Comments on: Cork’s Bodega Bar sold - to be closed! http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/ Tom Raftery, social media consultant, speaker, blogger and podcaster Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:28:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Marie http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-111900 Marie Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:37:44 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-111900 Hey Ian, just read your comment on closing the Bodega. Had been looking forward to visit it next week on my trip to Cork ;-( I remember the days and hours I spent at the Bodega back in 97 and 98 (while studying at UCC) and you working there. Also remember your farewell celebration, you left a few weeks before I returned to Munich. How are you, how is life in down under? Marie Hey Ian, just read your comment on closing the Bodega. Had been looking forward to visit it next week on my trip to Cork ;-( I remember the days and hours I spent at the Bodega back in 97 and 98 (while studying at UCC) and you working there. Also remember your farewell celebration, you left a few weeks before I returned to Munich. How are you, how is life in down under?
Marie

]]> By: jim morrish http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-105451 jim morrish Thu, 03 May 2007 20:19:01 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-105451 bodega re-opening may 4th, as a club though as far as i understand it bodega re-opening may 4th, as a club though as far as i understand it

]]> By: Ian http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-105433 Ian Wed, 02 May 2007 23:42:07 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-105433 Worked there back in the renaissance days of 96, 97, 98. Left Cork City in 98 to return to terra australis, with so many fond memories of Cork City and the Bodega. Worked there back in the renaissance days of 96, 97, 98. Left Cork City in 98 to return to terra australis, with so many fond memories of Cork City and the Bodega.

]]> By: Julien http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-104974 Julien Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:13:09 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-104974 a shame indeed... I remember working there as a barman, was my first taste of Ireland, where I only spent 6 months. I was there in 2002 I'd say, and the place'd been opened for at least 1 or 2 years when I arrived. a shame indeed… I remember working there as a barman, was my first taste of Ireland, where I only spent 6 months. I was there in 2002 I’d say, and the place’d been opened for at least 1 or 2 years when I arrived.

]]> By: Branko http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-104947 Branko Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:34:05 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-104947 that was the best place in town. big hug to all ex workers that was the best place in town. big hug to all ex workers

]]> By: Maria http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-103998 Maria Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:03:31 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-103998 Does anyone remember what year the Bodega opened? It's a great loss. Does anyone remember what year the Bodega opened? It’s a great loss.

]]> By: michael http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99608 michael Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:38:16 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99608 could you hear me gasp all the way over here in Miami? had been looking forward to visiting the bodega next time in Cork, but alas ... any suggestions for comparable watering holes with decent food and good cheer appreciated. could you hear me gasp all the way over here in Miami? had been looking forward to visiting the bodega next time in Cork, but alas … any suggestions for comparable watering holes with decent food and good cheer appreciated.

]]> By: BC http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99538 BC Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:27:17 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99538 I felt a tangible sadness when i heard of the demise of what it is in my mind,one of the greatest meeting points in Cork city.Many an afternoon i spent sitting there with friends drinking coffee as the sun shone and caught the reflection of those magnificent windows.A social and cultural expreience lost to big business...The Bodega Bar...RIP. I felt a tangible sadness when i heard of the demise of what it is in my mind,one of the greatest meeting points in Cork city.Many an afternoon i spent sitting there with friends drinking coffee as the sun shone and caught the reflection of those magnificent windows.A social and cultural expreience lost to big business…The Bodega Bar…RIP.

]]> By: BC http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99539 BC Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:27:17 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99539 I felt a tangible sadness when i heard of the demise of what it is in my mind,one of the greatest meeting points in Cork city.Many an afternoon i spent sitting there with friends drinking coffee as the sun shone and caught the reflection of those magnificent windows.A social and cultural expreience lost to big business...The Bodega Bar...RIP. I felt a tangible sadness when i heard of the demise of what it is in my mind,one of the greatest meeting points in Cork city.Many an afternoon i spent sitting there with friends drinking coffee as the sun shone and caught the reflection of those magnificent windows.A social and cultural expreience lost to big business…The Bodega Bar…RIP.

]]> By: Mark Dowling http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99329 Mark Dowling Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:08:38 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99329 Ah jaysus. One of the few bars tolerable pre-smoking ban because of the high ceilings and as I discovered last time I was home the food's not bad - had only tried liquid products previously! All the manky bars there are in Cork and they had to close THIS one! Ah jaysus. One of the few bars tolerable pre-smoking ban because of the high ceilings and as I discovered last time I was home the food’s not bad - had only tried liquid products previously! All the manky bars there are in Cork and they had to close THIS one!

