Steve Q Posted September 8, 2014 #276 Share Posted September 8, 2014 We just returned from the Aug 12-26 sailing of the Equinox. The cruise included only 550 people from the U.S., while 500 were from Spain and over 1,100 from the UK. Give this geographic makeup, we expected the Gastropub to be a very busy venue. Ironically, it was virtually dead most evenings. I am not sure why but there seemed to be little interest. I suspect Celebrity may have to return to the drawing board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted September 8, 2014 #277 Share Posted September 8, 2014 We just returned from the Aug 12-26 sailing of the Equinox. The cruise included only 550 people from the U.S., while 500 were from Spain and over 1,100 from the UK. Give this geographic makeup, we expected the Gastropub to be a very busy venue. Ironically, it was virtually dead most evenings. I am not sure why but there seemed to be little interest. I suspect Celebrity may have to return to the drawing board. Thanks Steve. Did you try any of the beer or wine offered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted September 8, 2014 #278 Share Posted September 8, 2014 We just returned from the Aug 12-26 sailing of the Equinox. The cruise included only 550 people from the U.S., while 500 were from Spain and over 1,100 from the UK. Give this geographic makeup, we expected the Gastropub to be a very busy venue. Ironically, it was virtually dead most evenings. I am not sure why but there seemed to be little interest. I suspect Celebrity may have to return to the drawing board. Interesting. They've already announced that they will add a Gastrobar to the Eclipse this coming April. Maybe a premature decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted September 8, 2014 #279 Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) We just returned from the Aug 12-26 sailing of the Equinox. The cruise included only 550 people from the U.S., while 500 were from Spain and over 1,100 from the UK. Give this geographic makeup, we expected the Gastropub to be a very busy venue. Ironically, it was virtually dead most evenings. I am not sure why but there seemed to be little interest. I suspect Celebrity may have to return to the drawing board. Someone else backs up my experience also. Seems like a good idea in theory which is why people who haven't cruised on Equinox don't understand so much. I just think it was poorly executed. It's just not a great place to linger. It reminded me of the bar on QM2 which I don't like much either. But the food there at least, is free. And there so many other lovely places to sit and drink on the Equinox that it loses out. Other than the specialty restaurants, the "pay for" places are quiet too aren't they? Bacio? Edited September 8, 2014 by Pushka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted September 8, 2014 #280 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Interesting.They've already announced that they will add a Gastrobar to the Eclipse this coming April. Maybe a premature decision. And according to one of the officers on my cruise last week on Solstice, it will be put on Solstice during drydock in 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted September 8, 2014 Author #281 Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) And there have been others including myself that enjoyed the venue and found it well used. Glad to see that X is moving forward with this venue on other ships. Seems like they have thought it out.;) Edited September 8, 2014 by cruisingator2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted September 8, 2014 #282 Share Posted September 8, 2014 That's good. Spreads out the crowd then. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whataboutport Posted September 9, 2014 #283 Share Posted September 9, 2014 We just returned from the Aug 12-26 sailing of the Equinox. The cruise included only 550 people from the U.S., while 500 were from Spain and over 1,100 from the UK. Give this geographic makeup, we expected the Gastropub to be a very busy venue. Ironically, it was virtually dead most evenings. I am not sure why but there seemed to be little interest. I suspect Celebrity may have to return to the drawing board. Perhaps bc most pax were from the UK, which has loads of pubs, they weren't interested in something they can get at home. I look forward to trying it out. All the gastropubs in CA are totally overpriced and tapas size portions. Plus all the hipsters that really turn me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted September 9, 2014 #284 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I suspect Celebrity may have to return to the drawing board. And according to one of the officers on my cruise last week on Solstice, it will be put on Solstice during drydock in 16. The press release was put out yesterday that the GastroBar is being added to the Eclipse during the dry dock March 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcgold Posted September 12, 2014 #285 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Looks great fantastic beer list its a pity it will not be on the Eclipse in Jan for our first Celebrity cruise ,I guess we will just have to book another which cruise in january ? we are on the one leaving on 18th:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 12, 2014 #286 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Do they have a guitar player at night? we go where the live music is offered...seems like live music could be a nice addition there...better than just another bar.