Biffa Bacon Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Bar open for drinks coffee etc. ideal for rugbiests pre match. You know it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 How many people in? Do they serve scran? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Full of Rugby fans? I'll pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Bacon Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Not many in half an hour ago, sandwiches and wraps for sale with usual cakes to go with coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Spoke to the events girl at Tynie during the week and she was saying the bar is quiet at weekends, obviously finding it hard to attract numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Bacon Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, Clerry Jambo said: Spoke to the events girl at Tynie during the week and she was saying the bar is quiet at weekends, obviously finding it hard to attract numbers It needs some publicity or better signage. I was in the shop/ticket office and did not know it was open until I wandered across by chance, it will not pick up passing trade without advertising maybe something at the top of McLeod St. but I guess that they don't want to upset the Tynie Arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydog Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Biffa Bacon said: It needs some publicity or better signage. I was in the shop/ticket office and did not know it was open until I wandered across by chance, it will not pick up passing trade without advertising maybe something at the top of McLeod St. but I guess that they don't want to upset the Tynie Arms. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1951 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Sarah O said: Full of Rugby fans? I'll pass. 6 people in at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1951 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, john1951 said: 6 people in at the moment. Watching the rugby but not rugby fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfcbilly Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Sarah O said: Full of Rugby fans? I'll pass. Really? Bit narrow minded wouldn't you say? I've been a jambo all my life, born and bred 20mins from gorgie. Lived in the borders past 5 years and really got in to the rugby. Found there to be a lot of good, down to earth folk who like rugby. Enroute to murrayfield now but might pop in for a couple after the match. Anyone know what time bar shuts and if Scotland (fitba) match will be on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allystrachan Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Could do with some better seats & bigger/ more TV screens in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Is it open on Sundays? Tomorrow to be exact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Factor Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 26 minutes ago, bikerjambo said: Is it open on Sundays? Tomorrow to be exact 10am until 8pm tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Cyril Sneer said: 10am until 8pm tomorrow. Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgieshed Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 I generally didn't realise it was open other than match days. Enjoyed it when I did go and prices a reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Only been in once, and that was for the Raith game in the cup - none of the staff could operate the remote control to get the channel changed on the TV to BT Sports so most of the pub had to leave for the likes of Tynie Arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 2 hours ago, frankblack said: Only been in once, and that was for the Raith game in the cup - none of the staff could operate the remote control to get the channel changed on the TV to BT Sports so most of the pub had to leave for the likes of Tynie Arms. Thanks for the up to date running of the place mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siegementality Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 3 hours ago, frankblack said: Only been in once, and that was for the Raith game in the cup - none of the staff could operate the remote control to get the channel changed on the TV to BT Sports so most of the pub had to leave for the likes of Tynie Arms. You'll be glad to know that all staff are now fully trained on remote control operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, graygo said: Thanks for the up to date running of the place mate. grumpy ***** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 3 hours ago, chester copperpot said: grumpy ***** Hey, not too fussed about it now but it was embarrassing at the time! Not been back in because bar is the wrong side for getting into the Wheatfield stand. I do agree with a point above that the tables and chairs need replaced with something more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 28 minutes ago, frankblack said: Hey, not too fussed about it now but it was embarrassing at the time! Not been back in because bar is the wrong side for getting into the Wheatfield stand. I do agree with a point above that the tables and chairs need replaced with something more comfortable. Big leather settees sounds like the way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) I was in the fans bar recently and I thought it was a bit disappointing. It's a great idea in theory but I don't think it has been done particularly well. I would have liked to have seen much more Hearts memorabilia, signed shirts, Hearts pictures on the wall etc as it seems really spartan at the moment. Also, although I normally hate lots of TVs in pubs, one of the main reasons people would probably go there outwith a match day would be to watch football but there were far too few TVs (it could even do with a projector if there isn't one already). It just generally seemed quite bland and not that well advertised. All that said, I can see how it would be ok on a match day as it is quite open and functional as it could serve a lot of people in a location that is clearly very convenient. Not sure if it is completely finished or whether it is still a work in progress. Although probably not a fair comparison, there's a fans bar at Fenway Park where you can look out onto the field and it has a great atmosphere, lot's of memorabilia etc; that was amazing. Edited November 18, 2018 by Jambos_1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jambos_1874 said: I was in the fans bar recently and I thought it was a bit disappointing. It's a great idea in theory but I don't think it has been done particularly well. I would have liked to have seen much more Hearts memorabilia, sigmed shirts, Hearts pictures on the wall etc as it seems really spartan at the moment. Also, although I normally hate lots of TVs in pubs, one of the main reasons people would probably go there outwith a match day would be to watch football but there were far too few TVs (it could even do with a projector if there isn't one already). It just generally seemed quite bland and not that well advertised. All that said, I can see how it would be ok on a match day as it is quite open and functional as it could serve a lot of people in a location that is clearly very convenient. There is a projector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Me and the wife usually try and get in one day each weekend not matchdays and it's fine watched the footie few drinks at least I know that I'm putting a wee bit extra cash into HMFC but if it ends up closing then we've only ourselves to blame. It is quite bland but that doesn't bother me too much if I want to see memorabilia I'll pop into the museum. It could do with an led sign outside saying 1874 Bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By the light Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Completely agree about the seats. I get they probably haven’t rammed it with furniture to create space on busy match days but if they are doing to open it on non match days they need to make it welcoming and comfortable. Also agree with the decor, needs more strips. Would be good to have a European wall or something and have flags, posters, scarfs, pennants and pictures of our European adventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfcbilly Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 9 hours ago, siegementality said: You'll be glad to know that all staff are now fully trained on remote control operation. I went in after the rugby last night to watch the Scotland game and can confirm the staff still can work out how to get sky/bt on the bar tvs. 2 girls working behind the bar and security guy all tried to no avail. I watched 1st half on my phone then left at halftime. Decent pint of morreti and well priced. Shame about the tv situation though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Closing before KO is ridiculous on match day. Keep it open and show the game live on screens. That way people who cant get tickets can still see the match and get the match day atmosphere. Only a suggestion as it works well enough for the Shearer bar at SJP (called the 9 bar now but it will always be called shearers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 5 hours ago, davemclaren said: There is a projector. And has been since day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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