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Calis Beach Forum => Calis Bar and Restaurant Questions and Discussions => Topic started by: SEVIYORUM on July 28, 2006, 19:37:59 PM
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Had a wicked month in Calis.
Regarding the 'scam' post the cocktails are 12ytl each but some menus had not been changed and still held last years prices on them. Import drinks 8 ytl each only 2 lira more than local drinks which i think is quite reasonable as some places charging 9ytl for imports. Tuesday nights breakdance show along with salsa dancers - really entertaining a great show to watch, foam partys, apache partys although i think they've given up on the vampire party but it was amusing while it lasted. The bar was busy everynight for a month while i was there, so it can't really be as bad as some people try to make out. Before people start jumping down my throat..The staff apologise about the buy one get one free incident.. some change overs of staff have been made also.
Was good to see some people from the forum in there aswel.. see everyone in a few weeks.. [:o)] :)
Rach
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had a few good nights in there, they were well packed everynight when i was there like you say.
still i feel that i have to pay per drink and not run a tab up if you do that then theres no prob
great atmosphere will be back there soon
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Just arrived back home. We went to B52 last year and found it a bit of a rip off. However, having a teenage daughter with us, went again this year (she saw one of her Turkish friends working there) and we were pleasantly surprised. Staff were pleasant and welcoming (I know they just want you to spend your money), the prices were OK and my daughter didn't feel threatened which she does in some of the bars and restuarants. So, well done to them!!
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I think that 10YTL for a nargile is a bit much as I go to a place where it is 5YTL
Pete (hooked on hookah!)
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cant believe people still go here when theres so many better and nicer bars than this place.got ripped off once over our drinks bill never again though!!!!!!![:(!]
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we did too as neisha refered to in her post we were scamed how many others does it happen too when they done it to us it was well rehearsed patter
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Puma and Tan n dame, we get it you don't like B52..!!! You've said it enough times on most of the B52 topics...But for the people who do like it and do go in.. and get replys like ''cant believe people still go here'' is there any need? Just because 'you'll never go in again' People can still have there own opinions!! Again i think WE ALL GET IT!!
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the same applies to you also you harp on how great it is so will beg to differon the subject.i did not say i did not like the place i said i did not like being ripped off ,end of topic. HOPE YOU GET IT TOO!!!
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Do i always go on how great it is? NO. This is the only topic i have really spoke much about it, the last one that was opened, i simply said that i'd speak to Sevket and that was a reply to Rons post.. I tried to tell you what had happened but you still went on.. But i don't go on and on about the same things!
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I watched the world cup final at B52 and thought it was a dump. Warm cocktails, surly service and hideously loud music coming from a completely empty dance floor. The following night, for some reason I can't explain, we went back. Had a fantastic time! So it just goes to show that there's never a right or wrong with these things.
People are entitled to their opinion and it shouldn't be taken as a personal slight!
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You're quite right Nikos. Everyone has a right to thier opinion. And I agree that the cocktails aren't quite the same as you'd get here. However, the service is good and the boys are very pleasant, kind and not sleazy.
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the glasses are small compared to everwhere else
and seviorum you do go on about your fav bars etc
try to be more imparshell as you are a mod on the forum
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sevi you always go on about how good a bar it is, i'm wondering why you always "promote" this bar as being so good[?][?][?][?][?][?][?]
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She does, but does it matter??? No!
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Yes, Rach does tend to rate B52 and she has her reasons. I rate my own place for my own reasons. It's a public forum for you to express your opinions.
From what I've read here there was an incident which left some people feeling ripped off. Personally, B52 isn't my scene (too old?) but from what I've seen and heard of the place it does do very well from returning trade so I doubt very much that they are actively ripping off the tourists - it's just not worth the effort. Mistakes do happen. I suggest that those who feel ripped off rest easy in the fact that they've drawn their experience to the attention of others and leave it there. For other people - visit, decide for yourself whether you like the staff/drinks/music/? and go from there. I think the comment from Nikos is one of the best here - you can have a good night at the same place that disappointed you the night before - same can be said in the UK. I think anyone deserves a second chance if they deal with an incident well in the first place.
B
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[?]Puma - not sure what i referred to [?][?]
Ive never really been in B52 so cant and wont comment on it. I know people that like it and people that dont - The only reason ive never really been there is that i tend to use other bars that are open at the same time!!! And i know that i like those :)
From what i hear B52 is better this year than previous - whatever that means?!!
