dustybin Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 What was the one near the Tron? Upstairs. Right opposite Gordons Italian place.Madhatters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustybin Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Anyone remember Marrs Bar on either Rose St or Thistle Street? one of the first bars to open till 1am. Edited August 7, 2017 by dustybin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustybin Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I was the Dj at the Aquarius! Made a lot of friends there - pies at 10pm so that you could drink till 11 or 12 (supper licence) David Essex - Gonna make you a star and Hold me close. Great atmosphere - I was also the DJ at Chameleon. We made our own entertainment - parties from 12 . Streets were empty by 1am!! I seem to recall phones at each table so you could chat up anyone at a table lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Marr's Bar was at 39 Thistle Street - now the Thistle Street Bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Marr's Bar was at 39 Thistle Street - now the Thistle Street Bar was at right poseurs place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Madhatters? quality gaff at the time ... a step up from the Edinburgh norm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 quality gaff at the time ... a step up from the Edinburgh norm used to go there every Friday night when I worked in Warriston's Close for the Cooncil Great place always plenty of bursd there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 quality gaff at the time ... a step up from the Edinburgh norm A few decent nights in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcw1874 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 A little bit out, but Melvilles in Livingston. I remember a few Diamond White and Peach Schnapps induced vomits in their toilets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 A little bit out, but Melvilles in Livingston. I remember a few Diamond White and Peach Schnapps induced vomits in their toilets. Had many a good night there. Woke up all over West Lothian after them too. It was like I was taking part in some kind of survivalist reality show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Any one remember the acquired taste that was the Dreadnought in Bathgate? with the Rock disco warning at the door!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 is The Twig still on the go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 is The Twig still on the go? In Bathgate?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 In Bathgate?? aye not been there for about 25/30 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) was at right poseurs place Correct I was one if them ,posing soulboy with a wedge haircut,Great jukebox Edited August 7, 2017 by systemx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Anyone remember Marrs Bar on either Rose St or Thistle Street? one of the first bars to open till 1am. Archie Marr His family were the coal delivery company. Archie and the S&N delivery boy on a Monday morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumie jambo Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 On 06/05/2009 at 13:35, Randle P McMurphy said: What about the dry disco(s) at the YMCA in South St Andrew Street. 4 or 5 floors with a different theme on each, Soul/ Mod, Punk, Disco and Heavy Metal. Complete carnage at the end of each night as the various tribes went on their way. There was also a pub opposite it that had a disco on the top floor, can't remember the name. 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. Also Penguin Cafe in Hanover Street that had various other names through the years, I think it was a pub restaurant (Beefeater type establishment) before it became Penguin Cafe. Funny how I can't remember the names of most of these venues, obviously the evils of alcohol from my mis-spent youth. Roof Terrace bar was called The Top 'o The Walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Boston Bean Company as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumie jambo Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 On 01/12/2015 at 16:43, The White Cockade said: 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? Oscars Nightclub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 25 minutes ago, drumie jambo said: Roof Terrace bar was called The Top 'o The Walk. And the pub with the disco on the top floor on South St Andrews Street was called Gatsbys, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 1 minute ago, drumie jambo said: Oscars Nightclub. That’s correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Charlie Parkers anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozyuzi Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Morgan said: And the pub with the disco on the top floor on South St Andrews Street was called Gatsbys, I think. Mister Mustards was a couple of doors up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, Boozyuzi said: Mister Mustards was a couple of doors up. Yes it was, but Mister Mustards (owned by Ahmed and his brother, who also had Rakes) was nothing to do with Gatsbys so, I’m intrigued why you are telling me this. If I am missing something here, please let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Just now, Morgan said: Yes it was, but Mister Mustards (owned by Ahmed and his brother, who also had Rakes) was nothing to do with Gatsbys so, I’m intrigued why you are telling me this. If I am missing something here, please let me know I remember Rakes but can't remember where it was again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, The White Cockade said: I remember Rakes but can't remember where it was again? Opposite the side door of Jenners. Think it was called the Ivanhoe about a 100 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Just now, Morgan said: Opposite the side door of Jenners. Think it was called the Ivanhoe about a 100 years ago! