Dave 48 847 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 http://www.nottinghampost.com/Brewery-run-city-pub/story-26274333-detail/story.html This has got to be a good thing. Hopefully the prices will come down, watch this space. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Wonder if Lincoln Green have now sold the Falcon Inn? http://lincolngreenbrewing.co.uk/#/our-blog/4558419597/The-Falcon-prepares-to-fly-once-again.../6013221 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Why does the Borlase change hands so often ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,487 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I've wondered that. It's had 3 or 4 makeovers in the last few years but it still doesn't pull in the punters. They are a bit more expensive than most of the nearby competitors. Different paint on the walls, and a few new chairs and carpets is no substitute for lower prices. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 It was an Irish pub....I used to go in there in the 60's and 70's sometimes and there were always loads of Irish people in there...............My friend's brother took it over in the 70's he was part Irish (grandparent's from Ireland)...........He was very popular and the pub was always busy when he was there........ The area changed and it was never the same................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 The Borlase was one of my favourite pubs late 90s right up to 2011 when the many changeovers happened. The extra pence on a glass of good wine didn't bother me, as the ambiance and eclectic mix of people ( usually like myself waiting for the running horse to start ) were worth it...... The garden and roof terrace in summer was an oasis in the middle of a roundabout.....soooo sad to see its demise 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Rip Off Britain at it's best. How on earth they expect to stay in business with thier prices is beyond me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Not as expensive as The Malt Cross or Ned Ludd. Everywhere is expensive compared with Wetherpoons! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 I agree! Wetherspoons has good pub food at sensible prices and even the calories are listed! They are located in some great buildings too. My favourite is "Archies" in Aberdeen. Great atmosphere. The building was a bank before and the pillars and wooden panels make me think of Gringotts Bank in Harry Potter! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Next meet up, Aberdeen then ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Wetherspoons in Lincoln is quite nice. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,877 Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Nottstalgia day trip? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OLDACE 196 Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 How strange that on a Nottingham forum I find my favourite 'Spoons' is mentioned, namely The Archibald Simpson in Aberdeen. We always try the local Wetherspoons when we are south, last year we were in the Roe Buck, the one on Mansfield Road, and the Red Lion in Skegness. When returning home we always have a night in Aberdeen before catching the ferry to Shetland, and last year there was a wonderful range of obscure Scottish real ales on tap when we were there.The food is excellent and the staff are great. There used to be several good pubs at the east end of Union Street, but the Prince of Wales and the Blackfriars have been taken over by Greene King, and the Tilted Wig and The Moorings no longer have hand pumps. In the Archibald Simpson they have pictures of Lord Byron on the walls, it seems that Aberdeen claims him as one of their own, shades of the Tykes claiming Robin Hood. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,090 Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Another decent Wetherspoons north of the border is The Crystal Palace on Jamaica Street in Glasgow. Visited there quite a few times when I was in Glasgow on business. Local beers and local food, all at a price good enough to stay under the radar of over-enthusiastic company accountants, when paid-for on a corporate credit card. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Blimey it's all happening ........... The Ned Ludd swooped hands today now to be run by Nottingham brewery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Interesting. In their range of beers they sold ales brewed by Nottingham Brewery. I had a pint (£3.30) there last week and it was OK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I can't say I particularly like the beer brewed by the Lincoln Brewery, only average at best in my opinion. Where Wetherspoons score well is selling a large variety of beers at very reasonable prices. Not the scandalous rip off prices demanded by Borlase Warren & others like it. Refuse to pay those inflated prices & the price will come down in time. I'm not surprised the Borlase has changed hands again, such a small pub as well, you can't get the bodies in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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