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Post by Paul Spencer on Oct 18, 2024 21:40:53 GMT
Doing lines off the top of a filthy cistern is always far more fun than doing them at home ...
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Post by mickeythemaestro on Oct 18, 2024 21:46:29 GMT
Doing lines off the top of filthy cistern is always far more fun than doing them at home ... And pub landlords generally turn a blind eye because instead of drinking 7 pints you'll easily consume 14 instead 😆 I've never done drugs like, me mates have told me 😆 |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 18, 2024 22:00:10 GMT
Doing lines off the top of filthy cistern is always far more fun than doing them at home ... And pub landlords generally turn a blind eye because instead of drinking 7 pints you'll easily consume 14 instead 😆 I've never done drugs like, me mates have told me 😆 Your mates are correct😉 |
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Post by redstriper on Oct 19, 2024 10:06:37 GMT
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 19, 2024 10:18:21 GMT
Pubs play a huge part in retaining friendships |
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Post by cheadlepotter on Oct 19, 2024 17:54:31 GMT
Pubs are brilliant places. It’s such a shame to see their decline because of rising costs and supermarkets being able to sell alcohol so cheaply. Eventually all we’ll have are the soulless chain pubs (Greene King, Wetherspoons etc) serving crap beer and microwaved food.
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Post by questionable on Oct 19, 2024 20:05:03 GMT
Fortunately enough we’re at the age whereby we can every so often treat ourselves along with our children, grandchildren, nice pub/meal etc and tend to pop into our local a couple of times a week (it’s a social thing….) and we know our custom pays local wages.
We went out a few weeks ago and left a tab open. Bank of dad paid obviously and the next day I noticed that the pints of Estrella I drank were £7.10 and large wines £7.80, now I’m not tight but that’s ridiculous especially as I’ve managed to get 6 bottles of 19 crimes for £32 from Morrison’s.
With the undoubted rise in the budget there’s no way I’m paying more than £5 a pint anymore, rip off Britain yet again
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Post by telfordstoke on Oct 20, 2024 7:40:03 GMT
Went to my favourite in Oakengates after game last night and had a couple of pints of Hobson's Twisted Spire ( only 3.5% but a bloody nice pint) and some scratchings and got changed from £9. Eyewatering seeing £7+ a pint being charged elsewhere
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Post by questionable on Oct 20, 2024 8:30:57 GMT
Went to my favourite in Oakengates after game last night and had a couple of pints of Hobson's Twisted Spire ( only 3.5% but a bloody nice pint) and some scratchings and got changed from £9. Eyewatering seeing £7+ a pint being charged elsewhere When we’re in Nantwich we pop into the working men’s club, two pints of lager, Bacardi & Coke and a coffee for the driver £12, bargain |
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Oct 20, 2024 8:40:43 GMT
Went to my favourite in Oakengates after game last night and had a couple of pints of Hobson's Twisted Spire ( only 3.5% but a bloody nice pint) and some scratchings and got changed from £9. Eyewatering seeing £7+ a pint being charged elsewhere When we’re in Nantwich we pop into the working men’s club, two pints of lager, Bacardi & Coke and a coffee for the driver £12, bargain £7.40 for two pints of Guinness in a pub in a non-spoons pub in Altrincham last week. Mind you I did get accused of cancelling a fat birds songs off the free jukebox and her fella with the tatoo'd head was giving me daggers. |
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Post by sticky on Oct 20, 2024 10:20:20 GMT
Fortunately enough we’re at the age whereby we can every so often treat ourselves along with our children, grandchildren, nice pub/meal etc and tend to pop into our local a couple of times a week (it’s a social thing….) and we know our custom pays local wages. We went out a few weeks ago and left a tab open. Bank of dad paid obviously and the next day I noticed that the pints of Estrella I drank were £7.10 and large wines £7.80, now I’m not tight but that’s ridiculous especially as I’ve managed to get 6 bottles of 19 crimes for £32 from Morrison’s. With the undoubted rise in the budget there’s no way I’m paying more than £5 a pint anymore, rip off Britain yet again This is the problem isn’t it. I’m stil trying to process a pint costing £5.. anymore than that and it’s just ripping people off And as for the wine, they literally just tip it out of the same bottle you’d . buy at the shop so why is the mark up so high? How long before we see a £10 pint? Or are we already seen it down London? |
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 20, 2024 11:01:14 GMT
Went to my favourite in Oakengates after game last night and had a couple of pints of Hobson's Twisted Spire ( only 3.5% but a bloody nice pint) and some scratchings and got changed from £9. Eyewatering seeing £7+ a pint being charged elsewhere When we’re in Nantwich we pop into the working men’s club, two pints of lager, Bacardi & Coke and a coffee for the driver £12, bargain If the one am thinking of near the church, is cheap, yep. Usually pop into the Talbot but have been in there |
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Post by iancransonsknees on Oct 20, 2024 11:21:00 GMT
I've said it before but it's worth reiterating, Landlords are my charity of choice.
