Tams bird Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 To all our members/customers, it is with much regret and a heavy heart that we have to inform you all of the closure of the Edinburgh Prison Officers Social Club! To all those who have pre-booked our function hall, we will be in touch with you over the next couple of days or you could contact us yourself to arrange the return of your deposit and if you wish we will hopefully be able to help you find another venue! We are obviously not in a position via this mode to explain the exact circumstances that have led to this regrettable scenario but unfortunately, as with a lot of other small businesses all over Britain, we are now not in a financial position that will allow us to continue to trade! Our financial situation has never been that great but we have found the last couple of years very difficult indeed, we tried everything we could to continue trading and we were always optimistic that we could manage/continue to trade but the simple fact is that it is now not possible. We thank you all sincerely for all of your support and custom since April 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 such a pity, had heard rumours of it closing but had hoped it was just that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Not a great fan of the place but it means one less place to have a pint post match when we're no exactly spoilt for choice already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambothump Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Yet, Ardmillan bowling club, is a graveyard, before and after matches ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) Was this the club that survived for years at the Longstone roundabout but has only managed a couple of years in McLeod St? Something suspicious maybe? Edited December 24, 2018 by Seymour M Hersh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, crunchy frog said: Not a great fan of the place but it means one less place to have a pint post match when we're no exactly spoilt for choice already. As football grounds go Tynie is pretty well served for watering holes within 5 to 10 minutes walk. Edited December 24, 2018 by Francis Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 16 hours ago, been here before said: Not sure i famcy our new stand being used by private members clubs on maych days. Surely better for the club to use the space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Francis Albert said: As football grounds go Tynie is pretty well served for watering holes within 5 to 10 minutes walk. That's a matter of opinion I suppose but if you compare to easter road for instance there's not that many decent battle cruisers in Gorgie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamborich Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 5 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Was this the club that survived for years at the Longstone roundabout but has only managed a couple of years in McLeod St? Something suspicious maybe? Nothing suspicious the prison service at the time were adamant they were closing all prison clubs in Scotland the staff at Edinburgh fought hard to keep the club at longstone open but they were shut down, Determined to carry on they managed to secure the building on McLeod Street and re-open unfortunately after almost five years the financial climate has taken it's toll, sad outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Someone at work was telling me today that what was The Prison Officer's Club in McLeod Street will be reopening in the not too distant future. From what I was told the license has been purchased by whoever it is that owns The Scotsman's Lounge in Cockburn Street. However, she was unsure if it will be opening again as a social club, a function suite or just a boozer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, portobellojambo1 said: Someone at work was telling me today that what was The Prison Officer's Club in McLeod Street will be reopening in the not too distant future. From what I was told the license has been purchased by whoever it is that owns The Scotsman's Lounge in Cockburn Street. However, she was unsure if it will be opening again as a social club, a function suite or just a boozer. if your information is correct then I think the Scotsman Lounge is owned by Quiet Man Taverns with 2 owners / directors Brothers Daniel Martin McNally and Finbarr McNally they also own the Kilted Pig and the Perch Restaurant on Hanover Street Edited August 27, 2019 by The Frenchman Returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 The external wall was being painted today. See that as a good sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Heard in Bensons last night it was opening as a Hearts club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Heard in Bensons last night it was opening as a Hearts club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I know a couple of folk who work in the above pubs and they are all Jambos so may well be the owners are too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamborg Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, hughesie27 said: I know a couple of folk who work in the above pubs and they are all Jambos so may well be the owners are too. One supports Man Utd and the other Man Utd/Celtic . .both good lads though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 22 minutes ago, Iamborg said: One supports Man Utd and the other Man Utd/Celtic . .both good lads though . Are they ****. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Iamborg said: One supports Man Utd and the other Man Utd/Celtic . .both good lads though . Plastic supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 3 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Plastic supporters. They're Nor'n Irish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 31 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said: They're Nor'n Irish. That’s okay 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Was told today its opening soon and it is indeed Quiet Man Taverns but with a tie in to FOH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamborich Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 (edited) Believe the premises on McLeod Street is opening for tomorrow nights game Edited December 3, 2019 by jamborich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie1874 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 6 hours ago, jamborich said: Believe the premises on McLeod Street is opening for tomorrow nights game Might seem a silly question but Can anybody get in or is it a membership reqd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamborich Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Anybody can get in it's now a pub rather than a club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Have they got a new name for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 At least all the 20 year old Stoney Island mob will have somewhere to hang out in future https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/politics/council/gorgie-pub-luckies-set-be-demolished-make-way-flats-despite-public-backlash-1329428 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, crunchy frog said: At least all the 20 year old Stoney Island mob will have somewhere to hang out in future https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/politics/council/gorgie-pub-luckies-set-be-demolished-make-way-flats-despite-public-backlash-1329428 Another pub bites the dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSpur Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 On 03/12/2019 at 13:41, jamborich said: Believe the premises on McLeod Street is opening for tomorrow nights game Is it still a shit hole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamborich Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, JamboSpur said: Is it still a shit hole? Feck off it was never a shit hole, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 16 hours ago, davemclaren said: Another pub bites the dust. Gutted if it goes Wheaters Telecomms Club and Chesser all closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 23 minutes ago, the general said: Gutted if it goes Wheaters Telecomms Club and Chesser all closed The pub business is mainly focused on beer ‘emporiums’ and food these days it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Did it reopen ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe.gausden Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 It was open last night although i didn't go in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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