Gyspy, you must be flattered that you are considered Qatar's unoffical arbiter of all things posh.

I agree with you regarding the impact Garvey's closure would have on the patronage at other bars, almost all of which are in 4/5 star hotels. I love the image of ex-Garvey drinkers jostling for space in the bar at Ramada with Qataris in their thobes. It's such a wonderful cross-cultural experience.