The Arc Pub - 3 months since opening - Munich

Tomorrow 'The Arc' will have been open for 3 months. It's been a huge learning curve for both myself and Jason, as neither of us had ever owned a bar before. Since our opening, a lot of what we've done has been a bit of trial and error, but it's noticeable to me that every week, things are running smoother and smoother.

We have received suggestions from people and whilst there are some things we can't do, like make the ladies toilets bigger or be closer to the U-bahn, there are other things we've managed to improve. For example, we had a bit of negative feedback about the quality of the air when it gets crowded. Well our extractor fans are working as of last week and it's certainly made a huge difference to the heat and the smokiness in the bar.

Anyway, what we were really after, was some feedback. A lot of you have now been and we'd like to know what you like or don't like about our bar, so that we can make improvements to ensure you have a good watering hole to come to.

Thanks a lot to TT so far for the support you've given us. Without you, it all would have been so much more difficult so far...

Cheers,
H

Bring back the jalepeno poppers!

Hazza,
buy some proper vinegar for your chips! The chips are good though, a weekly special on the menu would be good (shepherd's pie, steak and kidney pie, that sort of thing). What about getting that Australian pie bloke to do you a load to go with the rugby?
Cheers for actually showing Middlesborough matches, I might be the only person that appreciates that, but I do. I like being an old git sitting watching Boro on my own on the sofa ha ha.
Congrats on the three months
Katrina

I like it, and I think you're doing really well.

The U-Bahn problem is
- for wimps and
- easily solved by taking the 27 tram from Karlsplatz, only 2 minute walk from the Schellingstrasse stop

you could maybe hang up timetable in the entrance, I always forget when the tram goes and there's no shelter to wait there in winter..

Glad the air is improving. Had a really nice evening there on Saturday, all cosy and relaxed.

Keep up the good work!

i agree with the vinegar, timetable & what? there were poppers?!

Hazza think everything is running really well, you seem to take a sports request from TT and react to this very fast, the activities (e.g. Quiz night) seem to be working well.

Some times the service is a little slow, but anyway a GREAT JOB ! Keep up the good work.

Cheers to The Arc for staying open all night for the Bostonians to watch their beloved Red Sox win the world series.

And love those 'Baby Guinesses'!

Try working on running tabs for people.

Add a meal deal for sports games - 2 beers & a burger. A bit like a Happy Meal, just without the toy. Though a Toy would be nice as well!!

great idea! Or Air Miles!

My God, imagine how far the average TTer could fly on the beers consumed this year...

Hey haz-man,

Well, I love the place. Smokiness would be my concern too, but I am glad that it is being sorted out.

- As 3 Lions said, a meal-deal sounds like a great idea.
- Being a board games fan, it would be cool if you could stock up on some popular games. Of course, I have a chess bias.
- Train and timetable idea is really useful.
- Happy hour!

All the best man!
Cheers!
xargon

How about doing some home brewing ? Or are there laws (ofcouse there are) about this ?

I really enjoyed by cheeseburger with bacon and fries the other night! Lecker!!! But i agree with Katrina about the specials cos the menu, although very good, is not large, and specials that change frequently would keep the culinary experience fresh.

And on the wall opposite the big screen you need three TVs in a row so whe there is another rugby bonanza you canwatch them all without twisting your neck

I am not a fussy drinker, Helles will do me most of the time, so i can't comment on your selection of other stuff, but the Augie is good, and Newcie Brown makes a nice change, so you have everything i need on that front.

haven't eaten there in awhile, but is the food still served on paper plates? i took 2 non-TTers with me and they didn't like that at all. made the food seem cheaper than it was.

Yeah, have to agree with Elfenstar. I don't mind a burger and/or chips on a paper plate, but a salad and other stuff should be on a proper plate.

Get a PS2 to use on the big TV in the corner. With the big sofa, it'll be just like yer front room.