In fact I think we should develop an advert for one of the obscure Freeview channels along the lines of teach a man to fish, blind African kids and cleft palettes.
"Just 2 pints of Guinness will help this landlord cover the cost of paying his bar staff minimum wage for an hour"
"Buy a man a pint and it keeps this pub open for a day, teach a man to drink and it keeps the pub open all year around."
We could get Al Murray to front it through the Barkeepers Benevolent Fund.
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Post by rickyfullerbeer on Oct 20, 2024 14:25:47 GMT
Listening to blokes talk about fights they’ve had. Absolutely piss funny.
Once a story is brought up, it’s pure one-upmanship from everyone.
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Post by questionable on Oct 20, 2024 14:48:14 GMT
When we’re in Nantwich we pop into the working men’s club, two pints of lager, Bacardi & Coke and a coffee for the driver £12, bargain If the one am thinking of near the church, is cheap, yep. Usually pop into the Talbot but have been in there That’s the one mate yes. Honestly I don’t have a problem with drink but we’ve just popped out for a beer/meal with friends visiting from Norway. Plough Inn on Crewe Road Alsager, carvery £7 and burger/fries with a pint of Peronni was £10 which was an acceptable amount to pay |
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 20, 2024 14:51:25 GMT
Listening to blokes talk about fights they’ve had. Absolutely piss funny. Once a story is brought up, it’s pure one-upmanship from everyone. Do love a good pub story One of my faves ever was in a bar in Laos An America fella was talking to a group of Irish girls. He was wearing an Eagles shirt with Owens on the back, Terell Owens I think the player is called. He was a big lad and chances his arm and was telling them that he actually was Terell Owens and he was doing quite well with them as they obviously had no idea who he was but impressed anyway by the footballer thing Problem was, the chap with me, Johnny was a massive NFL and Steelers fan and loving it. As we were leaving he introduced himself to Terell and informed him in front of his now quite clingy girls that he had to finish his drink quickly as he playing that evening in the NFL. His cover was blown Whatever ever happened to our poster from Vientiane in Laos? |
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Post by mickeythemaestro on Oct 20, 2024 16:41:10 GMT
Listening to blokes talk about fights they’ve had. Absolutely piss funny. Once a story is brought up, it’s pure one-upmanship from everyone. Up there with the Jay Cartwright style shagging stories you hear in the boozer. I've told plenty of those in my time. All true of course 😆 |
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Post by questionable on Oct 20, 2024 17:13:40 GMT
Listening to blokes talk about fights they’ve had. Absolutely piss funny. Once a story is brought up, it’s pure one-upmanship from everyone. Do love a good pub story One of my faves ever was in a bar in Laos An America fella was talking to a group of Irish girls. He was wearing an Eagles shirt with Owens on the back, Terell Owens I think the player is called. He was a big lad and chances his arm and was telling them that he actually was Terell Owens and he was doing quite well with them as they obviously had no idea who he was but impressed anyway by the footballer thing Problem was, the chap with me, Johnny was a massive NFL and Steelers fan and loving it. As we were leaving he introduced himself to Terell and informed him in front of his now quite clingy girls that he had to finish his drink quickly as he playing that evening in the NFL. His cover was blown Whatever ever happened to our poster from Vientiane in Laos? I’ve heard some absolute howlers over the years, Working Men’s Clubs are the pinnacle of stories |
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Post by dirtygary69 on Oct 20, 2024 17:20:46 GMT
Our local isn’t the cheapest because we live in the middle of nowhere really, but it’s a very good proper pub with ales, a fire and very good Sunday dinners.
I like to try and venture into Bench and Bar in Fenton before Stoke games when I can, good beer in there and feels proper. Golden Cup in Hanley is cracking too.
