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ROBCamra
13-09-2012, 10:05
Well isn't it? ;)

Manchester? Derby? Leeds? Sheffield?

Any thoughts?

Quinno
13-09-2012, 10:20
Well isn't it? ;)

Manchester? Derby? Leeds? Sheffield?

Any thoughts?

Derby is a nice central location.

Or Leicester?

trainman
13-09-2012, 12:15
Leicester Derby Sheffield, all on megatrain route from London :)
I shall be in Derby eve of 16Nov, for beerfest at Uttoxeter races next day...

Don't forget you already have Andy's b/c tour in the calendar...

aleandhearty
13-09-2012, 12:15
As it's now September and the subject hasn't been raised until now, I just assumed that Andy's Black Country trip had become this year's meet up by default? I suspect a lot of people will be hard pushed to squeeze another one in before Christmas.

Oggwyn Trench
13-09-2012, 19:34
I would be happy to have another meet-up apart from the BC crawl :drinkup::nishelypished:, if we go by previous meets it would be the second Friday in November which is the 9th this year , i could make this but might struggle with other dates .

Quinno
04-10-2012, 13:20
Now then, is this going to happen in 2012 or shall we have it as our spring time 2013 jaunt instead?

RogerB
04-10-2012, 14:58
I still have loads of annual leave to use up so any excuse to get out of work and into the pub carries serious consideration on my part!

Al 10000
04-10-2012, 16:01
How about Corby for the PUG meet up 16 pubs 1 review and no photos :D you never know there might be some hidden jems in this quaint old Northamptonshire town :rolleyes:

ROBCamra
04-10-2012, 16:05
How about Corby for the PUG meet up 16 pubs 1 review and no photos :D you never know there might be some hidden jems in this quaint old Northamptonshire town :rolleyes:

There aren't!!! :moremad:

I had to spend one whole night there about 4 years ago as that's where Matalan had the massive warehouse we had implemented for them.

That was long enough.

Of course it may have changed..............

Al 10000
04-10-2012, 16:08
There aren't!!! :moremad:

I had to spend one whole night there about 4 years ago as that's where Matalan had the massive warehouse we had implemented for them.

That was long enough.

Of course it may have changed..............

One whole night in Corby :eek: i dont know how you managed that Rob.

Maldenman
04-10-2012, 16:42
My football team have a fixture in Corby next week, I doubt I'll be wasting a Saturday trip on that one, prefer to save them for a more alluring trip!

Bucking Fastard
07-10-2012, 17:56
Now then, is this going to happen in 2012 or shall we have it as our spring time 2013 jaunt instead?

Now that the dust has settled on The Black Country Tour ,I thought I would bump this threat to see if there are other takers for a meet up this side of Christmas.

There seemed to be some agreement on Derby or Leicester,although the venue seems less important than finding a date that suits a reasonable numbers of PuGers.From past experience Fridays seem to be popular.

Therefore I could make Nov 9th like Oggy

Nov 16th also fine,could trainman be persuaded to pitch up to Derby early for this before his Uttoxeter fest the next day?

Nov 23 rd also OK with me

The rest of the Fridays up to Christmas are more tricky,with some work related outings already in the diary.

Any other takers....... or are we looking into 2013 ?

gillhalfpint
07-10-2012, 18:16
Nov 9 or 23 fine with us, and Derby or Leicester fine too.

Nov 16th we are in Chertsey for the Egham beer festival so couldn't make it then.

Gill

hopwas
07-10-2012, 18:59
I lived in Derby for 5 years. There is expectional pubs such as Brunswick, Alexandra Hotel, Olde Dolphin, Flowerpot and few others. Very pretty walkable to do the all. Leaving Brunswick as last port of call as it is only stones throw from train station.

sheffield hatter
07-10-2012, 19:08
Any other takers....... or are we looking into 2013 ?

Next year might be better from two or three points of view. For those of us whose livers are still in recovery mode following the very enjoyable Black Country jaunt last Friday, November might come a little too soon. And with Derby being on the East Midlands line from London, it might be a bit tricky getting reasonably cheap train fares at such short notice. Also people have already made plans that will affect attendance if November is the choice.

Perhaps next February/March might attract more people? We did Liverpool on Friday 2nd March this year, what about a similar date for Derby next year?

trainman
07-10-2012, 19:46
Nov 16th also fine,could trainman be persuaded to pitch up to Derby early for this before his Uttoxeter fest the next day?


I'm already scheduled to arrive 16:20 on that Fri...

Andy Ven
07-10-2012, 20:32
Perhaps next February/March might attract more people? We did Liverpool on Friday 2nd March this year, what about a similar date for Derby next year?

I would probably miss a November date but if there was another meet up in February / March I'm sure I could book some leave and train tickets etc.

Quinno
08-10-2012, 13:04
Yeah, Feb/March is best for all I think as Xmas is coming up and most of us won't be able to find a mutually acceptable date at short notice.

Currently I can do any Friday Feb-Mar but would rather avoid the 8th.

hopwas
08-10-2012, 15:26
Right guys and gals.. Personally Derby has far superior pubs than Leicester (I may be biased but it is truth :))

I fancy making this trip for PuG meet up and I have inside knowledge of Derby pubs so I might draw up route if you all don't mind. Don't need to bring your A to Z map or whatever. Will know if I am going when the date has been made. Hope this helps.

Hoppy

Bucking Fastard
08-10-2012, 15:33
February/March 2013 would now seem sensible and give people time to take full advantage of advanced rail deals.

All Friday's in February are fine with me apart from 22nd.

Could make any Friday in March apart from 29th.

oldboots
08-10-2012, 16:42
Currently I can do any Friday Feb-Mar but would rather avoid the 8th.

Is that both Fridays the 8th?:D


I'm free in Feb/March except for the 1st March.

Leicester has 9 GBG pubs in LE1 including a Slug & Lettuce ( :eek: but it is listed as selling Oakham Inferno) and certainly I don't mind another trip round Derby (12 GBG pubs in DE1). Anywhere with nice pubs and a main line station would probably do me.

ROBCamra
08-10-2012, 16:59
Right guys and gals.. Personally Derby has far superior pubs than Leicester (I may be biased but it is truth :))

I fancy making this trip for PuG meet up and I have inside knowledge of Derby pubs so I might draw up route if you all don't mind. Don't need to bring your A to Z map or whatever. Will know if I am going when the date has been made. Hope this helps.

Hoppy

I worked in Derby with Derbyshire Police & CPS for a couple of years and have visited the city at least twice a year since then.

We'll be there in January anyway. :cheers:

sheffield hatter
08-10-2012, 17:31
What about Friday, March 1st? And have we settled on Derby?

oldboots
08-10-2012, 17:55
What about Friday, March 1st? And have we settled on Derby?



I'm free in Feb/March except for the 1st March.



