Comments on: A new look for an old pub http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/ News, events and restaurant guide for Seattle's Ballard neighborhood Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:17:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: MikeAW http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2255 MikeAW Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:21:39 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2255 Great job, a really classy look Diarmuid. Now for the next addition.<br><br>Mike and Kate Great job, a really classy look Diarmuid. Now for the next addition.

Mike and Kate

]]> By: Bernie http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2247 Bernie Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:32:17 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2247 I'm one of those nose pressers. I think the facade looks great, but I did wonder how the regulars feel about it. Those bellied up to the bar looked a bit sheepish. No more drinking in private! I'm one of those nose pressers. I think the facade looks great, but I did wonder how the regulars feel about it. Those bellied up to the bar looked a bit sheepish. No more drinking in private!

]]> By: ballardmike http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2254 ballardmike Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:49:33 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2254 Looks great! When's the first fisticuffs!? Looks great! When's the first fisticuffs!?

]]> By: NoraBell http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2246 NoraBell Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:11:35 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2246 Hope you're right. I think it's maybe the top windows being clear glass that help with the creepy fishbowl effect too. I was looking forward to one of my fave Pubs finally getting windows, just didn't expect this much window. <br>I know a lot of Pubs that have big front widows, but not sidewalk to ceiling. <br>Maybe I'll get used to it. Hope you're right. I think it's maybe the top windows being clear glass that help with the creepy fishbowl effect too. I was looking forward to one of my fave Pubs finally getting windows, just didn't expect this much window.
I know a lot of Pubs that have big front widows, but not sidewalk to ceiling.
Maybe I'll get used to it.

]]> By: ZephyrV2 http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2245 ZephyrV2 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:06:39 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2245 I wonder if the fishbowl feel could be due to the recent remodel - folks walking by, noticing the change on the outside, peaking to see what's new inside. It may go away after a while. It's not as if they have a ton more windows than other bars and storefronts on that stretch. I wonder if the fishbowl feel could be due to the recent remodel – folks walking by, noticing the change on the outside, peaking to see what's new inside. It may go away after a while. It's not as if they have a ton more windows than other bars and storefronts on that stretch.

]]> By: jj http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2253 jj Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:03:47 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2253 Too much glass, needs more brick. It might look more like the original facade, but if you close your eyes and think of a traditional Irish pub this isn't it. Still one of my favorite pubs. Too much glass, needs more brick. It might look more like the original facade, but if you close your eyes and think of a traditional Irish pub this isn't it. Still one of my favorite pubs.

]]> By: Ballard00 http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2252 Ballard00 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:27:23 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2252 Love it! It makes the bar so much more inviting to those walking by on the street.<br>It is hardly gentrification if it looks just like the old Owl saloon looked... I think retro would be a more appropriate word.<br>Way to go Diarmuid, it looks fabulous! Love it! It makes the bar so much more inviting to those walking by on the street.
It is hardly gentrification if it looks just like the old Owl saloon looked… I think retro would be a more appropriate word.
Way to go Diarmuid, it looks fabulous!

]]> By: OwlsInsomnia http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2251 OwlsInsomnia Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:56:56 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2251 Gorgeous and much more hospitable. I will most certainly be more inclined to stop in for a beer every now and then. It always felt a bit dank in the previous space. I'll be even happier if they can find a better spot to locate the sidewalk smokers. I have to hold my breath when I walk by at pretty much any time of day or night. Gorgeous and much more hospitable. I will most certainly be more inclined to stop in for a beer every now and then. It always felt a bit dank in the previous space. I'll be even happier if they can find a better spot to locate the sidewalk smokers. I have to hold my breath when I walk by at pretty much any time of day or night.

]]> By: Ballardite http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2250 Ballardite Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:03:23 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2250 Thanks, Diarmuid. Looks fantastic. Congratulations. Thanks, Diarmuid. Looks fantastic. Congratulations.

]]> By: Diarmuid http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2249 Diarmuid Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:48:26 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2249 Yes, Heliotrope was involved and Dear-mid Yes, Heliotrope was involved and Dear-mid

]]> By: Ballardite http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2248 Ballardite Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:10:03 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2248 LOVE it! Two questions--was Heliotrope involved with the remodel and how does one pronounce 'Diarmuid'? LOVE it! Two questions–was Heliotrope involved with the remodel and how does one pronounce 'Diarmuid'?

]]> By: NoraBell http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2244 NoraBell Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:41:38 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2244 Um, I'm not sure I like it. I went in there after the windows were done and it had kind of a fishbowl feeling. People pressing noses against the window as they walked by, it was a little disconcerting. I'm all for windows, but this is a lot of window. Um, I'm not sure I like it. I went in there after the windows were done and it had kind of a fishbowl feeling. People pressing noses against the window as they walked by, it was a little disconcerting. I'm all for windows, but this is a lot of window.

]]> By: watergirl http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2243 watergirl Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:44:32 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2243 I think I like it! :-) I think I like it! :-)

]]> By: watergirl http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2242 watergirl Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:43:59 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2242 . .

]]> By: SPG http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2241 SPG Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:25:08 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2241 Approved.<br>Carry on. Approved.
Carry on.

]]> By: Nematode http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2240 Nematode Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:07:29 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2240 It looks gorgeous. And the Owl Café photo sure brings back memories.<br><br>I have no idea what the revolving window does, though. Ventilate? It looks gorgeous. And the Owl Café photo sure brings back memories.

I have no idea what the revolving window does, though. Ventilate?

]]> By: Maxwell Emory Perry http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2239 Maxwell Emory Perry Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:17:09 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2239 Nice work Diarmuid! Nice work Diarmuid!

]]> By: Ballardian http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2238 Ballardian Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:48:23 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2238 I do like the new(old) look alot....still a badly oriented space inside unfortunately...tho if the music is good I guess it doesn't really matter.<br><br>Used to go there a bunch in the 80's when bands I liked were playing(years before I moved to ballard)...not so much anymore. I do like the new(old) look alot….still a badly oriented space inside unfortunately…tho if the music is good I guess it doesn't really matter.

Used to go there a bunch in the 80's when bands I liked were playing(years before I moved to ballard)…not so much anymore.

]]> By: Grubby Ballard http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2237 Grubby Ballard Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:47:19 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2237 OOooooo! Gentrified! OOooooo! Gentrified!

]]> By: Silver http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2236 Silver Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:27:12 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2236 OOooooo! Shiny! OOooooo! Shiny!

]]> By: burgin22 http://www.myballard.com/2009/11/30/a-new-look-for-an-old-building/comment-page-1/#comment-2235 burgin22 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:18:18 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=13745#comment-2235 A huge improvement! A huge improvement!

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