SteauaNeedarest Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Why go anywhere else when you get a pitcher of Moretti served in a milk carton? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Newton51 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Especially for 15.75 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteauaNeedarest Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 1 minute ago, Newton51 said: Especially for 15.75 actually thought it was apple juice when the guy first brought it over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Newton51 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Looks more like after you’ve drunk pints! Was it flat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteauaNeedarest Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 Just now, Newton51 said: Looks more like after you’ve drunk pints! Was it flat? Wasn’t great. Certainly glad it wasn’t my first pint after lockdown. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Newton51 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Yeah you really need a glass pint or at least a tumbler! Not a bloody juice carton Though not as disappointing as the guy in pub with first drink after lockdown and was a bloody bottle of corona Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heartsfc_fan Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Jesus. Under £4 a pint is not bad but in a milk bottle? 😂 Having said that used to get pitchers years ago when out with friends and they are open "jugs" and it quickly went flat half way down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 22 minutes ago, SteauaNeedarest said: Why go anywhere else when you get a pitcher of Moretti served in a milk carton? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Gio Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Desperate times........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pasquale for King Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 2 hours ago, SteauaNeedarest said: Why go anywhere else when you get a pitcher of Moretti served in a milk carton? What a nonsense, there’s nothing stopping them serving you pints in glasses, every other pub you sit outside at will. We were using 4 pint cartons (2,272l), that looks like 2 litres which is 3.5 pints so that’s £4.50 a pint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 I'm not really fussed about the price or how flat it is, but a green cap? Really? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Section N Rules Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 5 hours ago, Alex said: I'm not really fussed about the price or how flat it is, but a green cap? Really? Well it is run by a hibby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Newton51 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 6 hours ago, Alex said: I'm not really fussed about the price or how flat it is, but a green cap? Really? Must be a semi skimmed pint! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MCW1976 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 9 hours ago, heartsfc_fan said: Jesus. Under £4 a pint is not bad but in a milk bottle? 😂 Having said that used to get pitchers years ago when out with friends and they are open "jugs" and it quickly went flat half way down. Yep! Pitchers of beer sound great - but turn to sh*t in no time. I always liked the thought of a steak sandwich. But if anyone can tell me how you take a bite out of a steak sandwich (without swapping teeth with a shark), then please let me know. A pitcher of beer and a steak sandwich ... talk about an anti-climax! 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Midloth_Iain Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 6 hours ago, Alex said: I'm not really fussed about the price or how flat it is, but a green cap? Really? semi-skimmed Moretti ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Newton51 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 This looks interesting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
highlandjambo3 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 17 minutes ago, MCW1976 said: Yep! Pitchers of beer sound great - but turn to sh*t in no time. I always liked the thought of a steak sandwich. But if anyone can tell me how you take a bite out of a steak sandwich (without swapping teeth with a shark), then please let me know. A pitcher of beer and a steak sandwich ... talk about an anti-climax! 🙂 The steak is sliced thin…….simples Quote Link to post Share on other sites
highlandjambo3 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 19 minutes ago, MCW1976 said: Yep! Pitchers of beer sound great - but turn to sh*t in no time. I always liked the thought of a steak sandwich. But if anyone can tell me how you take a bite out of a steak sandwich (without swapping teeth with a shark), then please let me know. A pitcher of beer and a steak sandwich ... talk about an anti-climax! 🙂 Try slicing steak thin with sliced onions….bung it all in a wee bag………..olive oil….pepper…..wee dash of chilli powder, smoked paprika, garlic….tie up the bag….shake it about and bung in the fridge for a few hours……dry fry it in a pan (no oil) and bung it all in a baguette…….you’ll never look back lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MCW1976 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 32 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: Try slicing steak thin with sliced onions….bung it all in a wee bag………..olive oil….pepper…..wee dash of chilli powder, smoked paprika, garlic….tie up the bag….shake it about and bung in the fridge for a few hours……dry fry it in a pan (no oil) and bung it all in a baguette…….you’ll never look back lol Good man! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lfhearts Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 That's me not going there then pints in a milk carton ffs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonnothejambo Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 58 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: Try slicing steak thin with sliced onions….bung it all in a wee bag………..olive oil….pepper…..wee dash of chilli powder, smoked paprika, garlic….tie up the bag….shake it about and bung in the fridge for a few hours……dry fry it in a pan (no oil) and bung it all in a baguette…….you’ll never look back lol "Das ist lecker" as they say in Germany. 