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Due to several recent matches in Paris (Football and rugby), whats the recommenedtaions for pre and post match drinks?
I know paris prices would make a "Cafe En Seine" barman blush but its just the one night i guess.
Any suggestions on where the "thick of the action" will be?
Cheers
Outside O'Sullivan's a few hours before kickoff the last time round... Was good craic!!
Our gang hung out in O'Sullivan's Irish Bar in a place close by the Pavillon De Montmartre.
If I remember correctly the Irish fans gathered on matchday at the Eiffel Tower; dat was great craic maybe we'll do that again.
Lets hope the mobile phone coverage does'nt disappear this time round, it was a nightmare last time....no phones at all was crazy.
http://www.europeanirish.com/pubs.ph...rte_country=46
Irish Pubs in Paris
including the pubs showing live Irish Soccer coverage
and Rugby (Ireland V Australia 15th Nov, V Fiji on 21s)
and Irish Pubs for real atmosphere.
I thought it was god awful, nasty atmosphere, full of scummers (Irish and otherwise) and couldn't get far enough away.Quote:
Originally Posted by JGKyne
Each to their own I suppose but Pigalle ain't my cup of tea at night.
On the other hand, I'd be surprised if 10% of the amount that travelled last time go this time.
If we win in Dublin then there will be a sizable contingent, on the otherhand if we get well beat then probably only a couple of thousand.
in fairness, travel plans will have to be made well in advance and will cost a fair bit..... people will not want to see that much money wasted (plus i'm not sure that many of our away travelling fans are really that fickle)Quote:
Originally Posted by centre mid
is the Coolin, in Mabillon.
that's where i'll be pre and post match i'd say.
Patricks near Nation is also good.
Pints are ridiculous expensive most places, so head to a supermarche if you're on a budget, no problem drinking on the street.
Been to Paris a number of times at this stage and not great imo. Is there anywhere for accommodation and nightlife which is a bit of craic and isn't the Pigalle (which is fairly tawdry and seedy)?Quote:
Originally Posted by OneRedArmy
dont think o'sullivans is in pigalleQuote:
Originally Posted by OneRedArmy
boulevard do glichy closest metro stop place de clichy.
auchan is always cheap enough in there canteens to get a good feed with sizeable portions and cheap enough.
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Originally Posted by magnumpi
I'm afraid that the law was changed a few months ago. It's generally overlooked for law-abiding citizens enjoying a bottle of wine in a park but a load of Irish football supporters drinking cans on the street is gonna draw attention.
There are two O'Sullivans IIRC, one beside the Moullon Rouge and one somewhere else (cant remember the name - across from the Hard Rock cafe).Quote:
Originally Posted by jbyrne
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Originally Posted by jbyrne
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There are two O'Sullivans IIRC, one beside the Moullon Rouge and one somewhere else (cant remember the name - across from the Hard Rock cafe).
There are now 3 different ones in town, one being by the Moulin Rouge in Pigalle, the one you mentioned opposite the Hrd Rock and a new one in central town around the corner of Mcbrides.
Last time we all met up at the Eiffel tower though I imagine that most groups will have their own rdv points in different parts of town. Generally I suggest drinking in a cheap non-irish pub during the day and then heading to one of the big Irish places for the 'craic'.
They'd hardly bother 10k or more Irish fans having a kick around and a can under the Eiffel Tower in the pouring rain, ah the memories.Quote:
Originally Posted by ptegan
will there be busses going over from rosslare? ****ing hate irelands location!!!
Was told the Latin Quater was a good spot. Went there last year with the mrs , handy enoughQuote:
Originally Posted by eaststand85
Thought the Mollin Rouge area was a kip TBH and that was during the day. Dodgy shops even dodgier people - the sort of place to keep your wits about you
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Originally Posted by OneRedArmy
Was that the one near or in a shopping centre?
Thats a bit harsh, would you prefer we were part of the main land? I like our spot on the map to be honest.Quote:
Originally Posted by irishultra
Last game in Paris, ended up outside an Irish Pub after the game, with a off-licence accross the road from it, just drank cans all night outside used their jacks etc. Ring a bell with anyone?