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Originally posted by Elsa Padfield
She does, but does it matter??? No!
Actually yes it does. She should be impartial as a moderator and not get involved in slanging matches.
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I do not just promote B52 as being 'so good' I have talked about Scarlett, Bustop, Aladdins and other bars. Yes i am a moderater on this forum [:O] but that is not going to stop me from giving my opinions like i have on other bars. :D I will say what i want and how i see things and nobodys comments are going to stop me from doing that :P I understand people feel the same about their comments about B52, i was asked to speak to one of the guys to see what happened regarding 'Scam b52' i did, so i posted and then people start going off on one again..
Like Maybe said why would anybody in their right mind risk ripping people off?
For the people who have had a bill wrong or anything like that, i can imagine it must be annoying but mistakes do happen everywhere, even in England! [:o]
Now i'm guessing you all have your favourite bars and restaurants, i will look forward to reading them :D
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ok let's stop the bickering and use this topic for it's original purpose
Anne
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Originally posted by Jukebox
She should be impartial as a moderator
Incorrect Mr. Jukebox.
Moderators have the same right to voice opinions as anyone else.
Scunner
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Of course Mr Scunner,of course
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just returned from Calis this morning and spent maybe 8 nights in and out of B52 along with other bars, I still think it is one of the best bars there the staff are really good, there is something on there every night. 8) 8) 8)
If you dont like it you dont go in and yes they cater for all ages, i didnt see a quiet night there last week and those guys work bloody hard for their money 8) 8) 8)
Ron
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Hi i havent been back from turkey long and i found B52s very good fun, had a foam party which was a good giggle when ya drunk an with a good group of people. Ended up there alot after scarletts, got admit i ended up dancing on the bar there to.
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got to say i use both scarlett and b52 a bit, but i don,t know why the two should be compared. They offer different things, apart from the drinks of course, but i will say i,m happier drinking in b52 as i,ve never seen a fight get out of hand in there, but have seen some nasty fights in scarlett.Sorry but that means a lot to me, i,d rather see glasses being picked up and carried back to the bar than being knocked off the tables or thrown. the boys in b52 sem to be more aware of what is going on and don,t let things develop.
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In the 2years & 8 months, (not counting am I?),that I have lived here, I personally have only seen the tail-end of one "fight" in Scarlett, & that was very quickly & expertly "Taken Outside" by staff.
When were the so-called, "nasty fights in Scarlett", Pegs? I would add that I am in there most nights in the holiday season, much to Lorraines disgust!!!!
Gordon....
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Can we get back on topic which is B52, not the Scarlett bar.
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Have only been in B52 once and afraid I was not overly impressed. But I will point out that last night on my way home about 2.30 -3.00am (I was not on the pi55:D) the B52 was still open with a good few customers, so it obviously appeals, (just not my cup of tea as a Sky Sports Bar is not either).
Just to point out before someone else does that, yes! I noticed three other popular bars still open too, away from the Beach front prom, with fair amount of customers being Marias, Aladdins and Scarlett.
Dippz
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I have been going to Scarlett for 5 years now and have spent the last 6 weeks in Calis drinking in Scarlett everynight and have never once seen a fight there. The lads there never get involved with fights - out of the main bars in Calis id say theyre the only ones that don't. You may not see lads from B52 fighting in the bar, probably because they take their fights and kick off in other peoples bars or elsewhere but beleive me they do fight. I know where I feel safe in Calis and it is Scarlett, certainly not B52.
Jenny.x.
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the older wiser sober people spotted what the b52s was up to and past comment on it and left
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100% right Bob.
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Don't want to appear to be the stupid one but ........
Where is B52 ?
Thanks
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over the bridge on the left hand side corner from the beach,just listen out for the sh@t loud music thats it :o
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I can back Jenny (dont know her though) up on this that the b52 guys do fight, but away from the bar.To my knowledge they have caused trouble at Bustop this season and i have also seen them hounding 3 girls by smashing glass bottles at their heels as they walked up the road. Not the most adult behavoir i have seen in a long time.[?]
