Can Britain still be Britain without its pubs? (real estate, bars)

[oldblueeyes01]

I used to live in a beautiful little village called Buriton in Hampshire in the middle of Queen Elizabeth Country park, I used to come home from a hard days work, walk down the country lane to get to my local, walk in through the door to the smell of home cooked food and the landlords dog greeting me as i walked in, gab a pint, say a quick hello to Ted who is still drinking his pint of HSB he brought 4 hours hence in his old tankerd he keeps behind the bar and go sit next to the open fire chatting to all the villagers about who shot the most birds that day....now thats a British pub




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[BritinaYanksbody]

Originally Posted by Scotslass

I prefer Scottish pubs, theres such a great atmosphere and people are very friendly and will spark up a conversation with you even if they don't know you, the banter is great, the music. I prefer traditional pubs like the fox and hounds in Houston, Renfrewshire my local

Irish pubs are cool too, not been to many though. America definately lacks pubs, its something i'd miss if/when i move to there.

My local The Fox and Hounds - Home of the Houston Brewery - The Fox and Hounds


The Fox and Hounds - Home of the Houston Brewery - Tour of Fox and Hounds

The smaller Scottish villages have some fine pubs.

You really have to look under the rocks for a good one here. I used to go to Mad Dogs and Englishmen when I lived in Vegas. True attempt at an English pub. Traditional food and the right brews on tap. Atmosphere and quite a few Brits huddled together to escape the Americans. I had the pleasure of trying the mustard there on a roast beef sandwhich. Having purchased the exact brand not a week earlier I slathered it on as usual. When I regained conciousness . . . I realized they used the imported variety and not the pansied-down crap they sell to the Americans. It was a lesson I won't forget! Pretty nice place, but not quite the "homey" variety of pub, unless you count "Braless Tuesdays". All the server girls were from the U.K. and not a "phoney set" among 'em, God bless 'em. They'd tell you where to get off too, which really made it a fun place. I had my first bangers and mash there. Not bad.
I've been to a great Irish pub here in Bend. A tiny hole in the wall with a huge old stove, great selection of whiskies and cigars and usually a club of old timers going on about nothing in particular. Very nice.

[BritinaYanksbody]

Originally Posted by oldblueeyes01

I used to live in a beautiful little village called Buriton in Hampshire in the middle of Queen Elizabeth Country park, I used to come home from a hard days work, walk down the country lane to get to my local, walk in through the door to the smell of home cooked food and the landlords dog greeting me as i walked in, gab a pint, say a quick hello to Ted who is still drinking his pint of HSB he brought 4 hours hence in his old tankerd he keeps behind the bar and go sit next to the open fire chatting to all the villagers about who shot the most birds that day....now thats a British pub




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I'll be right there! That's what I'm talking about. I expected you to say "One where they don't allow Yanks!" Where was that place? Hobbiton?
I'm getting the picture. In Oregon we have a small but successful chain called Mc Minnamin's. McMinnamin & Bro. buys historic properties and installs pubs, complete with food and rooms to rent. They brew their own beer, make their own wines, etc. The one we have here is the remodeled old St. Francis Catholic School circa 1930's. They've kept the place intact for the most part. It's not really meant to be a U.K. hangout, but they have a lot of Celtic live music around the place.
Unfortunately, that's as good as it gets in my current neck of the woods.

[oldblueeyes01]

Originally Posted by BritinaYanksbody

I'll be right there! That's what I'm talking about. I expected you to say "One where they don't allow Yanks!" Where was that place? Hobbiton?
I'm getting the picture. In Oregon we have a small but successful chain called Mc Minnamin's. McMinnamin & Bro. buys historic properties and installs pubs, complete with food and rooms to rent. They brew their own beer, make their own wines, etc. The one we have here is the remodeled old St. Francis Catholic School circa 1930's. They've kept the place intact for the most part. It's not really meant to be a U.K. hangout, but they have a lot of Celtic live music around the place.
Unfortunately, that's as good as it gets in my current neck of the woods.

