Our party this Friday night is going to be cancelled. The venue owner received a letter from the powers that be today stating that by hosting the party, it could be in violation of some Responsible Drinking Laws and such. The owner has just bought the property and doesn’t want any trouble, since this is his livehood.
What do you think about this? Personally I think its just sad…..very sad.
Also at the night of our party, we will be announcing TheHappiestHour Membership Keyrings.
Those who purchase the keyring will be entitled to 50 cents off all drinks at all times and $1 off all food at all times by participating venues.
At the moment we have 11 venues around the city, Carlton, Richmond, Collingwood and Fitzroy on board (more to come).
The key rings will be sold for $15 normally but on the night of the party we will sell them for $10.
Also we are accepting pre-orders until the 20th of June at the cost of $10. They will be ready around the 20th so you we can either post them to you or you can pick them up at the party.
So basically you could make your money back in a week. Email editor@thehappiesthour.com for more info.
Head to Mumbler next Wednesday (4th) and get your self a free bottle of Temple Beer (fine drop that). Mumbler has been one of TheHappiestHour favourites for a while. They have kick arse happy hours ($10 Jugs of boutique stuff, $4 pizzas). www.mumbler.com.au
Thehappiesthour is almost ready. You can see the test site now. Just wanted some opinions on what you think about it and possible inclusions - keeping in mind we still have to imput happy hours and such. ……..and yes we will be having a launch party with cheap drinks.
What would you do in this situation?
You’ve discovered what has to be one of the best happy hours going around. Lets say $2.50 a stubbie for cascade premium (all day every day!) . It’s a fine pub as well with cheap food and a good beer garden. However the happy hour isnt advertised in the bar - only on the website. Also the manager is a bit apprehensive about too many people knowing about it.
Would you tell people (as in put it on our website, newsletter, blog) therefore putting the actual happy hour in jepardy or would you keep it to yourself and bask in the tightarse cheapness of it all?
What would you do…what would you do..
You gotta love the new management that puts a sign outside proclaiming “We’re aren’t shit anymore!”.
Head to the Birmingham Hotel in Collingwood and that’s what you will see, which in my opinion was always a bit hit and miss, and thats not including the fights. Sure it didn’t seem like the most welcoming of places (it was fine unless you were being a dickhead or had an astonishly attractive lady partner with you), and it did have it share of trouble (see here), yet it was old school Collingwood (technically it is in Fitzroy but it always had the Collingwood vibe) and it made no apologies for it.
However, that’s not to say that the new management haven’t won me over already and things have changed for the better. In the past month they have updated the front bar to make it much more casual - think East Brunswick grunge meets nannas flat - but best of all they are offering $2 pots of new from 5pm Fridays and Saturdays. Not too shabby at all.
Birmingham Hotel, Cnr of Smith and Johnston St, Fitzroy
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Perhaps it’s because I’m getting that little bit older, but are there many STUDENT ID HAPPY HOURS around anymore?
When I was a student I remember them clearly, but it’s been a while since I’ve seen the “show your student ID for half price drinks”.
Does anyone know? Cos it might be worth signing up to do a Masters, getting a Student Card, then deferring (this process is free btw)
St Patrick’s Day isn’t exactly a tightarse favourite. Usually the drinks are overpriced, lines to the bar and toilets are long, and rarely is there a happy hour to be found. However saying that, the day provides the perfect opportunity to binge drink on a school/work night, be completely and communally stupid and exaggerate your Irish family tree. Overall it’s a good day to be sure, to be sure. Below are some options (click the links to see their St Patties Plans).
The Normandy, 139 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill.
Probably the closest thing to a real Irish Pub - dark, sweaty and with interesting characters propped up on the bar. Add to this a cheap food menu, reasonably priced beer and some Irish staff, this could be the first port of call.
The Dan O’Connell, 225 Canning St, Carlton.
Easily the most festive of choices where thousands come and take over the park in front of the pub. Great atmosphere with bands, boys and babes, though the drink prices are way too high, and if you line up now you might reach the bar by Easter.
The Corkman Irish Pub, 160 Leister St, Carlton.
Hidden backstreet pub, known mainly to the Melbourne Uni students that fail nearby. If you’re after a little nook that won’t be overrun by crowds, but has entertainment and prizes, then this is your best bet.
The Quiet Man Pub, 271 Racecourse Rd, Flemington.
A saviour for those that live in the West, this well managed pub certainly has a bit of craic to it. It’s guaranteed to get a crowd so get their early.
Father Flanigans, 484 Smith St, Collingwood.
Pretty much ignored all year round despite having some of the best food specials in town (how about those $5 parmas), Flanigans comes alive on St Patties day, and is worth going back to on other days as well.
The Clifton Hill Hotel, 89 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill.
Doesn’t advertise it much, but the Clifton is the home away from home to many Irish expats who love their Gaelic football. Add a good spacious interior, Irish bands and good location, you’ll find that the Clifton punches above its weight.
Limerick Hotel, 364 Clarendon St, South Melbourne.
A local favourite which hasn’t gone down the “South of the Yarra – Sydney’s newest district” just yet. Easily the best option in the area and has the runs on the board with cracking past St Patties.
Bridie O’Reillys, 62 Little Collins St, CBD.
Cosy CBD laneway pub that attracts the suits within a 200 metres radius. Will put on heaps of entertainment throughout the day.
Bridie O’Reillys, 463 Chapell St, South Yarra.
Seems kinda wrong that an Irish bar would be on Chapel St, but Bridie’s has been an unpretentious oasis for all those that can’t starch their collars enough or wear Paris Hilton sunglasses. Live music from noon.
Bridie O’Reillys, 29 Sydney Rd, Brunswick.
Arguably the best of all the Bridies, this one offers a great outdoor area and a reputation for “picking up” – whatever that means.
Despite the homogenised Southbank location, this dark shopping centre type pub actually creates a great atmosphere where sobriety is frowned upon. Prizes and music.
Pugg Mahone, 106 Hardware St, CBD.
The pick of the CBD pubs. When they close down the lane, put up some marquees and let the beer flow, backpackers from all around will converge and start being festive. A good chance to meet real Irish people.
Irish Times, 427 Little Collins St, CBD.
If I did better at school and got a higher TER I might be one of those smartly dressed workers that come here and buy pints with $100 dollar notes. More of a restaurant, if they clear away some tables I’m sure this could be worth a look in.
Pugg Mahones, 175 Elgin St, Carlton.
Popular place that has a comfy booth ridden area downstairs but ample room to party upstairs. Attracts the younger student crowd that like to party and swap spit.
WRITE BELOW IF YOU FIND ANY OTHER OPTIONS