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Originally posted by Jenny
I have been going to Scarlett for 5 years now and have spent the last 6 weeks in Calis drinking in Scarlett everynight and have never once seen a fight there. The lads there never get involved with fights - out of the main bars in Calis id say theyre the only ones that don't. You may not see lads from B52 fighting in the bar, probably because they take their fights and kick off in other peoples bars or elsewhere but beleive me they do fight. I know where I feel safe in Calis and it is Scarlett, certainly not B52.
Jenny.x.
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This is a rip-off bar and should be closed down.
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i went to B52 late one night with my mate, everything was ok until i went inside to go to the loo, came back out and one of the barmen was was holding the door shut and wouldnt let me out, it was empty inside and the guy was speaking turkish to the other barman, my mate ouside then had to bang on the door and shout at them to let me out. Obviously that worried me and left, and never went back that was over a year ago now, and not been in since. :(
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b52... not the best or nicest bar in calis.
everyone is entitled to there own opinion n noone should have a go just cos they do/dont like the bar. my opinion is i dont like it so end of!!
tra x
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apart from the incident that happened above, its an ok bar and didnt have a prob with the prices or drinks and if that hadnt have happened i would have most likely had continued going in there, as i know a few people that go in there all the time. May give it another go when i go out next month...but any funny business i'm outta there :)
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everyone is entitled to their own opinion, i went to calis for 9weeks this summer the first few weeks i went in B52 and we had a great time, although certain members of staff never seemed to make an effort to make u welcome then after a few weeks when i started spending time with a guy in bus stop and spent more time in bus stop than B52 i was threatened by one member of staff in B52 and told to be careful because the next time i was alone he was going to kick the s**t out of me, ever since then i stopped going in, and i constantly had comments and remarks thrown at me whilst walkin to and from the front, and may i say not nice remarks. That member of staff made a lot of lies up about me and as you all know calis is a small place so everyone heard these rumours and when your living there its not a nice thing to happen and its all because i was spending time in another bar needless to say i was still drinkin in B52 at the time and still spending my money in there so i didnt see a problem. Plus the comments about the fights, yes there are some in scarlett but they sort them and they go no further B52 lads dont fight in B52 they take it to other bars and in the streets. I wont ever be returning there again!!
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I would say the B52 bar is the best in Calis! Iv'e never seen any trouble in there and all the waiters and bar staff are really friendly. I spend most of my time in there when i'm in Calis. Can't wait to get back out there in May 2007! Also, they do the best cocktails in there for a good price and the blow jobs aren't bad either (cocktails that is)!! Luv to all the lads x x x
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most guys fight, as for the fights in Scarlett ask the police, they are called there quite a bit. Sorry to united4eva don,t know who was calling her names or about the rumours, i also live here and i,ve not heard anything and i drink in the Bus Stop and i,ve had no problem. But what i don,t understand is how you can say that you were drinking in B52 and getting hassle from the guys, why on earth did you carry on going there.
Maybe you should name and shame the guys who were calling you, i love the place but i don,t agree with them doing that.
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i go in B52 quite often and know all the guys in there, and can honestly say have never had any problems there
Ron
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I go to all the bars in Calis and quite openly talk about my mates in the bus stop in B52, Alladins, etc never had any probs at all, i walk past they ask where i'm going i tell them, i find as long as you are open and honest to them they dont care, cos they know you'll be back at some point on my bar crawl!! :D
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Maybe I am missing the point but why do you have to be "open and honest" with bar staff about where you may choose to go for a drink?
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i was just saying if they ask, where your going...why hide it, they dont seem to mind
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Apologies but still don't get it!!! what is it they don't mind? where we spend our money?
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people have been saying some bars get funny when u drink elsewhere especially if u've been going in there a while, i've always said im going here and there tonight and never had any bother over the 3 years ive been going calis...its just my opinion that works for me (no name calling or trouble)
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I get what Sam's saying, no ones ever made a big deal of it when i've said i'm going to another bar. In all fairness we do go to the bar another time and they know that we will be back out either later on in the year or the next year.
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Get your point now Sami!! On a personal note I have only ever been in there once a number of years ago and didn't care for the place. A group of us were sat at a table having a drink and one of the bar staff walked over, didn't speak but picked a packet of cigarettes off the table and took one. I thought that very rude but someone in our group said thats just they way they are. For me that is ill mannered and cheeky. Call me old fashioned.....ha ha
On the other point I don't feel one should ever have to explain to bar staff were you go to drink/spend your hard earned cash. The bars that we use have never questioned where we have been or were we plan to go next. But like said so may times on here each to their own, we all have our likes and dislikes.
