jackwhite Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: It would take a special type of client to frequent Fynoderree until 12.30am. Probably a HNWI. Assume you're trying to say it's overly expensive? I don't believe it is. Their own made drinks are overpriced but still don't believe they're expensive. Edited August 3, 2022 by jackwhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 midnight should be enough for anyone , how do you expect people living over the shop or near a pub to get some sleep its not like the old days, when people had a few drinks and quietly went off home to sleep it off , its more like an alcohol drug crazed high when some people think they can fight everyone in their sight screaming and swearing at the top of their voices , behaviour has gone to hell ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, jackwhite said: Assume you're trying to say it's overly expensive? I don't believe it is. No (and without wanting to steal NB's thunder) I think he's referring to the fact that HNWI have got the money to drink for longer, irrespective of the pricing/cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 4 hours ago, jackwhite said: Restrict it to 9pm which is a more than reasonable time 😃 🙂 😃 😃.........and many more . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Andy Onchan said: No (and without wanting to steal NB's thunder) I think he's referring to the fact that HNWI have got the money to drink for longer, irrespective of the pricing/cost. No, no, he got it right the first time 😂 ... I think it's expensive (and I know a good few others who think so too), I was in there a couple of months back and was a little "taken aback" when I got a round of drinks in. Still, all very subjective and if people are willing to pay the prices then fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Non-Believer said: No, no, he got it right the first time 😂 ... I think it's expensive (and I know a good few others who think so too), I was in there a couple of months back and was a little "taken aback" when I got a round of drinks in. Still, all very subjective and if people are willing to pay the prices then fair enough. Depends what you're buying and if you know what you're buying. Paid £12 for a whisky tonight in Douglas. Were they taking the piss? Yes. Did I tell them? Also yes. Was it nice. Yes. I want to drink better stuff than most of what's available on the Isle of Man. I'm prepared to pay the price because I know what it cost. Other than their own stuff, I don't think they overcharge. If you do I'd suggest, without being a horrible person, you're in the wrong place. There are plenty of places to pay £4 a pint and £3 for a cheap whisky/gin/vodka. Is Fynoderee that type of place? No. But I'd know that before I set foot in the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kopek Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Non-Believer said: people are willing to pay the prices then fair enough. If you have had a few already, you'll pay any price? That is where the 'nice place' to drink falls apart, little old Ladies for a Sherry or anyone? Or the Quay side pub 'chappies' wanting another drink???? I'm not sure I would be any different in the Fynoderree situation but I would accept that I was being hypocritical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha-acid Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 2 hours ago, jackwhite said: Depends what you're buying and if you know what you're buying. Paid £12 for a whisky tonight in Douglas. Were they taking the piss? Yes. Did I tell them? Also yes. Was it nice. Yes. I want to drink better stuff than most of what's available on the Isle of Man. I'm prepared to pay the price because I know what it cost. Other than their own stuff, I don't think they overcharge. If you do I'd suggest, without being a horrible person, you're in the wrong place. There are plenty of places to pay £4 a pint and £3 for a cheap whisky/gin/vodka. Is Fynoderee that type of place? No. But I'd know that before I set foot in the place. £4.00 a pint don't even think H+B's charge that for Okells stop giving them ideas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Flint Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 8/3/2022 at 3:05 PM, jackwhite said: Assume you're trying to say it's overly expensive? I don't believe it is. Their own made drinks are overpriced but still don't believe they're expensive. For a premium product craf spirit their pricing is about right especially when you factor in their raw costs are at least 20% higher than an equivalent UK outfit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Derek Flint said: For a premium product craf spirit their pricing is about right especially when you factor in their raw costs are at least 20% higher than an equivalent UK outfit I take your point but I don't believe it's a 'premium' product. The issue they have is that when it comes things like awards, these products are grouped by price. This price point puts them into an 'ultra premium' category. When you taste the things in that category they are up against and the winners (mostly from Scotland and now Ireland) it's got no place alongside them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Some places seem to be taking the piss with the bread at the 'artisan' end of the market though. M&S were £2.50 recently for their sourdough. It's gone up to £3. They've released a new one which is £4.00! Went to Noa today just to see difference and was surprised to see a good quality bread (which tasted excellent he says having just had some) for £2.40. So they're now cheaper than most places for this sort of stuff, when I would have always considered them an expensive option. Ross Bakery stuff is decent but only seen it in the Alpine and it's also £3 for a standard one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyJoe Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Co-op is £2 for a small one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Anyone care to speculate why this went wrong https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-business/paulas-kitchen-closing-due-to-global-economic-pressures/ .The business specialised in products which were gluten, wheat, refined sugar, dairy and additive free and operated from South Quay in Douglas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 5 hours ago, jackwhite said: Some places seem to be taking the piss with the bread at the 'artisan' end of the market though. M&S were £2.50 recently for their sourdough. It's gone up to £3. They've released a new one which is £4.00! They will sell you a 'best ever' Chocolate Éclair for £6.... are you surprised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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