Royal Oak

[Old Cruser]

Happy Birthday Pete 

[Old Cruser]

I wouldn't mind going to a pub which wasn't full of young males/females effing and getting pie eyed  not my idea of a night out don't think there are any round here though.
Would agree with you there Pete  - no pleasure for us either with  young kids running amok.
OMG just realised  --- I have turned into my MOTHER !!! 

[Alsatian]

@Pete - I am convinced that the total ban on smoking and the price of supermarket alcohol plays a bigger part in the demise of the local pub.

Nail and head spring to mind, and let's not forget that, 9 times out of 10 the landlord/lady are not masters of their own destiny - they are 'guided' by a management company and cannot always be held responsible for an establishments downfall.

Sermon over and happy birthday Pete!

[Scimitar]

Its a shame about the general demise of pubs - it seems the likes of Wetherspoons as well as the real ale pubs still make a go of it, although I have not been in a pub on a regular basis for yonks.
Local pubs should be supported, if for no other reason than its a place to socialise with other locals.
However, its a hard job running a pub (apparently), and with pubs closing all the time, its no wonder people won't take up the challenge, specially if it means a major financial commitment which could leave you bankrupt if it goes belly up.
£3.00 a pint - not on is it? Petrol's cheaper, and think about the processing that has to go through before you can buy it at the pump?!
Rant over.

P.s Happy Birthday Pete

[Alsatian]

@scimitar - <£3.00 a pint - not on is it? Petrol's cheaper>

Yes, but it leaves a nasty aftertaste!

[~Aitch~]

Happy Birthday, Pete

[poppy]

Happy Birthday Pete. Would be interested to know your opinion on the Old Post now it has had a revamp and is under new management.

[Pete]

Thanks for the birthday wishes folks

@ poppy - I'll be glad to share my experience at the Old Post (especially as the voucher is for £100... ) 

[Scimitar]

@scimitar - <£3.00 a pint - not on is it? Petrol's cheaper>

Yes, but it leaves a nasty aftertaste!

HAHA

[Alsatian]

The shutters were off and workmen were being very industrious when I walked part this morning.

[emmz]

Has Miss measures been ousted altogether then? Didn't look like the upstairs had much in the way of things in it, and i have seen a let sign up at the pub.
I walked past just as they were getting started with the shutters this morning.
I do hope that someone takes it on it was a nice pub and used to go there regular when they used to host Jam night.
These days go to a pub a bit out of Chesterfield called the Peacock a lovely place and has just been revamped obviously a tad on the expensive side but alright if you are walking and want a quick pint.
Was in wetherspoons other day minus sprog was really busy! But if im honest I don't like busy pubs i get claustraphobic
Oh yeah happy birthday Peteeeeeeeee

[Alsatian]

Miss Measures has left the building!

According to my spy (aka daughter) someone else has taken the pub over.

I remember when I worked at the AGD, walking home past the pub and how it was always packed - my how times have changed.

[therealjr]

It was always the pub of choice for CBC Engineers Christmas parties after we'd been to the Dysentry Dynasty

[Kent]

And a happy Birthday Peter From Here

[Pete]

Cheers Kenty