Morgan Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, stuart500 said: I remember people who went for "breakfast" in the Penny Black before coming to work. Not me I hasten to add! I once went for ‘breakfast’ there to watch a Scotland game versus New Zealand (I think) in a WC qualifier. It was a strange thing drinking in the morning before going to work, not really a nice experience. Edited June 11, 2018 by Morgan Quote
3fingersreid Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 24 minutes ago, Morgan said: No 3f, sorry. Was it beside the beau Brummell or more to the Princes st side of Hanover st? Quote
Morgan Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Was it beside the beau Brummell or more to the Princes st side of Hanover st? We thought it was more like the top of Hanover Street just before George Street but, going by todays chat with Montgomery, it’s looking more and more like it was on Frederick Street. Sometimes this feels like a dream! Were we actually ever there? Quote
ginga Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 On Frederick Street what is now Tresspass outdoor shop was Blacks used to be The Aperatif and also Merrymans Cellar Quote
luckyBatistuta Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Morgan said: It was a strange thing drinking in the morning before going to work, not really a nice experience. Whit, ya cannae beat it Quote
Heart of Darkness Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 What was the name of the pub diagonally across Morrison st from Diane's Pool Hall? It had a narrow wee staircase up to a wee balcony where you could look down on the drinkers below. The bogs were downstairs by the front door. It'sbeen doing my nut in for years trying to remember!! Quote
Tazio Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 21 minutes ago, Heart of Darkness said: What was the name of the pub diagonally across Morrison st from Diane's Pool Hall? It had a narrow wee staircase up to a wee balcony where you could look down on the drinkers below. The bogs were downstairs by the front door. It'sbeen doing my nut in for years trying to remember!! Carters. Quote
3fingersreid Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 22 minutes ago, Heart of Darkness said: What was the name of the pub diagonally across Morrison st from Diane's Pool Hall? It had a narrow wee staircase up to a wee balcony where you could look down on the drinkers below. The bogs were downstairs by the front door. It'sbeen doing my nut in for years trying to remember!! Could it be the pub now called Montys not sure if it was the pub known as Carters back a few years ago Quote
Radio Ga Ga Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 7 hours ago, Heart of Darkness said: What was the name of the pub diagonally across Morrison st from Diane's Pool Hall? It had a narrow wee staircase up to a wee balcony where you could look down on the drinkers below. The bogs were downstairs by the front door. It'sbeen doing my nut in for years trying to remember!! The Jolly Beggars?? Quote
Stuart Lyon Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 Monty's (current name) has been Carter's (twice), Ossian's Bar, and Spanner's Lounge Bar Quote
EIEIO Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: Monty's (current name) has been Carter's (twice), Ossian's Bar, and Spanner's Lounge Bar OK pub but they don't like football club colours. We went there once this season prematch as it's handy for Haymarket station. Quote
maroondevo52 Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) Used to drink in the Ladyfield next door to The Barley Bree in Morrision Street, along with a good few Jambo's. Edited June 12, 2018 by maroondevo52 Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 12 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Whit, ya cannae beat it Drumming up business type post imo Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: The Jolly Beggars?? That’s the name I recall. Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 13 hours ago, 3fingersreid said: Dream or nightmare ? Neither actually. It was a great place. I think. Quote
Heart of Darkness Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 Carter's....that sort of rings a bell, was still in my teens when I drank there. Thanks lads. Quote
Radio Ga Ga Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 7 minutes ago, Morgan said: That’s the name I recall. It was definitely called that when it first opened in the mid 80’s, used to work just around the corner and spent many a night in there after work Quote
Heart of Darkness Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, Heart of Darkness said: Carter's....that sort of rings a bell, was still in my teens when I drank there. Thanks lads. Thinking back though - The Jolly Beggars sounds more familiar for the late 80's. Quote
Heart of Darkness Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: It was definitely called that when it first opened in the mid 80’s, used to work just around the corner and spent many a night in there after work Do you remember STALLIONS? (.)(.) Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 16 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: It was definitely called that when it first opened in the mid 80’s, used to work just around the corner and spent many a night in there after work Yep, mid eighties is spot on. Quote
JWL Posted June 12, 2018 Author Posted June 12, 2018 14 hours ago, Morgan said: We thought it was more like the top of Hanover Street just before George Street but, going by todays chat with Montgomery, it’s looking more and more like it was on Frederick Street. Sometimes this feels like a dream! Were we actually ever there? Could it have been Refreshers or The Three Tuns? Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 1 minute ago, JWL said: Could it have been Refreshers or The Three Tuns? Nope, sorry. Neither of them. It was an American style diner (ribs, chicken wings that sort of thing). Thanks though. Quote
Stuart Lyon Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 Opened by boy from Drylaw's family who used his Thalidomide compensation to do so. Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 24 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: Opened by boy from Drylaw's family who used his Thalidomide compensation to do so. What was Stuart? Quote
