K1874M Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Marksmans looking shecht hot! Still no name above the door tho. Going to nip in for a pint today to test run it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I'll be surprised if he breaks your ever so subtle code in the thread title... The Marksman, jeez, I hope you're not corrupting my mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 I'll be surprised if he breaks your ever so subtle code in the thread title... The Marksman, jeez, I hope you're not corrupting my mate! haha... not allowed to name folks innit! Seriously, when you walk past, its looking watching a hi def of old boys drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Macaroons Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Marksmans looking shecht hot! Still no name above the door tho. Going to nip in for a pint today to test run it. :rock2:You rang M'lud. Yes it looking very impressive and may even lure in ...'a passer by'... now that its been given the once over. Strange think is that it might lose some of its regulars for being too 'nice n new'.......being a sheethole was part of its attraction to some. Come and get me if your popping in, Ill join you for 1 (5.30 would be ideal!) P.S. its defo keeping the same name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_steve Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 this the marksman doon leith ? sampled a few times, not my favourite tbh, been in worse though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_steve Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 In the first of a regular feature, we challenge our Dave to go undercover and soak up the ambiance of the worst pubs in Edinburgh. Tune in before he gets killed. This week: The Marksman........... http://squareonenews.blogspot.com/2008/03/challenge-dave-marksman.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Macaroons Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I'll be surprised if he breaks your ever so subtle code in the thread title... The Marksman, jeez, I hope you're not corrupting my mate! Crikey ....cannae even beat you to a thread thats directly aimed at me!! I knew that enigma machine would come in handy. see if you can break this Boris ....C****R BO*E Clue....what happens when large middle aged fat bloke lands on top of skinny wee teenager at 5's after shocking tackle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Macaroons Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 In the first of a regular feature, we challenge our Dave to go undercover and soak up the ambiance of the worst pubs in Edinburgh. Tune in before he gets killed. This week: The Marksman........... http://squareonenews.blogspot.com/2008/03/challenge-dave-marksman.html haha, was funny reading that......its very true, but alas, 'tis gone forever in the name of 'progress'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Full report to follow tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N User Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 For the short period I lived in Leith earlier in the year, I never managed to have a pint in the Marksman. Managed to have one in Tam O Shanter's though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Right, the Marksman... Its basic, very basic pub. You can tell theirs a few boys who drink there that think the taste gets in the way of a good drink but you cant judge them on that. The drink, hard to judge after drinking a tasteless lager made colder to hide the taste - Ice cold tennents, it was fizzy and cold so good with me. Down side of the visit, george best on the wall and lack of atmosphere, nay body getting excited watching the horses or generally making noise. Highlight of the visit would be hard to say, either the boy walking in trying to sell a Gillette Electric Razor (think thats what he said) and the barman explaining you couldny "sell stuff in here any mare", or, Era M commenting on the gargoyle type old boy standing out side and the old chap saying awright to him, both adding slight value to the establishment. All in all, a pretty shight watering hole, but does the job if you need a pint and arent too fussy where you get it. I reckon to get the true feel you'd need an early morning visit 7am / 9am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Right, the Marksman... Its basic, very basic pub. You can tell theirs a few boys who drink there that think the taste gets in the way of a good drink but you cant judge them on that. The drink, hard to judge after drinking a tasteless lager made colder to hide the taste - Ice cold tennents, it was fizzy and cold so good with me. Down side of the visit, george best on the wall and lack of atmosphere, nay body getting excited watching the horses or generally making noise. Highlight of the visit would be hard to say, either the boy walking in trying to sell a Gillette Electric Razor (think thats what he said) and the barman explaining you couldny "sell stuff in here any mare", or, Era M commenting on the gargoyle type old boy standing out side and the old chap saying awright to him, both adding slight value to the establishment. All in all, a pretty shight watering hole, but does the job if you need a pint and arent too fussy where you get it. I reckon to get the true feel you'd need an early morning visit 7am / 9am. What the hell are you doing drinking in Duke Street, Leith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Right, the Marksman... Its basic, very basic pub. You can tell theirs a few boys who drink there that think the taste gets in the way of a good drink but you cant judge them on that. The drink, hard to judge after drinking a tasteless lager made colder to hide the taste - Ice cold tennents, it was fizzy and cold so good with me. Down side of the visit, george best on the wall and lack of atmosphere, nay body getting excited watching the horses or generally making noise. Highlight of the visit would be hard to say, either the boy walking in trying to sell a Gillette Electric Razor (think