:confused:

Quinno
08-10-2012, 18:00
Froday March 1st works for me.

And I am happy with Derby or Leicester. I have done Derby most recently so I vote for Leicester if we need to tot up for and against.

sheffield hatter
08-10-2012, 19:24
:confused:

Apologies OB. I seem to have missed your earlier post when scrolling through to see who couldn't do which dates. :o:o

1st February hasn't been objected to yet. I'm on holiday 8th Feb, and Quinno also objected to that (or was it the 8th March?). BF can't do 22nd Feb or 29th Mar, so that leaves 1st or 15th Feb and 15th or 22nd Mar with no objections so far. This is harder than it looked at first glance.

ROBCamra
08-10-2012, 19:26
Apologies OB. I seem to have missed your earlier post when scrolling through to see who couldn't do which dates. :o:o

1st February hasn't been objected to yet. I'm on holiday 8th Feb, and Quinno also objected to that (or was it the 8th March?). BF can't do 22nd Feb or 29th Mar, so that leaves 1st or 15th Feb and 15th or 22nd Mar with no objections so far. This is harder than it looked at first glance.

15th Feb is the start of half term, so probably not a good idea transport wise.

trainman
09-10-2012, 08:29
I don't really mind, though Leicester is slightly easier to find my £1ew specials - just need 6 week notice...


Leicester has 9 GBG pubs in LE1 including a Slug & Lettuce ( :eek:
The Guv at The Pub actually recommended checking out the S&L last time I was up; couldn't bring myself to do it...

gillhalfpint
09-10-2012, 08:39
We will probably be staying in Leicester at some time in March as Leicester beer festival will be on. Just waiting for them to sort dates out as they are likely to change venue to the Rugby ground and will have to fit in with fixtures. Aside from that, any date in March should be ok for us.

15th and 22nd are the only ones free in Feb. Don't mind either Derby or Leicester. Will go with the flow on that as we can get to both easily, although I personally prefer Leicester as the Salmon is fantastic.

RogerB
09-10-2012, 09:25
1st Feb is a definate no for me. 15th Feb is a ????. Both March dates (15th & 22nd) are fine at the moment. Don't mind where we go to be honest!

Quinno
09-10-2012, 13:46
Quinno also objected to that (or was it the 8th March?)

It was March 8th but I only object in a 'rather have another day' sense as it will be my sister's birthday so it's always useful to keep it free.

Bucking Fastard
09-10-2012, 21:27
Using a modicum of logic,which is unusual for me it looks like we have narrowed the date down to either 15th or 22nd March with the most likely venue Leicester.

Are there any problems with either date or venue ?

RogerB
10-10-2012, 10:56
Would prefer the 22nd to the 15th but problem with 15th not unsurmountable if necessary! Leicester fine for me.

Quinno
10-10-2012, 13:46
OK let's try and keep track of this :)

Below are list of people who have OK'd the date and said something about the venue:

Quinno - erring towards Leicester. Happy with 22nd
Roger - Leicester. Happy with 22nd
Gill & Ray - Leicester. No objection to 22nd.
Trainman - erring towards Leicester
Sheffieldhatter - Happy with 22nd
OB - Unfussy. Happy with 22nd.
Bucking Fastard - Happy with 22nd
Hoppy - Derby.
Rob - Leicester, with caveats. No objection to 22nd.
Strongers - Leicester. No objection to 22nd.
PSM - Leicester. Happy with 22nd
A&H - Leicester. Happy with 22nd
Oggy - Leicester. No objection to 22nd.
Gann/SN21 - Leicester. No objection to 22nd

So it looks like Leicester is the choice unless there's a late swing.

The 22nd also looking good. If others post their preferences and availability I'll keep this updated.

ROBCamra
10-10-2012, 13:53
I've never been to Leicester apart from Filbert Street (the old ground) on several occasions.

So it would be virgin territory for pubs for me, which would be good.

The only problem is that it's a bit of a sod to get to for me as it's 3 trains and a tram and 4.5+ hours to get there.

If we're going to go for Leicester I'd probably have to stay over somewhere.

Strongers
10-10-2012, 14:15
Leicester sounds good to me. I have no preference on thed ate as I have no idea what I’ll be doing in March next year. Hopefully the beer gods will look favourably on me and I’ll be able to make it.

Pubsignman
10-10-2012, 15:28
March 22nd looks good to me, although as usual this will depend on whether I'm able to get he day off work.

I like the sound of Leicester, if only so we can witness Quinno's return to The Last Plantagenet (JD Wetherspoon) (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/55278/) :)

Quinno
10-10-2012, 15:32
March 22nd looks good to me, although as usual this will depend on whether I'm able to get he day off work.

I like the sound of Leicester, if only so we can witness Quinno's return to The Last Plantagenet (JD Wetherspoon) (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/55278/) :)

That spectacular review got a mention on the Black Country bus. One of my finest...not!

RogerB
10-10-2012, 15:33
Looking forward to my 'Spoons brekky already!

aleandhearty
10-10-2012, 15:56
Leicester on the 22nd sounds fine by me.

It really will be a trip down memory lane, as I haven't been there since the early 1980s, when a good mate was at medical school. All I can remember about the place is drinking vast amounts of Everard's Tiger in the Old Horse, trying my very first doner kebab and eating a Chicken Phal so purging, it nearly took my lungs and bottom teeth with it!...Happy days.

Quinno
10-10-2012, 15:57
Looking forward to my 'Spoons brekky already!

Not at the Last Plantaganet you won't be!

oldboots
10-10-2012, 16:10
So that's all good then.

Here's the list for Leicester LE1 from the GBG2013 as a starting point

The Ale Wagon (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/55006/)
Bridle Lane Tavern (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20477/) - no picture or review, serves Belvoir Dark Horse plus guests.
The Criterion (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20609/)
The Longstop (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66618/)
The Pub (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66286/) nearest in GBG to Station
The Salmon (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75386/)
The Shakespeares Head (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20700/)
The Slug & Lettuce (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66290/)
The Swan & Rushes (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20714/)


Gill and/or Real Ale Ray have reviewed almost all these.

The Globe (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58898/) was in the 2012 and The Old Horse (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20630/) mentioned by A&H was also in last year.

Quinno
10-10-2012, 16:17
So that's all good then.

Here's the list for Leicester LE1 from the GBG2013 as a starting point

The Ale Wagon (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/55006/)
Bridle Lane Tavern (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20477/) - no picture or review, serves Belvoir Dark Horse plus guests.
The Criterion (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20609/)
The Longstop (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66618/)
The Pub (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66286/) nearest in GBG to Station
The Salmon (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75386/)
The Shakespeares Head (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20700/)
The Slug & Lettuce (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66290/)
The Swan & Rushes (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20714/)


Gill and/or Real Ale Ray have reviewed almost all these.

