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Post by oscardelta on Jun 4, 2016 11:45:33 GMT
Copied from YBIG and nope he not a friend of mine from Clonakilty
Some info below on the setup for the Blarney Stone run by an old friend from Clonakilty. It's just off rue Saint Catherine on cours Victor Hugo. They're planning an information desk too which is a great idea..!!
I'm waiting for detail from a couple of other spots.
Anyway for the Euros we will be open at 8 am everyday serving breakfast ( proper breakfast not any of the French sh*te !! ). Happy hour is from 5 until 8.30 every evening with pints starting at 4 euro and shorts a double for the price of a single. We've also got music lined up but I don't know how that will work out. During the rugby World Cup in 2007 we stopped the music cos they got drowned out by the fans. Might just go for an open mic instead !! We'll be serving food all day in case they're looking for soakage ( there's a KFC & a Burger King across the road from us now so I don't think there's any fear there ). We'll obviously be showing all the games live along with the GAA matches and other sports ( Wales are playing the All Blacks the morning of their match in Bordeaux !! ). We're also setting up an information desk in front of the pub in case anybody has any questions or needs any help with the lingo etc. We won't be organising any wine tours or stuff like that but we know a lot more than the tourist office about important things like sex and drugs and rock'n'roll !!
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 4, 2016 11:46:31 GMT
Some info below from The Connemara too. The Connemara is the largest Irish pub in Bordeaux:
They have in fact agreed to block the roads in front to allow for thousands of Fans to gather outside The Connemara. Beer will be served in re-useable sturdy Souvenir Cups.
There will be a "deal" for the most consumed drink (from our experience with travelling fans) of a tray of FIVE pints of lager for 20€ (including the 1€ souvenir cups free) This represents a 50% reduction on the price of lager at the Stadium and Fan Zone ... it's even worse in Paris.
All other prices as usual (and no Happy Hours during the Euros) We have invested over a hundred grand in modernising the bars and beer equipment : beer cellars of over 400 kegs and added cooling equipment to deal with the numbers.
Coke and Sodas on draught 4.50 a Pint
Most basic spirits (4cl) 6.00
Jaegerbomb 2cl 5.00
Also some takeaway deals from the Snack Bar only with Sandwiches, Curry & Chips, Chili & Chips ...
Takeaway drinks from the Snack Bar (all in PINTS : 50cl) :
Sodas (Coke, Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Nestea) 3.00
(cold) Mineral Water 1.50
... plus the draught beers on tap at the Snack Bar :
Kronenbourg Lager (4.90) 5 Pints = 20€
Guinness Pint 7.50
Magner's Pint 6.50
The police in Bordeaux have always been great with Fans - unlike the Spanish, or Eastern Europe where they seem to love a confrontation - and will be ok with lads drinking in PLASTIC cups. But don't act the bollocks with them (they've just had a month of Strikes, then Floods) or you will be locked up for the duration !
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Post by fireboy0610 on Jun 4, 2016 15:39:26 GMT
Thanks for that info OD
I'm sure we will be kicking the arse out of both of them over the weekend
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Post by mregg on Jun 4, 2016 15:52:00 GMT
Anyone know anywhere showing the first test v NZ?
Think its a 9.35 Kick Off
Fuck knows what state I will be in by the time the footy kicks off if I start drinking that early!
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Post by onthewaytofrance on Jun 4, 2016 16:25:58 GMT
sounds a good irish pub will pop to it on the 10th and 11th , hope open late for wales v Slovakia victory celebrations .
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 4, 2016 18:00:34 GMT
sounds a good irish pub will pop to it on the 10th and 11th , hope open late for wales v Slovakia victory celebrations . Define what you mean as "late". Bearing in mind 30,000 Irish will be descending on Bordeaux a week later do you think it will close ? and if so how exactly are they going to police a closure with 5,000 fans still drinking. Long as people behave I doubt "closure" is something that will happen. Somehow think the €100k of refurbishments done will be paid off in June. |
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Post by mregg on Jun 4, 2016 18:25:03 GMT
sounds a good irish pub will pop to it on the 10th and 11th , hope open late for wales v Slovakia victory celebrations . Define what you mean as "late". after watching Russia stuff England in the Fanzone |
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 4, 2016 20:10:06 GMT
Define what you mean as "late". after watching Russia stuff England in the Fanzone Er the day is only getting started at that time....................... |
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Post by bordeauxbound on Jun 4, 2016 20:19:49 GMT
after watching Russia stuff England in the Fanzone Er the day is only getting started at that time....................... catching the 05:10 from Neath Saturday am, I can see me doing my falling asleep in a pub party trick. |
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Post by cymroircarn on Jun 4, 2016 20:57:08 GMT
Travelling all the way to Bordeaux to drink in an Irish bar?
