Negative Review

Reviewed by Mike/Wullie - Jan 2001

Well, after 6 months in Dublin I think I finally to vent my frustration and gripes with the George, in fact it was Pepsi Boy's comments on how nice the bouncers at Spy were on new years eve which pushed me over the edge.

I commuted to Dublin for some 18 months prior to moving here and always normally ended up in the George, but always week days and not always every week, so a somewhat chequered view, which is probably what most tourists get of the place - a nice place to drink in, good music and a good crowd.

That was then though, I now have 6 months of living in Dublin under my belt and regularly visiting the George with the following observations to offer:-

1. The doormen - are they superior to us, I think this every time I go in there or maybe they think they are, one of us has got it wrong I am sure. This Xmas was the final straw though, as usual at this time of the year and during pride there were queues - we waited for 30mins trying to figure out why only 2 at a time were getting in every 5mins or so when we finally got to the front only to be told, you will now have to use the side door - I have to queue again? No fear and off I trundled to Out on the Liffey. More on this point later. On a good note though there was one night when this particluary obnoxious str8 woman was very quickly ejected by the bouncers - my belief in justice was restored not to mention the belief that the bouncers do keep an eye on what is going on.

2. Dress Code - yeah I know this seems to have been relaxed recently but please please someone explain the logic of it to me as I cant see it.

3. Age group - I have seem people in here as young as 14 and they seem to be very good friends of the staff!!

4. Sunday evenings - as a visitor the bingo was great but after 6 months it has become tedious. The acts put on are excellent but I have to say the bingo itself and the constant wittering have driven me elsewhere on a Sunday

5. Barmen - in the main nice guys but service can be very painful downstairs - upstairs always seems to have it licked.

In summary, its my belief the George has become complacent in its attitude towards its "Regular" customers forgetting that its these people who bring in the dosh all year round and not just at those busy times. In addition to this there is the underlying attitude that does come across as "We are popular, we know we are and if you dont like it then go elsewhere".

The pink pound here in Ireland is becoming a force to be reckoned with and its about time these nice folks at the George got off their complacent bums and took notice - I know my visits have dwindled recently and for all my whinging above I still think its a shame.

God, do I feel better now :-)

Mike (on missionary work minus his kilt).

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