The Octagon Bar: Kickin' It Old School in the Clarence Hotel, Hot Tubs Included!

pax · 03-21-2005, 06:30 AM

Give'r!

Welcome weary travelers!

We've been kicked around the corner, we've been known by different names but it's time to reopen the Octagon Bar!

...Stop in for a coffee or tea in the morning, bring your newspaper and sit in our soft leather couches. For lunch, come in and have a cocktail. Your boss will never know. When work is over, stop in for Happy Hour; you can be assured that your presence will not go unnoticed. Late nights are the best and the most wicked; the patrons are a frisky lot, but always friendly.

The Octagon Bar is located on the first floor of the Clarence Hotel in Dublin, Ireland. U2 are part owners of this magnificent watering hole and we seek to reproduce the camaraderie of a pub, complete with bar fights, dancing girls, and moderators who shut us down when the noise or the post count gets too high.

May I suggest that you order a drink, ask one of the lovelies or one of the gents for a , or perhaps you want to play a song on the jukebox. Share pictures of your kids and yourselves. Don’t be shy--by morning we’ll forget your face anyway.

This is a patron-run bar, so if the bartender is asleep in the back, or cuddled up on the couch with one of the patrons, go and pour a drink for your mate. The drink selection is only limited by your imagination. So dream out loud!

The above is Tim's original welcome message from the oldest of the old Bars. It's time to restore the Bar to its original drinkin' and hookin'-up glory!

:: sits down daintily at bar, mixes self a Sex on the Beach, waits for Ewen to show up ::

ewen · 03-21-2005, 06:41 AM

::gets a feather duster and an apron (yes i know i look camp in it), dusts down the hot tub, starts filling it up::

pax · 03-21-2005, 06:42 AM

:: changes into bathing suit ::

ewen · 03-21-2005, 06:46 AM

oops, i never took one.

ewen · 03-21-2005, 06:47 AM

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 03-21-2005, 06:47 AM

Oh yeah...

*hops into hot tub, grabs a cosmo and kicks back*

pax · 03-21-2005, 06:48 AM

:: drags hot tub into the brand-new back room ::

Ewe follow behind me with the shiraz, yes?

pax · 03-21-2005, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LarryMullen's_POPAngel
Oh yeah...

*hops into hot tub, grabs a cosmo and kicks back*

April has her very own squash-shaped hot tub.

U2Girl1978 · 03-21-2005, 06:49 AM

Awesome.

I didn't really know the history of this bar so thanks for clearing it up Pax!

Mixes herself a blue bahama and puts on "Elevation" on the jukebox...

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 03-21-2005, 06:49 AM

starsforu2 · 03-21-2005, 06:50 AM

** Takes a long look at the front door as a wave of nostalgia washes over me, pushes open the door and hears the beginning notes of "I Will Follow" and smells stale beer, leather couches and chlorine? **

Hi Honey I'm home!

Hey Ewen, you're the reason I smell chlorine. Nice to see the hot tub again

** Plops down on the couch for a few minutes before the business meeting **

You know... I'd be here more if it continued to tickle my creativity, but chat threads are so early-2005

** Throws feet up on the ottoman points iPod remote at the stereo and The Postal Service's "The District Sleeps Tonight **

Hey Pax! Thanks for dusting this off and going old-school! Awww Yeah...

** Takes a sip of coffee, closes eyes and flashes back to all the wonderful times I've had here **

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 03-21-2005, 06:50 AM

There is room for more than one in this squash shaped hot tub...

pax · 03-21-2005, 06:52 AM

Yeah, you should invite His Squashness to swing by!

Yes, Tim, we decided to swing the Bar back to its original direction. We hope the restoration means you'll be back behind the bar more often.

And what would the old Bar be without a hot tub? Or seventeen?

and a couple in love to fill it?

ewen · 03-21-2005, 06:57 AM

hi Tim....

:replugs the holographic projector, flicks the switch:

:a projection of Tara teases Tim for a dance:

hi April, like your hair.....yeah, get the Squash guy to pop in, has he ever been to the Octagon?

pax

starsforu2 · 03-21-2005, 06:58 AM

** Unfolds self from the couch, walks behind the bar, cracks knuckles and places a sign on the bar. "The bartender is in" **

Choose your poison

Popmartijn · 03-21-2005, 07:00 AM

pax · 03-21-2005, 07:00 AM

We've already stolen a bottle of wine to take back to the hot tub room--couldn't wait for you to get behind the bar.

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 03-21-2005, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pax
Yeah, you should invite His Squashness to swing by!

Good idea... It may be a bit early for that though.

Maybe later, hehe.

*hits iPod, Pretenders' Brass In Pocket playing, dives back into hot tub

starsforu2 · 03-21-2005, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ewen
hi Tim....

:replugs the holographic projector, flicks the switch:

:a projection of Tara teases Tim for a dance:

She'll be here soon, I'm sure of that

** Pours several cups of coffee and garnishes them with a mini-bottle of Bailey's **

My gift to the patrons

Thanks for making it fun again.

** Pulls out the biggest squash you've ever seen and gives it a toss into the hot tub **

Kiss that Squash and he will be your Prince...

I think the lyric is Frog, but maybe it will work, dunno

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 03-21-2005, 07:03 AM

Thanks, Ewen.

And how are ewe today?

I shall, I shall...