The Globe (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58898/) was in the 2012 and The Old Horse (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20630/) mentioned by A&H was also in last year.

Cafe Bruxelles (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58892/) is worth a visit for the interior.

oldboots
10-10-2012, 16:32
Cafe Bruxelles (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58892/) is worth a visit for the interior.

Yes but I also see they have Gulden Draak and a couple of others I haven't tried...:nishelypished:

gillhalfpint
10-10-2012, 16:38
Cafe Bruxelles sounds good, and not all that far from the Salmon and Longstop.

Oggwyn Trench
10-10-2012, 18:19
Leicster OK with me , won`t be able to confirm if i can get the day off till January :(

RogerB
11-10-2012, 12:35
I have the Kings down as a goody - no reviews on here but apparently it has 3 Black Country Ales beers + 5 guests! Also the Criterion is on my list + a couple of Everards pubs, if only to try something that outside the usual range of 2 or 3 that I always see.

oldboots
11-10-2012, 13:38
I have the Kings down as a goody - no reviews on here but apparently it has 3 Black Country Ales beers + 5 guests! Also the Criterion is on my list + a couple of Everards pubs, if only to try something that outside the usual range of 2 or 3 that I always see.

Is this actually The Kings Head (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58913/) ? One of the toothy reviewers suggests so. It looks like it's had five names since 2008 but now settled down nicely according to Gill.

Bucking Fastard
11-10-2012, 13:45
a couple of Everards pubs, if only to try something that outside the usual range of 2 or 3 that I always see.

The Globe (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58898/)usually has a full range of Everards beers,glad to hear it has been refurbed ,last time I was in there was a serious malfunction in the lavs :sick:

RogerB
11-10-2012, 13:49
Is this actually The Kings Head (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58913/) ? One of the toothy reviewers suggests so. It looks like it's had five names since 2008 but now settled down nicely according to Gill.

It's this one as far as I can tell http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58907/

oldboots
11-10-2012, 14:05
It's this one as far as I can tell http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58907/


Looks like it's the same place but the address is wrong on http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58913/.

Royal Mail has this for the postcode

Dolls House Nursery, 54 King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Halborg & Co Solicitors, 24 King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Joslin Rowe, 56 King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Kings, 36 King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Leicester Social Care, 52 King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
M & M Solicitors, 24A King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Mr Browns, 54A King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Flat 1, 52A King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Flat 2, 52A King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Flat 3, 52A King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
St. Martins House, 38 King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL

Shucks, I guess we'll just have to go there see for ourselves and of course while we're there :drinkup: and possibly :drinkup:

Bucking Fastard
11-10-2012, 14:18
Looks like it's the same place but the address is wrong on http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58913/.

Royal Mail has this for the postcode

Dolls House Nursery, 54 King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Halborg & Co Solicitors, 24 King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Joslin Rowe, 56 King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Kings, 36 King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Leicester Social Care, 52 King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
M & M Solicitors, 24A King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Mr Browns, 54A King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Flat 1, 52A King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Flat 2, 52A King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
Flat 3, 52A King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL
St. Martins House, 38 King Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6RL

Shucks, I guess we'll just have to go there see for ourselves and of course while we're there :drinkup: and possibly :drinkup:

Went on Google steetview and there seem to be Kings (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58907/) at #36 and a pub formerly Out of the Vaults and Sloanes but now listed as Kings Head (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58913/)at #24.I have seperated the map points but ,as you say,we may need to verify all this in March.

trainman
12-10-2012, 06:51
Went on Google steetview and there seem to be Kings (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58907/) at #36 and a pub formerly Out of the Vaults and Sloanes but now listed as Kings Head (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58913/)at #24.I have seperated the map points but ,as you say,we may need to verify all this in March.
It's my understanding that Out of the Vaults effectively moved & metamorphosed into The Pub, leaving an eatery at its old location. The side entrance to Kings is directly accessible opposite The Pub, across the pedestrian New Walk; I don't like it, it smells and the beer is dodgy.
I hope to attend this one, and will research a cunning plan to get y'all out to the Cow & Plough nr Oadby; better than the other Steamin Billy pub, the Western.

gillhalfpint
12-10-2012, 08:40
Very confusing that Kings and Kings Head are a few doors away from each other. I did the Kings Head through the rear door which backs onto the Pub and is a Black Country pub, and was very clean and tidy inside with a good range of ales including the Black Country ones. There was an upstairs terrace outside reachable by what appears to be a fire escape. Shame I didn't take a photo of the front. Should be in Leicester before March and will do both of them complete with photos to sort them out.

If Kings was the old Out of the Vaults / Vin IV I should know it as I went quite a few times before the Pub opened up.

Gann
12-10-2012, 09:07
It's my understanding that Out of the Vaults effectively moved & metamorphosed into The Pub, leaving an eatery at its old location. The side entrance to Kings is directly accessible opposite The Pub, across the pedestrian New Walk;

Yes that is correct. Or at least was when I looked in The Pub in July...

Sorry for my late entrance into this thread (been away in the land of wriggly fish again ), but I think the options were the 8th or 22nd March..

Can't do the 8th as that's the Legends of Rock weekend in Great Yarmouth, and all those into tribute bands are cordially invited.
But the 22nd is good although, like others, I won't be able to commit until nearer the time in case work commitments get in the way.

gillhalfpint
13-12-2012, 14:24
This was left with options being 8 or 22 March. Just checked Leicester CAMRA website and the Leicester beer fest is down as being 20 - 23 March at the usual venue. We will certainly be in Leicester that weekend.

PS. We would however find it hard to leave the festival on the Friday during the day. It is a good fest, one of the best.

Bucking Fastard
14-12-2012, 09:28
OK let's try and keep track of this :)

Below are list of people who have OK'd the date and said something about the venue:

Quinno - erring towards Leicester. Happy with 22nd
Roger - Leicester. Happy with 22nd
Gill & Ray - Leicester. No objection to 22nd.
Trainman - erring towards Leicester
Sheffieldhatter - Happy with 22nd
OB - Unfussy. Happy with 22nd.
Bucking Fastard - Happy with 22nd
Hoppy - Derby.
Rob - Leicester, with caveats. No objection to 22nd.
Strongers - Leicester. No objection to 22nd.
PSM - Leicester. Happy with 22nd
A&H - Leicester. Happy with 22nd
Oggy - Leicester. No objection to 22nd.
Gann/SN21 - Leicester. No objection to 22nd

So it looks like Leicester is the choice unless there's a late swing.

The 22nd also looking good. If others post their preferences and availability I'll keep this updated.

Gill there did seem to be some general agreement about March 22nd according to this helpful table from Quinno.

gillhalfpint
14-12-2012, 09:57
That's great thanks. I had both dates pencilled in for Leicester so I can put 22nd as the right one. Starting to seriously plot and plan next year now.

an_ecumenical_matter
15-12-2012, 12:20
I'm up for this if its definitely the 22nd.

