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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Dublin's Temple blasted for 'ridiculous' prices after customer shares eye-watering receipt for TWO drinks
A pub-goer has been left gobsmacked by the price of just two drinks after visiting Dublin's notoriously steep Temple bar. A photograph of a receipt shared to social media revealed that one patron had paid an eye-watering €15.40 (12.99) for just one pint of Guinness and a shot of Baby Guinness. The Irish pub, which is located in Dublin's city centre and highly popular among tourists, is renowned for it's premium prices, with customers having long lamented the cost of it's drinks. The expensive tab was shared to X from an account called @PintsO_Guinness, which shares posts relating to Ireland's iconic stout. The account's description reads: 'Capturing the perfect pints & sharing the magic.' It revealed that the unknown customer had visited on 29 May at 9:46pm and paid a whopping €10.45 (8.82) for one pint of Guinness, and €4.95 (£4.18) for 'mixer/ baby', believed to be a Baby Guinness. Captioning the post, the Guinness fan page simply wrote 'Christ'. The post has since gone viral, gathering nearly 50,000 views and dozens of commenters from frustrated boozers complaining about the extortionate price tags. Writing on X, one said '£8.50 for a pint, ouch', while multiple called out the venue for creating 'outrageous' prices. One Dublin local described the prices as 'bare faced robbery' and griped that the venue was often 'absolutely rammed'. They wrote: 'I live five minute walk away from Temple Bar, born and reared in the area and in my 40 years of being of drinking age I can count on one hand how many times I've had a session in Temple Bar, you just can't do it, it's bare face robbery and it's going on years too. 'Also the place is absolutely rammed full of tourists so much so they have to drink out on the streets as the pubs are so full.' A second asked: 'Why do people still enter this establishment?' 'Dublin isn't cheap but that's mental. The average in the city centre would be around €7 now,' remarked another. 'They should replace 'Thank you for your custom' with 'You have been ripped off', a commenter joked. However, some were more keen to blame the continuous stream of customers for the cost, telling people to 'stay away' if they want to see the price reduced. 'This business operates on what people will pay.. they depend on a revolving customer base, people get shafted, they leave. Somebody else walks in, next day repeat. Best to stay away and advise others to do the same,' they wrote. The post has since gone viral, gathering nearly 50,000 views and dozens of commenters from frustrated boozers complaining about the extortionate price tags The Temple Bar is famous for its 10am-2am live music sessions, flower-covered façade, 450-strong whiskey selection. It's not the first time that the pub, widely considered Dublin's most famous pub, has come under fire for it's drinks prices . A tourist revealed that they had been left shocked by the price he paid for a single round. Ryan had been enjoying a holiday in the Irish capital but was left stunned after forking out €107.20 (£91.16) at the bar in Dublin's tourist hot spot. The eye-watering tab at The Temple Bar in the centre of the city covered one beer, one Coke, two rums and six Baby Guinness shots. He paid a staggering €11.45 (£9.74) for a pint of Heineken, €4.95 (£4.21) for a Coke, six Baby Guinness shots costing at €11.35 each (totalling €68.10 (£57.91)), and two shots of Malibu, costing €11.35 each and coming to €22.70 (£19.30). The surprised customer shared the receipt, dated Friday, April 4 at 2.52pm, on X and it quickly went viral with many jumping to his defence to question the prices. On his X profile @Ryan_AVFCC, Ryan simply wrote in the caption: 'Suicidal' and shared his shock with other users who flocked to the comments. One person wrote underneath: 'Nearly £70 for 6 baby Guinness I'd never check my bank app again' while another said: 'Got scammed bro'. One shocked X user commented: 'WTF is a 'baby' Guinness and how the hell is it worth $10?'. In March, customers were appalled at the pub's prices during St Patrick's Day. Punters who wanted to enjoy a Guinness at the historic pub, had to fork out a whopping €10.45 (£8.79) for a pint. Shockingly, a Guinness wasn't the most expensive pint on offer during the celebration - a Heineken, Carlsberg, Smithwick's Pale Ale or Bulmer's Cider will set pub goers back €11.45 (£9.63). According to the Irish Pub Guide, the average price of a pint of Guinness 'or any stout' in May 2024 in Ireland was €5.77 (£4.84). One man called the pricing 'obscene' while another likened the price list to 'robbery without violence'. 'They might as well serve you while wearing a striped jumper a eye mask,' one woman replied. 'That's why I stay away from the city centre,' a Dubliner said.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Dublin should be on your list of weekend getaways from London