03-21-2005, 06:30 AM	#1
pax ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ewen's new American home Posts: 11,412 Local Time: 04:56 PM	The Octagon Bar: Kickin' It Old School in the Clarence Hotel, Hot Tubs Included! Give'r! Welcome weary travelers! We've been kicked around the corner, we've been known by different names but it's time to reopen the Octagon Bar! ...Stop in for a coffee or tea in the morning, bring your newspaper and sit in our soft leather couches. For lunch, come in and have a cocktail. Your boss will never know. When work is over, stop in for Happy Hour; you can be assured that your presence will not go unnoticed. Late nights are the best and the most wicked; the patrons are a frisky lot, but always friendly. The Octagon Bar is located on the first floor of the Clarence Hotel in Dublin, Ireland. U2 are part owners of this magnificent watering hole and we seek to reproduce the camaraderie of a pub, complete with bar fights, dancing girls, and moderators who shut us down when the noise or the post count gets too high. May I suggest that you order a drink, ask one of the lovelies or one of the gents for a , or perhaps you want to play a song on the jukebox. Share pictures of your kids and yourselves. Don’t be shy--by morning we’ll forget your face anyway. This is a patron-run bar, so if the bartender is asleep in the back, or cuddled up on the couch with one of the patrons, go and pour a drink for your mate. The drink selection is only limited by your imagination. So dream out loud! The above is Tim's original welcome message from the oldest of the old Bars. It's time to restore the Bar to its original drinkin' and hookin'-up glory! :: sits down daintily at bar, mixes self a Sex on the Beach, waits for Ewen to show up :: __________________ __________________ and you hunger for the time time to heal, desire, time Join Amnesty.

03-21-2005, 06:41 AM	#2
ewen Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,887 Local Time: 03:56 PM	::gets a feather duster and an apron (yes i know i look camp in it), dusts down the hot tub, starts filling it up:: __________________

03-21-2005, 06:42 AM	#3
pax ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ewen's new American home Posts: 11,412 Local Time: 04:56 PM	:: changes into bathing suit :: __________________ and you hunger for the time time to heal, desire, time Join Amnesty.

03-21-2005, 06:48 AM	#7
pax ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ewen's new American home Posts: 11,412 Local Time: 04:56 PM	:: drags hot tub into the brand-new back room :: Ewe follow behind me with the shiraz, yes? __________________ and you hunger for the time time to heal, desire, time Join Amnesty.

03-21-2005, 06:52 AM	#13
pax ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ewen's new American home Posts: 11,412 Local Time: 04:56 PM	Yeah, you should invite His Squashness to swing by! Yes, Tim, we decided to swing the Bar back to its original direction. We hope the restoration means you'll be back behind the bar more often. And what would the old Bar be without a hot tub? Or seventeen? and a couple in love to fill it? __________________ and you hunger for the time time to heal, desire, time Join Amnesty.

03-21-2005, 06:46 AM	#4
ewen Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,887 Local Time: 03:56 PM	oops, i never took one.

03-21-2005, 06:47 AM	#5
ewen Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,887 Local Time: 03:56 PM

03-21-2005, 06:47 AM	#6
LarryMullen's POPAngel Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'll be up with the sun, I'm not coming down... Posts: 53,698 Local Time: 03:56 PM	Oh yeah... hops into hot tub, grabs a cosmo and kicks back

03-21-2005, 06:49 AM	#9
U2Girl1978 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the altar of the dark star Posts: 19,374 Local Time: 03:56 PM	Awesome. I didn't really know the history of this bar so thanks for clearing it up Pax! Mixes herself a blue bahama and puts on "Elevation" on the jukebox...

03-21-2005, 06:50 AM	#11
starsforu2 Refugee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ashburn, VA (and permanently residing in u2bonogirls head!) Posts: 2,070 Local Time: 04:56 PM	Takes a long look at the front door as a wave of nostalgia washes over me, pushes open the door and hears the beginning notes of "I Will Follow" and smells stale beer, leather couches and chlorine? Hi Honey I'm home! Hey Ewen, you're the reason I smell chlorine. Nice to see the hot tub again Plops down on the couch for a few minutes before the business meeting You know... I'd be here more if it continued to tickle my creativity, but chat threads are so early-2005 Throws feet up on the ottoman points iPod remote at the stereo and The Postal Service's "The District Sleeps Tonight Hey Pax! Thanks for dusting this off and going old-school! Awww Yeah... Takes a sip of coffee, closes eyes and flashes back to all the wonderful times I've had here

03-21-2005, 06:57 AM	#14
ewen Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,887 Local Time: 03:56 PM	hi Tim.... :replugs the holographic projector, flicks the switch: :a projection of Tara teases Tim for a dance: hi April, like your hair.....yeah, get the Squash guy to pop in, has he ever been to the Octagon? pax

03-21-2005, 06:58 AM	#15
starsforu2 Refugee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ashburn, VA (and permanently residing in u2bonogirls head!) Posts: 2,070 Local Time: 04:56 PM	Unfolds self from the couch, walks behind the bar, cracks knuckles and places a sign on the bar. "The bartender is in" Choose your poison

03-21-2005, 07:00 AM	#16
Popmartijn Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Netherlands Posts: 32,739 Local Time: 09:56 PM

03-21-2005, 07:03 AM	#20
LarryMullen's POPAngel Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'll be up with the sun, I'm not coming down... Posts: 53,698 Local Time: 03:56 PM	Thanks, Ewen. And how are ewe today? I shall, I shall... __________________

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