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 20, 2024 17:29:36 GMT
Do love a good pub story One of my faves ever was in a bar in Laos An America fella was talking to a group of Irish girls. He was wearing an Eagles shirt with Owens on the back, Terell Owens I think the player is called. He was a big lad and chances his arm and was telling them that he actually was Terell Owens and he was doing quite well with them as they obviously had no idea who he was but impressed anyway by the footballer thing Problem was, the chap with me, Johnny was a massive NFL and Steelers fan and loving it. As we were leaving he introduced himself to Terell and informed him in front of his now quite clingy girls that he had to finish his drink quickly as he playing that evening in the NFL. His cover was blown Whatever ever happened to our poster from Vientiane in Laos? I’ve heard some absolute howlers over the years, Working Men’s Clubs are the pinnacle of stories An Aussie lad who claimed he was a secret service type and taught Brandon Lee martial arts amongst others He was scared to get into fights as he didn't know what he was capable of doing I didn't like to point out to him that he must have been about 7 when Brandon Lee died |
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Post by rickyfullerbeer on Oct 20, 2024 19:42:02 GMT
Nothing beats the idiot who claims to be ex-SAS or the like. It’s always a little baldy Dom Littlewood-like character in a black T-Shirt.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 20, 2024 19:43:09 GMT
Nothing beats the idiot who claims to be ex-SAS or the like. It’s always a little baldy Dom Littlewood-like character in a black T-Shirt. And a dog tag. Saw one in the pub the other night giving it the big un |
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Post by questionable on Oct 20, 2024 19:50:35 GMT
Nothing beats the idiot who claims to be ex-SAS or the like. It’s always a little baldy Dom Littlewood-like character in a black T-Shirt. And a dog tag. Saw one in the pub the other night giving it the big un Some bloke had a go at me today in the pub as “he’d struggled” to get a parking space outside. He actually apologised after but why moan in the first place |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 20, 2024 19:52:13 GMT
And a dog tag. Saw one in the pub the other night giving it the big un Some bloke had a go at me today in the pub as “he’d struggled” to get a parking space outside. He actually apologised after but why moan in the first place I don’t get why he had a go at you in particular. Have you got one of those faces?😉 |
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Post by questionable on Oct 20, 2024 20:08:13 GMT
Some bloke had a go at me today in the pub as “he’d struggled” to get a parking space outside. He actually apologised after but why moan in the first place I don’t get why he had a go at you in particular. Have you got one of those faces?😉 Not at all, in fact the young lad behind the bar said he’d be refusing to serve him if he came back for another drink. Probably been made to pop out for a carvery by the wife |
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 20, 2024 20:30:58 GMT
Nothing beats the idiot who claims to be ex-SAS or the like. It’s always a little baldy Dom Littlewood-like character in a black T-Shirt. Asian pubs are full of them and navy seals and decorated Vietnam vets You never meet a postman |
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 20, 2024 20:32:56 GMT
And a dog tag. Saw one in the pub the other night giving it the big un Some bloke had a go at me today in the pub as “he’d struggled” to get a parking space outside. He actually apologised after but why moan in the first place You should have given up your space for such a war hero |
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Post by rickyfullerbeer on Oct 20, 2024 20:43:51 GMT
Nothing beats the idiot who claims to be ex-SAS or the like. It’s always a little baldy Dom Littlewood-like character in a black T-Shirt. Asian pubs are full of them and navy seals and decorated Vietnam vets You never meet a postman Yes, had some idiot from South Carolina chewing my ear off last month in a bar in Phuket. Talking about his military service expecting people to be impressed by it. Utterly tedious. |
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 20, 2024 20:52:25 GMT
Asian pubs are full of them and navy seals and decorated Vietnam vets You never meet a postman Yes, had some idiot from South Carolina chewing my ear off last month in a bar in Phuket. Talking about his military service expecting people to be impressed by it. Utterly tedious. I did have a loud mouth come out with the ...if It wasn't for us, you'd be speaking German.. nonsense in Pattaya once If that's how it works if you lose the war?...why aren't you speaking Vietnamese then ? No answer |
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Post by dutchstokie on Oct 21, 2024 7:21:53 GMT
Barmaids Scampi Fries Those peanuts cards that reveal women's knockers Those Hagar beer mats that you could put your fingers through Is/was a bar/restaurant in Cheshire that blocked mobile phone signals. Great idea Dont know if you have the following over in the UK but here in NL, loads of bars/restaurants have little cages on the table now where you place your phone. You get given a padlock and at the end of the meal/your time in the bar, it gets unlocked by the barman /waiter and you get a discount on your bill. Its funny watching the kids sitting there positively squirming in their seat, itching to get at their phones ! Good initiaitve I reckon and you get a few bob back ! |
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