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smithee Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 5 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: "Das ist lecker" as they say in Germany. 👍 Didn't know that, lekker in dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Serious question. Why buy a pitcher when you can get individual pints? 🤷♂️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rave MacPherson Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 1 hour ago, highlandjambo3 said: Try slicing steak thin with sliced onions….bung it all in a wee bag………..olive oil….pepper…..wee dash of chilli powder, smoked paprika, garlic….tie up the bag….shake it about and bung in the fridge for a few hours……dry fry it in a pan (no oil) and bung it all in a baguette…….you’ll never look back lol Would that work with turkey twizzlers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
schillaci Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 28 minutes ago, Rave MacPherson said: Would that work with turkey twizzlers? That's how twizzlers are actually made. True story. Don't believe the conspiracy theorists about filler, offal, toe nails etc. Just made high quality ingredients, and lots of love. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rave MacPherson Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 6 minutes ago, schillaci said: That's how twizzlers are actually made. True story. Don't believe the conspiracy theorists about filler, offal, toe nails etc. Just made high quality ingredients, and lots of love. I don't know whether to believe you or not 🤔 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TypoonJambo Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 2 hours ago, Newton51 said: This looks interesting My local in Madrid done these with Mahou for 10 euros,and it came with a plate load of tapas to share. It wasn't in the most affluent part of the city but the locals were great and you always ended up talking them out of more free food. Every round something else turned up. I think we offended them one day by saying "please,no more food,we just want a drink" so, he gave us a huge gin and tonic instead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteauaNeedarest Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 54 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Serious question. Why buy a pitcher when you can get individual pints? 🤷♂️ To be fair when we arrived the menu we were given only had pitchers listed and as we were both wanting Moretti it seemed the best option. I wasn’t to know it was going to come looking at that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koolkeith Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 1 hour ago, TypoonJambo said: My local in Madrid done these with Mahou for 10 euros,and it came with a plate load of tapas to share. It wasn't in the most affluent part of the city but the locals were great and you always ended up talking them out of more free food. Every round something else turned up. I think we offended them one day by saying "please,no more food,we just want a drink" so, he gave us a huge gin and tonic instead. This place sounds great. Whats the name? I’m away there next year for a long weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TypoonJambo Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 1 hour ago, Koolkeith said: This place sounds great. Whats the name? I’m away there next year for a long weekend. It's called Chris's bar but believe me mate it's not the kind of place you want to spend holiday time in. Madrid is a fantastic city and the entire city centre is a maze of cafes,bars and restaurants. Stay of plaza major or Sol and you'll find plenty places similar. We lived there for 3 years,last RAF posting,loved it. Enjoy your weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 2 hours ago, SteauaNeedarest said: To be fair when we arrived the menu we were given only had pitchers listed and as we were both wanting Moretti it seemed the best option. I wasn’t to know it was going to come looking at that. Regardless of what they use for a pitcher I find it usually gets flat but even then a milk bottle isn’t a great look. 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
highlandjambo3 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 4 hours ago, Rave MacPherson said: Would that work with turkey twizzlers? You’ve taken this to far now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rave MacPherson Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 8 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: You’ve taken this to far now Twizzlers oot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Locky Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 4 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: "Das ist lecker" as they say in Germany. 👍 Ja Jonno, ich finde das auch lecker! Eure Deutsch is sehr gut. 4 hours ago, Smithee said: Didn't know that, lekker in dutch Learned a bit of Dutch during the first lockdown. As someone who speaks a bit of German, it was a pure mind****. So many similar words, but the spellings tend to be different obviously, and it's a nightmare trying to remember. Find myself typing in a *******ised version of both languages sometimes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smithee Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 1 minute ago, Locky said: Ja Jonno, ich finde das auch lecker! Eure Deutsch is sehr gut. Learned a bit of Dutch during the first lockdown. As someone who speaks a bit of German, it was a pure mind****. So many similar words, but the spellings tend to be different obviously, and it's a nightmare trying to remember. Find myself typing in a *******ised version of both languages sometimes. Yeah when I was getting Dutch lessons over there, there was a lassie in there who'd already learned German, she really struggled to override what she knew with something so similar. The German you typed is clear as day by the way although I couldn't write it. It's fascinating how close the two are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Potter Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 14 hours ago, Sir Gio said: Desperate times........ it certainly looks that way, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Locky Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 1 minute ago, Smithee said: Yeah when I was getting Dutch lessons over there, there was a lassie in there who'd already learned German, she really struggled to override what she knew with something so similar. The German you typed is clear as day by the way although I couldn't write it. It's fascinating how close the two are. I did a bit of research to see how mutually intelligible they were and not at all was the consensus, but like you say, it's crazy how similar they are. Reading Dutch seems fairly straightforward, but talking and listening is a nightmare. I love hearing the Dutch language but it sounds like someone having a coughing fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonnothejambo Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 2 hours ago, Smithee said: Didn't know that, lekker in dutch I've been learning German during the pandemic and I used to work with Dutch colleagues and there are indeed many Dutch words that are close to their German equivalents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
King Of The Cat Cafe Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 I really hate drinking from those plastic "glasses". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seymour M Hersh Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 On 07/05/2021 at 22:12, SteauaNeedarest said: Why go anywhere else when you get a pitcher of Moretti served in a milk carton? Were the toilets out of action? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koolkeith Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 22 hours ago, TypoonJambo said: It's called Chris's bar but believe me mate it's not the kind of place you want to spend holiday time in. Madrid is a fantastic city and the entire city centre is a maze of cafes,bars and restaurants. Stay of plaza major or Sol and you'll find plenty places similar. We lived there for 3 years,last RAF posting,loved it. Enjoy your weekend. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Holyrood_Hearts Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 On 07/05/2021 at 22:12, SteauaNeedarest said: Why go anywhere else when you get a pitcher of Moretti served in a milk carton? What’s the seating area like? Is it undercover? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FinnBarr Saunders Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 On 08/05/2021 at 13:45, Locky said: I did a bit of research to see how mutually intelligible they were and not at all was the consensus, but like you say, it's crazy how similar they are. Reading Dutch seems fairly straightforward, but talking and listening is a nightmare. I love hearing the Dutch language but it sounds like someone having a coughing fit. You should try Flemish, it's just Dutch really but with more hacking and spitting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smithee Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 3 minutes ago, FinnBarr Saunders said: You should try Flemish, it's just Dutch really but with more hacking and spitting. very good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jambo-Fox Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 12 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Were the toilets out of action? 😂 BYO-URINAL 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteauaNeedarest Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 12 hours ago, Holyrood_Hearts said: What’s the seating area like? Is it undercover? Good to be fair yes it’s all under cover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
portobellojambo1 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 On 08/05/2021 at 08:33, Lfhearts said: That's me not going there then pints in a milk carton ffs. Pints were and are available in the outside bar, it was when people started asking for pitchers of beer that the bar staff had to try and use alternative vessels to hold it. The service was decent enough the day I was in, last Saturday, and there didn't really seem to be any need for people to order beer in pitchers, but just buy and reorder pints as and when they were needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Locky Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 16 hours ago, FinnBarr Saunders said: You should try Flemish, it's just Dutch really but with more hacking and spitting. Funny you mention that because I watched a video on YouTube of a guy speaking Flemish and I heard quite a few German sounding words in that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j1964m Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 On 07/05/2021 at 22:12, SteauaNeedarest said: Why go anywhere else when you get a pitcher of Moretti served in a milk carton? I remember the draught packs you got from pubs in the 70s used to get from the Williemuir West Granton when you opened them they where flat with in half an hour Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 15 hours ago, portobellojambo1 said: Pints were and are available in the outside bar, it was when people started asking for pitchers of beer that the bar staff had to try and use alternative vessels to hold it. The service was decent enough the day I was in, last Saturday, and there didn't really seem to be any need for people to order beer in pitchers, but just buy and reorder pints as and when they were needed. Good to hear re the pints. I assume the outside seating is under the Gorgie Stand walkway bit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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