muldoon74 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Going to Edinburgh on Thursday afternoon with the wife for my birthday.. Usually do Rose St, West end and then along to haymarket. Anyone know if pubs along this route require bookings on Thursday afternoons? On the one hand don't want a wasted trip, on the other don't really want to be time pressured in one place and have to move to make time booking for next one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 You'll be absolutely fine on Thursday afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: You'll be absolutely fine on Thursday afternoon. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Cheers guys, exactly the reply I was hoping for. 👍🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 2 hours ago, muldoon74 said: Cheers guys, exactly the reply I was hoping for. 👍🍻 Let us know how you got on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 44 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Let us know how you got on. Will do.. Either Thursday night or Saturday depending on how things go! 🍻🍷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 41 minutes ago, muldoon74 said: Will do.. Either Thursday night or Saturday depending on how things go! 🍻🍷 👍🍺 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Happy Birthday! The morra. 🍺 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 12 hours ago, muldoon74 said: Will do.. Either Thursday night or Saturday depending on how things go! 🍻🍷 Depending on where you plan on going, you’ll probably need bookings for Saturday. Thursday will be fine tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I went for a quick pint before our meal last night just off Lothian Road, Footlights. Bar was empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Loads of tourists in city centre just now so you might find that some places are full so book if there is a particular pub you want to visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Looks like Mathers East End is now closed and up for lease Think its last guise was Countess of Broughton Street or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 33 minutes ago, the general said: Looks like Mathers East End is now closed and up for lease Think its last guise was Countess of Broughton Street or something Again? Aye it was the Empress of Broughton for a couple of years. Never stepped foot in it mind. Mathers was a cracking place. When I worked just off Broughton Street (2012-2018) Mathers was the pub of choice for post-work pints, followed by The Phoenix when Mathers closed. Sadly even The Phoenix is away now, although it became a bit wanky and pretentious in it's final years anyway. Cask and Barrel is still alright, never been to The Barony. Once a great wee street for pubs, now for pretentious twats. Sad stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Locky said: Again? Aye it was the Empress of Broughton for a couple of years. Never stepped foot in it mind. Mathers was a cracking place. When I worked just off Broughton Street (2012-2018) Mathers was the pub of choice for post-work pints, followed by The Phoenix when Mathers closed. Sadly even The Phoenix is away now, although it became a bit wanky and pretentious in it's final years anyway. Cask and Barrel is still alright, never been to The Barony. Once a great wee street for pubs, now for pretentious twats. Sad stuff. I do like the new incarnation of The Pheonix ... the Broughton especially if you get a window seat Treacle has not reopened but The Basement has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 oh and Henricks at Tollcross is up for lease and Apartment next door is also closed for good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 2 hours ago, the general said: Looks like Mathers East End is now closed and up for lease Think its last guise was Countess of Broughton Street or something hopefully the West End one doesn't Kenny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 50 minutes ago, the general said: I do like the new incarnation of The Pheonix ... the Broughton especially if you get a window seat Treacle has not reopened but The Basement has. Being honest, I'm not really down that way anymore. It was just when I worked down that way. There was usually a group of us (guys) off somewhere on a Friday night with the intention of watching football and getting pished, which Mathers and The Phoenix catered for perfectly. Then The Phoenix got taken over and started charging a fiver a pint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 5 hours ago, **** the SPFL said: hopefully the West End one doesn't Kenny. Same people that owned the empress and mathers west end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 22 hours ago, **** the SPFL said: hopefully the West End one doesn't Kenny. Fingers crossed but I think its in a bad way just now. The old regulars have not taken kindly to all the new rules so place is very quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, the general said: Fingers crossed but I think its in a bad way just now. The old regulars have not taken kindly to all the new rules so place is very quiet. we were in a couple of weeks ago and yeah a bit quieter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 What happened to the Haymarket bar? Passed it yesterday on the bus, and it looks closed and I thought the name was missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 54 minutes ago, frankblack said: What happened to the Haymarket bar? Passed it yesterday on the bus, and it looks closed and I thought the name was missing. The name is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 7 hours ago, frankblack said: What happened to the Haymarket bar? Passed it yesterday on the bus, and it looks closed and I thought the name was missing. Being done up .. started pre covid no rush to finish it Ryries has been bought over and has gone all classy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, the general said: Ryries has been bought over and has gone all classy Does that mean the already over-priced beer will cost even more ? Ryries have had ideas above their station (ha) for a while now. Looks like I'll have to make somewhere else my first stop after getting off the train on matchdays. Edited September 20, 2020 by whodanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 32 minutes ago, whodanny said: Does that mean the already over-priced beer will cost even more ? Ryries have had ideas above their station (ha) for a while now. Looks like I'll have to make somewhere else my first stop after getting off the train on matchdays. Nah think its slightly cheaper if anything Lovely staff and they are going to restore the pub as much as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 4 hours ago, the general said: Being done up .. started pre covid no rush to finish it Ryries has been bought over and has gone all classy hope their flat roof is water tight, son passed last night after his shift in a local pub and said water was gushing over the gutters. never been in it since before 190512 when the knocked back my daughter for wearing a Hearts top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 They have started work on the Haymarket again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 20/09/2020 at 20:41, the general said: Nah think its slightly cheaper if anything Lovely staff and they are going to restore the pub as much as possible Oh right, sounds Ok then. Usually gagging for a pint by the time I get off the train, so carry on as normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 20/09/2020 at 20:28, jonnothejambo said: I used to pop in for a slash before getting the train home after the match. I didn't buy a drink. Just went in purely to use their tiny, gantin bogs. Ideas above it's station. Sounds like it might actually be improving, and cheaper beer according to @thegeneral . Will reserve judgement till my next visit. I like a pint when I get off the train, Ryrie's was always handy for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 4 hours ago, whodanny said: Oh right, sounds Ok then. Usually gagging for a pint by the time I get off the train, so carry on as normal. Its the folk that have the Abbotsford and Guildford iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) Thistle Street Bar in Thistle street, funnily enough, is operating really good system in current circumstances. Well spaced out, details taken and excellent service. Also know they have had Covid inspectors in and met every guideline. Edited September 22, 2020 by Malinga the Swinga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I was told the Froth & Flame in Morrison St was charging 10% for table service that is mandatory under Covid rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: I was told the Froth & Flame in Morrison St was charging 10% for table service that is mandatory under Covid rules. That seems a strange one. Mind you nothing surprises me these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: I was told the Froth & Flame in Morrison St was charging 10% for table service that is mandatory under Covid rules. Not true pal but Jolly Botanist was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 2 hours ago, the general said: Not true pal but Jolly Botanist was I stand corrected! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 46 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: I stand corrected! No problem Stuart 6.20 a pint then 10pc on top. Told them we would not be back. Guys in Froth are trying really hard Selected pints for 3 quid Sky Sports and amazing food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 17 hours ago, the general said: Its the folk that have the Abbotsford and Guildford iirc That’s a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 5 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: I was told the Froth & Flame in Morrison St was charging 10% for table service that is mandatory under Covid rules. Its been a while since I've been up that way. Where is this? Foxy Fiddler/ old Cuban themed place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Sheldon Cooper Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Aye Froth & Flame is the old Foxy Fiddler. I'm going to be in Glasgow city centre on Friday afternoon. Anyone based through that way able to tell me if I'll be able to walk into places without booking or if I'd be better off booking certain places? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dr. Sheldon Cooper said: Aye Froth & Flame is the old Foxy Fiddler. I'm going to be in Glasgow city centre on Friday afternoon. Anyone based through that way able to tell me if I'll be able to walk into places without booking or if I'd be better off booking certain places? 👍 Cheers. That place has changed so often in the last 10 years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 The Haymarket Bar has been shite for a number of years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Samuel Camazzola said: 👍 Cheers. That place has changed so often in the last 10 years or so. The Robbo's Bar of Morrison Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tott Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Dr. Sheldon Cooper said: I'm going to be in Glasgow city centre on Friday afternoon. Anyone based through that way able to tell me if I'll be able to walk into places without booking or if I'd be better off booking certain places? Should be fine in the afternoon,city centre is pretty quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Sheldon Cooper Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 20 minutes ago, Tott said: Should be fine in the afternoon,city centre is pretty quiet. Top man, cheers 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Sooperstar said: The Haymarket Bar has been shite for a number of years now. Was in there last year. First time for years. Also thought it was shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 On 22/09/2020 at 21:43, Malinga the Swinga said: Thistle Street Bar in Thistle street, funnily enough, is operating really good system in current circumstances. Well spaced out, details taken and excellent service. Also know they have had Covid inspectors in and met every guideline. I was in there on Friday, definitely impressed. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 21 hours ago, Sooperstar said: The Haymarket Bar has been shite for a number of years now. Agreed ...lazy staff and dirty pub Not been the same since old manager moved to Rose Street Brewery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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