Wetherspoons For Waterford

I had my first visit today, mixed views. The place is very nice, although a hell of a lot of tables packed in there. It was busy (2.30pm) but seemed to be working well, lots of food coming out. My particular doubt was about the bar - I asked for a pint of the Dungarvan Copper Coast and the reaction was like a scared rabbit - “what, the ale?”. The pint was very heady with no awareness of how to pull it properly or top it up. Nice tasting pint though, full marks to Dungarvan.

i went to Revolution afterwards to salve my soul.

A few of the causeway venues (Woodman, Lounge, Masons) starting to lower there prices for certain times

Hopefully the start of something and more places will follow suite.

One thing going for late bars/nightclubs is the fact Wetherspoons operates normal pub hours. People are getting full there and then head up to Heerys/Kazbar/Factory etc

Woodman/Yard opening up a Shisha section soon. Suppose anything to get people in

On one thread on boards people are complaining about shops and cafes closing in the city centre while in this thread they go to this kip lining the pockets of the scumbag that is Tim Martin. Never set foot in any of his pubs and never will. The owner of the Causeway group wouldn’t be far behind him either. 

These negative people are the ones who never leave the place. They lead simplistic lives and just love to spread negative vibes constantly. Waterford is not perfect it does need a better retail offering, North Quays development, investment in UHW, WIT (SETU) but it also has so many positives, the city centre is looking good compared to other places, the sustainable bridge has started and the removal of the carpark around the Clock Tower has commenced. We can be the best city in Ireland if we can just secure the investments and support from government.

There is indeed much real urban decay and it is awful to see, but isn't Wetherspoons an example of urban renewal.

I dnt dsagree with some of your comments, but I wonder if you have ever been in Galway city. Traffic is seriously worse than here and parking charges are eyewatering.Obviously not driving people away there? We have the Outer ring Road to help, which is a huge benefit.

Quay is still being used as a through route by most people. Tolled Bypass probably responsible. Most Snndays I am in town between 5 and 6 pm. The mass of trsffic streaming in from Tramore along Parnell Street, The Mall, The QUays isa sight to see. None of thse people involved have a destination in the city. A huge number of KK cars who could use the Bypass, but?

The quys are currently being worked n to remove severl hndred car arking spaces, but where the displaced cars are to go is not clear.

PArking discounts are available in Railway Square, Waterside and Bolton Street and Aldi teh Glen. If you want to drive in to teh quay and park bang in centr eof town , ou should expect to pay for it.

Hard to understand why new Street Car PArk has been taken out of use without a whimper.

Would you not go and see for yourself and make your own mind up instead of second hand informationn and damning the place sight unseen?

I haven’t been in there but have heard the same. If it is true, it’s just following the same route as all other Wetherspoons. More than likely the bar and waiting staff are being tasked with cleanup and for probably minimum wage, they’re not going to do a very thorough job if they’re asked to stay back at the end of their shift. Bare minimum and out the door which is exactly what management deserve if that is the case and they’re not paying proper cleaners.

First time in this afternoon, Great service, big pub with nooks and outdoor spaces. Had the grilled chicken + ale, family had pizza, chilli, sides and drinks. 45euro. Whats the problem?

I haven't at been to An Geata Arundel, but my memory of the branches I went they were clean and tidy. Just the toilets were very far away.

Place has gone downhill very very quickly. They need to sort out their clientele or it'll be an absolute kip of a place.

Define a kip…..? Couple of good bouncers on the door and sensible serving of customers would be half the battle…another thing they can do is simply raise their prices to match those of other boozers in the city area…..?

...if they received the same deals from suppliers, maybe, just maybe!