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Title: Restaurant with Games
Post by: drawfull on November 18, 2009, 12:34:14 pm
Well it's been a long time again and after too much stress and hassle, my little venture is now open. Some of you guys may remember this was mooted a while ago.

In any case, we settled on a three-pronged approach. Restaurant, Bistro and Lounge, the lounge being my games room I guess... Some pics for those that may be interested.

Cheers

Adrian
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: drawfull on November 18, 2009, 12:35:59 pm
more pics
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: bkenobi on November 18, 2009, 12:41:22 pm
Looks nice.  Good luck!   :cheers:
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: HaRuMaN on November 18, 2009, 12:44:51 pm
Wow... looks like you sank some serious cheddar in that place.  Looks nice!  How about more pics of your games?
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: Franco B on November 18, 2009, 12:45:57 pm
Very nice drawfull.  8)

I could only look at a couple of pics due to my uber slow conection but it looks nice :)

Remind me where you are again? I think you are on some Isle somewhere IIRC.

Do you have a website etc? I'll spread the word where I can  :cheers:
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: drawfull on November 18, 2009, 12:55:35 pm
My iphone pics are terrible, and am waiting on the final pics we had done - those few were sent by email.

I should have some nice shots of the games in a few days though. Currently we have Track n Field, Ms Pac, Galaga, Joust cocktail, Space Invaders and Arkanoid in there. We have Star Wars, Tapper, R-Type, Defender cocktail, Donkey Kong, Elevator Action, Robotron and Galaxian cocktail either in storage or on the way. 

We do have a website but it's not live yet due to ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- service on the Isle of Man. You pay your money, you get erm... well.

Needs more than luck!!! (the weather could do us a favour!)

Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: DashRendar on November 18, 2009, 01:01:01 pm
Great looking business!

How long have you been open?  Are things going well so far?
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: drawfull on November 18, 2009, 01:04:23 pm
We've been open about 6 weeks, hitting forecasts so can't complain. Well. I could. No, it is going well. Just need leaf switches for track n field - the staff are addicted, never mind customers. It gets a lot of abuse....
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: Ginsu Victim on November 18, 2009, 01:04:52 pm
Wow. That's pretty nice looking! Great job!
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/Smileys/classic/applause.gif)
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: drventure on November 18, 2009, 01:27:25 pm
Really nice layout! I love those chrome LOVE seats (or am I reading it wrong)  :)

Where is it located?
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: CheffoJeffo on November 18, 2009, 01:41:34 pm
 :applaud:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: BobA on November 18, 2009, 02:23:52 pm
Great looking business.   Best of luck with it.   I remember the Isle of Man way back when I was a teenager and reading about TT races in the motorcycle mags here in Canada.   :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: EvilTwin on November 18, 2009, 02:25:15 pm
Looks like a really classy place. Good luck, and I hope business stays steady.

Have you marketed it as a place with games or is it kind of a "come in for a drink, see the games and get hooked" kind of strategy?
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: Dartful Dodger on November 18, 2009, 03:23:30 pm
Where is it located?
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: JMB on November 18, 2009, 03:44:58 pm
Where is it located?

on the Isle of Man.
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: drventure on November 18, 2009, 04:35:30 pm
Doh! Completely read past that post.

Wish I could visit, but it'll be a while. Texas is a long way away  :(
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: RayB on November 18, 2009, 05:03:34 pm
Damn nice.
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: Xiaou2 on November 18, 2009, 05:43:28 pm

 Congrats.  You totally Sucked all the class out of your place with a giant picture
of a wench sucking on a filthy Stinkerette.

 Alcohol + Spiral Stairs = Frequent 911 calls + followup Lawsuits

Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: ahofle on November 18, 2009, 09:39:18 pm
Gorgeous.  I would change my name to Norm and hang out there daily if you were any where near me.
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: surface tension on November 19, 2009, 08:56:14 am
I was wondering what had happened to you... now I know!

Good luck, it looks like a great place.
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: drawfull on November 19, 2009, 02:47:35 pm

 Congrats.  You totally Sucked all the class out of your place with a giant picture
of a wench sucking on a filthy Stinkerette.

