Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Gullifty's: Bryn Mawr, PA

Name: Gullifty's
Website: http://www.gulliftys.com/
Type: Restaurant
Location: Bryn Mawr, PA
Occupancy: Multiple
Porcelain: One toilet, two urinals

Gullifty's has the amazing privilege of being attached to BORDERS BOOKS AND MUSIC, my current place of employment. They're a fun restaurant that is (apparently) trying to become a sports bar/grill over time. As it stands, their food is moderately priced and decently flavorized, and they have some giant TVs. They also host a Quizzo game every Thursday night! I could hear a bunch of hammering and drilling over the winter, and it turns out they were remodeling the bathrooms. How did it turn out?

Cleanliness
Thanks in part to new renovations, the bathroom was pretty much spotless. I didn't use the stall this time, but I have not had any problems in the past.
Result: PASS (1 point)

Privacy
There is a separate hallway for the bathrooms, and the stall door is amazingly constructed so that you can't see through the cracks. Imagine that! The two urinals had no separation, but the rest is so well done that I'm still awarding full marks.
Result: PASS (1 point)

Flushing
I witnessed a glorious thing at the urinal. The flush was motion-sensitive, but it ALSO had a big button to press at the top. The sensor appeared to be off, and the button is a much better choice than the gross lever. Quite impressive.
Result: PASS (1 point)

Dryers
Hold the phone ... PAPER TOWELS! What an amazing invention they are. The dispenser is far enough from the sink and door that you aren't standing in anyone's way. I was so overjoyed by the sight of paper towels that I almost cried. UPDATE 5/27/09: I re-visited this bathroom recently and noticed that there are NOT, in fact, paper towels. There is one air dryer. I really can't give points for an air dryer at all, even though it is in a convenient spot. Score changed from PASS to FAIL!
Result: FAIL (no points)

Mirrors
Unfortunately, they do not have a full-length (or tilted) mirror here. There is a decent sized mirror over the sink, but you need FULL VISION to get full points.
Result: NO DECISION (0.5 points)

Music
As if I weren't completely in love already ... the music is playing in here, and LOUDER than on the floor. Also, if they are holding Quizzo or playing audio from the big game, it is also playing in the bathroom so you don't miss a beat. This is the best audio situation I have come across.
Result: PASS (1 point)

Reviewer Tilt
Two of the best superfluous features here are the sink and the general decor. The faucet is quite unique, and gives great flow without splashing all up on your business. Also, the style is amped up a notch from the decidedly bland effort preceeding the current iteration. It lacks a giant stand-out feature that drops your jaw, but still manages to impress.
Result: .5 points

Score: 5.0 out of 7 (71.4%)


What This Means For You:
This bathroom would be impressive on any ground, but it's especially remarkable when weighed against how gross and awful it used to be in Gullifty's. Using this commode is a comfortable experience, and their brilliant audio setup lets you stay connected with the sports and trivia around you. I would highly recommend using this bathroom while you can, before it gets sullied by wear-and-tear and people figuring out how nice it is. Take note, bathroom designers! Now, if there were only a way to install this setup without the 6 weeks of construction sounds echoing through the walls ... UPDATE 5/27/09: It turns out there are NOT paper towels here, so the overall score has been lowered to 5/7 or 71.4%. This is still recommended, but it has been de-throned as the highest scoring bathroom.

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