Those from this end of the country (Quinno, Dave M, Conrad, Gazebo, Blackthorn etc) I may have a cunning plan to get people there for (I hope) £7. PM me if interested.

rpadam
17-12-2012, 22:31
Now looks like I can make the 22nd too...

Bucking Fastard
11-01-2013, 17:04
Well I've just shelled out for my train ticket for March 22nd,so I really hope I won't be on a one man crawl.:pray:

Arriving at Leicester at 11.29am and leaving there at 20.36pm,that should be enough time for a serious tour of the city.

Anyone got any ideas of pubs that should not be missed and an optimal route ?

It's been three years since my last trip there and only The Criterion was visited,so for me this is a voyage of discovery into pastures new.:bemerry:

trainman
11-01-2013, 19:16
so I really hope I won't be on a one man crawl:
I'm pretty sure that won't be the case BF. I'll be keeping my travel powder dry until the megatkts become available. I'll post here when they do.
The Pub is a great start and almost certainly the best meeting point (lots of choice), I've given up on Barley Mow now this one is open. Must-dos include Swan&Rushes, Criterion, Gill's Salmon, Globe (but this was closed, maybe for refurb,on my last visit), the 70s experience (& price) of Shakespeare's Head. Of the Steamin Billy pubs I prefer Cow&Plough to Western, but is further out & logistics may not allow (Western is still pretty good). I quite like the Ale Wagon, although I can understand folk who opine it to have a slightly chilly atmos.

sheffield hatter
11-01-2013, 22:49
Of the Steamin Billy pubs I prefer Cow&Plough to Western, but is further out & logistics may not allow (Western is still pretty good).

I was going to suggest a bus trip out to Stoughton Grange for the Cow & Plough, especially as there is a bus stop marked just opposite the entrance on Google maps, but I've not been able to find any info about buses that stop there. (It's a "hail&ride" stop, which means there's no actual pillar or pole with a sign atop, you just wait hopefully by the side of the road until a bus turns up - which it inevitably does just when you've gone behind a nearby bush for a pee. :mad:)

The nearest actual bus route I've found is the 40 (0.6 miles) but it doesn't go to or from the city centre. The 31 bus stops a little further away (0.9 miles) and the 80 a little further still (1.2 miles - and only runs in university term time). :(

A better option might be to arrange to share taxis or see if we can get a mini-bus cab. Perhaps we can discuss when we meet at the pub (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66286/). Or should that be The Pub? ("Where are we meeting for the start of the pub crawl?" "At The Pub." "Yes, but which pub?" "The Pub on New Walk." "Oh, that pub!") :confused:

an_ecumenical_matter
12-01-2013, 18:48
Well I've just shelled out for my train ticket for March 22nd,so I really hope I won't be on a one man crawl.:pray:

Arriving at Leicester at 11.29am and leaving there at 20.36pm, (SNIPPED)



BF you should have hung on for the "Megatrain" tickets to open up. They're edging forward at the moment by a day or two every day or two, now open until Tues 26th Feb, with the 1229 arrival and 2036 departure £1 each way on that Tuesday for example............. :whistle:

Bucking Fastard
13-01-2013, 11:02
BF you should have hung on for the "Megatrain" tickets to open up. They're edging forward at the moment by a day or two every day or two, now open until Tues 26th Feb, with the 1229 arrival and 2036 departure £1 each way on that Tuesday for example............. :whistle:

I didn't realise how Megatrain works,so thanks for the info.It seems to be a" city to city " ticket deal whereas I need to also get a peak hour return from the wilds of Hertfordshire which would add some cost,however £1 tickets on the main line still sounds unbeatable.:o

Oggwyn Trench
13-01-2013, 18:27
I should be able to make this , i have booked the day off provisionally just need to get it signed off by the gaffer to confirm , should be no problems :pray:

Quinno
14-01-2013, 10:30
I have the day booked off and am awaiting further info regarding the train tix from AEM...looking forward to it already!!!:D

Gann
14-01-2013, 20:51
Also day booked as holiday and baring last minute disasters, should be there.

Mobyduck
15-01-2013, 11:43
I fancy jumping in on this trip,I'll try to book the day off when the boss man's back from holiday in a couple of weeks, march unfortunatley is a busy time at work but I'll give it a go.

Dave M
15-01-2013, 14:49
Hoping to make this one, just not quite sure of my availability yet.

Want to get there though, looks like it could be a very good turn out! :cheers:

oldboots
15-01-2013, 18:09
Day off booked and trains identified

rpadam
26-01-2013, 14:47
BF you should have hung on for the "Megatrain" tickets to open up. They're edging forward at the moment by a day or two every day or two, now open until Tues 26th Feb, with the 1229 arrival and 2036 departure £1 each way on that Tuesday for example............. :whistle:
Magatrain tickets now available up to 12 March, so worth looking in about 10 days for the 22nd...

an_ecumenical_matter
26-01-2013, 15:59
Magatrain tickets now available up to 12 March, so worth looking in about 10 days for the 22nd...

Its under surveillance daily !!! Tends to jump up a few days sometime and then nothing for a few days.

RogerB
04-02-2013, 15:28
All booked up! Will just be a day trip for me - departing St Pancras 09.15 - arriving Leicester 10.29. Getting the 20.36 train back to London.

trainman
05-02-2013, 02:28
Megatrain now available for 22nd. Got mine for £1ew, arr 10:54, dep 19:27.
£1 & £7 tkts available (at the moment) depending on time; wouldv'e got spares but don't know if anyone else is still unticketed from London.

rpadam
05-02-2013, 07:40
Megatrain now available for 22nd. Got mine for £1ew, arr 10:54, dep 19:27.
£1 & £7 tkts available (at the moment) depending on time; wouldv'e got spares but don't know if anyone else is still unticketed from London.
Got my £1 ticket for the same train up, but plan to return a bit earlier (and noted that ticket for some journeys were actually still cheaper on the normal East Midlands Trains site...)

Gann
05-02-2013, 09:54
Megatrain now available for 22nd. Got mine for £1ew, arr 10:54, dep 19:27.
£1 & £7 tkts available (at the moment) depending on time; wouldv'e got spares but don't know if anyone else is still unticketed from London.

Now in, although still some serious work diary juggling may be necessary and will probably need to find a willing colleague to step into the breech for an inevitable meeting...

Had to pay £7 for one connection but now on the 9.30 out getting in at 10.54 and the 19.57 back...

