slinkydevil Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Outside Hops later this week 2 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Jeanie Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Could I offer a constructive observation from having walked past Hops tonight? I would love to go but really don't ever think I would and that is strictly down to the lighting. It's so bright in there and all overhead. Something like this would be perfect to have low lighting, lamps, make it look inviting and relaxing. I know it might sound silly, but I also know a lot of people like myself, bright, overhead lighting in general does not equal relaxing environment. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred the shred Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I don’t know how any business or individual can afford to have bright lighting these days, okay the leccy is not going up around 5% yippee but the standing charges are so not all good news. We as a nation are getting rinsed by our Government at every turn. I wonder how much of the 42 million is left now I bet there have been a few little, or not so little, dips into it, wait until they start the beach landings of the turbine blades that won’t come cheap. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 6 minutes ago, Little Jeanie said: Could I offer a constructive observation from having walked past Hops tonight? I would love to go but really don't ever think I would and that is strictly down to the lighting. It's so bright in there and all overhead. Something like this would be perfect to have low lighting, lamps, make it look inviting and relaxing. I know it might sound silly, but I also know a lot of people like myself, bright, overhead lighting in general does not equal relaxing environment. That’s fair. The lighting is extreme. It’s dimmable and I’ve seen them adjusting it. As I said, despite idiots on here, I’m not them. Every hospitality business has to learn and, in my apparently wrong opinion, they have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Jeanie Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 8 minutes ago, jackwhite said: That’s fair. The lighting is extreme. It’s dimmable and I’ve seen them adjusting it. As I said, despite idiots on here, I’m not them. Every hospitality business has to learn and, in my apparently wrong opinion, they have. Oh goodness yes, if it is dimmable, I hope they consider turning them way down and get a couple of interesting lamps. Some art on the wall would also go a long way. I think a few aesthetic additions, which could be done on the cheap, would make all the difference and help to attract the clientele I think they are hoping for. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 9 hours ago, Fred the shred said: I don’t know how any business or individual can afford to have bright lighting these days, okay the leccy is not going up around 5% yippee but the standing charges are so not all good news. We as a nation are getting rinsed by our Government at every turn. I wonder how much of the 42 million is left now I bet there have been a few little, or not so little, dips into it, wait until they start the beach landings of the turbine blades that won’t come cheap. They switched the rise to the standing charge because they realised people couldn't circumvent it by cutting back on usage twats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 43 minutes ago, finlo said: They switched the rise to the standing charge because they realised people couldn't circumvent it by cutting back on usage twats! The rise to the standing charge is £4.75 a year up to £89.79 a year. No idea what your consumption is but the reduction in unit charge will save me £150 a year based on last years usage. And if the rise announced in December had gone ahead it would have cost me another £170 a year. Guess what, I prefer an increase of £4.75 over one of £170, especially as I also get a decrease of £150 at the same time. And wholesale gas is now at its lowest for several years, so more price reductions to come. Hope they now buy forward and hedge for next winter, and that MG can do so too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 11 hours ago, Little Jeanie said: Could I offer a constructive observation from having walked past Hops tonight? I would love to go but really don't ever think I would and that is strictly down to the lighting. It's so bright in there and all overhead. Something like this would be perfect to have low lighting, lamps, make it look inviting and relaxing. I know it might sound silly, but I also know a lot of people like myself, bright, overhead lighting in general does not equal relaxing environment. Good point. It sort of seems to be going for a tongue in cheek private members club vibe. Dimmed lighting, tassley lights, more velvet and some funky artwork would aid this. Ideally smoking jackets issued at the door too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxchester Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Just seen what was Portofinos is up for rent, asking for £6000 per month.. Is this normal, seems very excessive to me but don't have any idea what other places would charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 12 hours ago, Little Jeanie said: Could I offer a constructive observation from having walked past Hops tonight? I would love to go but really don't ever think I would and that is strictly down to the lighting. It's so bright in there and all overhead. Something like this would be perfect to have low lighting, lamps, make it look inviting and relaxing. I know it might sound silly, but I also know a lot of people like myself, bright, overhead lighting in general does not equal relaxing environment. Its a good point. The bright lighting also highlights that customers are sat with their outdoor coats on. That combination puts us off going in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 48 minutes ago, manxchester said: Just seen what was Portofinos is up for rent, asking for £6000 per month.. Is this normal, seems very excessive to me but don't have any idea what other places would charge. Excessive which is why they had to close. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 20 hours ago, Little Jeanie said: It's so bright in there and all overhead. They're waiting for Edward Hopper to do a painting of the place!!! Nighthawks anon? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Maybe the clientele they aim for WANT to be seen? Fashion labels and high heels!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 8 hours ago, manxchester said: Just seen what was Portofinos is up for rent, asking for £6000 per month.. Is this normal, seems very excessive to me but don't have any idea what other places would charge. The landlords of the shed that used to be the fabulous "old" Noa (before the Market Hall and before the "opposite the Sea Terminal bourgeoisie", back when a cup of tea was £1) want 86k per year for it. It'll be empty for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 31 minutes ago, Ivy said: The landlords of the shed that used to be the fabulous "old" Noa (before the Market Hall and before the "opposite the Sea Terminal bourgeoisie", back when a cup of tea was £1) want 86k per year for it. It'll be empty for a long time. "Fabulous old Noa"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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