gorgiestars Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Have heard that there is a pretty good supoort thru in bathagte. Just a quick note to try and gauge the interest...meeting places etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Have heard that there is a pretty good supoort thru in bathagte. Just a quick note to try and gauge the interest...meeting places etc Try the Railway Tavern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgiestars Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 have done in the past mate. but the last time i went in there was 'interesting'...anywhere you recommend pre and post match.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 have done in the past mate. but the last time i went in there was 'interesting'...anywhere you recommend pre and post match.... To be honest no, normally just watch telly games in Blackburn surrounded by huns, mhanks and a few hobos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surrey Jambo Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I'm sure in the late 70's there was a Bathgate Supporters Club and bus but times have obviously changed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Have heard that there is a pretty good supoort thru in bathagte. Just a quick note to try and gauge the interest...meeting places etc Move to Edinburgh loads of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I'm sure in the late 70's there was a Bathgate Supporters Club and bus but times have obviously changed There was, it left from Barrs (the Bathgate Inn) which is now demolished and replaced by a ned pub. Last bus to leave from Bathgate was from the Railway when it was run by Tam who posts on here sometimes. Don't know if it still runs tho. :107years: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgiestars Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 sigh...if only mate. had a flat on gorgie road until 3 years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Went in the railway a few weeks back when i was meeting my mate from work (he works in Bathgate). Was a bit early, so went the Railway. Horrible horrible pub, didn't even stay for a pint. It was before the Hamilton Accie's away game, and I said I'd meet him from his work, however left the Railway and headed off to the other pub just up the road on the other side. Over the road from EH40 something. This was at 12.30, and there was several people in there steaming already and it was only 12.45. I'd say if yer wanting to watch the game full of jambo's, head to a boozer in Gorgie, we'll all be up there after the game celebrating a 3 point victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgiestars Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Chester, our not wrong..even tho i have moved to Bathgate...my 'local' is still the Diggers....!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 sigh...if only mate. had a flat on gorgie road until 3 years ago... Joke bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Went in the railway a few weeks back when i was meeting my mate from work (he works in Bathgate). Was a bit early, so went the Railway. Horrible horrible pub, didn't even stay for a pint. It was before the Hamilton Accie's away game, and I said I'd meet him from his work, however left the Railway and headed off to the other pub just up the road on the other side. Over the road from EH40 something. This was at 12.30, and there was several people in there steaming already and it was only 12.45. I'd say if yer wanting to watch the game full of jambo's, head to a boozer in Gorgie, we'll all be up there after the game celebrating a 3 point victory. Shoulda seen the Railway bounce after Hampden 06. Pub across the road is the Engine Room, the aforementioned ned pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Shoulda seen the Railway bounce after Hampden 06. Pub across the road is the Engine Room, the aforementioned ned pub. Thats it, the engine room, however it has one of the letters missing from their sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Chester, our not wrong..even tho i have moved to Bathgate...my 'local' is still the Diggers....!!! I can better that mate, I moved to the Weeg a year ago, mine's is still Westfields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 there are plenty ofjambos in bathgate, armadale ! Unfortunately no pubs that I know of ! They've all been taken over by the unwashed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Have heard that there is a pretty good supoort thru in bathagte. Just a quick note to try and gauge the interest...meeting places etc The Balbairdie comes recommended for live SPL games by the folk I know from there, as they reckon it's the most civilised (i.e. least mental!) and most "ecumenical" venue in Bathgate. Doesn't exactly make it a Hearts pub though, unfortunately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgiestars Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 'Auld' i have been in there. no bad... but ur right, no where close to being a hearts pub... reckon i just get up on match day early and grab the train (when its on!) asap to edinburgh for pints....front row centre in the diggers on sunday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Vespa Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Definately no Jambo pubs in Bathgate, I've been looking hard now weekly for nearly 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanjambo Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Went in the railway a few weeks back when i was meeting my mate from work (he works in Bathgate). Was a bit early, so went the Railway. Horrible horrible pub, didn't even stay for a pint. It was before the Hamilton Accie's away game, and I said I'd meet him from his work, however left the Railway and headed off to the other pub just up the road on the other side. Over the road from EH40 something. This was at 12.30, and there was several people in there steaming already and it was only 12.45. I'd say if yer wanting to watch the game full of jambo's, head to a boozer in Gorgie, we'll all be up there after the game celebrating a 3 point victory. The Railway Tavern used to be the best pub in Bathgate! Last time I was in there I was absolutely blootered! Not like me:p Lynn:ninja: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 'Auld' i have been in there. no bad... but ur right, no where close to being a hearts pub...reckon i just get up on match day early and grab the train (when its on!) asap to edinburgh for pints....front row centre in the diggers on sunday... So that'll be the bus then!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanjambo Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 There was, it left from Barrs (the Bathgate Inn) which is now demolished and replaced by a ned pub. Last bus to leave from Bathgate was from the Railway when it was run by Tam who posts on here sometimes. Don't know if it still runs tho. :107years: Ah, then were the days! Lynn:ninja: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 The Railway Tavern used to be the best pub in Bathgate! Last time I was in there I was absolutely blootered! Not like me:p Lynn:ninja: Its not now, or else it wasn't when i was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Last time I was there was after the cup final in 98. The Huns were in the Commercial next door spoiling for a fight but we were to happy and blootered to care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Try living in Armadale! Railway tavern aint that nice a pub, but the pints are good and its the closest place to a Hearts pub in Bathgate. It does me for the match itself then onwards to maybe EH48 or Ballencrieff etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west lothian loyal Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 The tavern was heaving and thankfully