You could do that in Cardiff lads ;-)
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Post by mregg on Jun 4, 2016 20:58:48 GMT
after watching Russia stuff England in the Fanzone Er the day is only getting started at that time....................... not for me - providing I can find a pub showing the Wales V New Zealand Rugby. |
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 4, 2016 21:08:31 GMT
Er the day is only getting started at that time....................... not for me - providing I can find a pub showing the Wales V New Zealand Rugby. Looks like Blarney Stone it is for you |
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 4, 2016 21:10:27 GMT
Travelling all the way to Bordeaux to drink in an Irish bar? You could do that in Cardiff lads ;-) Course you can but they setting out huge area for you to drink, sorted out local cops to ensure you safe, will have Footies, Rugby and GAA on as well plus lots of food. All you need to do is turn up with shed loads of cash. |
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Post by cymroircarn on Jun 4, 2016 21:13:35 GMT
You could also do that in a local French bar?
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Post by mregg on Jun 4, 2016 21:14:43 GMT
not for me - providing I can find a pub showing the Wales V New Zealand Rugby. Looks like Blarney Stone it is for you THey open at 11 am  ( & no irish breakfast on their menu! |
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 4, 2016 21:17:21 GMT
Looks like Blarney Stone it is for you THey open at 11 am ( & no irish breakfast on their menu! Lol Did you read the Opening post ? Copied this from a guy who is in touch with them. |
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 4, 2016 21:19:14 GMT
You could also do that in a local French bar? Are you one of those who look out for the cloud in a sky on a sunny day ? Nowt forcing anybody to go anywhere but when place set up to welcome you then you can say hello but its not required. |
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Post by mregg on Jun 5, 2016 6:02:20 GMT
THey open at 11 am ( & no irish breakfast on their menu! Lol Did you read the Opening post ? Copied this from a guy who is in touch with them. I did not read all of it. Looked on the map & it is probably to far from my hotel at that time of the morning |
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Post by cymroircarn on Jun 5, 2016 6:27:59 GMT
You could also do that in a local French bar? Are you one of those who look out for the cloud in a sky on a sunny day ? Nowt forcing anybody to go anywhere but when place set up to welcome you then you can say hello but its not required. Yes each to their own and hope you enjoy the Irish bars but there is a bigger world out there so I would recommend to sample some of the local French delights such as their food and red wine once in a while |
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Post by bordeauxbound on Jun 5, 2016 6:35:43 GMT
Are you one of those who look out for the cloud in a sky on a sunny day ? Nowt forcing anybody to go anywhere but when place set up to welcome you then you can say hello but its not required. Yes each to their own and hope you enjoy the Irish bars but there is a bigger world out there so I would recommend to sample some of the local French delights such as their food and red wine once in a while Totally agree with you, but for those looking for the Irish Bar type pub, thanks must go to the OP for the information provided. |
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Post by traeth on Jun 5, 2016 8:32:42 GMT
great info for me as I'm in Bordeaux "alone" from Wednesday until my mates arrive from Paris on Friday afternoon.
I've read the tripadvisor post but a footie orientated recommendation is appreciated. I have the ability of walking out if I don't like it
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 5, 2016 9:37:56 GMT
Are you one of those who look out for the cloud in a sky on a sunny day ? Nowt forcing anybody to go anywhere but when place set up to welcome you then you can say hello but its not required. Yes each to their own and hope you enjoy the Irish bars but there is a bigger world out there so I would recommend to sample some of the local French delights such as their food and red wine once in a while Oh trust me will be there with family and will be doing just this. The bars mentioned I figure match day because gets all the fans together and in tune before and after game. Going to France and spending couple if weeks in Irish bar is dumb. |
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 5, 2016 9:41:09 GMT
great info for me as I'm in Bordeaux "alone" from Wednesday until my mates arrive from Paris on Friday afternoon. I've read the tripadvisor post but a footie orientated recommendation is appreciated. I have the ability of walking out if I don't like it I view it as a guide where you will meet other fans, many will go and never move but like going to any place for first time, knowing where to head for first day is a great idea, after that decide what you want to do. They have planned for Fans which will make it easy for many. |
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Post by eppingblue on Jun 5, 2016 13:04:13 GMT
great info for me as I'm in Bordeaux "alone" from Wednesday until my mates arrive from Paris on Friday afternoon. I've read the tripadvisor post but a footie orientated recommendation is appreciated. I have the ability of walking out if I don't like it I view it as a guide where you will meet other fans, many will go and never move but like going to any place for first time, knowing where to head for first day is a great idea, after that decide what you want to do. They have planned for Fans which will make it easy for many. Keep it up Oscar. The more info the better. Perhaps someone could start one for Toulouse. I must admit to being pleasantly surprised by the cost of a drink, I though tit was going to quit a bit dearer to be honest. |
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