Paulco Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Following on from the " best and worst " thread , what about us guys who dont bother with food at the speedway . Glasgow - the Ashfield Bar is pretty much like the bar in Star Wars , avoid at all costs . Horseshoe Bar in the city centre then taxi to the track is much better . Edinburgh - not really a pub near the track . There is one on the road on the walk from Armadale cross , but you walk in there and all the locals turn round and stare at you . Some not bad pubs in Bathgate though Berwick - loved the Brewers Arms and the Queens Head , but the Black and Gold club is the perfect speedway bar Workington - the bar at the track suffices , i do go into a Wotherspoons in the town centre which is ok . We do our drinking in Cockermouth beforehand Newcastle - the Fossway is fine , unless you are my mate Alan who went in there with a Glasgow Tigers top which unfortunately had red and white vertical stripes Redcar - no pub nearby , but the track bar is good Sheffield - just love the New Barrack Tavern across the road and along a wee bit from the track Peterborough - good Harvester pub at the entrance to the Showground , but a bit of a hike to the track from there Somerset - excellent CAMRA pub in West Huntspill called the Cross Keys , Bristol Bridge near the track is good too Plymouth - stopped at the Premier Inn near the track so just used their bar Rye House - The Rye pub is the daddy of the PL pubs Ipswich - stopped in a Premier Inn next to a marina and the pub next door was good . At the track though it doesnt open till 45 mins before the start and shuts bang on heat 15 Scunthorpe - we were in a pub in the town centre which had signs about having the right to search for weapons was a bit of a dive . No pub near the track , but the bar there is ok Swindon - Cold Harbour across the road is superb Leicester - good pub in the wee shopping place along from the track , wee bar in the car park too is ok Poole - couldnt see a pub near the track , but the bar under the stand is ok Birmingham - Wotherspoons a short walk from the track is a decent boozer Coventry - no pub near the track , but the Cocked Hat pub next to the Premier Inn i stopped at was good Belle Vue - Snooker Club across the road was three pints for a fiver last time we were there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 3 Pints for a fiver you struggle to get a pint and a half down here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 We had to pay a couple of quid to get a day membership , but it was well worth doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Panda Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Answer to the one at Poole is that there used to be the Tatnam but that is now a Co-op......... The nearest now is the George on the roundabout in the town centre........... RP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmas Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 At Poole u have a pub both ways on winbourne Road both about 4-5 minutes walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 The Cuckoo at Alwalton is a better option if you are going to Panthers, & its only a 5 minute walk from the Harvester. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) Nearest to Coventry Stadium is the Roseycombe And in Brandon village itself is the excellent Royal Oak Edited April 25, 2014 by Midland Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van wolfswinkel Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Near the Shabbey stadium at Blunsdon you have the Jovial Monk hostelry and The Harvester pub/restaurant both a 5-minute walk to the track, and The Heart in the Hand in Blunsdon village. The bars in the stadium are a bit pricey. Cold Harbour is good for food as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I used to enjoy the one right outside Dudley wood.it might still be there.enjoyed it because I could get a drink and I was only 15! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I used to enjoy the one right outside Dudley wood.it might still be there.enjoyed it because I could get a drink and I was only 15! The Victoria.Is it still there?Hansons Mild was a beer to leave home for,and the cheese and onion cobs were a treat too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Near the Shabbey stadium at Blunsdon you have the Jovial Monk hostelry and The Harvester pub/restaurant both a 5-minute walk to the track, and The Heart in the Hand in Blunsdon village. The bars in the stadium are a bit pricey. Cold Harbour is good for food as well. Stayed at the Heart in Hand a couple of times. Landlord's a bit of a misery guts but he makes a top breakfast, serves a very good pint of real ale and his rooms are spotless. The speedway pub used to be The Gunners at Ellesmere Port. Its still there, but I don't think its called that any more, nor does it have the speedway memorabilia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Panda Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) At Poole u have a pub both ways on winbourne Road both about 4-5 minutes walk Not any more you don't............The one up by the parade of shops where the chippy is is now a co-op (my mother in law lives opposite)..........There is the New Inn but that is a lot further down the road towards Oakdale............ RP Edited April 25, 2014 by Red Panda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmas Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Not any more you don't............The one up by the parade of shops where the chippy is is now a co-op (my mother in law lives opposite)..........There is the New Inn but that is a lot further down the road towards Oakdale............ RP What opp the shops but same side as the speedway yes? It was a dump anyway lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Newcastle - the Fossway is fine , unless you are my mate Alan who went in there with a Glasgow Tigers top which unfortunately had red and white vertical stripes Typical Alan! Never trust these Balfron HS boys. bet he talked himself out of it though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Panda Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 What opp the shops but same side as the speedway yes? It was a dump anyway lol Correct...........its not been there for about 3 years now..........may be longer...........used to be a good pub back in the late 70's and early 80's............ RP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) Answer to the one at Poole is that there used to be the Tatnam but that is now a Co-op......... The nearest now is the George on the roundabout in the town centre........... RP The food in the George is terrible :/ TBH, Poole Quay is only a 10-15 minute walk from the track and on a pleasant day is actually a nice place to have a pint and overlook the Quay. Nearest to Coventry Stadium is the Roseycombe And in Brandon village itself is the excellent Royal Oak The Royal Oak is brilliant. Does really good food too - used to eat there quite often when I lived in Coventry. Not really by the speedway but the Gatehouse Tavern in the centre of Coventry shows the speedway and has quite a few regulars who will happy chat speedway with you. Edited April 27, 2014 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Panda Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 The food in the George is terrible :/ TBH, Poole Quay is only a 10-15 minute walk from the track and on a pleasant day is actually a nice place to have a pint and overlook the Quay. The Royal Oak is brilliant. Does really good food too - used to eat there quit often when I liked in Coventry. Not really by the speedway but the Gatehouse Tavern in the centre of Coventry shows the speedway and has quite a few regulars who will happy chat speedway with you. SCB you are right there are some lovely pubs along the quay...........if you have time to go to them............as regards the George.........I have lived within 15 miles of Poole all my life and within 5 miles for the last 29 years and I have never set foot in the place............. RP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 The Royal Oak is brilliant. Does really good food too - used to eat there quit often when I liked in Coventry. Not really by the speedway but the Gatehouse Tavern in the centre of Coventry shows the speedway and has quite a few regulars who will happy chat speedway with you. Food still is excellent in the Royal Oak Landlord of the Gatehouse is ex-rider Martin McKeown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 . Typical Alan! Never trust these Balfron HS boys. bet he talked himself out of it though lol Was funny though . This irate Geordie said to him " think you're in the wrong pub pal " . We managed to explain things before it got silly . Happened to him again , wearing the same top , in the New Barrack Tavern in Sheffield ( a Sheffield Wednesday pub ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Following on from the " best and worst " thread , what about us guys who dont bother with food at the speedway . Glasgow - the Ashfield Bar is pretty much like the bar in Star Wars , avoid at all costs . Horseshoe Bar in the city centre then taxi to the track is much better . Edinburgh - not really a pub near the track . There is one on the road on the walk from Armadale cross , but you walk in there and all the locals turn round and stare at you . Some not bad pubs in Bathgate though Berwick - loved the Brewers Arms and the Queens Head , but the Black and Gold club is the perfect speedway bar Workington - the bar at the track suffices , i do go into a Wotherspoons in the town centre which is ok . We do our drinking in Cockermouth beforehand Newcastle - the Fossway is fine , unless you are my mate Alan who went in there with a Glasgow Tigers top which unfortunately had red and white vertical stripes Redcar - no pub nearby , but the track bar is good Sheffield - just love the New Barrack Tavern across the road and along a wee bit from the track Peterborough - good Harvester pub at the entrance to the Showground , but a bit of a hike to the track from there Somerset - excellent CAMRA pub in West Huntspill called the Cross Keys , Bristol Bridge near the track is good too Plymouth - stopped at the Premier Inn near the track so just used their bar Rye House - The Rye pub is the daddy of the PL pubs Ipswich - stopped in a Premier Inn next to a marina and the pub next door was good . At the track though it doesnt open till 45 mins before the start and shuts bang on heat 15 Scunthorpe - we were in a pub in the town centre which had signs about having the right to search for weapons was a bit of a dive . No pub near the track , but the bar there is ok Swindon - Cold Harbour across the road is superb Leicester - good pub in the wee shopping place along from the track , wee bar in the car park too is ok Poole - couldnt see a pub near the track , but the bar under the stand is ok Birmingham - Wotherspoons a short walk from the track is a decent boozer Coventry - no pub near the track , but the Cocked Hat pub next to the Premier Inn i stopped at was good Belle Vue - Snooker Club across the road was three pints for a fiver last time we were there avoid the Fosse at all costs mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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