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 On 07/08/2017 at 22:22, Morgan said: Archie Marr His family were the coal delivery company. Archie and the S&N delivery boy on a Monday morning Was Archie not in the Bay City Rollers for a while before they hit the big time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 12 hours ago, Morgan said: Charlie Parkers anyone? Turned into Styx! Which was our bar of choice after work in the mid-late 80's! A few good nights in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Turned into Styx! Which was our bar of choice after work in the mid-late 80's! A few good nights in there! styx , madogs and refreshers was a nice wee bevvy trail Edited August 27, 2018 by the general Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, the general said: styx , madogs and refreshers was a nice wee bevvy trail And perhaps ending in (laterly) the piano bar after Mae had taken over!! Edited August 27, 2018 by Seymour M Hersh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Was Archie not in the Bay City Rollers for a while before they hit the big time? Not sure if it was Archie, but there was a Marr in the. BCRs at one point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Turned into Styx! Which was our bar of choice after work in the mid-late 80's! A few good nights in there! Forgotten about Styx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, Morgan said: Not sure if it was Archie, but there was a Marr in the. BCRs at one point. A keyboard player iirc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andythejambo Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 On 26/08/2018 at 18:17, Morgan said: And the pub with the disco on the top floor on South St Andrews Street was called Gatsbys, I think. Gatsby's was originally The Grand, and Mister Mustards was The Dunedin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 28 minutes ago, andythejambo said: Gatsby's was originally The Grand, and Mister Mustards was The Dunedin Thanks for this. I recall The Dunedin but have never heard of The Grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andythejambo Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Thanks for this. I recall The Dunedin but have never heard of The Grand. Bars on 3 floors, the first floor bar was full of video games and pinball tables in their heyday. The nightclub was on the top floor. You can still see the entrance door next to where McDonald's is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 31 minutes ago, andythejambo said: Bars on 3 floors, the first floor bar was full of video games and pinball tables in their heyday. The nightclub was on the top floor. You can still see the entrance door next to where McDonald's is now. I take it you remember The Ivanhoe that went on to become known as Rakes? It was managed by the brother of the chap that had Mr Mustards (Ahmed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart500 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 4 hours ago, andythejambo said: Bars on 3 floors, the first floor bar was full of video games and pinball tables in their heyday. The nightclub was on the top floor. You can still see the entrance door next to where McDonald's is now. I remember one of the floors being called Bits n Pieces because no two bits of furniture were the same. More memorable though was it was the venue for Friday night private strip shows starting straight after work at 5 o'clock. Topless barmaids, two strippers and a plate of stovies all for a quid! Certainly got the weekend off to a flyer! Favourite act had to be Big Tanya who had a wonderfully inventive act with Sooty and Sweep glove puppets. Really had to be seen.....!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 23 minutes ago, stuart500 said: I remember one of the floors being called Bits n Pieces because no two bits of furniture were the same. More memorable though was it was the venue for Friday night private strip shows starting straight after work at 5 o'clock. Topless barmaids, two strippers and a plate of stovies all for a quid! Certainly got the weekend off to a flyer! Favourite act had to be Big Tanya who had a wonderfully inventive act with Sooty and Sweep glove puppets. Really had to be seen.....!! Sooty and Sweep glove puppets! Big Tanya! My sort of Friday night bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, andythejambo said: Gatsby's was originally The Grand, and Mister Mustards was The Dunedin I'm sure I was in there on my stag night many moons ago but it had a different name at the time which I can't quite remember. Something like Subway but not that. Edited June 5, 2019 by graygo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart500 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 52 minutes ago, Morgan said: Sooty and Sweep glove puppets! Big Tanya! My sort of Friday night bar. The stovies were pretty good too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 38 minutes ago, graygo said: I'm sure I was in there on my stag night many moons ago but it had a different name at the time which I can't quite remember. Something like Subway but not that. Finsbury Park maybe? (nothing like Subway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Nicky Tams closing down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, graygo said: Finsbury Park maybe? (nothing like Subway) No, Finsbury Park was on the premises of Mustards. You could enter it through the back door, just beside the Job Centre? Just a ‘one level’ boozer, unlike Gatsbys which was three floors. I know the place you’re talking about though, I worked just off West Register Street for about 19 years and used these pubs regularly. It’s now annoying me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 25 minutes ago, Morgan said: No, Finsbury Park was on the premises of Mustards. You could enter it through the back door, just beside the Job Centre? Just a ‘one level’ boozer, unlike Gatsbys which was three floors. I know the place you’re talking about though, I worked just off West Register Street for about 19 years and used these pubs regularly. It’s now annoying me too! Sounds plausible, I know I was in what was Mustards but left because a few of the guys couldn't get in so went a couple of doors down and up some stairs to another place which I thought was Finsbury Park (Gatsbys) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 What was the name of the nightclub opposite side of Kenilworth in Rose Street? About halfway along and downstairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 21 minutes ago, Roxy Hearts said: What was the name of the nightclub opposite side of Kenilworth in Rose Street? About halfway along and downstairs. Flannigans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Not Flannigans. It was part of the new buildings half way along. Think it may have been called Metro at some point but trying to figure out original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 12 hours ago, Roxy Hearts said: What was the name of the nightclub opposite side of Kenilworth in Rose Street? About halfway along and downstairs. The Galloping Major? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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