Hey Guys, with it being Saint Patricks weekend I thought Id take a twist this week and check out a Bar that offers great deals, promotions and a sports fans paradise. Its not just because it Patricks Day and I’m looking for somewhere to drink, its more that I wanted to find a place for a Friday or Saturday night where you can go with friends and have fun. So on my quest to find this friend Utopia, a place where my friends and I could actually talk to each other without being blown away by loud music, and at the same time do something that isn’t the norm, we found the Mardyke Entertainment Complex. On my first visit (which came about in an attempt to find somewhere away from Patrick street that didnt involve crashing through 50 people to get too) it seemed at first glance, too good to be true. I dont know if it was Patricks day or they just do it all the time but whatever you fancied, food, drinks or leisure activities it was at your fingertips. There were special offer pitchers, and probably one of the greatest innovations to hit Ireland a Pitcher and Ping Pong deal, where you can actually track your drunk level as it rises while your hand eye co-ordination plummets. In the end this turned into a cruel but at the same time thoroughly enjoyable experience. This without doubt brings the Mardyke Sports Complex into the realm of a Cork Hidden Wonder.
Ok, I’ll admit it, the fact it was Saint Patricks day may have made the whole experience go up a level but it has to be said there is an awful lot of stuff that the Mardyke offer that’s different, a great laugh and a chance to blow off some steam. So what is on offer I hear you ask? Well, besides the very attractive bar qualities that this place has, you can try your luck at becoming the next Ronnie Rocket by trying some pool or snooker, have a game of bowling or even if you think as my friend Michelle constantly does that you are the in fact Mariah Carey, then maybe Karaoke is the thing for you. My night at the Mardyke was brilliant, it started with a bit of pool, followed by a few games of bowling, where it turned into an Irish vs. International game, and sadly it was the only game we Irish won on Paddy’s Day. On top of the leisure activities, the Mardyke also has a Casino; so if you want a chance to beat the recession, maybe try to break the bank.
On top of all the singing, pool playing and ping pong, if you’re a lover of every kind of sport, then the Mardyke is the place for you. The Mardyke sports bar is the Woolshed bar and grill, where they show everything from Aussie Rules, NFL, Premier League, and Champions League. Not to mention the stadium seating experience on offer and 50 inch HD TV’s, which is a dream come true for any true sports fan. The only other benefit other than being a sports fan at the Mardyke is being a student; there are a number of special offers for Ping Pong, Karaoke, Bowling, or pool. Check out http://www.mardyke.com/student_offers.html for more details.
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| By Car: There are several Multi-storey car parks close to The Mardyke. The closest car park is Finbarre’s car park, just 2 minutes walk from The Mardyke. Please note that Washington St. and Sheares St. as well as the connecting ships between them, work on a on way system. The arrows on the map show the direction of the traffic. | |||||||||||||||||||
| On Foot: The Mardyke is located half way between UCC and Patrick Street, Cork’s main street. Just a 5 minute walk from both locations and a 20 minute walk from Kent train station. | |||||||||||||||||||
| By Bus: Busses number 5 and 8 stop outside The Mardyke when coming in to the city and in the adjoining side streets when going out of the city. | |||||||||||||||||||
So if you want a night out that will be different every time, then take a visit to the Mardyke Entertainment Complex. It’ll be a great night out for you and your friends. Try it out and let me know what you thought of it.
Now I’m going to go through the social media aspects of the Mardyke Entertainment Complex, for more information check out http://www.mardyke.com/index.htm
All events can be booked over the phone and online, you can book every event available on the Mardyke website and avail of every discount on offer. In addition, you can also subscribe to an email newsletter so you can hear about the latest deals and offers available each month at the Mardyke.
So go on pay a visit, see if you can be the next Ronnie Rocket, Mariah Carey, or just see how much fun you can have with your friends.
Corks Hidden Wonders 