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some can be quite rude, shame u didn't like the place tho, i know we shouldn't have to tell them where we're going, i suppose I've just got used to their ways now....x
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They are only trying to make conversation though. Its in the culture of what they do, they are all competitive bars and they are just trying to be friendly. Fair enough for your...[i dont know if dislike is the right word but im gonna use it] dislike to the bar because we do all have places we dont like that much, which maybe down to personal experience or from what people have heard.
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just being nosey more like lol! i agree that you don't have to answer where you're going or where you've been!! But if you know them, like you say Sami, used to their ways x
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united4eva i did ask you to name and shame the guys for whatever they were saying but you seem to have gone quiet on us all about B52.
Maybe you are aving second thoughts and it,s not that bad after all????
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Pegs Very sorry i havent replied i havent even read this post since i last wrote. I havent gone quiet though thats not like me haha. I wont name and shame the person or people that caused trouble and called me names, As far as im concerned i wont ever return into the B52 and neither will my boyfriend. When me and my boyfriend are walking home from a nice night out together and you get some jealous peice of s**t screaming your girlfriends a slag etc its not the nicest thing. For everyone who knows me im not a slag and dont have a bad word to say about anyone who has a bit of respect for me. Like i said i wont name this person as the threats and stupid behaviour ive already had off him will no doubt get worse. He knows who he is and he can carry on with what he did in summer if he likes but at the end of the day there are plenty of other places i can go, and have wonderful nights with my boyfriend and friends. Its a shame really because that place was a good night out good location shame the staff ruined it!!
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Heather, wasn't it just one member of staff that ruined it? I doubt he'll carry on doing what he did in the summer, when you move out there!
Good luck by the way. See you in the summer! :D x
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staff come and go from all the bars. But i doubt that the name calling was through jealousy, the boys in their are not exactly known for being faithful.
Any way hope you do come back and ENJOY your self, but i still think people should be named and shamed for being abusive.The staff should be ignored and avoided not the bar they work in. But that is your choice.
New season - new start.
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Originally posted by pegs
the boys in their are not exactly known for being faithful.
New season - new start.
I have a long term boyfriend who works in B52 Pegs and because he works in B52 doesn't mean he's unfaithful and like the rest.. I don't really think every lad in there should be labelled as the same, just because a few act a certain way.
They're not all the same and i don't see how staff being faithful or not has anything to do with bar recommendations.. :)
Thanks
Rach x
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Rach, your boyfriend must know he's on to a good thing hun- he'd be mad to cheat on you!
Jenny.x.
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All the lads in the B52 are great guys. Rachel your man is top so the post about being faithful and unfaithful is quite frankly pathetic! The atmosphere, drinks and staff in the B52 are brilliant i have never had any problems there. Looking forward to getting there again next year!!! Love to all the lads x x x x x
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Thankyou very much guys :D
Rach xxx
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please don,t read the message out of context. i was referring to the fact i find it hard to believe one of the boys was jealous of a girl being with someone else. Girls come and go for alot of the boys in calis, that,s the nature of the job, one of their perks so to speak.
New season New start was meant as a way to say if anyone has had problems in there maybe next year will be different, staff change and management,s ideas and outlook changes.
if any one has got a regular guy from any bar or club in calis then good luck and be happy, and i don,t mean that in a bitchy way. any one in a serious relationship with someone who works in an industry where they have to make their customers feel like they have just walked off a cat walk and special all night to be able to make a wage have not exactly got it easy, watching your man play the game with the other girls takes a strong personality.
Seriously good luck to you girl. You are right they are not all the same, didn,t mean to tar anybody.
Any way can,t wait for the place to reopen and for the fun to start again.
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Quite agree i love the place.
it,s got to be hard on any girl with a boyfriend as a waiter, long hours, other girls- mostly drunk etc,etc.
But anyway can,t wait for the place to reopen and all the fun to start all over again.Think the boys at the moment are enjoying a hard earned break playing pool and chilling in the Han most nights, can,t say i blame them.
Good luck to the boys for the next season.
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Ok, since we continue to discuss barmen and girls, this has little chance of returning to be a "Bar and Restaurant Review" so we'll cut our losses and lock.
Scunner