Pubs reopening June 29th

[MrFrisp]

Well given that the image posted by The Liberty Bar says that it's an IPA*, no, I assume it's not a lager.

*Autocorrect changed IPA to IRA. I've clearly been spending too much time in the Sinn Fein thread

No idea what an IPA is lad..

No idea..

 

[MerchantOfEnnis]

No idea what an IPA is lad..

No idea..

Irish provisional army

 

[The Liberty Bar]

I actually saw the Original 7 collaboration on Facebook, is that Nirvana inspired?

Great to see them doing beers for local pubs. The Shelbourne Bar up in the VQ had one as well, and they might even still have it.

Thanks for the warm invitation, I won't be having a Beamish as I don't drink third world stouts, but a pint of Nevermind might be nice.

It's sort of a nod to the bars old punk and grunge era, a mash up of the Sex Pistols, Never Mind The Bollocks and Nirvanas Nevermind

We also have a cocktail called The Flagon a nod to when Mick used to sell flagons of cider behind the bar

No bother with the Beamish , but that Nevermind is on for you

 

[MerchantOfEnnis]

Cork restaurateur says without Vat changes, businesses won't be able to 'weather the storm'

A new report by the Restaurants Association of Ireland found that the average closure of a restaurant costs the State and economy up to €1.36m, ...

www.echolive.ie

 

[The Liberty Bar]

It that Original7 a lager?

What other lager, if it is one , would it compare to?

It's an IPA, a Pale Ale. It would be similar to Chieftan, but a bit lighter with a nice grapefruity zest to it

 

[MerchantOfEnnis]

 

[The Liberty Bar]

Brilliant

 

[MerchantOfEnnis]

Connollys of Leap posted the below earlier.

If a pub serves just pizza, is their entire revenue eligible for the 9% VAT rate should it return, or just the revenue made from their food?

The Connolly family has owned @connollysofleap pub since the early 1950s in rural West Cork. Now in its third generation, I, Sam, reopened the venue in 2014.

We write with heavy hearts, burdened by the challenges of running a small business in rural Ireland. Our establishment is more than just a business; it’s a vital part of local employment, a haven for artists, and a symbol of resilience.

Over the years, we’ve seen the pulse of community, music, and livelihoods flow through our doors. Despite our efforts to provide employment and foster talent, the weight of high VAT ratesand rising costs threatens our survival. Each day, we navigate through financial obstacles, striving to keep our doors open and dreams alive. The recent surge in VAT rates has exacerbated our struggle, tightening the noose around our necks.

We urge you to join us in advocating for fairness and sustainability.please follow and support the @vat9.now page Lowering the VAT rate to 9% goes beyond financial figures; it’s about preserving the essence of rural Ireland, protecting livelihoods, and nurturing the aspirations of future generations.

#vat9 #smallbusiness
#ireland #vat9now

 

[MrFrisp]

It's an IPA, a Pale Ale. It would be similar to Chieftan, but a bit lighter with a nice grapefruity zest to it

Ohhh, must pop in there so soon and definitely give that a try..

Thanks lads.

 

[SoundMan]

Soundy just on a point of order ,to be the oldest bar in the city you would have to actually be within the old city walls ,and probably the north main /sourh main axis , I spent a lot of time in the gateway as a child ,paddy the gateway as he was know was a legend of a man , It was he who pointed it out , Lucky bags ,Joyce’s sweets ,pints of celebration and the gold ring on the major

Good point Benny, should have said oldest pub in the city still in operation - which I'm 99.9% sure The Gateway is.

You're after getting MOE and jimmy all excited about those cigarettes.