Morgan Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Harveys on lothain rd for the happy hour (was mega cheap) The Penthouse in tollcross was that a pub or a niteclub it used to open later than most pubs at the time had some great times in there ah bring back the 1970s. The Americana used to be some funny rucks between the TCR and the BAR-OX ootside there . I remember Harvey's but can't remember where on Lothian Road it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Harveys on lothain rd for the happy hour (was mega cheap) The Penthouse in tollcross was that a pub or a niteclub it used to open later than most pubs at the time had some great times in there ah bring back the 1970s. The Americana used to be some funny rucks between the TCR and the BAR-OX ootside there . Penthouse was the bees knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Woodville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Woodville Lounge Bar 1976 Barclay?s Chaplin?s 1980 -89 The Belfry circa 1999 Hendricks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Tarts 1874 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 The Western. Burke and Hare. Anne Marie? Ha Ha! Anne Marie finally left The Western not so long ago, we actually went on a date about 20 odd years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Ha Ha! Anne Marie finally left The Western not so long ago, we actually went on a date about 20 odd years ago! I used to work in the Western with Anne Marie. Probably just a bit more than 20 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Rumours, Mad Hatters, Cinderellas and Buster Browns for me Also there was a place at the West End downstairs I think near the Caledonian Hotel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I used to work in the Western with Anne Marie. Probably just a bit more than 20 years ago. Remember Brenda? Anne Maries' side kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Woodville Absolutely! Well done. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Woodville Lounge Bar 1976 Barclay?s Chaplin?s 1980 -89 The Belfry circa 1999 Hendricks Forgotten about Barclays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Feast your eyes on this web site http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/1_edin/1_edinburgh_history_-_recollections_entertainment_clubs_and_discos.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Penguin cafe was Castle street. Penguin was on Frederick street Bermuda Triangle was above Outer Limits (anybody remember seeing Man 2 Man play there...turned into a bit of a riot) Reds and Greys on Lothian road ( had a TVs wall...fab) Cas Rock on West Port Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Morgan - it was one of my 'locals' from 1976 to 1979 when I lived in Gillespie Crescent. My other local was the Auld Toll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Morgan - it was one of my 'locals' from 1976 to 1979 when I lived in Gillespie Crescent. My other local was the Auld Toll! Auld Toll was another of mine too. And the Burnt Post and the Kings Arms. Penthouse was my all time favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Morgan - it was one of my 'locals' from 1976 to 1979 when I lived in Gillespie Crescent. My other local was the Auld Toll! Right, here's another for you. Pub in Rose Street on the corner of the lane leading down to the back entrance of Boots. Robert Anthony jewellers on opposite corner. Flower baskets hanging outside maybe. Possibly around early to mid nineties. Get you thinking cap on Stuart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Kenilworth? Edited December 1, 2015 by Stuart Lyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I'm old enough to have frequented the Burnt Post when it was the Motor Bar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Opposite end from the Kenilworth The Goblet 1962-63 and 1974-80 then Precinct then Breck?s Bar 1999 to 2007 Element now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Kenilworth? No. Other end of the precinct. Up Frederick St. and turn left into Rose Street. First boozer on the left. Nowadays there is a Greggs almost opposite it. Hurry up will you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Opposite end from the Kenilworth The Goblet 1962-63 and 1974-80 then Precinct then Breck?s Bar 1999 to 2007 Element now Precinct - that's it. Christ, your good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niblick1874 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Holy smokes, what a thread. The Top Story all the way threw most mentioned on here to the Sorbonne for me, then I left Morgan, was it not just called the tartan tavern? That's what jumped into my mind but could be wrong. What about the wonderful d?cor and ambiance of upstairs in the Goodies (Good companions). circa 1971, had some great time there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Styx - George Street was a favoured haunt Friday after work till yon time. First place I had Red Stripe in cans. Maddogs was also fun sometimes. Fingers a "quality" late night venue also the place on the corner of Queens St & North Charlotte St before she went to Fingers. Back in the day I had spells DJ'ing in Harveys, Pipers, Bobby McGhee's and a couple of guest spots at Valentino's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niblick1874 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Morgan - it was one of my 'locals' from 1976 to 1979 when I lived in Gillespie Crescent. My other local was the Auld Toll! Staggered along Gillespie Crescent many a time to the end and climbed over the wall into my back garden as a shortcut after having a skin full around Tollcross that would include the Auld Toll around that time. Edited