Paugus Bay Pub (old Christmas Island)

Winnigirl83 · 01-23-2024, 02:38 PM

Anyone know what's happening there? They had a sign out front that said they were closed until 1/19. Now the sign just says "thank you". Are they closed temporarily? Hopefully not for good. I loved their brussels sprout appetizer.

WinnisquamZ · 01-23-2024, 03:08 PM

Last week, I did hear they were closing. Little off season traffic. May become seasonal spot

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Biggd · 01-23-2024, 03:31 PM

I went there once this summer, wasn't impressed with the food or the atmosphere. Hopefully they make it, it's been a tough spot to do business for a long time now.

TiltonBB · 01-23-2024, 08:50 PM

The owner of Paugus Bay Pub, Kevin Hayhurst, has also had discussions with the city of Laconia about purchasing the downtown parking garage to create a domed sports facility.

Winnigirl83 · 10-25-2024, 08:59 PM

Their sign used to advertise "Sunday Brunch", then it had "See you Thursday". Now it's blank and looks like it isn't open. Anyone know what's up?

LoveLakeLife · 10-26-2024, 05:11 AM

The Sunday brunch was horrid.

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Biggd · 10-26-2024, 07:35 AM

Never see any cars there when I go by.

AC2717 · 10-28-2024, 07:44 AM

It seems like everyone keeps just putting Lipstick on a Pig so to speak, the place needs to be gutted and redesigned. I think people walk in and say oh the same old same old from the 80s/90s with paint. At least that is what I did everytime something new has tried to open there, so i feel like they are already at a dissadvantage.

It is at a great spot on the road for location wise, it should be able to do a great business there, but the food has to be able to compete with what is around as well.

LoveLakeLife · 10-29-2024, 02:40 AM

I agree with AC. Get rid of the straggly Christmas lights along the roof edge in front all year round. The dumpster in front is unsightly and uninviting. Somehow put bathrooms on the main floor. Redo the whole entrance area, so much wasted unused space. Get rid of the side orders being served in the little white bowls. There are enough pubs around, turn it back into a destination restaurant with food to match.

It was a special night to go there in the 80s. I hope someone with true talent and know-how can fulfill its potential. It could be another Canoe or Camp with the right person at the helm.

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Woodsy · 10-29-2024, 07:45 AM

IMHO, its not going to matter what you do to the building... gutting it and redoing it would obviously be an improvement. A high end restaurant would be nice too! However, the biggest issue is parking! You have 200 seat restaurant with parking for at best 75-80! It doesn't matter what you put there... it will struggle because of lack of parking.

Woodsy

Biggd · 10-29-2024, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

IMHO, its not going to matter what you do to the building... gutting it and redoing it would obviously be an improvement. A high end restaurant would be nice too! However, the biggest issue is parking! You have 200 seat restaurant with parking for at best 75-80! It doesn't matter what you put there... it will struggle because of lack of parking.

Woodsy

Canoe handles that with renting parking down the street but that area is congested so I'm not sure there is that option there.

WinnisquamZ · 10-29-2024, 11:53 AM

Or you create a restaurant that only supports the number of spaces you have. Keep it Simple

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01-23-2024, 02:38 PM	#1
Winnigirl83 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 118 Thanks: 42 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	Paugus Bay Pub (old Christmas Island) Anyone know what's happening there? They had a sign out front that said they were closed until 1/19. Now the sign just says "thank you". Are they closed temporarily? Hopefully not for good. I loved their brussels sprout appetizer.

10-28-2024, 07:44 AM	#8
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,577 Thanks: 755 Thanked 355 Times in 267 Posts	It seems like everyone keeps just putting Lipstick on a Pig so to speak, the place needs to be gutted and redesigned. I think people walk in and say oh the same old same old from the 80s/90s with paint. At least that is what I did everytime something new has tried to open there, so i feel like they are already at a dissadvantage. It is at a great spot on the road for location wise, it should be able to do a great business there, but the food has to be able to compete with what is around as well. __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

10-29-2024, 07:45 AM	#10
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,966 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	IMHO, its not going to matter what you do to the building... gutting it and redoing it would obviously be an improvement. A high end restaurant would be nice too! However, the biggest issue is parking! You have 200 seat restaurant with parking for at best 75-80! It doesn't matter what you put there... it will struggle because of lack of parking. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

01-23-2024, 03:08 PM	#2
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,062 Thanks: 210 Thanked 663 Times in 438 Posts	Last week, I did hear they were closing. Little off season traffic. May become seasonal spot Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

01-23-2024, 03:31 PM	#3
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,133 Thanks: 2,232 Thanked 1,193 Times in 759 Posts	I went there once this summer, wasn't impressed with the food or the atmosphere. Hopefully they make it, it's been a tough spot to do business for a long time now.

01-23-2024, 08:50 PM	#4
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,009 Thanks: 699 Thanked 2,203 Times in 937 Posts	The owner of Paugus Bay Pub, Kevin Hayhurst, has also had discussions with the city of Laconia about purchasing the downtown parking garage to create a domed sports facility.

10-25-2024, 08:59 PM	#5
Winnigirl83 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 118 Thanks: 42 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	Their sign used to advertise "Sunday Brunch", then it had "See you Thursday". Now it's blank and looks like it isn't open. Anyone know what's up?

10-26-2024, 05:11 AM	#6
LoveLakeLife Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 619 Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 147 Posts	The Sunday brunch was horrid. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

10-26-2024, 07:35 AM	#7
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,133 Thanks: 2,232 Thanked 1,193 Times in 759 Posts	Never see any cars there when I go by.

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10-29-2024, 02:40 AM	#9
LoveLakeLife Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 619 Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 147 Posts	I agree with AC. Get rid of the straggly Christmas lights along the roof edge in front all year round. The dumpster in front is unsightly and uninviting. Somehow put bathrooms on the main floor. Redo the whole entrance area, so much wasted unused space. Get rid of the side orders being served in the little white bowls. There are enough pubs around, turn it back into a destination restaurant with food to match. It was a special night to go there in the 80s. I hope someone with true talent and know-how can fulfill its potential. It could be another Canoe or Camp with the right person at the helm. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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10-29-2024, 11:53 AM	#12
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,062 Thanks: 210 Thanked 663 Times in 438 Posts	Or you create a restaurant that only supports the number of spaces you have. Keep it Simple Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app