As a Megatrain novice how does this ticketing system work?
Do you need to turn up at the EMT info kiosk at LSP platforms 1 to 4 at least 15 mins before as it says on the confirmation ?

trainman
05-02-2013, 12:30
As a Megatrain novice how does this ticketing system work?
Do you need to turn up at the EMT info kiosk at LSP platforms 1 to 4 at least 15 mins before as it says on the confirmation ?
StP is one of the stations where they like to stamp your booking & tick their list before boarding but the little desk under the departure boards (1-4) was unstaffed last time I left from there, so simply showed my coupon to the guy on the gate, which is the usual m.o. elsewhere.
5mins beforehand should be fine, but I don't like cutting things that close...

ROBCamra
05-02-2013, 13:37
EVERY time I try and use Megatrain it offers me a bus. Usually arriving at about 3 in the morning.

It's a crap service for us Northerners. :moremad:

an_ecumenical_matter
05-02-2013, 16:18
Well this non-insomniac missed the first dibs at 0228 this morning, so me and Q will be arriving 1229 & leaving to come back 1957.

Pubsignman
05-02-2013, 20:44
Booked my tickets this morning - thanks for the heads up about Megatrain. I'm arriving at 10:54 and leaving at 20:36. Looking forward to a good day of drinking.

trainman
05-02-2013, 21:21
Well this non-insomniac missed the first dibs at 0228 this morning, .

Hey Father J, I had to set my alarm for that! and it wasn't easy getting back to sleep :0(
Quinno was still thinking about your cunning plan for £7rtn as recently as Sun, otherwise I'd have got extras...

gillhalfpint
05-02-2013, 21:56
I don't know if any of you are staying over to the Saturday, but if you are there are no trains running out of Leicester on Sat 23rd. We have to get a replacement bus to Nuneaton then the train from there. Friday seems to be ok.

an_ecumenical_matter
06-02-2013, 16:11
Hey Father J, I had to set my alarm for that! and it wasn't easy getting back to sleep :0(
Quinno was still thinking about your cunning plan for £7rtn as recently as Sun, otherwise I'd have got extras...

They only put about on 2 @ £1, then 2 @ £3, 2 @ £5, 2 @ £7 etc. I got 2 @£5 going, 2 @ £7 back. Such is life. £5 Reading to London is still great.

trainman
07-02-2013, 12:53
They only put about on 2 @ £1, then 2 @ £3, 2 @ £5, 2 @ £7 etc. I got 2 @£5 going, 2 @ £7 back. Such is life. £5 Reading to London is still great.
Obviously not many for grabs at £1, but I've had 4 on a train at that price before now.
Where's that Reading -Lond price from? I had to pay >17rtn on Sunday (or would have, if not reduced by groupsave3)

an_ecumenical_matter
07-02-2013, 21:24
Obviously not many for grabs at £1, but I've had 4 on a train at that price before now.
Where's that Reading -Lond price from? I had to pay >17rtn on Sunday (or would have, if not reduced by groupsave3)

FGW staff offer..............

ROBCamra
08-02-2013, 11:37
It takes 5 hours each way and costs more for me to go on the train than to stay over and pay for petrol and parking.

I'm staying in the Travelodge. So I'll have to go to Leicester Beer Festival on the Thursday afternoon, which will be a hardship. ;)

Next discussion point is where shall we meet up and when? :cheers:

Anyone know Leicester well enough to prepare a route?

trainman
08-02-2013, 13:07
It takes 5 hours each way and costs more for me to go on the train than to stay over and pay for petrol and parking.
I'm staying in the Travelodge. So I'll have to go to Leicester Beer Festival on the Thursday afternoon, which will be a hardship. ;)
Next discussion point is where shall we meet up and when? :cheers:
Anyone know Leicester well enough to prepare a route?

I think you are building in excuses to incorporate the beerfest ROB! I can see 2hrs3 ew (from Manchester), £44 open rtn (via Sheff with change leaving time for a swifty in the Tap)...

Route depends on consensus of must-dos, but the beer range at The Pub suggests that would be a decent meet near-ish to station.
Problem is the diversity of arrival times 10:24(RB) - 12:29 (several), I'll be plastered before we reach pub2! maybe I'll hang around the library 'til everyone arrives... :whistle:
Otherwise, maybe earlybirds could taxi to Oadby to tick Cow&Plough if logistics suggest it to be tricky later.
Has anyone counted confirmed runners? I could investigate how much we might be able to get out there & back for.

ROBCamra
08-02-2013, 14:03
I think you are building in excuses to incorporate the beerfest ROB! I can see 2hrs3 ew (from Manchester), £44 open rtn (via Sheff with change leaving time for a swifty in the Tap)...


I'm not going from Manchester though am I! :rolleyes: :p

oldboots
08-02-2013, 15:44
Has anyone counted confirmed runners? I could investigate how much we might be able to get out there & back for.

I'm a definite and my ETA is 11:54 at Leicester railway station.

Quinno
08-02-2013, 18:48
Right, booked and I'm coming up and going back with AEM so at least I won't fall asleep!

arr 1229, back at 1957

gillhalfpint
08-02-2013, 19:48
Decent beer fest on at the Salmon for early arrivals.
Salmon beer fest 20 - 23 march
Confirmed breweries
Round tower brewery
Portobello brewery
Belleville brewing
Demonbrew
Alechemy
Kinneil brew house
Burnside
Windswept
Elixir
Nine standards
More to confirm soon

london calling
08-02-2013, 23:04
It will be my first meet -up but i have booked my rail ticket tonight.The Salmon looks good. cheers john

Bucking Fastard
09-02-2013, 15:29
Well we have had 13 comfirmations,of which ten are arriving by train and I'm sure that number will swell.

I have to agree that The Pub (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66286/) is the obvious place to gather.

Thinking about a route and looking at the trusty Pubsgalore map of the city centre there does appear to be an arc of likely venues for the crawl from The Pub which have been mentioned by various people earlier in the thread namely

Kings Head (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58907/)
Swan and Rushes (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20714/) with a possible diversion across Mill Lane Bridge to The Western (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20742/)
Criterion (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20609/)
Shakespears Head (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20700/)
Cafe Bruxelles (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58892/)
Globe (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58898/)
Longstop (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66618/)
Salmon (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75386/) with a possible diversion to Bridle Lane Tavern (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20477/)
Ale Wagon (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/55006/)

Quite a few people have mentioned The Salmon as high on their list so this route could be done in reverse order, rather than pop in there at the end of what looks like an extensive crawl.Either way the crawl will finish near the station.

A taxi ride out to Cow and Plough may be a good option for those arriving early but I understand this pub doesn't open until noon.Probably a question of getting a taxi back to where ever other PuGers have got to when finished in there.

Just some thoughts from me to get the ball rolling on where to visit on March 22nd.I am sure I have missed out some gems (Slug and Lettuce :whistle:) and included some dogs,worth discussing on line rather than waste valuable drinking time on the day;)

trainman
10-02-2013, 12:26
I am sure I have missed out some gems (Slug and Lettuce :whistle:) ;)

'Slug & Little Gem'..?

