You Boys in Green Homepage YBIG Shop
Forum Home Forum Home : Other Forums : Whatever!
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Best Restaurants Thread
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

Best Restaurants Thread
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1 34567 53>
Author
Message Reverse Sort Order
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Fitz View Drop Down
Liam Brady
Liam Brady
Avatar

Joined: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Oileán Ciarraí
Status: Offline
Points: 2752 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Fitz Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Sep 2022 at 7:18pm
Variety Jones - indulge yourself, you won’t regret it. 
Back to Top
Borussia View Drop Down
Roy Keane
Roy Keane
Avatar

Joined: 14 Oct 2010
Location: UK
Status: Online
Points: 10755 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Borussia Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Sep 2022 at 9:39am
Wouldn't give a penny to that Brexit loving w**ker who runs them if I can help it.
Telling people to get other jobs during covid rather than supporting them says it all. 
Back to Top
Newryrep View Drop Down
Paul McGrath
Paul McGrath
Avatar
Just can't get enough of lists

Joined: 14 Jan 2009
Status: Offline
Points: 15257 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Newryrep Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Sep 2022 at 9:26am
Originally posted by Sham157 Sham157 wrote:

I know not too many people have much time for Wetherspoons and they are a different beast to a lot of other places, but they can sell the likes of Beamish, Carlsberg, Coors and many other draught for around the €3.30 mark, can sell a jemmy or vodka and others incl a splash mixer for €3 odd quid and still make money. I did recently stop into the one in Blanch for a quick snack, had a BBQ chicken cheese and bacon panini with bottomless tae for €4.50. 

As I said a different beast to a lot of places but I do think a lot of the pricing now is gouging pure and simple. 

Hate them,  the McDonald’s of pubs but am a frequent visitor especially if pushed for time at an airport you can usually get a quick bite to eat 
Their beer is good Stella on draft morettii in bottles 
Their breakfasts are good 
Their fish and chips/curry is very good 
Their app is good 
Their prices are very good 

When I have time and choice I wouldn’t but often have to 


Edited by Newryrep - 03 Sep 2022 at 9:27am
'Irish' Songs for an Irish team - no SPL EPL generic sh*te
Richard Dunne - 6th Sept 11 - best marshalling of a defence in Moscow since General Zukov Russia V Germany 1941
Back to Top
SeaSharp View Drop Down
Liam Brady
Liam Brady


Joined: 09 Jun 2022
Location: Ingerlund
Status: Offline
Points: 1856 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SeaSharp Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 9:29pm
Originally posted by B6 6HE B6 6HE wrote:

Originally posted by Sham157 Sham157 wrote:

I know not too many people have much time for Wetherspoons and they are a different beast to a lot of other places, but they can sell the likes of Beamish, Carlsberg, Coors and many other draught for around the €3.30 mark, can sell a jemmy or vodka and others incl a splash mixer for €3 odd quid and still make money. I did recently stop into the one in Blanch for a quick snack, had a BBQ chicken cheese and bacon panini with bottomless tae for €4.50. 

As I said a different beast to a lot of places but I do think a lot of the pricing now is gouging pure and simple. 

Nothing wrong with spoons.


Exactly, you come out with a new flavour of gum stuck to the sole of your shoe every time!
Back to Top
B6 6HE View Drop Down
Liam Brady
Liam Brady
Avatar

Joined: 25 Aug 2021
Status: Offline
Points: 1028 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote B6 6HE Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 9:10pm
Originally posted by Sham157 Sham157 wrote:

I know not too many people have much time for Wetherspoons and they are a different beast to a lot of other places, but they can sell the likes of Beamish, Carlsberg, Coors and many other draught for around the €3.30 mark, can sell a jemmy or vodka and others incl a splash mixer for €3 odd quid and still make money. I did recently stop into the one in Blanch for a quick snack, had a BBQ chicken cheese and bacon panini with bottomless tae for €4.50. 

As I said a different beast to a lot of places but I do think a lot of the pricing now is gouging pure and simple. 

Nothing wrong with spoons.
Back to Top
The Huntacha View Drop Down
Roy Keane
Roy Keane
Avatar

Joined: 27 Mar 2012
Location: Dubai
Status: Offline
Points: 12783 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote The Huntacha Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 8:43pm
Originally posted by Bandwagon Bandwagon wrote:

Originally posted by Sham157 Sham157 wrote:

Price of food has already sky rocketed in most places, pub grub included. €30 + for two fish and chips being one example. If more casual places/take aways play their cards right then they can cash in somewhat. Had a kebab earlier before the match in Tallaght in a place called Perios. €10 for a serious sized kebab, sit in too. 




Went for a Carvery on Sunday there with the family, hadn't been for one since this time last year. €20 up from €13 and they were complete scabs with the portions. €12 for a kids half portion that they tend to eat f**k all of anyway. Deserts were €6 or €7. Think softs drinks were €3.50. Cost the the gits of €150 for a fairly bog standard meal! Never again.

Carvery is up there with the worst of Irish cuisine.
Jimmy Bullard - "Favorite band? Elastic."
Back to Top
Sham157 View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar

Joined: 17 Jul 2009
Location: Monaghan/Dublin
Status: Offline
Points: 33210 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Sham157 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 4:36pm
I know not too many people have much time for Wetherspoons and they are a different beast to a lot of other places, but they can sell the likes of Beamish, Carlsberg, Coors and many other draught for around the €3.30 mark, can sell a jemmy or vodka and others incl a splash mixer for €3 odd quid and still make money. I did recently stop into the one in Blanch for a quick snack, had a BBQ chicken cheese and bacon panini with bottomless tae for €4.50. 