]]> By: JD http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99328 JD Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:13:26 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99328 Apparently (just love that word) it has been bought by the owners of the Mahon Point hellhole and to be re-opened as a department store. Shame. Apparently (just love that word) it has been bought by the owners of the Mahon Point hellhole and to be re-opened as a department store.
Shame.

]]> By: Damien Mulley » Blog Archive » Bye Bye Bodega :( http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99327 Damien Mulley » Blog Archive » Bye Bye Bodega :( Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:08:06 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99327 [...] As Tom notes, the Bodega is closing. This Friday in fact. I really loved that bar. Anyone interested in going in there on Thu or Friday evening for one last hurrah and to thank the staff. Or most of them anyway. With a few exceptions the staff in there are wonderfully helpful and friendly and quite chatty. You feel welcome in the place unlike so many other places these days. What’s worse is that they’re turning it into a clothes store or something. Jesus. More here on Boards.ie too. Also more here and here. [...] [...] As Tom notes, the Bodega is closing. This Friday in fact. I really loved that bar. Anyone interested in going in there on Thu or Friday evening for one last hurrah and to thank the staff. Or most of them anyway. With a few exceptions the staff in there are wonderfully helpful and friendly and quite chatty. You feel welcome in the place unlike so many other places these days. What’s worse is that they’re turning it into a clothes store or something. Jesus. More here on Boards.ie too. Also more here and here. [...]

]]> By: Where’s the Salt? » Blog Archive » The Bodega in Cork to Close. http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99326 Where’s the Salt? » Blog Archive » The Bodega in Cork to Close. Mon, 05 Feb 2007 11:32:03 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99326 [...] Tom comes the sad news that the much loved Bodega Bar in Cork has been sold by Bellinter owner Jay [...] [...] Tom comes the sad news that the much loved Bodega Bar in Cork has been sold by Bellinter owner Jay [...]

]]> By: Jenny Kent http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99325 Jenny Kent Mon, 05 Feb 2007 11:22:37 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99325 Oh No! Tragedy. Thanks for letting us know Tom, will have to organise one last hurrah before Friday. Oh No! Tragedy.

Thanks for letting us know Tom, will have to organise one last hurrah before Friday.

]]> By: Tomas McGuinness http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99198 Tomas McGuinness Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:44:45 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99198 I've lots of fond memories of that bar. How the heck could they close such a popular place? I really hope they don't "redevelop" it into a super pub. That leaves the brog now for late night pints. Woe is me! I’ve lots of fond memories of that bar. How the heck could they close such a popular place? I really hope they don’t “redevelop” it into a super pub.

That leaves the brog now for late night pints. Woe is me!

]]> By: Chewed Pencil Software : Bodega bar is no more! http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99197 Chewed Pencil Software : Bodega bar is no more! Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:16:15 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99197 [...] friend of mine sent me this blog posting yesterday and I must admit I was completely shocked. The Bodega is easily my favorite bar in Cork city and I [...] [...] friend of mine sent me this blog posting yesterday and I must admit I was completely shocked. The Bodega is easily my favorite bar in Cork city and I [...]

]]> By: Alex Horstmann http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99173 Alex Horstmann Thu, 01 Feb 2007 15:16:19 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99173 Well, that's not good at all. I love coming back to Cork and enjoying a lazy afternoon in the Bodega (and generally meeting Tom and Pilar amd family!) and then back in for an evening session. Is it a property developer? What a crying shame. Well, that’s not good at all. I love coming back to Cork and enjoying a lazy afternoon in the Bodega (and generally meeting Tom and Pilar amd family!) and then back in for an evening session.

Is it a property developer?

What a crying shame.

]]> By: adam http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99172 adam Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:33:30 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99172 I like the atmos in the Bodega, but the high roof makes it impossible for me to have a conversation with anyone in there. I like the atmos in the Bodega, but the high roof makes it impossible for me to have a conversation with anyone in there.

]]> By: Deirdre Lacey http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99171 Deirdre Lacey Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:06:12 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99171 What a shame - it was one of the only places that made Cork feel like a real city when we moved back to Ireland in 1998. You are right, it's great for kids and had a great atmosphere anytime. I am gutted! What a shame - it was one of the only places that made Cork feel like a real city when we moved back to Ireland in 1998. You are right, it’s great for kids and had a great atmosphere anytime. I am gutted!

]]> By: Conor O'Neill http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99168 Conor O'Neill Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:56:08 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/corks-bodega-bar-sold-to-be-closed/#comment-99168 I somehow read Donncha's comment as "I'll drop by later to take a few taps". I wonder who'll get the huge screen? I somehow read Donncha’s comment as “I’ll drop by later to take a few taps”. I wonder who’ll get the huge screen?

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