zen 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Ay up miducks... I am Steve and have lived in Nottingham since I was born many moons ago. (1960). I am old enough to have had a pint or three in the Wilberforce Tavern before it was knocked down for the Royal Hotel. Can you remember, the dartboard was on the back of the door. Very intersting if a game was in progress as you walked in!! And I still frequent the pubs of Nottingham but like all of a certain age, the music is too bloody loud now!! I need a bit of assistance in identifying the names of some restaurants that no longer exist. When Tobys shop on Friar lane closed it became an antiques centre and then a restaurant before changing to what is now the Approach.. What was the restaurant called? The was an indian restaurant on Maid Marion Way (2000 - 2004ish) just up from Peoples college (same side). It has long gone, unsurprisingly as I recall it was not to good.. Can anyone remember what it was called? You may be asking why am I trying to get these names. Well, me and a group of friends have our xmas meal each year and this is our 30th year. Between us we have identified most places we have eaten at but some have just escaped our mind. This is probably due to the amount we drank on the night.... I look forward to some interesting replys, as its been good fun researching here already. Hence my comment about the Wilberforce Tavern, I had not thought about that place for a long time. Come on you reds... SteveB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Welcome Steve Bout time yer registurd then, What kept yer? Remind me where the Wilberforce was? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 The Indian that I remember on Maid Marion Way, in the area you mention, was The Kashmir. Used to go there after Babels in the 70's....Tandoori chicken for breakfast before leaving at about 5.00 am Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 I am trying to visualize where this indian was? Was it below Friar lane actually on Maid Marion Way? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zen 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thank you... The internet's a big place to find little gems... The Wilberforce was between Wollaton Street and Talbot Street, literally where reception is in the Royal Moat House Hotel. Only went in few times and mainly because it was due to be demolished.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zen 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 The Kashmir, thats the one... It was the opposite side of the road to the Salutation... One down one to go... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taxi ray 170 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Was the one on Friar lane called The Phoenix? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zen 0 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Yep. You are spot on. It is the Phoenix Bar & Restaurant. Even now I cant recall it at all...! One more restaurant is definitely wrong on my list..... On barker Gate in the Lace market (1990-1996) there was an Italian restaurant where, I think, Anoki restaurant is now.... It may be where Eviva Taverna is, but we think that was a bar not a restaurant... Its not Bistro Live. Any ideas what this one was called? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Welcome to The Forum Zen, you'll like it now yer've dipped yer toe in ! A big fan of Blakes 7 perhaps, or something a little more Mayahannic? Sorry can't help with your restaurant queries as I left Notts in 1971 and not been back to the City for many a year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Welcome to Nottstalgia, zen. I look forward to reading your posts and sharing your memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 didn't realise it was the wilberforce that had the snackery underneath it. funnily enough there is a picture of it today on the nottingham site on facebook. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 How strange is that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Couple of things on here of interest, great chip shop next to The Wilberforce.. didn't sell spirits apparently. darkazana mentioned late meals at The Kashmir on Maid Marion Way..used to play cards till dawn after a curry in there.. always remember The Solid Fuel Advisory shop next door...became Pineapple?? Wood furniture shop??..or was that in Carrington? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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