Shameless Plug for my new pub

Discussion in 'Bulletin Board ARCHIVE' started by BorderTerrier, May 1, 2012.

Page 3 of 3
  1. Gordon Owen

    Gordon Owen Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2009
    Messages:
    21,528
    Likes Received:
    11,626
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Tarn, sithi
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    They'll survive the winter with a bit of protection but not out in the sticks. The Green Cordylines are more hardy, the rains setting all the plants back. I've took up gardening because the football became that **** towards the end of the season.
     
    Gordon Owen, May 2, 2012
    #41
  2. dreamboy3000

    dreamboy3000 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2005
    Messages:
    61,008
    Likes Received:
    27,420
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    DB3K Towers
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    dreamboy3000, May 2, 2012
    #42
  3. BorderTerrier

    BorderTerrier Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2005
    Messages:
    3,256
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Doghouse
    Home Page:
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Thanks for all the replies.

    I'll discuss the ale recommendations with the regulars and see what they think would go down well.

    That Jaipur is a bit meaty at 5.9% innit!
     
    BorderTerrier, May 2, 2012
    #43
  4. EastStander

    EastStander Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2005
    Messages:
    29,883
    Likes Received:
    24
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Upper tier, Gangway 11
    Home Page:
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    You aren't still running it under Punch are you? Had a mate who had a punch tavern pub, he packed in after 2 years, said he was barely making a living with the charges from Punch. If he'd been able to buy direct from a brewery he could have got the ale in at almost half the cost.
     
    Last edited: May 2, 2012
    EastStander, May 2, 2012
    #44
  5. BorderTerrier

    BorderTerrier Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2005
    Messages:
    3,256
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Doghouse
    Home Page:
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Re: Looks worth a punt

    Ahh sorry about that, let me know next time you are over and I will ensure a reservation at either of the pubs. We are busy at peak times but I'll sort something with a few days notice. Thanks for the ale recommendations.
     
    BorderTerrier, May 2, 2012
    #45
  6. Ext

    Extremely Northern Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2011
    Messages:
    11,753
    Likes Received:
    1,949
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Professional Northerner.
    Location:
    Preparing for the 4th division
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Re: Looks worth a punt

    You not involved with the Cotton Factory anymore ?

    #tottycentral
     
    Extremely Northern, May 2, 2012
    #46
  7. BorderTerrier

    BorderTerrier Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2005
    Messages:
    3,256
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Doghouse
    Home Page:
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Re: Looks worth a punt

    Not anymore mate, we sold it a few years ago. Somebody came with a big van full of ££££££££££ and we couldn't resist.

    It was just before the smoking ban came in and we were very worried about the implications for the Club/VIP area on the first floor. Once they had gone down 4 flights of stairs for a ***, we thought they might never go back up. A few weeks later the new owners phoned me to ask if we'd got any solutions to the impending ban..... ermmm no, we decided to sell it, was the jist of my reply.

    Happy days tho, loved building that place and operating it for a couple of years, lots of hard work, great fun and a big pay-off at the end. How business should be.
     
    BorderTerrier, May 2, 2012
    #47
  8. Ext

    Extremely Northern Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2011
    Messages:
    11,753
    Likes Received:
    1,949
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Professional Northerner.
    Location:
    Preparing for the 4th division
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Re: Looks worth a punt

    Went in a few times and never had a bad do. Topping bar, you did well there. (Trying to not sound patronising)
     
    Extremely Northern, May 2, 2012
    #48
  9. Poet

    Poet Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 8, 2006
    Messages:
    7,760
    Likes Received:
    188
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Location:
    Royston, Barnsley.
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Re: Looks worth a punt

    Hi Border Terrier,

    For guest beers, you'll not go far wrong with just about any Badger beer and/or Wychwood.

    My favourite is Badger Golden Champion.
     
    Poet, May 2, 2012
    #49
  10. Eaststand Lower

    Eaststand Lower Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 5, 2006
    Messages:
    11,681
    Likes Received:
    237
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Location:
    Tarn End
    Home Page:
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Aye and its sh.ite an'all if its that rubbish i had in the Sheffield Tap, the only time ive wasted a full pint i wouldn't give it the dog.
     
    Eaststand Lower, May 2, 2012
    #50
  11. Poet

    Poet Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 8, 2006
    Messages:
    7,760
    Likes Received:
    188
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Location:
    Royston, Barnsley.
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    100% agree.

    Tastes like witch-piss.
     
    Poet, May 2, 2012
    #51
  12. Eaststand Lower

    Eaststand Lower Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 5, 2006
    Messages:
    11,681
    Likes Received:
    237
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Location:
    Tarn End
    Home Page:
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Even DEETEE wouldn't touch it and he love's all the real ale sh.it
     
    Eaststand Lower, May 2, 2012
    #52
  13. BorderTerrier

    BorderTerrier Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2005
    Messages:
    3,256
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Doghouse
    Home Page:
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Re: Looks worth a punt

    cheers mate, glad you liked it; it's something I still feel pride for, as I think it was a cracking venue of it's time.

    Cotton Factory Operations Manager is now a Regional Manager for Marstons so she's done well, and house DJ Martin Doorly is now all over the world with Ibiza Rocks etc. Bongo Dave, is still Bongo Dave.

    I must be growing older fast .... totty venues --> dining pubs --> retirement homes --> funeral parlours no doubt! Ah well, keep chasing the dream of buying BFC one day, I can see it now "Former BBS idiot and Funeral Parlour Billionaire, Border Terrier, 89, has today paid £1 for Blue Square Conference North side Barnsley FC. In the deal BT has agreed to take on the club's £250m debt as he's daft as a brush. Press Association."
     
    BorderTerrier, May 2, 2012
    #53
  14. Ext

    Extremely Northern Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2011
    Messages:
    11,753
    Likes Received:
    1,949
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Professional Northerner.
    Location:
    Preparing for the 4th division
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Re: Looks worth a punt

    They can sell the club to me for £1 and I'll guarantee the overdraft.......

    Money in dining boozers then ? I may have to diversify....
     
    Extremely Northern, May 2, 2012
    #54
  15. EastStander

    EastStander Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2005
    Messages:
    29,883
    Likes Received:
    24
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Upper tier, Gangway 11
    Home Page:
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    I like Jaipur and it is a very popular beer, but, as you say, it's strong. Of the Thornbridge brews I prefer Lord Marples (a bitter) and Wild Swan (a blonde beer)
     
    EastStander, May 2, 2012
    #55
  16. DEETEE

    DEETEE Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2011
    Messages:
    10,230
    Likes Received:
    2,188
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Agreed. Can still smell it now. Rank.
     
    DEETEE, May 2, 2012
    #56
Page 3 of 3

Share This Page