mozam76 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 A tale of two pubs for me, a couple of weeks ago.Boozer #1 - Starbar in Edinburghs New Town. The name is more than a little misleading; sounding like some hipster haunt, it is infact a wee howff of a place that hasn't seen a duster in years. Alas, the two pints of necTar that I had were decent, nothing more.Boozer #2 - Cask & Barrell, foot of Broughton Street. Bigger pub, brighter pub, and the pint of Vitamin T they served up was sensational in every way. Whatever they were doing different, I hope they keep doing it. Another visit awaits. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Back home. Craigellachie hotel. Dog biscuits on the bar, complimentarty Hunter wellies of all sizes by the door. T on tap. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ2 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 A tale of two pubs for me, a couple of weeks ago.Boozer #1 - Starbar in Edinburghs New Town. The name is more than a little misleading; sounding like some hipster haunt, it is infact a wee howff of a place that hasn't seen a duster in years. Alas, the two pints of necTar that I had were decent, nothing more.Boozer #2 - Cask & Barrell, foot of Broughton Street. Bigger pub, brighter pub, and the pint of Vitamin T they served up was sensational in every way. Whatever they were doing different, I hope they keep doing it. Another visit awaits. Been in the star bar once, it wasn’t very good but I was with a couple of boys I hadn’t seen for a while and the barmaid was very attractive and friendly. I enjoyed it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Back home. Craigellachie hotel. Dog biscuits on the bar, complimentarty Hunter wellies of all sizes by the door. T on tap. Presumably a bottle of Craigellachie in the room then. Delicious stuff. Have a bottle in my very high brow malt cabinet 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chomp my root Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Bairnardo said: Tbf I have had that before where they just asked me to sort it in a timely fashion. I was finished my can before nine tonight. Generally I prefer to make a wee effort not to put the boy in a situation he might not be comfortable with. Hes only trying to get his graft done and get back home after all. No issue complying with the rules, nailing my can of T and helping him get the easy life. When I knew I was planning a trip that would take me past the 'magic hour' I used to take an insulated coffee cup or sports water bottle that was full of loud mouth soup. There was the odd time that that I wasn't discreet the guards were fine, if you're not being loud or dickish then I'm guessing it wasn't an issue. It would probably be different if it was a saturday night with a train full of pished up fannies and I wouldn't have blamed the guards about that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I like a bevvy probably more than most. In the house or a local pub then I have no problems whatsoever. On any type of public transport though, I avoid the drink like the plague. I especially never, ever drink on a plane. Even if I have paid for the premium upgrade that offers unlimited drink, I still ignore it. Flying scares the shit out of me but the thought of not being fully in control of my own actions scares me even more. Whether it is a ten minute trip or a 14 odd hour flight, I can easily live without a drink. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMc99 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 9 hours ago, supermik said: I like a bevvy probably more than most. In the house or a local pub then I have no problems whatsoever. On any type of public transport though, I avoid the drink like the plague. I especially never, ever drink on a plane. Even if I have paid for the premium upgrade that offers unlimited drink, I still ignore it. Flying scares the shit out of me but the thought of not being fully in control of my own actions scares me even more. Whether it is a ten minute trip or a 14 odd hour flight, I can easily live without a drink. i used to hate flying but it's only ever take off that scares the shit out of me now, i always liek a few to calm me down if im with my mates but if im with my mrs i tend not to touch it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ2 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I like a bevvy probably more than most. In the house or a local pub then I have no problems whatsoever. On any type of public transport though, I avoid the drink like the plague. I especially never, ever drink on a plane. Even if I have paid for the premium upgrade that offers unlimited drink, I still ignore it. Flying scares the shit out of me but the thought of not being fully in control of my own actions scares me even more. Whether it is a ten minute trip or a 14 odd hour flight, I can easily live without a drink. Not to be flippant, but if the plane is smashing in to the sea from 30,000 feet up in all honesty I’d rather be bevy’d. This idea probably has not helped your fear any, sorry. Flying is pretty safe compared to most methods of transport I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I’m going to have to give Tennent’s another shot. Haven’t had one in a few years as I hated it, but with some others saying they’ve tried it again and liked it I’ll have to give it the chance to win me over. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Honest_Man#1 said: I’m going to have to give Tennent’s another shot. Haven’t had one in a few years as I hated it, but with some others saying they’ve tried it again and liked it I’ll have to give it the chance to win me over. Was out with a few folk on Sunday and all four of us remarked on how we’d recently got a thirst for Tennent’s after dalliances with fancier sounding stuff. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonHMFC Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Nipped into Lidl after work and they were doing these for £8. Rarely find anything South of the border. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, LondonHMFC said: Nipped into Lidl after work and they were doing these for £8. Rarely find anything South of the border. Got some shoes and socks as well, I see. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonHMFC Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 You can't beat that middle aisle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chomp my root Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 44 minutes ago, LondonHMFC said: You can't beat that middle aisle. You've got to love a supermarket that you can go in for messages and come out with your messages, an axe and a loft ladder. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardy Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Happy Birthday to me...come to Papa.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 If I ever end up with a psychiatrist and they tell me to go to my happy place, I am coming straight to this thread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chomp my root Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 32 minutes ago, Wardy said: Happy Birthday to me...come to Papa.. Happy birthday Nicole. x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Raccoon Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Asda doing 20 cans for £10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BawWatchin Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Tennents.... isn't that the sub standard beverage consumed by weirdos in the more backwater southern areas of Scotland? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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