Awards Moderator Frankie Crisp Posted June 26, 2019 Awards Moderator Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) On 6/25/2019 at 2:28 PM, BomberPat said: Supplementary question: What are the key indicators of a bad pub? What, even if the place had no customers in it, would just scream "shit pub" the moment you walk through the door, or just from the signage outside? That’s the thing. You should never judge a boozer on its outside or inside appearance. The first pint is the key. Judge the place after that. You can’t have a good pub with bad ale and you can’t have a bad pub with good ale. Everything else just adds to the scorecard. Edited June 26, 2019 by Frankie Crisp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Dem Wanz Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Frankie Crisp said: That’s the thing. You should never judge a boozer on its outside or inside appearance. The first pint is the key. Judge the place after that. You can’t have a good pub with bad ale and you can’t have a bad pub with good ale. Everything else just adds to the scorecard. As a Liverpool resident I'm wondering if you've ever been to The Dispensary? I haven't myself but have always wanted to, as it has the reputation of being a brilliant pub with a great choice of beers, but the landlord is allegedly a right nutter bordering on psycho who will be majorly pissed off if you order a half/Coke/orange juice/ask to use the toilet/he doesn't like the look of you. The Trip Advisor reviews are a constant source of amusement on quiet days at work: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186337-d3672653-Reviews-The_Dispensary-Liverpool_Merseyside_England.html  Edited June 26, 2019 by Otto Dem Wanz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Frankie Crisp Posted June 26, 2019 Awards Moderator Share Posted June 26, 2019 It’s a great boozer, @Otto Dem Wanz. Only ten minutes from mine and when I’m up that end of town on a night out I’ll usually have a drink in there. The choice, quality and turnaround of new ales is ace. It’ll never win any awards for interior decor but it does have some great historical photos and dock-related signs dotted around. I’ve only seen the landlord/bar staff get arsey a couple of times but it’s usually when someone’s being a tit. Although saying that, I wouldn’t want to be on the end of a staredown if I ordered Stella or Carling or whatever. Good ale only in that place. Not been in for a while but I’m up that end on Saturday, so I’ll probably pop in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Dem Wanz Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Just now, Frankie Crisp said: It’s a great boozer, @Otto Dem Wanz. Only ten minutes from mine and when I’m up that end of town on a night out I’ll usually have a drink in there. The choice, quality and turnaround of new ales is ace. It’ll never win any awards for interior decor but it does have some great historical photos and dock-related signs dotted around. I’ve only seen the landlord/bar staff get arsey a couple of times but it’s usually when someone’s being a tit. Although saying that, I wouldn’t want to be on the end of a staredown if I ordered Stella or Carling or whatever. Good ale only in that place. Not been in for a while but I’m up that end on Saturday, so I’ll probably pop in! Sounds top notch, I'm into my beer so shouldn't be a problem. I will definitely make sure myself and the lads at football swing by there next time then, if it all goes wrong its your fault though   Enjoy your Saturday pint and bare chested brawl with Crazy Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetofthedeed Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 36 minutes ago, Otto Dem Wanz said: As a Liverpool resident I'm wondering if you've ever been to The Dispensary? I haven't myself but have always wanted to, as it has the reputation of being a brilliant pub with a great choice of beers, but the landlord is allegedly a right nutter bordering on psycho who will be majorly pissed off if you order a half/Coke/orange juice/ask to use the toilet/he doesn't like the look of you. The Trip Advisor reviews are a constant source of amusement on quiet days at work: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186337-d3672653-Reviews-The_Dispensary-Liverpool_Merseyside_England.html  We had a pub like that in Dublin. Decent beer selection, cocktails, gin etc, but the owner was a psycho who would regularly start fights with his own clientèle/the staff in the bigger craft bar up the road. Never affected me but was hilarious to watch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daaaaaad! Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 44 minutes ago, Otto Dem Wanz said: it has the reputation of being a brilliant pub with a great choice of beers, but the landlord is allegedly a right nutter bordering on psycho who will be majorly pissed off if you order a half/Coke/orange juice/ask to use the toilet/he doesn't like the look of you. "No pint for you!" I'm off to Chester in the summer and we're looking at heading into Liverpool. In a twisted way this just makes me want to try the place more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted June 26, 2019 Moderators Share Posted June 26, 2019 40 minutes ago, Frankie Crisp said: . Not been in for a while but I’m up that end on Saturday, so I’ll probably pop in! Same here on Saturday. Drop us a message if you fancy a swift half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted June 26, 2019 Moderators Share Posted June 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, Daaaaaad! said: I'm off to Chester in the summer Poor fucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Frankie Crisp Posted June 27, 2019 Awards Moderator Share Posted June 27, 2019 20 hours ago, Otto Dem Wanz said: Sounds top notch, I'm into my beer so shouldn't be a problem. I will definitely make sure myself and the lads at football swing by there next time then, if it all goes wrong its your fault though   Enjoy your Saturday pint and bare chested brawl with Crazy Dave! Happy to recommend some cracking boozers in and around that area... but this is the wrong thread for that. @PowerButchi - I’ll give you a shout on Saturday. We’re up the top end (Georgian Quarter) if that’s anywhere near your plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Dem Wanz Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Resurrecting this thread to ask @PowerButchi if he's ever been in the Old Vaults as showcased here:  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted September 5, 2019 Moderators Share Posted September 5, 2019 If thats what Im pretty sure it is its known locally as the long pull and the person who runs past amd falls over is actually a 19 year old Butch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rule One Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 @PowerButchi7:12-7:18 On the vid is you yeah? You have done the doors round there too, I'm sure. You've highlighted it before many moons ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Dem Wanz Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Ahahaha fuck off is that you? I first saw that programme on Sky One about 15 years ago, mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted September 5, 2019 Moderators Share Posted September 5, 2019 It is, yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Scott Malbranque Posted September 5, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted September 5, 2019 My old local, The Newtown House in Dublin is a horrific kip. It's grand for matches and all, but it's likely to be frequented by a slew of Celtic, Man Utd and Liverpool jerseys, the smell of bins, betting slips from the bookies next door being used to prevent skidmarks, pint glasses that have a bit of carrot and/or stomach lining stuck halfway down it and someone with a guitar and a Chelsea top singing Come Out You Black & Tans and the Fields of Athenry seven times each, followed by Don't Look Back in Anger. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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