littlebushy Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 According to this thread, there is massive footfall. There are loads of people just aimlessly walking up and down outside Hops like some sort of Zombie apocalypse. I must admit, I walked past that end of town yesterday and completely missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 27 minutes ago, littlebushy said: According to this thread, there is massive footfall. There are loads of people just aimlessly walking up and down outside Hops like some sort of Zombie apocalypse. I must admit, I walked past that end of town yesterday and completely missed it. You are not alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringy Rose Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) 42 minutes ago, littlebushy said: must admit, I walked past that end of town yesterday and completely missed it. It’s just next to the pharmacy in that shop that’s been empty for ages since it was a (very short lived) clothes shop. It doesn’t look empty, but it does look like an identikit craft beer bar. They’re all about the bare floor boards and the mismatched tables and chairs. I don’t mind the aesthetic tbh. As for the flouncing, Jack White was previously very happy to explain how all Manx beer is shit and anyone who thinks otherwise doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Probably not the best position to be lecturing on others criticising a hospitality offering. Edited September 8, 2023 by Ringy Rose 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 It’ll always be Andrew Scarffe’s to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, Whiskey said: It’ll always be Andrew Scarffe’s to me. And my wife 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Helmut Fromage Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 3 hours ago, Happier diner said: You are not alone. I’ll wait to the end of time for you 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxman1234 Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 14 hours ago, Ringy Rose said: It’s just next to the pharmacy in that shop that’s been empty for ages since it was a (very short lived) clothes shop. It doesn’t look empty, but it does look like an identikit craft beer bar. They’re all about the bare floor boards and the mismatched tables and chairs. I don’t mind the aesthetic tbh. As for the flouncing, Jack White was previously very happy to explain how all Manx beer is shit and anyone who thinks otherwise doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Probably not the best position to be lecturing on others criticising a hospitality offering. Didn’t realise he also criticised Manx beers. He seems to have went quiet thankfully I’m all for respecting different views on here, my issue with him is claimed to know it all and yet demonstrated his lack of understanding of the island and the trade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlow Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 My run in with the boy (and I admit others on the subject) was him reckoning there is no problem whatsoever with pubs and bars staying open until 3:30am. Of course one side of that argument is folk having a quiet aperitif into the wee small hours, the other side is coked up piss-heads shouting and bawling their way home from 1886/Jaks at 4:00am on a Sunday morning. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxman1234 Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Barlow said: My run in with the boy (and I admit others on the subject) was him reckoning there is no problem whatsoever with pubs and bars staying open until 3:30am. Of course one side of that argument is folk having a quiet aperitif into the wee small hours, the other side is coked up piss-heads shouting and bawling their way home from 1886/Jaks at 4:00am on a Sunday morning. Always a challenging one People finishing work at 2am and going for a few ones to unwind after work could be acceptable, someone been in shots and an all day session is recipe for disaster. All depends on how well run the establishment is, and if they happy to serve until people fall over, or serve sensibly ive been in Edinburgh and can’t even go to an off-licence after 10pm with local laws, yet here can purchase 24 hours 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringy Rose Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 On 9/9/2023 at 11:06 AM, Barlow said: Of course one side of that argument is folk having a quiet aperitif into the wee small hours, the other side is coked up piss-heads shouting and bawling their way home from 1886/Jaks at 4:00am on a Sunday morning. I don’t even have a problem with the drunks at 4am rolling home loudly. I do have a problem with the sorts who take on a flat on Castle Street or Victoria Street and then whine about the noise. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, Ringy Rose said: I don’t even have a problem with the drunks at 4am rolling home loudly. I do have a problem with the sorts who take on a flat on Castle Street or Victoria Street and then whine about the noise. Well I think wherever you choose to live other people should respect the fact that at 4am you might be wanting to sleep and behave accordingly. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringy Rose Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 37 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: Well I think wherever you choose to live other people should respect the fact that at 4am you might be wanting to sleep and behave accordingly. A certain amount of noise is inevitable, regardless of respect. If you take on a flat round the corner from Jak’s and opposite a kebab shop you lose the right to whine about the noise. It’s the same as the clowns in Manchester who moved in next door to a live music bar that had been there for donkeys years and then went and got it shut down as it was noisy. A music bar? Noisy? Who’d have thunk it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlow Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Even people who've bought flats near Jaks and kebab shops are entitled to some occasional peace at 4:00am on a Sunday morning. But the shouty bastards go beyond the kebab shops, Some of that body stimulant doesn't wear off for hours after they've snarled their way home through the residential streets of Douglas The opening hours need to go back to 1:00am. That was plenty. (and to Sweet Fanny Adams, yes I know I have brought this up before. And guess what, I might even bring it up again should the occasion arise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Barlow said: Even people who've bought flats near Jaks and kebab shops are entitled to some occasional peace at 4:00am on a Sunday morning. But the shouty bastards go beyond the kebab shops, Some of that body stimulant doesn't wear off for hours after they've snarled their way home through the residential streets of Douglas The opening hours need to go back to 1:00am. That was plenty. (and to Sweet Fanny Adams, yes I know I have brought this up before. And guess what, I might even bring it up again should the occasion arise) When were the opening hours last 1am? Not in my lifetime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxman1234 Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 10 hours ago, CrazyDave said: When were the opening hours last 1am? Not in my lifetime Used to be a 1am cut off for entry, but not a 1am closing time. Need to go back around 23 years if want the old laws back, and at that point alcohol sales banned Sunday afternoons, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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