invergowrie arab Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 5 hours ago, Derry Alli said: In Dundee, The Trades. Always bustling, always good energy. The Phoenix is a lovely wee place but some of the clientele are so far up their own arse it ruins the atmosphere. The Gaiety. Great views out the windows. Insta pub. Come over and say hi next time. Phoenix is probably the last decent bar in the town IMO but now its up for sale no doubt it will turn to shite. Bank Bar can be decent when they have a band on. I'm just back from Cork and the Irish do drinking right. Pubs are busy from mid-morning, dark and full of snugs and refusing to sell food. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Brazil Forever Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Wee Jimmies and the Junction Bar - proper football pubs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 I was staying at Apex hotel Dundee for September weekend and was in the phoenix and then a wine bar down near the discovery. Also ate out at the Caribbean place next to the Caird Hall. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 37 minutes ago, invergowrie arab said: Come over and say hi next time. HaHa! I'm sure you're not the wee specky guy who sits at the end of the bar and just scowls at anybody having a good time. Disagree about the Bank. Horrific pub. 24 minutes ago, throbber said: I was staying at Apex hotel Dundee for September weekend and was in the phoenix and then a wine bar down near the discovery. Also ate out at the Caribbean place next to the Caird Hall. Apex is a bit rough now, int'it? Gidi Grill was spectacular down the docks. Never been since it centralised. Good few Caribbean places popping up now. There's one in Stobbie (!!) and everybody appears to be all about the jiynts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 19 minutes ago, Derry Alli said: HaHa! I'm sure you're not the wee specky guy who sits at the end of the bar and just scowls at anybody having a good time You might be on about Alan the owner. He's a dick and everyone knows it but he runs a good shop 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Derry Alli said: HaHa! I'm sure you're not the wee specky guy who sits at the end of the bar and just scowls at anybody having a good time. Disagree about the Bank. Horrific pub. Apex is a bit rough now, int'it? Gidi Grill was spectacular down the docks. Never been since it centralised. Good few Caribbean places popping up now. There's one in Stobbie (!!) and everybody appears to be all about the jiynts. It was a nice enough hotel - it was my first time staying there but has no complaints apart from jacuzzi was out of order. The town centre was a bit more rustic than I had remembered, been years since I’ve been out there though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuggz Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) Being aberdonian, but having lived in Dundee for a while, I nominateThe Cragshannoch, George St in Aberdeen , and The Scout, Temple lane in Dundee . Both absolute dumps, but a great vibe to them.. Both closed. Edited October 18, 2023 by shuggz missed a bit 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Is the Balgay on Blackness Road still open ? Used to be my pal's local. 'Interesting' clientele. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 18 hours ago, Arch Stanton said: The Bungalow in Paisley (the original) was something else. Due to Glasgow councillors shiting it due to punk and subsequently making it next to impossible for small venues to get an entertainment licence, everyone came to Paisley. The excitement of opening the door of the lounge and looking at the newly posted list of bands who would be playing...The Psychedelic Furs, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Skids, Teardrop Explodes, The Associates, Aztec Camera and so many more. A legendary 200 capacity which is sorely missed. I was lucky to have seen the golden era of the Cuinzie Neuk, Kinghorn. Bands from all over Scotland played over an 18 year period. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bialystock Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, shuggz said: Being aberdonian, but having lived in Dundee for a while, I nominateThe Cragshannoch, George St in Aberdeen , and The Scout, Temple lane in Dundee . Both absolute dumps, but a great vibe to them.. Both closed. Whereabouts on George Street was the The Cragshannoch? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halbeath Raith Rover Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 14 hours ago, Derry Alli said: HaHa! I'm sure you're not the wee specky guy who sits at the end of the bar and just scowls at anybody having a good time. Disagree about the Bank. Horrific pub. Apex is a bit rough now, int'it? Gidi Grill was spectacular down the docks. Never been since it centralised. Good few Caribbean places popping up now. There's one in Stobbie (!!) and everybody appears to be all about the jiynts. Was in the Gidi Grill on Sat, was really good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 32 minutes ago, Florentine_Pogen said: Is the Balgay on Blackness Road still open ? Used to be my pal's local. 'Interesting' clientele. Aye. Brilliant pub. Cash only though which is a pain at times. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuggz Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Just now, Bialystock said: Whereabouts on George Street was the The Cragshannoch? Between Hutcheon St and Gerrard St on left,heading to town...now a block of flats. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bialystock Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, shuggz said: Between Hutcheon St and Gerrard St on left,heading to town...now a block of flats. Thanks for that. Know where you are but I don't remember it at all and I'm an old git 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holiday Song Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 21 hours ago, Bairnardo said: This thread is giving me the feels. See when you get into a bustling pub with some pals, and you hit that 3rd or 4th pint, maybe a bit of craic with some strangers, everything is funny as f**k. Everyone in the place loosening up a bit. You really just cannot fucking beat it. And then you have too many and the day after is a dark depressing day. But totally agree with what you're saying so If anybody has any practical tips on how to keep that feeling Bairnardo is describing going over a number of hours without tipping over the edge into being blootered, I'm all ears. Actually probably more psychological tips as I know fine well why it's going wrong from a science point of view. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 minute ago, The Holiday Song said: And then you have too many and the day after is a dark depressing day. But totally agree with what you're saying so If anybody has any practical tips on how to keep that feeling Bairnardo is describing going over a number of hours without tipping over the edge into being blootered, I'm all ears. Actually probably more psychological tips as I know fine well why it's going wrong from a science point of view. Iv had some long philosophical conversations on the matter. The best part is when your inhibitions are lowered but your charm and charisma are up at full. At that point, more drink will see you go downhill.... BUT, are you f**k refusing a drink The drinkers conundrum 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotov Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 19 hours ago, Arch Stanton said: The Bungalow in Paisley (the original) was something else. Due to Glasgow councillors shiting it due to punk and subsequently making it next to impossible for small venues to get an entertainment licence, everyone came to Paisley. The excitement of opening the door of the lounge and looking at the newly posted list of bands who would be playing...The Psychedelic Furs, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Skids, Teardrop Explodes, The Associates, Aztec Camera and so many more. A legendary 200 capacity which is sorely missed. Yeah. Sorely missed. Great memories! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotov Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 18 hours ago, alta-pete said: If we’re on Paisley establishments, is The Wee Howff at the top of the High Street still going? Hadn’t seen a coat of paint in 30 years the last time I was in. And that would’ve been about 30 years ago! Great pint of Tennents though. Yup. Still going strong and had a makeover a wee while back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 24 minutes ago, Molotov said: Yeah. Sorely missed. Great memories! The current Bungalow is a great venue mostly hosting tribute acts but some 80s originals such as China Crisis and The Christians have recently played there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 25 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: The current Bungalow is a great venue mostly hosting tribute acts but some 80s originals such as China Crisis and The Christians have recently played there. Do you remember the mentol errors? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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