December 1, 2015 by niblick1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Had many a good night in Valentino's Also used to frequent Clouds where I recall the 3rd floor of the building had a smaller disco that I think was called Ziggy's. The place used to get packed and I swear the floor bounced. Would never get a safety certificate nowadays. I remember in Valentino's tapping a blonde on the shoulder to dance and when the person turned round it turned out to be a bloke. Well it was dark and the hair was all long in those days ! It bounced because it was a sprung floor which I believe was fairly common for old style "Dance Halls" dating back to the 20's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niblick1874 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 They did a short 'busking' tour up and down the UK unnanounced and then descended on Edinburgh, where they played at La Sorbonne (cowgate) and on Princes street, then Outer Limits (now cavendish). Being a busking gig, they had no PA and refused the mics that were offered to them, so basically all you could hear was the audience singing along to them !!! They only did 6 or 7 numbers, but because it was free, no-one gave a toss, we were just happy to witness it! I saw Big Audio Dynamite at the Sorbonne, the place was empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11_2NL Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 There was one on South St David Street that was open until 6am for the bouncers to go to. You went upstairs to it. I'm sure it was called Harlequins or something. Always full of young ladies that were 'liberal' with their favours . And Tommy Moore bouncing at Busters. Big unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niblick1874 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Penthouse was a top pub.Used to play for their Sunday league team around 1975/6.They were tops as well.Same owner had the Bandwagon in Hanover St?Also many good Saturday nights in there. I used to meet friends in the Burke and Hare around that time before we'd go to the Hearts games. We formed a teem around 1975/6, we were called West Port Albion . There is something that is ringing a bell about a team out of the Penthouse but I can't quite put my finger on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Also there was a place at the West End downstairs I think near the Caledonian Hotel? Do you mean Latacche...god knows if that's the spelling, as my brain is fried these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Do you mean Latacche...god knows if that's the spelling, as my brain is fried these days. aye that's the fella! 25/30 years have flown by since that was my work's Friday night haunt also used to go to Bar at Caley Hotel to see North Sea Gas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Do you mean Latacche...god knows if that's the spelling, as my brain is fried these days. Yes, Latacche! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torino calcio Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 They did a short 'busking' tour up and down the UK unnanounced and then descended on Edinburgh, where they played at La Sorbonne (cowgate) and on Princes street, then Outer Limits (now cavendish). Being a busking gig, they had no PA and refused the mics that were offered to them, so basically all you could hear was the audience singing along to them !!! They only did 6 or 7 numbers, but because it was free, no-one gave a toss, we were just happy to witness it! It was only Simenon and Strummer though and I think two other guys who became part of the Clash towards the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaths17 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) aye that's the fella! 25/30 years have flown by since that was my work's Friday night haunt also used to go to Bar at Caley Hotel to see North Sea Gas lattache was oscars before that. platform one was the caley hotel Edited December 1, 2015 by reaths17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Met the wife outside Valentino's in 1978 she was in the queue as was I but I was pissed and didn't get in neither did the wife we ended up at the Americana when you had to sign in and be over 21 the wife who was 17 put down her correct DOB but still got in and the rest they say is history. Can anyone remember the boozer that used to be at St Andrew sq bus station I remember having a few drinks in there before putting the wife on the number 95 bus back to Melrose before we were married I'm sure it was always pretty brutal and a few paggers most weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Was there one called The Brolly and Bowler in Tollcross around where Goldbergs used to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Murray Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Met the wife outside Valentino's in 1978 she was in the queue as was I but I was pissed and didn't get in neither did the wife we ended up at the Americana when you had to sign in and be over 21 the wife who was 17 put down her correct DOB but still got in and the rest they say is history. Can anyone remember the boozer that used to be at St Andrew sq bus station I remember having a few drinks in there before putting the wife on the number 95 bus back to Melrose before we were married I'm sure it was always pretty brutal and a few paggers most weekends. Clyde Bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Murray Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Clyde Bar? Travellers Tryst maybe? :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Phamism Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Met the wife outside Valentino's in 1978 she was in the queue as was I but I was pissed and didn't