bouncing when we played Basle away a few yrs ago. He had some crazy satellite feed from some obscure part of the world. There were jambos from edinburgh etc that came through to watch it. As i said it was jam packed and it went ballistic when robbie the reindeer smacked in the winner. H.M.F.C FOREVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 'Auld' i have been in there. no bad... but ur right, no where close to being a hearts pub...reckon i just get up on match day early and grab the train (when its on!) asap to edinburgh for pints....front row centre in the diggers on sunday... Pffft. Part time supporter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpos Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 There used to be a Fairway hearts bus too, 80's and 90's. Still a few jambos drink in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgiestars Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Aye very good craigyboy! you know more than most that i am a full time supporter of the Diggers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I'll be in the Railway Tavern on Sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moz Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I think it was Tom Stevens (?) that used to run the bus from thne Railway......... I moved from Armadale across to Bathagte but never go in the pubs...!!......get to the games lads..!!........anyone need a lift from Bathagte in for the games gimme a shout as 2 of us drive in....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I think it was Tom Stevens (?) that used to run the bus from thne Railway......... I moved from Armadale across to Bathagte but never go in the pubs...!!......get to the games lads..!!........anyone need a lift from Bathagte in for the games gimme a shout as 2 of us drive in....... Tam you mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozi Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Bump Just moved from Wardlaw Terrace to Bathgate, there is an official listed supporters club but no pub...so when there is away games on tv where is best to head? Must admit will miss wardlaw on match days just walking round the corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I live in bathgate myself, best advice is to dive on the train to livi, takes two seconds, and watch the hearts in there. Few of us watch and leave from there! If all else fails I've got a garage and old tapes we could sit and watch!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Plenty Jambos in Uphall and Broxburn if you get the train through......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Always a gathering of Jambos in the Railway Tavern during matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Have had the misfortune to live in Bathgate for the last 5 years Here?s my personal opinion of the pubs Railway ? ok and fairly lively but best not approached sober, tend to go there when I get off train drunk, as do many others EH48 ? only open weekends and mainly for gigs, its ok and have seen ANWL, Rezillos and UK Subs there Engine room (its got a new name) ? Ned central, avoid at all costs Masons arms ? ok Across road from Masons (can?t remember name, maybe Port Tavern?) ? old mans pub 1912 ? new upmarket pub opposite Regal, ok but doesn?t suit Bathgate ? window put in last Friday Ballencrief and James Young ? both plastic chain pubs, cheap pints no atmosphere YOLO ? posh expensive pub, within weeks of being open it appeared on crimestoppers Glen Mavis ? old mans pub but friendly, only been once Royal ? lively but bit clichy Balbardie ? probably my local although I drink more in Edinburgh. Landlady?s best friend is Subo and she does go there Fairways ? closest pub to house but ultra clichy and unwelcoming ?are you a stranger?? Kaims ? ok but know others who hate it Green tree ? ok One off precinct ? walked in and straight out, was as if I had victim on forehead Never came across one that is deemed a Jambo pub, as I have said on other threads, best thing about Bathgate is that you can get a train to Edinburgh and back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinillaice Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Bump Just moved from Wardlaw Terrace to Bathgate, there is an official listed supporters club but no pub...so when there is away games on tv where is best to head? Must admit will miss wardlaw on match days just walking round the corner Defo the railway tavern for away games on telly probably about 10 -20 jambos in there and there sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozi Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Cheers guys been in YOLO pretentious twats and a crap name...won't be back in there. Be good to have a bunch to have a pint with pre or post match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Try living in Armadale! Railway tavern aint that nice a pub, but the pints are good and its the closest place to a Hearts pub in Bathgate. It does me for the match itself then onwards to maybe EH48 or Ballencrieff etc... Back in the day the cavalier was a hearts pub... Don't fret, there are lots of jambos in Armadale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I lived in Bathgate for nine years but I've never watched a Hearts game there (except in the house). The Railway Tavern was well-known as a Hearts pub and the Bathgate bus left from there, but I think there has been a change of ownership and I think it had become a Rangers pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Back in the day the cavalier was a hearts pub... Don't fret, there are lots of jambos in Armadale Really? I remember being in there before an Armadale Thistle game then travelling to see us away to Ashfield on the supporters' bus. A cheer went up when we passed an Orange Walk in Glasgow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottish_chicP Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Yep space on Broxburn Hearts All welcome! I was supposed to quote the Uphall and Brox comment.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Back in the day the cavalier was a hearts pub... Don't fret, there are lots of jambos in Armadale I think i know them all I'm from Armadale but have moved to Bathgate in the last couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I think i know them all I'm from Armadale but have moved to Bathgate in the last couple of years. Opal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Vespa Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Being Armadale born and bred and having lived in Bathgate for a few years but returned now to the Dale I feel qualified to say : Nae decent Jambo pubs Railway the closest, Fairway was ok got that bus back in the day. I like godandgorgies summary very accurate. Hard to find a pub in Armadale not full of Rangers fans. Do like the Corrie it's not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Opal? Think everyone knows Opal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schevchenko Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Balbardies the shout. All other pubs in Bathgate are full of roasters for one reason or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Engine room is now the Voodoo Lounge. Went in once when it re-opened. It was dirty, sleazy men my age chatting up underagers. We drank up quickly and headed for the Balbardie. I agree with Schevchenko, Balbardie has a proper pub feel to it. I am happy to go there with my wife, son or old man, never had hassle. If you catch the Karaoke there on a busy weekend evening it can be a cracking night out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Gorgiestars is a prick btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Opal? I know Opal. If you are asking if it's me then no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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