favourite watering hole

grynch · 08-02-2011, 04:01 AM

ok kids n kidneys... once again following on from another thread ( cunning linguists seems to be turning into a bar brawl ... so.... show me your fav. pub or watering hole?

this is (one of ) mine.

Salutation Arms, Looe, Cornwall ( near England )

grynch · 08-02-2011, 04:06 AM

oops.... looks like I got a little excited talking about pubs and posted twice...

I can't see here how to delete a post tho... can anyone tell me where to go? ( careful now )

Sundae · 08-02-2011, 04:15 AM

Oh well, while you're in the area, nip over to The Mermaid Inn on St Mary's, The Isles of Scilly.

It's gorgeous. And so close to the sea that it actually smells of it.
Actually I haven't been there in years, so it might not be all that any more. Just noticed on the googlemap pic that there are letters missing from the name on the front, so it might not even be open any more!

Another fave of mine is The Mole and Chicken in Easington, Bucks.
Easy going, relaxed with very good food and the locals don't resent the foodies or vice versa. It's perched on top of a hill and has really great views of the surrounding countryside. Watching the sun go down with a cold pint in your hand is a wonderful experience.

grynch · 08-02-2011, 04:20 AM

The Mole and Chicken looks nice but the other link just leads to a generic map showing most of Europe.

just by the way.. Mrs. and I have just booked a weekend to Eastbourne.. there is a village fete going on nearby that she wants to visit ( thinking possible retirement place nearby ) .. so'll I'll get to test out a few new pubs.

Sundae · 08-02-2011, 04:24 AM

I never have had much luck with posting images

If you're interested, type in Mermaid Inn, The Bank, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly.
They don't have a website, but at least you'll see the habourside location.

Oh and one of the mods or UT will clean up the other thread, as long as no-one responds to it.
And if they do, I'll make sure it goes down on their permanent record.

grynch · 08-02-2011, 04:27 AM

I've never been to the Isles of Scilly myself... altho I do have a "scilly" hat from when mrs. took her mum over a few years ago

and of course I watched all episodes of "an island parish"

GunMaster357 · 08-03-2011, 10:52 AM

An old watering hole of mine when I'm working in Paris: Guinness Tavern

When I'm home in Brest: The Blind Piper. Sorry, no website for this one.

glatt · 08-03-2011, 11:02 AM

Don't spend much time in watering holes these days. One of my favorite is this quiet little place that was right around the corner from work. Twenty years ago, I courted the woman who would become my bride by meeting her there after work for drinks. It was perfect. They kept bringing free bowls of pretzels, the beer was fairly cheap, and it was one of the few quiet places around. You could actually talk.

Cafe Mozart. It's got a deli in front with specialty food for all the German expats. Restaurant/bar in back.

Gravdigr · 08-03-2011, 05:43 PM

Well, it's nice to see Google Maps Street View still doesn't work w/FF 3.6 (I ain't gonna like FF 4, so, I wait). Yay Google Maps.

grynch · 08-04-2011, 02:17 AM

garvdigr.. I've got FireFox 3.6.3 and it works fine ( obviously as I started this nonsense )

neverminding that.... how bout a fav. pub anyway... tavern.. beer hall ..whatevah....

08-02-2011, 04:01 AM	#1
grynch the big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 390	favourite watering hole ok kids n kidneys... once again following on from another thread ( cunning linguists seems to be turning into a bar brawl ... so.... show me your fav. pub or watering hole? this is (one of ) mine. Salutation Arms, Looe, Cornwall ( near England )

08-03-2011, 10:52 AM	#7
GunMaster357 Professor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brest (FRANCE) Posts: 1,837	An old watering hole of mine when I'm working in Paris: Guinness Tavern When I'm home in Brest: The Blind Piper. Sorry, no website for this one. __________________ "War is God's way of teaching Americans geography." - Ambrose Bierce

08-03-2011, 05:43 PM	#9
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Well, it's nice to see Google Maps Street View still doesn't work w/FF 3.6 (I ain't gonna like FF 4, so, I wait). Yay Google Maps. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-02-2011, 04:06 AM	#2
grynch the big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 390	oops.... looks like I got a little excited talking about pubs and posted twice... I can't see here how to delete a post tho... can anyone tell me where to go? ( careful now )

08-02-2011, 04:15 AM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Oh well, while you're in the area, nip over to The Mermaid Inn on St Mary's, The Isles of Scilly. It's gorgeous. And so close to the sea that it actually smells of it. Actually I haven't been there in years, so it might not be all that any more. Just noticed on the googlemap pic that there are letters missing from the name on the front, so it might not even be open any more! Another fave of mine is The Mole and Chicken in Easington, Bucks. Easy going, relaxed with very good food and the locals don't resent the foodies or vice versa. It's perched on top of a hill and has really great views of the surrounding countryside. Watching the sun go down with a cold pint in your hand is a wonderful experience.

08-02-2011, 04:20 AM	#4
grynch the big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 390	The Mole and Chicken looks nice but the other link just leads to a generic map showing most of Europe. just by the way.. Mrs. and I have just booked a weekend to Eastbourne.. there is a village fete going on nearby that she wants to visit ( thinking possible retirement place nearby ) .. so'll I'll get to test out a few new pubs.

08-02-2011, 04:24 AM	#5
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I never have had much luck with posting images If you're interested, type in Mermaid Inn, The Bank, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly. They don't have a website, but at least you'll see the habourside location. Oh and one of the mods or UT will clean up the other thread, as long as no-one responds to it. And if they do, I'll make sure it goes down on their permanent record.

08-02-2011, 04:27 AM	#6
grynch the big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 390	I've never been to the Isles of Scilly myself... altho I do have a "scilly" hat from when mrs. took her mum over a few years ago and of course I watched all episodes of "an island parish"

08-03-2011, 11:02 AM	#8
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Don't spend much time in watering holes these days. One of my favorite is this quiet little place that was right around the corner from work. Twenty years ago, I courted the woman who would become my bride by meeting her there after work for drinks. It was perfect. They kept bringing free bowls of pretzels, the beer was fairly cheap, and it was one of the few quiet places around. You could actually talk. Cafe Mozart. It's got a deli in front with specialty food for all the German expats. Restaurant/bar in back.

08-04-2011, 02:17 AM	#10
grynch the big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 390	garvdigr.. I've got FireFox 3.6.3 and it works fine ( obviously as I started this nonsense ) neverminding that.... how bout a fav. pub anyway... tavern.. beer hall ..whatevah....

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