brfan Posted April 13, 2015 #51 Share Posted April 13, 2015 If you go to Celebrity's website for the Eclipse it has a drop down menu for deck plans from April 2015-2017.It shows both Gastropub and Cellar Masters. It kind of shows Cellar Masters in the passageway, maybe it is a joint venture in the same space. It looks like the Molecular Bar is listed in bars but where it is on the ship there is an unnamed bar depicted. I'm gonna be really bumming if that Molecular Bar is not on the Eclipse next year when we go. Sad to report the Molecular bar on the Eclipse is gone. I was on the March 29 cruise (the last one before dry dock) and on the last night they started to dismantle the bar. I spent most evenings there and am sorry to see it gone. Apparently a very high end bar will be put there according to the bartenders that were at the Molecular. Some of the drinks being sold there won't even be covered by the premium package. The construction of the suite dining room was started when I boarded the ship and was being worked on during the cruise. No real issues, except the occasional sounds of sawing, etc., but for the most part you wouldn't know it was being done if you didn't notice the curtained off area and only one entrance to the deck 3 dining room. They did curtain off a part of the buffet area, near the entrance on the left side (when facing the buffet). No one seemed to know what was going there and I was wondering if it might be the new frozen drink bar (I can't remember the name of it). I asked a couple of wait staff but they didn't know what was going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hammo Posted April 14, 2015 #52 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Sad to report the Molecular bar on the Eclipse is gone. I was on the March 29 cruise (the last one before dry dock) and on the last night they started to dismantle the bar. I spent most evenings there and am sorry to see it gone. Apparently a very high end bar will be put there according to the bartenders that were at the Molecular. Some of the drinks being sold there won't even be covered by the premium package. The construction of the suite dining room was started when I boarded the ship and was being worked on during the cruise. No real issues, except the occasional sounds of sawing, etc., but for the most part you wouldn't know it was being done if you didn't notice the curtained off area and only one entrance to the deck 3 dining room. They did curtain off a part of the buffet area, near the entrance on the left side (when facing the buffet). No one seemed to know what was going there and I was wondering if it might be the new frozen drink bar (I can't remember the name of it). I asked a couple of wait staff but they didn't know what was going there. Thanks for the update . We are on Reflection in September and Eclipse next April .Obviously the Molecular Concept will be functioning on Eclipse - does anyone have an update on other ships post Molecular Bar ? Obviously the Premium Beverage Package will be further degraded if they will require extra payment for drinks there. Sadly , no surprise. Luminae did not affect our MDR dining experience on Solstice so that was positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMT Posted April 14, 2015 #53 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Do Sky Suites have access to the Suites Restaurant? Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire-Pudding Posted April 14, 2015 #54 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Do Sky Suites have access to the Suites Restaurant? Anyone know? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogofman Posted April 14, 2015 #55 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Thank you Celebrity:) We really enjoyed the Gastrobar on the Equinox (esp the cheese soup). It was a wonderful place to go and relax and have a pint. Please keep the draught's on tap! I like the food and don't mind the surcharge as it is the only place you can get the special plates on the ship. We found the large plates excellent for sharing. I think the gastropub on Equinox was an improvement on Cellar masters (always empty on European crusies), the only problem was it was not converted to be more like a pub/tavern, it would have been good to have good beers on draft ( and included in the Classic package- would get more custom from me) entertainment would also have been good (pub singer , comedien etc) similar to the pubs on RCI and other lines. The passport bar is in a large communal space, so not sure how converting to the gasropub will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasie Posted April 17, 2015 #56 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I had not heard that, very interesting...... So will it remain Cellar Masters? No Cellar Masters is not going to be converted (source: second highest source on the ship, work it out). Feedback suggested it would be an expensive flop with the UK market and ignored by the Americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyaxn Posted April 17, 2015 #57 Share Posted April 17, 2015 The Gastro bar is going where the passport was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyaxn Posted May 20, 2015 #58 Share Posted May 20, 2015 http://www.cruisecritic.com/blog/index.php/2015/05/14/just-back-from-celebrity-eclipse-new-additions-to-the-ship/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyLiz Posted May 22, 2015 #59 Share Posted May 22, 2015 http://media.celebritycruises.com/celebrity/content/en_US/pdf/gastrobar-menu.pdf That menu is out of date. I have mine from our Eastern Caribbean (Mar 27/15) cruise on the Equinox but I marked it up with personal notes so I can't really upload it. Most of the food items have doubled in price: the Pork Buns are now $6 (3) & the Grilled Local Sausages are $10 (5). The Housemade Burger went from $7 to $12. I didn't see a lot of people eating. The Gastro Bar was only open while at sea like the casino. The main bartender Santos was great & if I asked for a beer & he didn't have it (he would tell me the next time that if he now had it in stock). Every time I walked by the Gastro bar I picked up a beer to stock our stateroom fridge to enjoy in private on the balcony. The first sea day they didn't have draft until much later & then only 2 lagers: Stella & Heineken - never saw a dark beer like Guinness on tap. The beer selection in bottles seemed to favour IPA's & Belgian & there were 15 with ABV of over 6% & another 6 that were over the $13 limit on the Premium Package so that cut down the selection for me by half. I would like to see more European pilsners.It was a popular place at night especially before & between shows but it could be noisy as the there was a band playing right below in the Atrium. Hope that this info is helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyaxn Posted May 23, 2015 #60 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Was the foo d worth the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyLiz Posted May 24, 2015 #61 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Was the foo d worth the price Sorry, but I didn't eat there - it was a beer destination for me. The portions looked a good size though. I would use it as a treat/snack place in future depending on my meal time schedule. There is another comment earlier in this thread (from another Canadian) who said that the Smoked Cheddar Ale Soup for $6 was a better deal than the Bistro on 5's cover of $7. I would not agree with that. Except for the slow service at Bistro on 5 U get salad & coffee with your panini or crepe. However, U would not get the beer choices so that is the trade off & that is what U get with cruising - choices. On the Sapphire Princess there is a sit down pizza dining experience on the 5th deck (Alfredo's) - it was good + free if I remember right. Better than the pizza at the buffet. Cheersch as in Grolsch - Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxo Posted May 24, 2015 #62 Share Posted May 24, 2015 That menu is out of date. I have mine from our Eastern Caribbean (Mar 27/15) cruise on the Equinox but I marked it up with personal notes so I can't really upload it. Most of the food items have doubled in price: the Pork Buns are now $6 (3) & the Grilled Local Sausages are $10 (5). The Housemade Burger went from $7 to $12. I didn't see a lot of people eating. When we were on Equinox this year, the place was never busy. At those prices who would really buy. You could add $30+ and get a full meal in the Specialty Restaurants. Going on Eclipse in November and can't wait to see what the new prices are. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatC Posted May 24, 2015 #63 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Just got off Summit. They are charging $10 for Bistro on Five now. Booked 2 cruises but was never told about overnights that are now new. Did get e-mails from our TA though Summit is going in for a refurb in January, don't know about Eclipse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyaxn Posted May 24, 2015 #64 Share Posted May 24, 2015 The eclipse just got out of dry dock a few weeks ago that what this thread is about not the summit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinhood489 Posted May 28, 2015 #65 Share Posted May 28, 2015 They at this time are not putting in the Gastro pub .It has not been received well on equinox so the project is not going forward Just got off Equinox and Gastro Pub did not seem to be doing well. Bunch of guys watching sports (golf) and drinking beer. Never saw anyone eating the little bites. Yet, I think it could be better than the wine bar it replaced, though we never did too much there either except try some new wines...not spending time conversing with others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyaxn Posted June 4, 2015 #66 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Well I will check it out in Dec on the Eclipse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandjm Posted June 4, 2015 #67 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Cellarmasters is pretty well exactly the same as it was on Eclipse. The Gastrobar which is also the Passport Bar on deck 3 did serve food although I never one witnessed anyone having it. Why pay there when it's free elsewhere I guess. Eclipse is looking fantastic though [emoji3] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggertastic Posted June 5, 2015 #68 Share Posted June 5, 2015 They did take the machines out of cellar masters. Put in high tables and chairs and removed the doors. Gastro in passport added in the fridges but we also did not see anyone order food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyaxn Posted June 5, 2015 #69 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Thanks for the feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyLiz Posted June 5, 2015 #70 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Well I will check it out in Dec on the Eclipse We are going on the Eclipse in March/16 - would love to hear your report. As I have stated previously - use the Gastro pub as U like - that's what Cruising is all about - my only concern is that it is very close to the Grand Foyer where the music can be LOUD..... Cheersch as in Grolsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted June 5, 2015 #71 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) They did take the machines out of cellar masters. Put in high tables and chairs and removed the doors. Gastro in passport added in the fridges but we also did not see anyone order food They also widened the entrance area to Cellar Masters on Eclipse making the whole area more open .... and it had more people using it while on the TA last month than I have seen before....a pleasant surprise! Edited June 5, 2015 by Gracie115 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyaxn Posted June 8, 2015 #72 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I'm glad it's being used .I hear the ship looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted June 8, 2015 #73 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I'm glad it's being used .I hear the ship looks good It actually looked WONDERFUL and the crew was the best we've had on any Celebrity ship..... best cruise ever for us..... am sure you will have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee Doodle Posted June 9, 2015 #74 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Perry Grant has a home, on land. For the life of me I cannot figure the attraction but to each their own. Huh? Who mentioned Perry Grant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyaxn Posted June 10, 2015 #75 Share Posted June 10, 2015 What does that have to do with dry dock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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