get in neither did the wife we ended up at the Americana when you had to sign in and be over 21 the wife who was 17 put down her correct DOB but still got in and the rest they say is history. Can anyone remember the boozer that used to be at St Andrew sq bus station I remember having a few drinks in there before putting the wife on the number 95 bus back to Melrose before we were married I'm sure it was always pretty brutal and a few paggers most weekends. The Highwayman. My first underage drinking expeditions were in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 The Highwayman. My first underage drinking expeditions were in there. Was trying to remember the name of that place only yesterday. One of the guys did get it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) The Highwayman 1976 to 1980 Clyde Street Sutherland?s The Postillion Now demolished The Clyde Bar was latterly the Snug I think - address Elder Street The Traveller?s Tryst's address was N St Andrew?s Street Theere was a Traveller's Rest in Bread Street Edited December 2, 2015 by Stuart Lyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sifter Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Met the wife outside Valentino's in 1978 she was in the queue as was I but I was pissed and didn't get in neither did the wife we ended up at the Americana when you had to sign in and be over 21 the wife who was 17 put down her correct DOB but still got in and the rest they say is history. Can anyone remember the boozer that used to be at St Andrew sq bus station I remember having a few drinks in there before putting the wife on the number 95 bus back to Melrose before we were married I'm sure it was always pretty brutal and a few paggers most weekends. The Postilion. Great wee boozer that sat almost on a wee island in the middle of the station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Tarts 1874 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I used to work in the Western with Anne Marie. Probably just a bit more than 20 years ago. Mark is still owner, bumped into him not so long ago. I suspect that by the time you were working there they had started the lap dancing rather than just the good old days of the go-go's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Styx - George Street was a favoured haunt Friday after work till yon time. First place I had Red Stripe in cans. Maddogs was also fun sometimes. Fingers a "quality" late night venue also the place on the corner of Queens St & North Charlotte St before she went to Fingers. Back in the day I had spells DJ'ing in Harveys, Pipers, Bobby McGhee's and a couple of guest spots at Valentino's. Refreshers? round the corner from Styx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Mark is still owner, bumped into him not so long ago. I suspect that by the time you were working there they had started the lap dancing rather than just the good old days of the go-go's? We used to meet the every Thursday to watch Top of the Pops ? the halcyon days of punk and new wave We would then stay for a while to watch the go go dancers If any of you are old enough to remember how the old juke boxes work ( they played the singles in the order they were selected ) Girl would put on first song, wait until it started then choose the second and then ask us to press her selection for the all-important 3rd dance when her top was removed !! This was usually a smooch or ?sexy? tune .. Marvin Gaye.Donna Summer or some such but we would put on White Riot or Frigging in the Rigging instead Cue dancer and punters going mental at us leading to an eventual life ban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 We used to meet the every Thursday to watch Top of the Pops ? the halcyon days of punk and new wave We would then stay for a while to watch the go go dancers If any of you are old enough to remember how the old juke boxes work ( they played the singles in the order they were selected ) Girl would put on first song, wait until it started then choose the second and then ask us to press her selection for the all-important 3rd dance when her top was removed !! This was usually a smooch or ?sexy? tune .. Marvin Gaye.Donna Summer or some such but we would put on White Riot or Frigging in the Rigging instead Cue dancer and punters going mental at us leading to an eventual life ban Remember the dancer called Lucy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 There was a further one in St James Centre, not the one at the Leith Street entrance but further in that you had to wander through the roof terrace thing to get to. I think this eventually became an over 30s venue. Was that not a singles venue? I can remember being dragged there one Friday night by one of my mates. It was like grab a granny night. Horrendous place and we left after 15 minutes. That must have been about 1988-89. The Boston Bean Bar was the one just at the right to the entrance of the St James Centre. Don't know if that is still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Remember the dancer called Lucy? hmm not really it was a while ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 anyone remember Rock Bottom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 anyone remember Rock Bottom? Yes me. Can't remember where it was though. How about Burlington Berties'? Remember there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 hmm not really it was a while ago hmm not really it was a while ago Aberdeen fan, pointed ar everyone whilst dancing. Dancing is a loose term! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Morgan - Burlington Berties still alive and kicking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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