thats what he said) and the barman explaining you couldny "sell stuff in here any mare", or, Era M commenting on the gargoyle type old boy standing out side and the old chap saying awright to him, both adding slight value to the establishment. All in all, a pretty shight watering hole, but does the job if you need a pint and arent too fussy where you get it. I reckon to get the true feel you'd need an early morning visit 7am / 9am. Are we scooping there on Sunday PRICES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 What the hell are you doing drinking in Duke Street, Leith. Work 2 mins from it and if its popular at 8am its worth checking out what the excitments all about. Trust me I wont be making a habbit of it. Doug; Prices, thats one bit I cant remember, but I wouldnt drink there on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Crikey ....cannae even beat you to a thread thats directly aimed at me!! I knew that enigma machine would come in handy. see if you can break this Boris ....C****R BO*E Clue....what happens when large middle aged fat bloke lands on top of skinny wee teenager at 5's after shocking tackle Fat? You must have me confused with someone else mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Macaroons Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Right, the Marksman... Its basic, very basic pub. You can tell theirs a few boys who drink there that think the taste gets in the way of a good drink but you cant judge them on that. The drink, hard to judge after drinking a tasteless lager made colder to hide the taste - Ice cold tennents, it was fizzy and cold so good with me. Down side of the visit, george best on the wall and lack of atmosphere, nay body getting excited watching the horses or generally making noise. Highlight of the visit would be hard to say, either the boy walking in trying to sell a Gillette Electric Razor (think thats what he said) and the barman explaining you couldny "sell stuff in here any mare", or, Era M commenting on the gargoyle type old boy standing out side and the old chap saying awright to him, both adding slight value to the establishment. All in all, a pretty shight watering hole, but does the job if you need a pint and arent too fussy where you get it. I reckon to get the true feel you'd need an early morning visit 7am / 9am. Massive improvement....nothing remains from the old Marksman, new tables,chairs,bar,toilets,facade...everthing. probably best described as a 'snug' ...no such think as a private conversation in there. Most folk were away home by 5.30...really is a morning/daytime place. Ice cold tennents was good...2.30 a pint....barman and punters had a good chuckle at the blog posted earlier on this thread ...as I printed it off and handed it in! sure enough in the 1/2 hour we were there ....a gleswegian entrepreneur managed to pop in and offer us gillette razor blades......might be a few years before K1874M needs such an item tho;). I declined this amazing offer, theres just something not quite right about weegies in pubs wi razor blades. The smoking bouncers had all gone apart from aforementioned gargoyle, who ive met before and is a decent bloke. Not really a place I'd use but like everywhere, if your in good company itll be enjoyable enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Macaroons Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 What the hell are you doing drinking in Duke Street, Leith. jus cos the pub had been refurbished and KM is a big spender down these parts, its good to keep in wi him;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Massive improvement....nothing remains from the old Marksman, new tables,chairs,bar,toilets,facade...everthing. probably best described as a 'snug' ...no such think as a private conversation in there. Most folk were away home by 5.30...really is a morning/daytime place. Ice cold tennents was good...2.30 a pint....barman and punters had a good chuckle at the blog posted earlier on this thread ...as I printed it off and handed it in! sure enough in the 1/2 hour we were there ....a gleswegian entrepreneur managed to pop in and offer us gillette razor blades......might be a few years before K1874M needs such an item tho;). I declined this amazing offer, theres just something not quite right about weegies in pubs wi razor blades. The smoking bouncers had all gone apart from aforementioned gargoyle, who ive met before and is a decent bloke. Not really a place I'd use but like everywhere, if your in good company itll be enjoyable enough. Ah the gargoyle, never knew you'd spoken to him before, just thought he was saying hi randomly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Not really a place I'd use but like everywhere, if your in good company itll be enjoyable enough. I thought you were with Kenny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Macaroons Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Fat? You must have me confused with someone else mate... Yes, Ive spoken to the poor lad with the broken collar bone and he agrees you are not fat......he described you as something else altogether!! and for record....he knows it was an accident, best described as 'clumsy'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 I thought you were with Kenny? Think it was the birds that swarm round me that were the good company. PS Boris, aslong as you won the ball theres nothing wrong with breaking a childs collar bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Macaroons Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I thought you were with Kenny? Good company...and Kenny was there as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Macaroons Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Think it was the birds that swarm round me that were the good company. PS Boris, aslong as you won the ball theres nothing wrong with breaking a childs collar bone. the lad also wants to know which WWF player you base your moves on?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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