3fingersreid Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 28 minutes ago, Morgan said: Nope, sorry. Neither of them. It was an American style diner (ribs, chicken wings that sort of thing). Thanks though. Still trying to find out the name of this pub then? Frederick St ( Princes st side at George st) and American style food ? Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 Just now, 3fingersreid said: Still trying to find out the name of this pub then? Frederick St ( Princes st side at George st) and American style food ? Spot on 3f. This is proving very difficult. Thanks for any help you can offer. Briefly: Angled entrance, black and white decor, black and white tiled flooring, early 80’s, free meal vouchers handed out in the street. Quote
graygo Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 On 6/11/2018 at 12:47, Morgan said: Not at all Stuart, we loved the Guildford too and even used the Penny Black of a lunchtime (or tea-break!) Cafe Royal bistro bar upstairs was pretty good too. I had my engagement party upstairs in the Cafe Royal in 1987, great night. Alas the marriage not so. Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 Just now, graygo said: I had my engagement party upstairs in the Cafe Royal in 1987, great night. Alas the marriage not so. Och well, one out of two ain’t bad. Seriously, sorry to hear that. Quote
graygo Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Morgan said: Och well, one out of two ain’t bad. Seriously, sorry to hear that. Wasn't a total disaster, got a son who is now my best mate, and it was good for about 14 years before the 1 shit year. Living the dream now with number 2. Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 1 minute ago, graygo said: Wasn't a total disaster, got a son who is now my best mate, and it was good for about 14 years before the 1 shit year. Living the dream now with number 2. Good to hear graygo Enjoy life, it’s just too short not to. Quote
luckyBatistuta Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Morgan said: Drumming up business type post imo Quote
Stuart Lyon Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 Morgan - Carter's was opened by the family of the lad with thalidomide Quote
3fingersreid Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 53 minutes ago, Morgan said: Spot on 3f. This is proving very difficult. Thanks for any help you can offer. Briefly: Angled entrance, black and white decor, black and white tiled flooring, early 80’s, free meal vouchers handed out in the street. Penguin cafe has been suggested already ? Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) 20 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Penguin cafe has been suggested already ? Yeah, ‘fraid so Edited June 12, 2018 by Morgan Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 Might, just might have been on the premises that is now called Miller and Carter. Quote
Tazio Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 7 minutes ago, Morgan said: Might, just might have been on the premises that is now called Miller and Carter. Well despite your protestations that would make it Garfunkels. Quote
NANOJAMBO Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Morgan said: Nope, sorry. Neither of them. It was an American style diner (ribs, chicken wings that sort of thing). Thanks though. Wasn't the Three Tuns turned into an American diner ? Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 15 minutes ago, Tazio said: Well despite your protestations that would make it Garfunkels. Well I’m wrong with Miller and Carter then! It definitely wasn't Garfunkels! Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 14 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: Wasn't the Three Tuns turned into an American diner ? Was the Three Tuns the downstairs bar beside the bus stop on Hanover Street beside RS McColls? If so, the place I’m looking for was way before that. Early to mid 80’s we reckon. Quote
Tazio Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Morgan said: Well I’m wrong with Miller and Carter then! It definitely wasn't Garfunkels! Right, it's been so long since you started this quest for your imaginary pub that I can't remember the full search parameters. What year are we talking? Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Tazio said: Right, it's been so long since you started this quest for your imaginary pub that I can't remember the full search parameters. What year are we talking? I would say anywhere between ‘82 and ‘85. Quote
graygo Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Morgan said: I would say anywhere between ‘82 and ‘85. Three Tuns would have been there at that time. Edit: Having thought about that I can only say for certain that it was there around 1987. Edited June 12, 2018 by graygo Quote
Tazio Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, graygo said: Three Tuns would have been there at that time. Edit: Having thought about that I can only say for certain that it was there around 1987. It was there before that as a mate of mine was going out with one of the barmaids and we used to go there around 85/86. Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, graygo said: Three Tuns would have been there at that time. Edit: Having thought about that I can only say for certain that it was there around 1987. Definitely wasn't the Three Tuns. The place in question was on pavement level and I'm sure the Three Tuns was downstairs next door to RS McColls and Miss Selfridge? Wrong location too. This is a nightmare! I do however think the Three Tuns was there before '87 as I used to go there and Milnes after work around '85. Quote
graygo Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 9 minutes ago, Morgan said: Definitely wasn't the Three Tuns. The place in question was on pavement level and I'm sure the Three Tuns was downstairs next door to RS McColls and Miss Selfridge? Wrong location too. This is a nightmare! I do however think the Three Tuns was there before '87 as I used to go there and Milnes after work around '85. Correct. The place you are talking about does sound like Garfunkels, I remember it opening and they had lots of flyers and offers to get folk in. I know you are convinced it's not that though, Quote
Tazio Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 I'm guessing the place above the three tuns may have had a bar/diner set up at some point. I seem to remember it being one of those crap pasta chains at one point, Bella Italia or something but not sure before that. Quote
Morgan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 10 minutes ago, graygo said: Correct. The place you are talking about does sound like Garfunkels, I remember it opening and they had lots of flyers and offers to get folk in. I know you are convinced it's not that though, We are slowly starting to doubt ourselves now. Just a wee bit. What was Garfunkels like inside? Quote
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