 Alcohol + Spiral Stairs = Frequent 911 calls + followup Lawsuits



That pic is the best bit - it's wallpaper actually. I love it.
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: drawfull on November 19, 2009, 02:50:17 pm
Great looking business.   Best of luck with it.   I remember the Isle of Man way back when I was a teenager and reading about TT races in the motorcycle mags here in Canada.   :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:

The TT is still bonkers. They have no fear and well everyone even seasoned bikers (I'm not) gasp at the speed they do. It's MAD
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: drawfull on November 19, 2009, 02:51:23 pm
I was wondering what had happened to you... now I know!

Good luck, it looks like a great place.

Licensing killed it. I'd still love some of your tables though. Find a way.
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: drawfull on November 19, 2009, 02:54:19 pm
Really nice layout! I love those chrome LOVE seats (or am I reading it wrong)  :)

Where is it located?

We have love and sex. They are a cleaning nightmare.... :)
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: Benevolance on November 19, 2009, 08:31:15 pm
That's usually the case with good love and sex.

I love the restaurant. Very classy looking. But let's have some better pics of those arcade cabinets, you tease.
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: SavannahLion on November 19, 2009, 11:57:40 pm

 Congrats.  You totally Sucked all the class out of your place with a giant picture
of a wench sucking on a filthy Stinkerette.

 Alcohol + Spiral Stairs = Frequent 911 calls + followup Lawsuits



That pic is the best bit - it's wallpaper actually. I love it.

I thought that was a projector.

Are all the cabs tabletops? Or do you have a couple of standups somewhere?
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: Ummon on November 20, 2009, 02:36:10 am
Just need leaf switches for track n field - the staff are addicted, never mind customers. It gets a lot of abuse....

That's good to hear. I'd forgotten all about ya, until you chimed up in the other thread yesterday or whatever.
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: HaRuMaN on November 20, 2009, 08:35:39 am
Are all the cabs tabletops? Or do you have a couple of standups somewhere?

For the visually impaired:

(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=98183.0;attach=136573;image)
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: DashRendar on November 20, 2009, 10:07:06 am
Are all the cabs tabletops? Or do you have a couple of standups somewhere?

For the visually impaired:

(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=98183.0;attach=136573;image)

I just noticed the Pac Man theme in the floor there.  Very nice!  Subtle, while still letting you know you're in a game room.
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: RayB on November 20, 2009, 11:15:23 am
I'm not liking the predominantly white theme for a lounge/game room. White with dark wood contrast works in the other areas, but there... seems too bright and too "just painted apartment" looking. Will the lighting be dimmed, or colored?
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: edge10 on November 20, 2009, 11:29:28 am
That is a beautiful looking place you have! 

Best of luck with your new endeavor.
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: drawfull on November 20, 2009, 02:05:01 pm
Are all the cabs tabletops? Or do you have a couple of standups somewhere?

For the visually impaired:

(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=98183.0;attach=136573;image)

I just noticed the Pac Man theme in the floor there.  Very nice!  Subtle, while still letting you know you're in a game room.

Yes, we dim the lights and I don't like the white floor. We only did it cos the ceiling is so low, it wouldve felt really claustrphobic.

I know this post is gonna be meesed up even before I hit send but I can't see what I am typing - is it something to do with Windows 7?
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: Ummon on November 22, 2009, 12:22:23 am
No idea. I didn't think the white was how Ray said, I just thought you were going for that 'modern' look. Chicks, in cities at least, generally like that.
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: SavannahLion on November 22, 2009, 06:06:03 am
Are all the cabs tabletops? Or do you have a couple of standups somewhere?

For the visually impaired:

(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=98183.0;attach=136573;image)

I had my eyes gouged out by too many craptastic cabs (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=97615.0). I can only see table tops now.
Title: Re: Restaurant with Games
Post by: DaOld Man on November 22, 2009, 07:30:53 am
Wow Drawful! You have been very busy boy.
I love this place, I wish it were close to Kentucky, I would definitely give you some business.
 :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: