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Ziggy62 Fri 31-Jan-25 07:44:49

Apparently a branch of Lidl in Northern Ireland is going to open a bar.

I remember a branch of M&S had a snack bar where alcohol was served, sadly closed down now. Quite enjoyed a glass of prosecco with a lunch as an occasional treat. Obviously husband was driving

Not sure experience in Lidl would be the same. Grocery shopping is something I like to do as quickly as possible

Wondering what others think of idea
Would anyone stop for a wee drink while doing weekly shop?

escaped Fri 31-Jan-25 18:28:39

I think my problem would be climbing up onto those uncomfortable bar stools they provide!

escaped Fri 31-Jan-25 18:29:20

Will there also be toilet facilities?

Doodledog Fri 31-Jan-25 20:17:37

escaped

Will there also be toilet facilities?

I think there has to be in a place where food and drink are served, so that people can wash their hands.

Oreo Fri 31-Jan-25 20:19:34

NonGrannyMoll

Oreo

In fact any bar or cafe in a supermarket would be useful for parking the man in your life, then he couldn’t trail after you putting unwanted items in the trolley or ask why you’re buying something.

Then you'd end up with an inebriated man to deal with along with every other bum-ache that goes with supermarket shopping.

Fortunately I can trust DP to just have the one drink.He could sip it happily while reading the paper.

Oreo Fri 31-Jan-25 20:20:18

escaped

I think my problem would be climbing up onto those uncomfortable bar stools they provide!

…and falling off them on the way down.😄

welbeck Fri 31-Jan-25 21:13:00

Baggs

*Supermarkets/Shopping centres in NI still don't open till 1pm on a Sunday!!!! Although local shops (Spar etc open all day) . No idea why*

Presbyterianism, like the Wee Frees in Scotland, is my guess.

I think it's to allow the staff to go to church without losing their job.
Seems reasonable to me.
There is more to life than getting and spending every hour of every day.

Babs03 Fri 31-Jan-25 22:00:05

Hmmm, hate to be a kill joy, but seeing as most people drive to a supermarket and may go alone, isn’t this going to increase the number of over the limit drivers?
Not everyone has a spouse to go with them.

Ziggy62 Sat 01-Feb-25 12:08:40

Well one would hope they would have more sense but we will see

Jaxjacky Sat 01-Feb-25 12:48:43

It’s not obligatory to drink alcohol in a bar, there are plenty of low or no alcohol drinks available in most of them, my usual half of shandy would be fine.

JaneJudge Sat 01-Feb-25 12:50:27

Desdemona

Imagine being half cut in the "Middle Of Lidl" searching for courgettes and coming out with a kayak and a fishing rod instead.

grin grin

it would be disastrous

Aprilgem Sat 01-Feb-25 13:40:28

I’m anticipating what other supermarkets are planning to add too. Also slightly worried certain type of customers that will irritate shoppers and may cause trouble.

Freya5 Sat 01-Feb-25 13:47:23

tanith

Freya5 Morrisons is still there in Gib but I don’t remember seeing a bar just a nice cafe.

Here is a photo. Perhaps they got rid of it, was a while ago.

mokryna Sat 01-Feb-25 14:02:05

merlotgran
Later on I was advised to avoid the supermarkets and only buy alcohol in an independent off licence where they’d be happy to serve me

When I bought alcohol in Alice Springs, in the bottle shop next to the supermarket, I had to have my passport approved by the police.