radfordred 6,284 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Langtry's Wow how things change 5 years down the line I'm almost a regular in Langtry's the BG Sips is cracking ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Plenty of obvious contenders such as: Yates Flares and other shot(sic)holes. Of the ones I've been tempted into in recent years the Sir Joseph Else in Market Square and the Goose in the Square (sorry Beefy if you're reading). The Wetherspoon effort on Canal St is pretty rubbish as well. I float in and out with Langtrys (probably quite literally!) It has some good points but it's scruffy and closes early. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I used to frequent Langtreys in 96, it was a great pub then, and always busy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 That was probably the last time they cleaned it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Can't say I'm that keen on Fat Cats on Chapel Bar ended up there on two works nights out over Christmas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 The Lord John was always one of the most featureless pubs ever, closely followed by the Toll Bar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 #56 Was that the King John on Carrington Street, Fly? If so I'd definitely agree. In the seventies I used to see Robbo and a few of the other Forest lads drinking in there sometimes and I could never see the appeal it had to my friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Yes, that's the one..... Depressing in the extreme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 In general, the Mansfield Road pub crawl into town is certainly not what it was. The one saving grace in this area is the Lincolnshire Poacher which is much the same as always - love it or loath it, (I'm in the former). The Forest Tavern, now more often referred to as The Maze is primarily a music venue which is fine and dandy. It always was but the Tavern at the front always feels a non-starter for just a drink these days which didn't used to be the case. The Loft? I'll let others comment (if it's indeed still open). Haven't been tempted for years. The Nag's Head? They carried out a decent refurbishment not long ago but this pub always seems to attract problems. The Golden Fleece? Again, recently refurbished quite well but totally lacking customers. Real ale drinking friends tell me the much-vaunted choice of beers is seldom in evidence. The Peacock? Has never changed much in years really. Probably a second choice for me after the Poacher along this stretch though rarely use it. The Rose of England? One of the great and unspoken benefits of the smoking ban has been that a pub's clientele is advertised outside the front door these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Lord John was a Forest pub??,obviously I stayed away! A pub I always avoided was pumps..a doss hole Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 A regular crawl for my lot was around the Market Square. Mid 60's. A half in each till it was getting late, so here goes. The Bell, 6pm, then Imperial, News House, Royal Children, Sal, the Ind Coope one near the bottom of Exchange Walk, Flying Horse, The Exchange, Dog & Bear, QE, Black Boy, Crystal Palace, White Lion, Corner Pin, Miltons Head, the other Ind Coope one, Blue Bell, Turf Tavern, Peach Tree, Guildhall Tavern, then collapse into the Cocktail Bar upstairs at the Spread Eagle. Great days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 the Ind Coope one near the bottom of Exchange Walk, The Horse and Groom? Shippo's pub. http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4779&page=8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 That's it, the one on Parliament St was Ind Coope . Coach & Horses I think. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 The Parliament Street version of Coach and Horses is still alive and operating. https://goo.gl/maps/aXU61f9JUk72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 It's still a 5hit hole though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Probably has one of the world's smallest dance floors too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,510 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 # 62, I do believe that was the pub where my parents first met in 1946. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 That's lovely Lizzie, I bet it was nicer and very popular in those days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,510 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Full of young ladies chasing young men wearing de-mob suits! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I can imagine. I've seen your mum in that Nottingham At War book. She was a real looker. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 It used to be quite a nice pub, Lizzie. Smaller front bar and a courtyard entrance at the side up to a much larger room at the back. Remember it well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 #70 Like Mum,Like Daughter? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 You beat me to it dawson, I didn't want to make Lizzie blush ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,090 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I'm confused. I've been in Lizzie's wardrobe and there were no demob suits in there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Must be a Sunday #62,The Canadian Fur co. became another one of 3 city located Pizzalands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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