I went to Dublin for a short weekend break and it's the perfect mix of history, sights and a lot of fun. Known for its historic Trinity College, its 13th century castle and vibrant Temple Bar serving pints of Guinness around every corner, Dublin is a worthy candidate for a short weekend break out of London. In the same time you could catch a train to places like Canterbury, Brighton or the coast, you could easily bag yourself a plane ticket to Dublin, Ireland for as little as £35 if you book in advance. After many years of wanting to visit, I finally got the chance this May to explore this vibrant city and I'll attest I had a great time. Dublin is a worthy candidate for a short weekend break out of London. (Image: Emily Davison) Beginning with where I stayed, I spent two nights at The Chancery Hotel – a modern and sophisticated hotel just a stone's throw from Dublin Castle and within a 10-minute walk of Temple Bar. Here you'll find rooms ranging from standard double rooms up to suites, and we stayed in one of their Deluxe King Rooms offering views of Dublin Castle, with incredibly comfortable mattresses. We stayed in one of the hotel's Deluxe King Rooms offering views of Dublin Castle, with incredibly comfortable mattresses. (Image: Emily Davison) Although I will admit I did feel like I had stepped into the set of a sci-fi film, with curtains and doors that opened and closed with the push of a button. The hotel also offers a basement Wellness Suite where you can have treatments and use the facilities, including the steam room, sauna and plunge pool, which is open to guests between 8am and 6pm if you feel like recharging after a day walking around the city. The hotel offers a basement Wellness Suite where you can have treatments and use the facilities, including the steam room, sauna and plunge pool. (Image: Emily Davison) If you feel like eating in the hotel, the Fawn Restaurant offers a menu of seasonally changing options along with crafted cocktails inspired by Irish folklore. This is also where you'll be served a buffet breakfast with a broad range of continental and cooked options like pastries, a full English, fruit and cheeses. I really loved the hotel's modern vibe, along with its warm reception from staff and close proximity to Temple Bar, whilst still feeling quiet and peaceful during the evening hours. I really loved the hotel's modern vibe, along with its warm reception from staff and close proximity to Temple Bar (Image: Emily Davison) One thing Dublin is well known for is its food and drink scene, with an Irish pub around every corner vying for your attention and a whole plethora of cuisines to choose from. Temple Bar is of course one of Dublin's most popular spots, and whilst many locals consider it the more touristy side of Dublin's pub scene it's still worth a visit just for the atmosphere alone. Temple Bar is of course one of Dublin's most popular spots. (Image: Emily Davison) I visited one of the district's nearby pubs – The Wild Duck – which had a really eclectic interior with old-fashioned dolls, photos and memorabilia, along with a menu of Irish pub staples and cocktails. But equally if you're looking for a traditional Irish pub, then spots like Grogan's, The Haul and Gravediggers came highly recommended by locals. Dublin has an Irish pub around every corner vying for your attention and a whole plethora of cuisines to choose from. (Image: Emily Davison) Dublin has plenty to offer for things to see and do, whether you want to explore its links with Guinness and whiskey, or whether you want to learn about its past. Dublin has plenty to offer for things to see and do, whether you want to explore its links with Guinness and whiskey, or whether you want to learn about its past. (Image: Ei Travel Group) One of Dublin's must-do attractions is of course a visit to the Guinness Storehouse in St. James's Gate, this fun and immersive experience takes you through the process of making Guinness and showcases the history of the drink that has become so synonymous with Ireland. You could easily spend a few hours here, with plenty to see and do, and you can also have additional experiences like The Guinness Academy, where you get to learn how to pull the perfect pint. This was my first time trying Guinness and I do agree with what the Irish say, in that it is 'an acquired taste', but even if you're not a big Guinness drinker this is still an experience I'd highly recommend if you have the time. Another of Dublin's boozy attractions was a visit to The Whiskey Museum, where you're taken on an interactive tour with a guide, highlighting Ireland's history with whiskey and how it was actually discovered (through pure chance and a little forgetfulness). At the Whiskey Museum you're taken on an interactive tour with a guide, highlighting Ireland's history with whiskey (Image: Ei Travel Group) The experience, lasting an hour, ends with a tasting, where you get to try three iconic Irish whiskies, which were quite unlike any I've tried before. But if you fancy it, you can also tack on extras like a masterclass in how to make the perfect Irish coffee. The experience ends with a tasting, where you get to try three