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloop-JohnB Posted September 12, 2014 #287 Share Posted September 12, 2014 And according to one of the officers on my cruise last week on Solstice, it will be put on Solstice during drydock in 16. The press release was put out yesterday that the GastroBar is being added to the Eclipse during the dry dock March 2015. Thanks guys. Mr Sloop & I are Wine Lovers... So we will miss Cellarmasters (preferred the "drawing room" set up on the S-Class Ships (Solstice 2012) to the open hallway plan on the M-Class Ships (Summit 2013). But we will survive, lol Guess i'll have to savor my wine in Cellarmasters a little more often lol on our upcoming cruise on the Connie Mr Sloop likes his beer... And he especially liked Michaels Club as a revamped World Beer & Sports Bar... So with it now gone back to Captain Club & Suites Elite space, it is good to know hat Celebrity has found a replacement. I think that the enclosed Cellarmasters spot on the S-Class Ships will work well for this pub style venue (lol, dark decor already in place). And bigger is better based on our previous experiences with Michaels Club... That venue was certainly popular especially in January during the US Football Playdowns. Besides the beer & pub fare (extra cost not so great)... Does anyone know if there are plans to also have Tvs (sorry guys I apologize for not reading this entire thread). Mr Sloop & I could live without the Tvs for the most part... But it might be nice once in awhile during Hockey Season / Playoffs to catch a bit of a game) Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted September 12, 2014 #288 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Thanks guys. Mr Sloop & I are Wine Lovers... Mr Sloop likes his beer... Besides the beer & pub fare (extra cost not so great)... Does anyone know if there are plans to also have Tvs (sorry guys I apologize for not reading this entire thread). Mr Sloop & I could live without the Tvs for the most part... But it might be nice once in awhile during Hockey Season / Playoffs to catch a bit of a game) Cheers! There are 5-6 TV's, it was packed during the World Cup, and they still have a lot of the wine selections too. ( from what we have read ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted September 12, 2014 #289 Share Posted September 12, 2014 There are several TVs over the bar and at the opposite end. It was busy on the recent Soccer WC nights. We were at the Gastrobar on the Final night. (Sunday 16th). We stayed perhaps about 20 minutes as there were no seats. There was plenty of space to stand though but no tables available to put drinks on. The Final was also televised in the Theatre and on the cabin TVs which is where we ended up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine0138 Posted September 13, 2014 #290 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Is the Gastro Pub open at embarkation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebury Posted September 13, 2014 #291 Share Posted September 13, 2014 There are so many posts to read! I am being lazy and hoping that someone will give me the answer so that I do not need to read them all. I told you that I was lazy. Is this new Gastropub on the Infinity yet, if not when is it planned? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2bespoiled Posted September 13, 2014 #292 Share Posted September 13, 2014 There are so many posts to read! I am being lazy and hoping that someone will give me the answer so that I do not need to read them all. I told you that I was lazy.Is this new Gastropub on the Infinity yet, if not when is it planned? Thanks No, it is not. There are no plans that are public, and no announcements to put it on any M-Class ships, which Infinity is one. So far, Equinox has it, Eclipse is getting it. Both are S-Class. This of course does not preclude it from happening in the future. Happy sailing, Jenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebury Posted September 13, 2014 #293 Share Posted September 13, 2014 No, it is not. There are no plans that are public, and no announcements to put it on any M-Class ships, which Infinity is one. So far, Equinox has it, Eclipse is getting it. Both are S-Class. This of course does not preclude it from happening in the future. Happy sailing, Jenna Thank you Jenna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVFAM Posted September 13, 2014 #294 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Is the Gastro Pub open at embarkation? It was open when we boarded Equinox on 21 June in Istanbul. While waiting for the cabins to open, we chatted with the three staff members, ordered a few small food items and enjoyed ourselves. Maybe it doesn't take much to make us happy, but our experience on that B2B was just fine. MARK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted September 13, 2014 #295 Share Posted September 13, 2014 There are so many posts to read! I am being lazy and hoping that someone will give me the answer so that I do not need to read them all. I told you that I was lazy.Is this new Gastropub on the Infinity yet, if not when is it planned? Thanks When we were on Millennium we were told there are no plans to change Cellar Masters to a Gastropub on the M Class ships. On the M class Cellar Masters is in an open, pass through area to the restaurant, which would make it hard to add TV's and create a pub atmosphere Mary Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted September 13, 2014 #296 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) I'm not sure why my dislike of the Gastrobar has been construed as us not loving the Equinox but it seems it has. It is possible to not like something without it bring a detraction you know. And this thread asked for opinions. ;). We loved the Equinox and have rebooked for next year. Just won't be spending time at this bar. As far as being easy to please on a cruise, our favourite time was grabbing a plate of sushi from the buffet and a glass of wine from the aft bar and sitting out in the Med sunshine watching the view as we sailed away. That is simple pleasure. Edited September 13, 2014 by Pushka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted September 13, 2014 #297 Share Posted September 13, 2014 We like Equinox too, and all the S class ships, but we don't like the concept of the Gastrobar/pub. Much prefer Cellar Masters but that won't keep us from booking on an S class if the itinerary is right. It is just coincidence that our last and next 2 cruises are on M class ships. Mary Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted September 21, 2014 #298 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I love this idea and we would certainly enjoy it for a bite to eat. I wish it was going to be on Reflection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynbee Posted September 21, 2014 #299 Share Posted September 21, 2014 When I first looked at the menu I thought it said CAT food! Sounds pretty good - certainly much better than Bistro on Five which I think is a complete waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted October 16, 2014 #300 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Okie Dokie!:D It has been awhile since I have asked if anyone else has returned from the Equinox with thoughts and comments about the GastroBar. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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