oh they allow Yanks, with open arms infact, as long as they stick to the rules, no YO's!!!! They keep noise to a minimum and are kept on a lead, no rubbish inported American cars allowed in the car park, and if they wish to have a conversation it has to be written on a piece of paper and read out by someone with a British accent...........oh and no guns allowed

[BritinaYanksbody]

Originally Posted by oldblueeyes01

oh they allow Yanks, with open arms infact, as long as they stick to the rules, no YO's!!!! They keep noise to a minimum and are kept on a lead, no rubbish inported American cars allowed in the car park, and if they wish to have a conversation it has to be written on a piece of paper and read out by someone with a British accent...........oh and no guns allowed

Well, let's see . . . quite a few wouldn't mind the lead. As for the cars, you could park one of yours in the boot of each one of ours and probably two underneath each truck, so that's no problem. You're assuming there would be someone there who could read but it's a moot point because if we can't bring our guns, then there's nothing to talk about. I guess there would be a lot of drinking and smirking.

[senoritacharlene]

Originally Posted by oldblueeyes01

I used to live in a beautiful little village called Buriton in Hampshire in the middle of Queen Elizabeth Country park, I used to come home from a hard days work, walk down the country lane to get to my local, walk in through the door to the smell of home cooked food and the landlords dog greeting me as i walked in, gab a pint, say a quick hello to Ted who is still drinking his pint of HSB he brought 4 hours hence in his old tankerd he keeps behind the bar and go sit next to the open fire chatting to all the villagers about who shot the most birds that day....now thats a British pub

Sounds perfect! Im off to the pub!

[Hengist]

Would this be the place?

Five Bells, Buriton, Hampshire, GU31 5RX - pub details # beerintheevening.com

[oldblueeyes01]

Originally Posted by Hengist

Would this be the place?

Five Bells, Buriton, Hampshire, GU31 5RX - pub details # beerintheevening.com

One of yes, but my other main wartering hole was

Home


Beautiful memories!!!!!

[Esmeart]

Havnt lived in UK for about 14 yrs, I miss brit chunky chips, but 'pubs' - never!!!
Few good memories - many bad ones - of mostly town pubs. Gang or individual violence, drunks - loutish behaviour and bad smells.
Though long ago - the 'folk club', usually pub scene, was a good one.

Looks like a tragedy to me - that so many people never come up with more enjoyable ways to spend their time and money, than in 'pub' society; so I hope that one good outcome of the economic probs - might be that everyone blows less money on booze - and finds friendship and convivialty at home with all the family, including the kids, and friends. Not just drinking companions.

[Scotslass]

Originally Posted by BritinaYanksbody

You really have to look under the rocks for a good one here. I used to go to Mad Dogs and Englishmen when I lived in Vegas. True attempt at an English pub. Traditional food and the right brews on tap. Atmosphere and quite a few Brits huddled together to escape the Americans. I had the pleasure of trying the mustard there on a roast beef sandwhich. Having purchased the exact brand not a week earlier I slathered it on as usual. When I regained conciousness . . . I realized they used the imported variety and not the pansied-down crap they sell to the Americans. It was a lesson I won't forget! Pretty nice place, but not quite the "homey" variety of pub, unless you count "Braless Tuesdays". All the server girls were from the U.K. and not a "phoney set" among 'em, God bless 'em. They'd tell you where to get off too, which really made it a fun place. I had my first bangers and mash there. Not bad.
I've been to a great Irish pub here in Bend. A tiny hole in the wall with a huge old stove, great selection of whiskies and cigars and usually a club of old timers going on about nothing in particular. Very nice.

Have you ever been to a Scottish/Irish pub? They have a much friendlier/different atmosphere. I always prefered the banter, people and the atmosphere in those pubs. You could really let your hair down and make some really nice friends with the locals. I'll always remember the first time i took my American fiance to my local he was blown away at how sociable us Scots were.