Stadium Yards | ?m | 6s | Rohit Communities

[SarcasticMarmot]

When I was at Duggan's Boundary this evening, I suggested to my server that they open a 2nd location in Stadium Yards. She says it's doable, but but fears that an Irish pub in a new building will result in a lack of atmosphere, which is why they are always located in a pub space that's been around for decades.

That's a pretty valid thought for their particular niche. Part of the reason I think a Frank's style place would be a better fit for stadium yards.
That being said, there are a bunch of cool older commercial buildings around the area that could make a sweet pub with some imagination. A bunch along 111th or fort road. The now empty insurance building in Highlands could be awesome. Just look at how Nuestra has rocked it with the old Plutonic Granite space. Lots of possibilities in the neighbourhood.

And I think it's clear there is the demographic for it in part thanks to stadium yards. Felice has been bumping, and I've even noticed a major change in the demographic at Stadium Station, much younger and more affluent than just a few years ago.

 

[yeggator]

You just described what's wrong with the downtown O'Bryne's

Interesting. When I went there once for a night on the town, I was mainly dismayed by how small the actual dance floor was and how far the place is from the rest of the Downtown nightlife. It’s clearly just a restaurant with a bar meant to capitalize off of the pre-/post-Oilers game rush.

 

[Gronk!]

Interesting. When I went there once for a night on the town, I was mainly dismayed by how small the actual dance floor was and how far the place is from the rest of the Downtown nightlife. It’s clearly just a restaurant with a bar meant to capitalize off of the pre-/post-Oilers game rush.

O'Byrnes is just a few steps away from Joey, Guru and the ICE District plaza with Icehouse and the Banquet, so it's not like it's in an isolated location.