great atmosphere and a really good crowd. its at the very top of camden street

moridin

boston wrote:

****e mordy might have a point, I've never seen anybody drinking a cocktail. *Puts on thinking hat for other venues that might suite.

Actually, thinking about it more it might help to hold the thing in a non-gay place, because then people who aren't so au fait with the scene might feel a bit less anxious about coming. Although, one look at ixoy and everyone in the pub will know that he's a poofter, despite his manly clothes.

How about Dakota? It's nice, it does cocktails, and it's central to just about everywhere. Plus it's not Doyles, because I've never liked that place.

solice wrote:

as for dates, i think but am not 100% sure that cork pride weekend is on the august bank holiday if any of ye are interested in coming down for it.

I may be down. One of the organisers keeps mentioning it to me, and I haven't been to Cork since my birthday.

Plus damien has promised me a nice meal in the Ivory Tower. *grin*

ixoy

moridin wrote:

Actually, thinking about it more it might help to hold the thing in a non-gay place, because then people who aren't so au fait with the scene might feel a bit less anxious about coming.

Good point about that. A more open, friendly venue might be a good reason for those a bit shyer about being seen in gay places. Less intimidating.

Although, one look at ixoy and everyone in the pub will know that he's a poofter, despite his manly clothes.

Darn it, I'll shame ye all! Lucky we'll have you along to balance me out

How about Dakota? It's nice, it does cocktails, and it's central to just about everywhere. Plus it's not Doyles, because I've never liked that place.

Doyles is too much a reminder of Trinity society meetups. It's grand for that but somewhere a bit smarter would be nicer for a meetup. Dakota fits that bill - but it does get very busy on the weekends so we'd either want to be there early or book in advance.

As to dates, August is fine by me. Best find one that's not conflicting with any other major events so people will be able to show.

moridin

ixoy wrote:

Good point about that. A more open, friendly venue might be a good reason for those a bit shyer about being seen in gay places. Less intimidating.

Exactly See how considerate and nice I am? Man, I surprise myself sometimes.

Darn it, I'll shame ye all! Lucky we'll have you along to balance me out

I'll try, but I might have to show up looking like a mechanic to fit THAT bill. Got any axel grease handy?

Doyles is too much a reminder of Trinity society meetups. It's grand for that but somewhere a bit smarter would be nicer for a meetup. Dakota fits that bill - but it does get very busy on the weekends so we'd either want to be there early or book in advance.

The Metropolitan is nice either, though slightly less central. The Morrison is swank too, mmm, I like that place, though it might be a bit quiet for the flaming pink robots among us

Traffic is ok-ish, but the last time I was there they'd stopped their 2-for-1 cocktails thingy so I'm slightly miffed at them. And also coming across as cocktail obsessed. Oh well.

As to dates, August is fine by me. Best find one that's not conflicting with any other major events so people will be able to show.

How about Friday 5th or Friday 12th? Or would you prefer a saturday or something?

Boston

Just realised something, I've something major to do on august bankholiday weekend. Is it's the first or last weekend.

Doyles, while grand and a lovely pint, is kinda my local. The long stone is a much better better place with a much more relaxed atmosphere, and similiar prices if not cheaper. So If people wanted a place like doyles, i'd definitely recommend the long stone over it.

Dakota sound good. I think a poll is in order. Could One of our moderators edit in a poll with the usually options

Front lounge
Yello
Gubu
Dragon
The long stone
doyles
dakota
The bleeding horse.
Metro (poo'y i don't like that place)

dates

friday 22nd
saturday 23rd

friday 29th
saturday 30th

friday 5th
saturday 6st

Thats probably to much. Personally I think we should hold it in a straight venue this time. It can be very unsettling for people to go into a gay bar for the very first time, I think it will help turn out.

moridin

But but but bleeding horse is soooo far away... grr!

dates

friday 22nd
saturday 23rd

Boo - visitor coming this weekend.

friday 29th
saturday 30th

Boo - Cork pride is on then.

friday 5th
saturday 6st

Huzzah.

Boston

moridin wrote:

But but but bleeding horse is soooo far away... grr!

I was thinking the same. Tbh the last dates are the only ones that suites me as well, but yea have to give the people the options.

moridin

The best thing about Dakota is that we could go for wagamama's first. Mmm, Chicken Katsu.

FranknFurter

Best place iv ever been in is "The vault" in the Westin hotel on westmorland st. really nice cocktails an beer an snacks.

Annasopra

friday 5th
saturday 6th

Either or sound good

or

Galway Pride at the end of August

Boston

It would have been nice if the moderators had made it so we could see who votes. IT gives a better idea of who will turn up,

damien

moridin wrote:

Plus damien has promised me a nice meal in the Ivory Tower. *grin*

Why do Dublin folk keep telling me I had promised to bring them to the most expensive restaurants in Cork when they are visiting? I'll get the food, you can pay for the Sancerre. *grins back, but in a snarlier fashion*

damien

LiouVille wrote:

dates

friday 22nd
saturday 23rd

Paris

friday 29th
saturday 30th

Coping with Moridin at Cork pride. Though I might let my folks do that while I go somewhere else.

friday 5th
saturday 6st

I'm freeee.

ixoy

LiouVille wrote:

It would have been nice if the moderators had made it so we could see who votes. IT gives a better idea of who will turn up,

Purposely didn't in case people who wished to remain quiet about it, wanted to have a say.