Cow & Plough bar opens 11am... Taxi place nr station says ~£7.50 reg car, £10/11 people carrier, so prob ~£5rtn pp.

Real Ale Ray
10-02-2013, 15:38
Count me and Mrs A in for this one - would defo be up for a jaunt out to the Cow & Plough, sounds like a cracking pub with the full range of Steamin' Billy ales. See how it pans out.

RogerB
11-02-2013, 13:03
Kings Head (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58907/)
Swan and Rushes (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20714/) with a possible diversion across Mill Lane Bridge to The Western (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20742/)
Criterion (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20609/)
Shakespears Head (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20700/)
Cafe Bruxelles (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58892/)
Globe (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58898/)
Longstop (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66618/)
Salmon (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75386/) with a possible diversion to Bridle Lane Tavern (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20477/)
Ale Wagon (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/55006/)



Only 11? :whistle:

sheffield hatter
12-02-2013, 10:30
For those wanting to try the Steaming Billy beers, BF's suggestion of the Western avoids the long taxi journey out to the Cow and Plough. And looking at the map it seems that there's a route back to the Criterion via the Black Horse Tavern (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20460/).

Anyone, like Roger, wanting to do more than 11 pubs will have ample time after their arrival in Leicester (10.29 in his case). (My train arrives at 11.54, by the way.) And if we meet at the pub (sorry, The Pub), that'll make 12 anyway (and Black Horse makes 13!).

Does anyone know what time The Pub opens? There's nothing on their website.

Bucking Fastard
12-02-2013, 11:33
For those wanting to try the Steaming Billy beers, BF's suggestion of the Western avoids the long taxi journey out to the Cow and Plough.

Anyone, like Roger, wanting to do more than 11 pubs will have ample time after their arrival in Leicester (10.29 in his case). My train arrives at 11.54, by the way. And if we meet at the pub (sorry, The Pub), that'll make 12 anyway.

Does anyone know what time The Pub opens? There's nothing on their website.

It looks like a noon opening http://www.thepubleicester.co.uk/contact.html

sheffield hatter
12-02-2013, 11:35
It looks like a noon opening http://www.thepubleicester.co.uk/contact.html

Ah, yes. Didn't bother looking in the Contact section for opening hours, as I assumed it would just be Contact details!

PaulOfHorsham
12-02-2013, 20:43
This will all come in very handy for my own trip to Leicester on Saturday (bought train tickets in anticipation of a good result in tonight's replay, but ITV rendered it all pointless by switching the match to Sunday!). At least I can see that there'll be plenty for us to do instead :nishelypished:.

gillhalfpint
13-02-2013, 08:11
Pubs opening at 11am according to 2013 GBG are Ale Wagon, Bridle Lane Tavern, Longstop - if open as it closed late last year - ,Old Horse, Slug & Lettuce - opens 10am-, plus of course early arrivals have the Wetherspoon pubs too.

Noon opening shown for Black Horse, Criterion, The Pub, Salmon, Shakespeare's Head, Swan & Rushes, Tom Hoskins and the Western.

gillhalfpint
14-02-2013, 10:20
Breweries and some beers coming to the Salmon for 21 - 23 March. Stillage and bar and cellar runs when not too busy.

Betjamin - Russian imperial stout 10.0
Elixir. - NZ black ipa
Bexar. - Texas coffee mild. 3.9
Come and get it. 7.3
Cirencester Ales. - Bells bitter. 3.8
Fallen Brewing Co. - Dragon fly. 4.6
Black House porter 5.0
Adventure. - East 6.6
West 5.8
Kinneil brewing - Caer Edin. 4.6
Kincardine sunset 4.1
Windswept. - Pale 4.0
Wolf 6.0
Settle Brewing - Settle light
Settle main line
Burnside. - Black cat mild 3.6
Wild rhino blonde 4.2
Stealth. 6.0
Portobello. TBA
Round Tower. TBA
Alechemy. TBA
Belleville. TBA
Nine Standards. TBA

oldboots
07-03-2013, 17:20
Well we have had 13 comfirmations,of which ten are arriving by train and I'm sure that number will swell.

I have to agree that The Pub (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66286/) is the obvious place to gather.

Thinking about a route and looking at the trusty Pubsgalore map of the city centre there does appear to be an arc of likely venues for the crawl from The Pub which have been mentioned by various people earlier in the thread namely

Kings Head (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58907/)
Swan and Rushes (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20714/) with a possible diversion across Mill Lane Bridge to The Western (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20742/)
Criterion (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20609/)
Shakespears Head (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20700/)
Cafe Bruxelles (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58892/)
Globe (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58898/)
Longstop (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66618/)
Salmon (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75386/) with a possible diversion to Bridle Lane Tavern (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/20477/)
Ale Wagon (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/55006/)



Time to bump this thread as it's two weeks tomorrow. It looks like we're meeting at noon in The Pub, those arriving earlier haven't mentioned a place but I'm sure you'll bump into each other in one pub or another.

I'm on the train arriving at 11:54 so I may bump into Sheffield Hatter at Sheffield station, sadly I won't have time for a livener in the Tap :( .

ROBCamra
07-03-2013, 18:56
sadly I won't have time for a livener in the Tap :( .

What, even though the onsite brewery is open!!! :eek:

I'm sure you'll manage to "make an error" on your way back, so you can call in. :D

Pubsignman
07-03-2013, 19:21
What, even though the onsite brewery is open!!! :eek:



I was in the Tap last night and couldn't believe it when I went off looking for a seat and instead found a brewery. I tried their Treacle Stout and very nearly missed my train home as a result.

Sounds like there might be a decent station bar in Leicster now as well - The Time Bar (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58922/) - just in case our 'to do' list isn't long enough.

Mobyduck
07-03-2013, 20:23
Ok I'm on board, tickets and day off booked , arriving at Leicester 12.29 , leaving 19.57, see you there.:cheers:

Oggwyn Trench
07-03-2013, 20:38
Will hopefully be getting the 9.08 from Telford , then the 10.22 from Birmingham New Street arriving at 11.14 .

The 9.08 is London-Midland so theres a good chance it wont turn up :moremad::muppet: if not i will catch the 9.53 Arriva trains Wales Cattle truck , then the 10.52 from Brum , arriving 11.48 :drinkup::nishelypished::cheers::D

gillhalfpint
07-03-2013, 21:13
We have been giving this a little thought, and we will be in Leicester already for the beer festival. Ray has said he doesn't think he is up to the speed that the crawl goes round. We did do parts of both Nottingham and Liverpool on our own as we couldn't keep up.

