Lads, during the last meet we discussed meeting for a few pints in the Three Tun Tavern, the new Wetherspoons outpost in Blackrock. Looks like an interesting selection there. Their recent tweets showed Hobgoblin and a couple of Adnams beers (Broadside and Ghost Ship) on handpull. There is also a couple of ciders on draught, Symonds and Thatchers. Not sure how many Irish craft beers they will have, but I know they'll be stocking 8 Degrees in some form.
I'll suggest Thursday 17th July around 8pm. If you're up for it, just stick your name below.
All welcome to join us, of course, not just for SD regulars!
1. Bubbles
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2. JohnC
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2. JohnC
3. Shiny
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2. JohnC
3. Shiny
4. Beerfly (maybe)
Nice one lads.
1. Bubbles
2. JohnC
3. Shiny
4. Beerfly (maybe)
5. Brewtus
1. Bubbles
2. JohnC
3. Shiny
4. Beerfly (maybe)
5. Brewtus
6. Phoenix
Ill mention it to the other lads at the Capital Brewers brewday on Saturday
Sorry guys, thought I was free that evening but it clashes with the St Mels launch at the Headline. Enjoy 'Spoons- I was there last night and the cask was cracking, quite possibly the best conditioned cask dispense I've had in Dublin.
I see thursdays are curry club night too. Thats dinner sorted
Noice!
Hilarious to see no seats at the bar... Wtf??
Quote from: Bubbles on July 11, 2014, 09:05:57 PM
Noice!
Hilarious to see no seats at the bar... Wtf??
Standard 'Spoons operating procedure- get your beer and then get the f*ck away from the bar.
1. Bubbles
2. JohnC
3. Shiny
4. Beerfly (maybe)
5. Brewtus
6. Phoenix
7. brian_c
Did someone mention curry club?
8pm is a bit late to wait for dinner, 7 hours after lunch I'd be ravenous. So I'll be there at 7 or so.
^ Same. I'm going to head there straight from work so should be there between 6.30-7
I'll aim for 6:30 - 7pm as well so and get a curry down there.
See yee all then!
Should be on the dart leaving Tara at 6:45
See yis around 8 chaps, can't get there any earlier.
Don't drink all the cask stuff before I get there!! ;)
tongue hangin out thinking of ye feckers tnite...I could b tempted to make an appearance :) but its a battle.. nice to see spoons looking all over.. dey were sussin swifts in newbridge.. how lucky we wud b....2 euros on the green bus and the only bustop is where? right outside swifts...(spoons soon with luck). Not 1 pint of craft available anywhere in newbridge...unbelievable while kildare town has at least a dozen on tap
I'm here now, enjoying a dark arts. Anyone else early let me know.
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Overall pretty impressed. Staff have no idea what they are doing yet but they will learn. Food was decent and I would get it again. Can't go wrong with €3.50 for a bottle of goose island ipa.
Meself, ciaran, ronan, john and bruce decamped to the dark horse an hour ago and we're still here! We were all in need of some proper hops. "Table" ftw..
Brilliant night lads, thanks to Ciaran and Brian for making the trip down to us.
What can I say - after three visits to spoons now, I'm actually a little bored with it... I like the cask offerings, especially the Ghost Ship, but the kegged beers are uninspiring and the ciders are, well...fucking dreadful...
I'm conscious of appearing like some sort of Galway Bay fanboy, but it was a joy to decamp to the Dark Horse to sample some sparky, interesting beers.
Great night, but overall I'm disappointed with the Three Tun Tavern :(
Agree with shane about the cheap goose island though...! :)
Strange- everyone I know who've been there have ended up going to the Dark Horse after a while. I wonder if that has anything to do the 'spoons feel that the Three Tun has (and the fucking awful dinner plates).
Didn't anyone try the Sixpoint Bengal Tiger? Miles better than the Goose Island IPA...
Thanks for having us down lads, enjoyed the evening.
I think the Three Tun stands up very well when compared to your generic Irish pub - better food, considerably cheaper and much better beer. It will never be a replacement for your specialist craft beer bar though.
did not get to try the six point we left before i got to them but i'll be back out tomorrow for round 2
really like the ghost ship. ordering stuff feels a bit disjointed but that should improve as they get more experence, dont think they are allowed do two things at once cause its always payment first then drink. had one guy walk to the end of the bar bring back my change then walk all the way back down again and pour the beer. can see that being a real pain when they are busy.
i look forward to seeing them move into the city
Big fan of the Bengali tiger and Sweet Action though I hate saying it out loud in public!!! Got the "have you been to wether spoons before..." mantra but I ignored it and myself and 3 mates spent the night at the bar much to the staffs disapproval! They tried to be crafty but they ended up ordering Heineken after about 3rounds while I did a tour of the taps...! Didn't make it to Dark a Horse but did spend the wee hours playing pool in a wicked wolf with mcgargles the only horse in the race.
Ended up bring the family for Sunday lunch all were v. Impressed with the food and beer selection. Overall I approve and I hear the 40Foot in Dun Laoghaire is next...