iconic Irish whiskies. (Image: Ei Travel Group) Dublin is quite a vast city, so if you feel like seeing as much of it as possible I'd recommend a tour aboard the Dublin City Sightseeing Bus. During the bus tour you can hop on and off to see some of the city's main attractions like Trinity College, Ha'Penny Bridge and Marsh's Library, with tickets priced at £27.41 for adults and £12.85 for children for a 24-hour ticket. If you feel like seeing as much of the city as possible I'd recommend a tour aboard the Dublin City Sightseeing Bus. (Image: Ei Travel Group) Dublin also has a number of historic buildings like St Patrick's Cathedral and its historic castle, with a history dating back to 1204. One of Dublin's most-do historic attractions is a tour of Trinity College and The Book of Kells. Trinity College was first commissioned by Elizabeth I in 1592 and over the years it has played host to many famous academics, writers and scientists like Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde and George Berkeley. Trinity College has played host to many famous academics, writers and scientists over the years. (Image: Trinity College Dublin) We booked for the 45-minute tour led by one of the university's students, followed by a visit to The Book of Kells and Iconic Trinity Library. On the tour you'll learn about the university's past and its role in Dublin today, and have a chance to see The Book of Kells – a famous manuscript containing the four Gospels of the New Testament in Latin, which was created in around 800 AD by Celtic monks. On the tour you'll learn about the university's past and its role in Dublin today, and have a chance to see The Book of Kells. (Image: Trinity College Dublin) Finally, no visit to Dublin would be complete without visiting Dublin Castle, with a history dating back over 800 years. If you book on one of the daily guided tours, you'll get to see the Medieval remains of the castle as well as its historic chapel built in 1814. To this day Dublin Castle plays a prominent role in Ireland's parliamentary life, hosting state visits, inaugurations and ceremonies, and the tour led by our guide Daisy really brought the stories of the castle to life. Dublin Castle has a history dating back over 800 years. (Image: Emily Davison) Dublin is well known for its vibrant shops, from the Brown Thomas department store on Grafton Street to its many independent shops in streets like St George's Arcade and O'Connell Street. In Dublin you can be sure to find anything from antiques and vintage clothes to unusual pieces, making it a really great place to shop – just be sure not to overdo it if you have a stringent luggage allowance. With such a diverse mix of things to do in Dublin, this popular city is well worth a visit if you're looking for a fun weekend trip away.
Irish Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Dame Street investment at €1.3m offers buyer 6.93% net initial yield
Investors looking to secure a combination of stable income and ownership of a well-located property in Dublin city centre may be interested in the sale of 66 Dame Street. Located at the western edge of the city's Temple Bar area and just 40m from the Olympia Theatre, the subject property, which is fully let, is being offered to the market by agent Sherry FitzGerald Commercial at a guide price of €1.3 million. Number 66 briefly comprises a four-storey over-basement mid-terrace building extending to a net internal area of 289sq m (3,103sq ft). The property is laid out with a ground-floor restaurant with ancillary accommodation at basement level, along with three upper floors of office accommodation. The building is fully let and is producing a total passing rent of €99,000 a year. The ground and basement floors are occupied by Abrakebabra Ltd on a 20-year lease from October 2015 at a rent of €55,000 per annum. Abrakebabra carried out a full fit-out of the ground and basement floors including kitchen, food-preparation areas and customer seating. The office accommodation at first, second, and third-floor levels is let to Hamilton Turner Solicitors, who have been in occupation since 1998, on a 35-year lease producing €44,000 per annum. Dame Street is one of Dublin city's main thoroughfares. It links several of the city's most popular visitor attractions including Trinity College Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse. The area is well connected by public transport. Numerous Dublin Bus routes, the Luas green and red lines and Tara Street Dart station all are all within walking distance of the subject property. READ MORE Should a sale of number 66 Dame Street proceed at the €1.3 million guide price, the new owner would be in line for a blended net initial yield of 6.93 per cent, assuming standard acquisition/purchaser's costs of 9.96 per cent. The property's tenants will not be affected by the sale. Elizabeth O'Hara of Sherry FitzGerald Commercial says: 'We expect strong interest levels from private investors particularly those seeking well-located city-centre opportunities suitable for pension or long-term holdings with asset-management potential.'