We have decided that we will stay with the beer festival, and make our way over to the Salmon 4 or 5 ish, and if the plan is as the above list, you may well be around then. Ray could stay with the Salmon and I could join the rest of you doing the rounds. I haven't done the Bridle Lane Tavern myself yet, and the list has that from the Salmon. We have no train to catch as we are in the travelodge Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Andy Ven
07-03-2013, 21:16
I have a couple of other engagements on 22nd but hopefully I can make the next one. Hope you all have a fab day.

trainman
07-03-2013, 22:26
a decent station bar in Leicster now as well - The Time Bar (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58922/)
Sounds like a pre-return-train default! Odd that G mentions just Grainstore, in a Steamin-Billy pub...

Quinno
07-03-2013, 22:32
Sounds like there might be a decent station bar in Leicster now as well - The Time Bar (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/58922/) - just in case our 'to do' list isn't long enough.

Think we should bag that one...

aleandhearty
11-03-2013, 12:10
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend this year's bash. Like Andy Ven, I'd like to wish you all the best and hope to join you on the next one. Have a great day.

Dave M
12-03-2013, 11:51
I will be coming it to this one, me and my other half are making a weekend of it so will be in Leicester the night before. I guess I will aim to be at The Pub for 12, but might bump into some others having a JDW breakfast somewhere!

Just been going through the thread to see who has confirmed and when they are arriving.

Day before ROBCamra
Day before Dave M
10:29 RogerB
10:54 Trainman
10:54 Gann
10:54 RPA
10:54 PSM
11:14 (11:48) Oggwyn
11:29 Bucking Fastard
11:54 Old Boots
11:54 Sheffield Hatter
12:29 AEM
12:29 Quinno
12:29 Mobyduck
Unknown Real Ale Ray
Unknown London Calling
Maybe catching us at some point Gill

Is that everyone or are there any more that I've missed?!

gillhalfpint
12-03-2013, 13:12
We are in the Travelodge (Leicester Central) Thurs and Fri nights, so we will be in the Wetherspoon which is near there for breakfast on Friday morning. We will be leaving the festival about 5 Thursday I expect to check in, and then have a wander round the pubs

Real Ale Ray
12-03-2013, 20:08
Will be at Leicester 11.57, so will make our way to the Pub

london calling
12-03-2013, 21:42
Assuming i can make it i am arriving at 10.02.cheers john

Oggwyn Trench
16-03-2013, 13:53
I will be coming it to this one, me and my other half are making a weekend of it so will be in Leicester the night before. I guess I will aim to be at The Pub for 12, but might bump into some others having a JDW breakfast somewhere!

Just been going through the thread to see who has confirmed and when they are arriving.

Day before ROBCamra
Day before Dave M
10:29 RogerB
10:54 Trainman
10:54 Gann
10:54 RPA
10:54 PSM
11:14 (11:48) Oggwyn
11:29 Bucking Fastard
11:54 Old Boots
11:54 Sheffield Hatter
12:29 AEM
12:29 Quinno
12:29 Mobyduck
Unknown Real Ale Ray
Unknown London Calling
Maybe catching us at some point Gill

Is that everyone or are there any more that I've missed?!

Bumped into Soup Dragon a few weeks ago , he said he was hoping to make it .

Quinno
18-03-2013, 12:39
Looking forward to Friday. Just finished my Nottingham reviews from 18 months ago, hopefully these Leicester ones will be a bit quicker!

RogerB
18-03-2013, 12:41
Half hour head start for me then! :D:cheers:

trainman
18-03-2013, 13:43
836

Just to get you in the mood...

ROBCamra
19-03-2013, 15:58
me and my other half are making a weekend of it so will be in Leicester the night before.

You know how to treat a girl Dave. A weekend in Leicester with a bunch of :muppet::muppet::muppet::evilgrin:

Time to dig out the PuG T-shirt and see if I can remember anyones real name after 6 months. :confused:

Dave M
19-03-2013, 17:43
You know how to treat a girl Dave.

Yep, I'm just a hopeless romantic!

Mobyduck
19-03-2013, 19:50
Time to dig out the PuG T-shirt and see if I can remember anyones real name after 6 months. :confused:
Real names !!! this might be a problem.:confused::nishelypished::D

london calling
19-03-2013, 21:41
Cant make it on Friday as i cant get time off.Wasted money on train ticket but maybe next time.cheers john

Strongers
20-03-2013, 00:59
I’ve known for a while that I can’t make it, but I was hoping that that a miracle would happen and I would be free. No such luck I’m afraid :(
I look forward to seeing the pictures and hearing the reports… Have a great day lads and ladies.

Delboy20
20-03-2013, 20:06
I was hoping to be able to make it but not a chance now. Work is that busy it is getting ridiculous.

I was hoping to get Friday off and now I have got to work Saturday as well !! I suppose I shouldn't complain but I will anyway.

Have a good day everyone. Someone be a salmon and have a lager for me.

Wittenden
20-03-2013, 22:52
Have an enjoyable day, everybody!

Mobyduck
21-03-2013, 06:41
Snow forecast and cold, hope the pubs are warm and wet.:whistle:

trainman
21-03-2013, 12:27
This snow is a little worrying.
The forecast says "4-6cm of wet snow", but word from Nottingham suggests 4 inches and "as much as 20 inches on higher ground"
I can only report as I hear, but really can't afford to get stuck up there, albeit only 100 miles..

ROBCamra
21-03-2013, 12:30
Time to set off, see you there guys. :cheers:

Quinno
21-03-2013, 13:55
So...everyone to converge on The Pub for 12-12:30, yes?

oldboots
21-03-2013, 14:43
So...everyone to converge on The Pub for 12-12:30, yes?

yep

Mobyduck
21-03-2013, 21:12
So...everyone to converge on The Pub for 12-12:30, yes?
I guess I'm on the same train as Quinno arriving at 12.29 so in the Pub shortly afterwards.

PaulOfHorsham
21-03-2013, 21:20
Hope you all have fun tomorrow. Already sounds like there's going to be some tales to be told (if the weather turns out as forecast). Good luck people. :eek:

london calling
21-03-2013, 22:01
Cant make it on Friday as i cant get time off.Wasted money on train ticket but maybe next time.cheers john

Change of plan. Now coming.See you down the pub. john

Oggwyn Trench
21-03-2013, 22:08
Looks like i may not be able to make it :( will know in the morning

oldboots
22-03-2013, 06:53
Just off to catch the bus, see you all at noon.

RogerB
22-03-2013, 07:18
If all goes to plan I'll be 'Spoony breakfasting in the Last Plantagenet shortly after 10.30. Will catch up with you all at noon'ish unless I bump into anyone else meandering about beforehand.

Mobyduck
22-03-2013, 07:32
Setting off now an hour early, decided to spend an extra hour in London, see you in the Pub just after 12.30 ish.

trainman
22-03-2013, 07:43
If all goes to plan I'll be 'Spoony breakfasting in the Last Plantagenet shortly after 10.30. Will catch up with you all at noon'ish unless I bump into anyone else meandering about beforehand.

