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QUAY 16 - NEW FLOATING RESTAURANT ON THE LIFFEY
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by infomatique | November 24, 2007 at 07:23 pm
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Floating restaurant and bar opens in Dublin DocklandsThe Cill Airne, Dublin Dockland's very first floating bar and restaurant, is now open for business, just in time for the busy Christmas period. The historic ship has been extensively renovated and will be based along the quayside at North Wall Quay.
The ship will house two new restaurants, Quay 16 and Blue River Bistro. The Blue River Bistro is located in the refurbished deck of the Cill Airne, with unrivalled views of the waterfront and Docklands, and will offer casual dining with a capacity of 120. In the New Year, Quay 16, which is located below deck, will offer fine dining for up to 60 guests.
The opening of the Cill Airne follows the Docklands Authority's call for water-based businesses that will enliven the River Liffey. The initiative is part of the Dockland Authority's River Regeneration Strategy, which is focused on returning the River Liffey to centre of Dublin life and has already seen the launch of business ventures such as the Liffey Voyage tour service, Dublin City Moorings, the Liffey Ferry and the purchase of the replica famine ship, the Jeanie Johnson.
The ship is owned by Dublin businessmen Larry Crowe, Brian Flannery and Robin Payne, who also own well known restaurants, One Pico, Bleu and Nancy Hands.
The Cill Airne was commissioned by the Irish Government in July 1961 and was one of the very last riveted ships to be built in Europe. Designed to carry over 1,000 passengers, the Cill Airne suffered from the collapse of the liner trade following the increase in airline traffic and was handed to the Maritime College as a training vessel for naval cadets. The Maritime College's move to a new building with mock up engine room and sailing simulators resulted in the Cill Airne becoming obsolete and she was placed up for auction by the College.
David Higgins, Director of Finance, Docklands Authority, said "The Cill Airne will further enhance the Docklands area and ensure that the River Liffey will be the heartbeat of Dublin once more. We look forward to making further announcements on new water-based attractions that will appeal to Dubliners and visitors alike."
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at 07:30 on February 24th, 2008
Came over to Dublin from Liverpool with a group of 17. We booked this restaurant for a saturday night. When we arrived the surroundings looked great and we were looking forward to a lovely evening. That was until the waiter came over to take our order - the waiter was rude and arrogant and kept walking off mid order. When we ordered our food the waitress got the order wrong and had to come back and take the order again - after 20 mins!!
Our meal looked very fancy, but the prices did not reflect the quality. 30euros for a few slices of cold lamb with a carrot puree - not enough to feed a baby. Most of the meals were not up to scratch. My friend ordered duck which was over cooked, it was that hard im suprised it didnt cause the boat to sink!
We all ordered a starter and a main meal and lots and lots of expensive wine, and in return we recieved poor service , sub standard food and the atmosphere there was just awful. Very cramped seating - so close you can hear what the people on the next table are talking about! At the end of our meal someone from our group wanted to make a speech to our party. Nothing too elaborate or loud - as she started to speak one of the waiters told her speeches were not allowed. Fair enough if this was a rowdy hen party who were causing a massive disturbance but this was a group of professional people simply wishing to raise a glass and make a toast. Also, ten mins after we arrived there was a group on another table singing happy birthday causing a disturbance for everyone in the restaurant. No one objected to that.
The booking process was also very unprofessional and unorganised.
Very expensive, massive dissapointment and I would not recommened this to anyone.
at 13:22 on December 11th, 2008
Went for a meal on saturday night 6-12-08 to Quay 16 restaurant with my wife .
The staff where very welcoming and friendly and professional ,The meal was to a high standard and cooked to perfection the price did reflect that but people will pay for quality and i did i highly recommened quay 16 for a visit .It was -4 outside the inside of the boat was warm ,and cosy .Parking was perfect along the Quay .All i can say is i will be back and have told friend about this gem.