As I said a different beast to a lot of places but I do think a lot of the pricing now is gouging pure and simple. 
Back to Top
9fingers View Drop Down
Paul McGrath
Paul McGrath
Avatar
Ballymun Resident #MONKEANO

Joined: 30 Jan 2010
Status: Offline
Points: 16144 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 9fingers Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 4:35pm
It’s gonna be a depressing winter. Ouch
Back to Top
horsebox View Drop Down
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane
Avatar
Born n bred in darndale.

Joined: 03 Feb 2010
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 34871 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote horsebox Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 4:30pm
Higher prices and smaller portions. They also reduced their menu as well. I'd have also got the scampi and chips. But it's gone. 

The price of some of the craft beers is outrageous too.
It was far across the sea,
When the devil got a hold of me,
He wouldn't set me free,
So he kept me soul for ransom.
na na na na na na na na na
na na na na na na na na.
I'm a sailor man from Glasgow to
Back to Top
McG View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
SISAO? What the hell is SISAO?

Joined: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Christmas Island
Status: Offline
Points: 27003 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote McG Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 4:08pm
Menu in the manhattan has shot up too. Fock sakes. Can't go for a few scoops and a small bite for less than 80 schnots.
YBIG Table Quiz winner 2016 & 2017
AS YOU WERE McGx
Back to Top
horsebox View Drop Down
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane
Avatar
Born n bred in darndale.

Joined: 03 Feb 2010
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 34871 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote horsebox Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 2:38pm
Just out of the fishmonger and scallops went up from 36e per kg to 45e.

Some restaurants were charging full prices for take away meals. The absolute gall of them.

Looking at the menu's in some of these places, a casual 18e for a starter! 

15e for a gin and tonic in a fancy glass. 

Rim me.


Edited by horsebox - 02 Sep 2022 at 2:39pm
It was far across the sea,
When the devil got a hold of me,
He wouldn't set me free,
So he kept me soul for ransom.
na na na na na na na na na
na na na na na na na na.
I'm a sailor man from Glasgow to
Back to Top
reddladd View Drop Down
Jack Charlton
Jack Charlton
Avatar

Joined: 07 Oct 2008
Location: Virgin Islands
Status: Offline
Points: 6945 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote reddladd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 2:20pm
What's the story nowadays with restaurants. There used to be a sit down price and a cheaper take away price. Doesn't seem to be the case anymore.
I could agree with you but then we'd both be wrong.
Back to Top
Sham157 View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar

Joined: 17 Jul 2009
Location: Monaghan/Dublin
Status: Offline
Points: 33210 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Sham157 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 2:15pm
Yeah carverys have increased a lot too and as you mention desserts. In some places now, a dessert costs almost as much as their mains did pre covid.
Back to Top
Bandwagon View Drop Down
Ray Houghton
Ray Houghton
Avatar

Joined: 07 Feb 2021
Location: Dublin
Status: Online
Points: 3343 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bandwagon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 1:53pm
Originally posted by Sham157 Sham157 wrote:

Price of food has already sky rocketed in most places, pub grub included. €30 + for two fish and chips being one example. If more casual places/take aways play their cards right then they can cash in somewhat. Had a kebab earlier before the match in Tallaght in a place called Perios. €10 for a serious sized kebab, sit in too. 




Went for a Carvery on Sunday there with the family, hadn't been for one since this time last year. €20 up from €13 and they were complete scabs with the portions. €12 for a kids half portion that they tend to eat f**k all of anyway. Deserts were €6 or €7. Think softs drinks were €3.50. Cost the the gits of €150 for a fairly bog standard meal! Never again.
Back to Top
Sham157 View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar

Joined: 17 Jul 2009
Location: Monaghan/Dublin
Status: Offline
Points: 33210 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Sham157 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 12:53pm
Went to dentist yesterday for check up and clean. All finished up and the dentist says rinse your mouth out and pointed at the little cup on the tray off to my left. Took a mouthful and as I swirled it in the gob, the horror was real as I realised it was only water and not the dental mouthwash you used to get in years gone byThumbs Down
Back to Top
Sham157 View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar

Joined: 17 Jul 2009
Location: Monaghan/Dublin
Status: Offline
Points: 33210 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Sham157 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 12:50pm
Originally posted by BigStrongMan BigStrongMan wrote:

Originally posted by Sham157 Sham157 wrote:

Price of food has already sky rocketed in most places, pub grub included. €30 + for two fish and chips being one example. If more casual places/take aways play their cards right then they can cash in somewhat. Had a kebab earlier before the match in Tallaght in a place called Perios. €10 for a serious sized kebab, sit in too. 


Baxtos kebab at the Square next time. Trust me
Thumbs Up
Back to Top
darmack View Drop Down
Ray Houghton
Ray Houghton
Avatar

Joined: 24 Mar 2011
Location: Dublin
Status: Offline
Points: 4694 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote darmack Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 12:41pm
Think during lockdowns take aways were upping their prices. Was nearly as much as getting a take away then going out for a meal.

Was going to get Zaytoon last week and it was nearly €19 for a meal. Was never that price after a night out.
The dark side.. And the light
Back to Top
t_rAndy View Drop Down
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane


Joined: 06 Feb 2008
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 26244 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote t_rAndy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 10:12am
Originally posted by BigStrongMan BigStrongMan wrote:

Originally posted by Sham157 Sham157 wrote:

Price of food has already sky rocketed in most places, pub grub included. €30 + for two fish and chips being one example. If more casual places/take aways play their cards right then they can cash in somewhat. Had a kebab earlier before the match in Tallaght in a place called Perios. €10 for a serious sized kebab, sit in too. 


Baxtos kebab at the Square next time. Trust me

Have walked past it a few times but haven’t given it a go yet. Must make it my business this weekend 
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1 34567 53>
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.00
Copyright ©2001-2018 Web Wiz Ltd.