After Quinno's experience? Good luck!
I'd made a note that maybe the Corn Exchange would be the better spoon option...

Oggwyn Trench
22-03-2013, 07:48
Hope you all have a good time :drinkup: , I wont be able to make it :( , we had a good dumping of snow overnight , 3-4 inches its still chucking it down with another 4-6 inches expected with blizzard conditions , dont want to risk not getting back tonight , already delays on trains between Shrewsbury - Birmingham .

Gann
22-03-2013, 09:48
Stage 1 successfully navigated and me. And Trainman now on the 9.30 out of St Pancreas

Mobyduck
22-03-2013, 10:32
At St Pancras early so a pint of Bath Ales Gem in the Euston Flyer. First pint of the day and First new pub of the day.

an_ecumenical_matter
22-03-2013, 11:06
At St Pancras early so a pint of Bath Ales Gem in the Euston Flyer. First pint of the day and First new pub of the day.

Irishman and Quinno in front of coach B !!!

Mobyduck
22-03-2013, 11:06
On the train.

an_ecumenical_matter
22-03-2013, 11:16
Is it cold up there ? Inside the carriage is far nicer.

gillhalfpint
22-03-2013, 20:35
Thank you guys and gals for such a fun time in the Salmon. Made our day and great that we didn't miss you.

sheffield hatter
22-03-2013, 23:09
Thank you guys and gals for such a fun time in the Salmon. Made our day and great that we didn't miss you.

Good to see you and Ray, too.

Mobyduck
22-03-2013, 23:45
Just got home, good to meet you all today, very enjoyable. Wheres next?::cheers:

Quinno
22-03-2013, 23:56
A lovely day out. If a little cold!

Quinno
22-03-2013, 23:57
mincers

840

Mobyduck
23-03-2013, 00:06
Sheffield Hatter heading for the bar.
841

Gann
23-03-2013, 08:00
Just woke up to a blanket of snow this morning.
Good job we didn't get that yesterday
842

And if I've worked out how to attach a photo correctly that should be Roger in the Western.

Mobyduck
23-03-2013, 08:30
A motley crew loitering with intent.
843

oldboots
23-03-2013, 12:43
Ray and his new friend844

an_ecumenical_matter
23-03-2013, 13:48
A good day in the field. A few good pints a few iffy pints, a few good pubs, a few iffy khazis, gawd I feel like a vitriolic old pub reviewer...........

Strongers
23-03-2013, 15:07
Ray and his new friend

Has Ray been propositioning the locals again!!?

Mobyduck
23-03-2013, 18:14
Has Ray been propositioning the locals again!!?
I did meet Rays new friend, but I'm glad he took to Ray.:eek:

Mobyduck
23-03-2013, 18:17
A good day in the field. A few good pints a few iffy pints, a few good pubs, a few iffy khazis, gawd I feel like a vitriolic old pub reviewer...........
I think you will make an excellent vitriolic old pub reviewer, the more the merrier.

london calling
23-03-2013, 19:36
hi guys, really enjoyed meeting up and thanks for making me feel welcome. cheers john

Gann
23-03-2013, 20:46
And full marks to Mr Fastard for being first off the block with some reviews.

Especially as I had trouble focussing on the PC screen this morning and gave up trying to write anything and watched the 90 minute BBC documentary on Dr Feelgood instead

Bucking Fastard
23-03-2013, 21:22
And full marks to Mr Fastard for being first off the block with some reviews.



Only way to clear my hangover;)

Good to see some new faces,hopefully london calling and Moby Duck will be along for the next one.

Mobyduck
24-03-2013, 07:44
Only way to clear my hangover;)

Good to see some new faces,hopefully london calling and Moby Duck will be along for the next one.
I certainly intend to,a good day out

Mobyduck
24-03-2013, 07:49
London Calling listening to the call of the Swan and Rushes.
845

gillhalfpint
24-03-2013, 11:13
I have a photo of Parcel Yard in Leicester and although an inside one, thought I would put it on the site as there isn't one, but it is on my mobile and I can't work out how to get it on site. I have it on my facebook page, so have saved it on word, then tried to retrieve it for the Parcel Yard, but it doesn't work that way. Will keep trying.

PS. Found how to do it ok.

PPS. Now discovered there are a few waiting approval. Never mind.

aleandhearty
24-03-2013, 11:24
mincers

840

Always nice to put a face to a name, who's that next to Roger?

ROBCamra
24-03-2013, 11:34
Always nice to put a face to a name, who's that next to Roger?



Looks Gann ish to me. :bemerry:

Quinno
24-03-2013, 11:36
Looks Gann ish to me. :bemerry:

Indeed so!

Real Ale Ray
24-03-2013, 13:38
Very enjoyable day on Friday, brilliant to meet up with everyone again and also great to meet new faces - me and Mrs Ale thoroughly enjoyed it.

Old Boots you certainly jogged my memory with that pic of me and my new pal in the Shakespeare. The best bit was when we were all leaving, he said 'don't go, I'll buy you a pint'. I rolled him a cigarette at the bar, maybe that's what started the love affair :eek:

Real Ale Ray
24-03-2013, 14:49
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Real Ale Ray
24-03-2013, 14:56
Chaos in the Salmon!!

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RogerB
24-03-2013, 15:15
I think AEM's got the devil's eyes in that last one! :evilgrin:

Mobyduck
24-03-2013, 17:53
I think AEM's got the devil's eyes in that last one! :evilgrin:
I think most of us had a bit of the devil at that stage.

Cider Drinker
24-03-2013, 21:35
Hi guys just wanted to say that it was great to meet you all. Looking forward to the next crawl.

Real Ale Ray
24-03-2013, 22:50
Hi guys just wanted to say that it was great to meet you all. Looking forward to the next crawl.

Glad to hear you enjoyed the mayhem!! Look forward to seeing you on the next outing.

aleandhearty
25-03-2013, 12:34
Have to say Ray's group shots are particularly frightening this year. :eek: Looks like a day's group parole from a high security nick! :D

aleandhearty
25-03-2013, 12:36
Looks Gann ish to me. :bemerry:


Indeed so!

I did wonder, but wasn't entirely sure. The lack of moustache fooled me.

Gann
27-03-2013, 12:56
I did wonder, but wasn't entirely sure. The lack of moustache fooled me.

Ah yes... I forgot I was sporting one of those for the Nottingham meet up...

That only appears during Movember. I try not to scare the children for the rest of the year...

gillhalfpint
20-04-2013, 18:37
Tried to load my photo of Leicester in the Salmon. Did upload, but don't think it goes on.

It didn't. Never mind, it's the same as a few that was on here

Quinno
14-06-2013, 14:00
The Criterion is up for sale - http://www.christie.com/en/search/property/6/the_criterion_leicester_for_sale_41316