bamber 128 Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Marcia has finally sold the Turf Tavern. Word is that this, single room traditional boozer is to be converted into a late nite (10pm-7am) shot bar May the Good Lord have mercy on our souls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Amen Not being forthcoming with in my patronage, I may visit to see what we are about to lose? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 !rulez! Can i come too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 So the secrets out ! I would like to wish Marcia and Pete all the best in there new venture in the village of Wymeswold ( very posh ) and thanx for my New Years Eve locking In's and the Grand National trips over the years . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Have another while I'm looking in my pictures 01/01/2006 midnight the square was boarded up , so it was champers on Marcia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted March 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Pete and Marcia's (or is it Marcia and Pete's?) new pub is the Three Crowns in Wymeswold. Excellent food, friendly atmosphere and a nice log fire which Marcia is still learning how to operate. There's a very strict car park policy; Bentleys, Ferraris and Mercedes only. Strictly no scrotes - so that's me barred already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smileysal 3 Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Hiya, Just wondered whether you still have contact with Marcia? The reason im asking is that in 1991 i worked at Devon Coast Holiday Village, Smallcombe Road in Paignton and the landlady of the turf tavern looks remarkably like the Marcia who worked in the restaurant at devon coast. Sorry for asking this, but its driving me nuts now wondering if its the same person. Thank you. Sal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted October 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Apparently The Turf Tavern is reopening either today or tomorrow as a proper pub and not as a shots bar. B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Now it's been cleaned up I might take a visit...will they sell real beers from micro breweries ? .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ramrodvirago 0 Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 popped in over xmas cannot believe how bad it is now it is totally ruined no good beer either no cheers Mike !bored2! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qfive 1 Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 I used to enjoy a pint in the Turf Tavern in the early sixties. There was always a blonde lady behind the bar, who looked just like the landlady in Coronation street, Annie Walker. I wonder if anyone remembers her, and was she the landlady or just a barmaid. (just curious). Going slightly off topic here...but..but. Does anyone remember the 'Peach Tree' just a few yards up from the 'Turf Tavern'. The reason I ask, is because I only ever went in there once for a quick pint one dinner time.Anyway when I went back to the building site where I was working, the fellas were ribbing me something chronic, something like 'Hello Sailor' I think you get what I mean. I never really found out, if it did have a reputation for being a 'Gay' sort of place. Before you ask! No, I did not go in again. 'I'm a married man Bettteee'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trafalger 1 Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Used to use the Peach Tree when courting in the early 60's. Certainly didn't seem like a Gay pub then. I can only recall one really gay pub at that time which was on Glasshouse Street but I can't remember it's name. The Peach Tree was always frequented by staff and performers from the Theatre Royal and it was sometimes amusing to see them dash in ( in costume) during the interval and drink a real quick one before returning to the stage. Another popular pub in that area was the Spread Eagle on Goldsmith Street and the Guildhall Tavern on Burton Street. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qfive 1 Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Thanks Trafalger for clearing that one up about the Peach Tree. I should have realised at the time,about the performers from the 'Theatre Royal' frequenting the place. That's probably where we uncultered building site workers showed our ignorance. If there wasn't any sawdust, or spittoons in the place. it was classed a sissy place. Like you, I also found it a pleasant pub on the one occasion I had a pint in there. Obviously I could not say that to my macho friends, or they would never let me forget it.Talk about youth being wasted on the young eh! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Are the Peach Tree and Langtry's one and the same? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Regarding the Turf Tavern. Walked by there last night couldn't see any change inside apart from the tables were lower and the seating better, couldn't see any real ale on apart from the standard one stem four drinks dispenser. The bar looks as if it's been rounded at one end but that maybe my imagination. Not a regular you see. Did I say that there were only two people in and I think one was bar staff? In comparison to Langtrys if that's the way you spell it, which was more or less full. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Regarding the Turf Tavern.Walked by there last night couldn't see any change inside apart from the tables were lower and the seating better And the pianos gone !!! Hope you finished up in the now half opened Market Square Den for midnight ? Not sure if its an eastern block tradition , but boy was me and Mrs Red out numbered come the midnight hour , welcome Romania and Bulgaria !!! Noticed a lot of the old Turf Tavernas where last night enjoying the delights of the Dragon on chapel bar , the young lass playing the vinyl was superb treating us to the delights of the jam / buzzcocks i even heard uptown top ranking , can't tell you what beer was on tap , i was on the Czech republics finest Staropramen . Sorry no pictures this year i traveled light . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pemberton 15 Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Why does Lantry's get more folk in than The Turf - Because they sell REAL ALE - that's why! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I popped in a week or so before Xmas just to see what it was like. In a word: ruined. I can't see how the New Turf can survive and the palpable lack of spending on the refurbishment would seem to confirm that the new management have a very short term view of the business. Bamber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Here's a little pub we visited on Boxing day up in Knaresborough - Free BEER! The treat was for all who visited the annual boxing Day Tug of War over the river. Excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 I popped in a week or so before Xmas just to see what it was like. In a word: ruined.I can't see how the New Turf can survive and the palpable lack of spending on the refurbishment would seem to confirm that the new management have a very short term view of the business. Bamber and a landlord for 38 years !!! from the Morning Advertiser Thursday, August 10, 2006 The Turf Tavern Nottingham Nottinghamshire The city-centre real-ale pub was sold off an asking price of £50,000 to Alan Hayes, who has been a licensee in Nottingham for the past 38 years. The sale of the Punch Tavern-tied lease was handled by the Nottingham office of agent Davey & Co. The pub has 100% wet sales, and there is a great opportunity to introduce food and increase the turnover, which is presently £189,000 a year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 The pub has 100% wet sales, and there is a great opportunity to introduce food and increase the turnover, which is presently £189,000 a year. Well if they don't start selling real ale those turn over figures are going to drop considerably....or was he hoping to attract the young who wouldn't know a real ale if one was offered. Get Harvest Pale on and I will put the Turf Tavern on my wish list for when I’m in town. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 If anyone remembers Gilly who worked at the Turf then chef at Johnson Arms he's now landlord of Queen Adelaide on Windmill Lane , worth a visit . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 The Turf Tavern, The city-centre real-ale pub was sold off an asking price of £50,000 to Alan Hayes, who has been a licensee in Nottingham for the past 38 years. Is that the Alan Hayes, as in Alan & Margerat of ARIBA CLUB fame? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Yes, though I think their son is in charge of The Turf. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 If anyone remembers Gilly who worked at the Turf then chef at Johnson Arms he's now landlord of Queen Adelaide on Windmill Lane , worth a visit . Curly is working at The Adelaide as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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