BreakingNews.ie
27-05-2025
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Specsavers to offer free tea and coffee to Dublin commuters
Specsavers have announced that they will be offering free tea and coffee to commuters in the Dublin area this week. From May 27th until May 29th, between 8-11am at Central Plaza, Dame St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, commuters can swing by the Specsavers coffee van for a complimentary tea or coffee. Advertisement The company have said the initiative is not just about a free tea or coffee, but is a chance to think about what perks employees may be missing out on at work. They said workers may be entitled to free eye tests and glasses from their employers if employees spend more than one hour a day using screens for work. Kerril Hickey, chairman of Specsavers Ireland, said that although we all know that the first coffee of the day is essential, so is your eye health. "We hope this will open up the conversation on eye health in the workplace and encourage people to talk to their employers about their corporate eyecare entitlements, all while enjoying their morning cuppa." Advertisement The Specsavers team will be on hand to discuss all things eyecare, and will drop a few hints about what employees should be asking their bosses for, like eyecare vouchers. Specsavers said that for just €25, employers can provide an eye test and up to €100 towards selected glasses. The company also said that Specsavers corporate eyecare vouchers "offer responsible employers an easy, cost-effective way to stay on stop of their responsibilities, and at the same time, make sure employees can avoid unnecessary discomfort at work." They added that it is a "simple way to keep everyone happy and healthy and look after their team."
BreakingNews.ie
19-05-2025
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Court confirms examiner to Workman's Club as Dublin venue unable to pay debts
The High Court has confirmed the appointment of an examiner to Workman's Club Ltd, part of the former Press Up hospitality and entertainment group founded by Patrick McKillen jnr and Matthew Ryan. Ms Justice Eileen Roberts said on Monday she was satisfied to appoint Declan McDonald of PwC as examiner to the company. Advertisement The confirmation of Mr McDonald as examiner follows a petition for court protection brought on behalf of the company by Kelley Smith SC, instructed by Gavin Simons, partner in AMOSS solicitors, earlier this month. Mr McDonald was appointed as interim examiner to the company following that petition. The company runs the Workman's Club, a bar and live music venue on Dublin's Wellington Quay close to Temple Bar. Declan Murphy BL, for Mr McDonald and instructed by Matheson, told Ms Justice Roberts his client, after preparing an interim examiner report, was of the opinion the company had a reasonable prospect of survival as a going concern. The judge noted the emergence of some potential investors in the company. The court had previously heard the company has an excess of liabilities over assets and is unable to pay debts as they fall due. Advertisement The application to confirm Mr McDonald as examiner was not opposed by a number of creditors represented in court, including the Revenue Commissioners, financiers RELM Capital, and Lolapop Ltd, the landlord of the Wellington Quay property. The judge made orders joining the creditors as notice parties to the proceedings. Press Up was renamed the Eclective Group last February following its take over and running by Cheyne Capital. Press Up, at its height, operated 50 bars, restaurants and hotels with 1,600 employees. Advertisement Ireland Firm linked to Press Up group makes fresh bid to b... Read More In October 2021, the group was refinanced to the tune of €55.5 million by Cheyne Capital and deleveraging began with the selling off of the hotels in the group, the Dean and Clarence, the court petition stated. Full deleveraging did not take place and Cheyne took over management in July 2024 when it says it discovered depleted stock levels, substantial arrears to suppliers, deferred maintenance and limited reinvestment. It was decided that four of its operating entities would enter receivership so that the core business and a broader restructuring could take place along with an injection of new money from Cheyne which took 95 per cent of the group's shareholding in a debt for equity swap and installed its own management team. The company now operates 12 Dublin venues, including Peruke and Periwig on Dawson Street, Doolally on Richmond Street, and the Workman's Club on Wellington Quay. It has 55 full-time employees out of a total of 362.
