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Title: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: declan cowdrey on June 21, 2012, 06:33:20 PM
Any good pubs around venue for a few drinks?
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: Paul.. on June 22, 2012, 04:22:00 AM
Yes  ;)
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Post by: jez pike on June 22, 2012, 05:27:21 AM
Moggys doing his homework as we speak,will be in touch.
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: Stoney on June 22, 2012, 08:51:42 AM
Wetherspoons on City square is ok, Fighting **** is fantastic of course, but a trek from town.......
The Exchange was piss poor last visit. I was ashamed.........
Loyds Bar used to be ok..........
The Zoo Bar is kinda down market, especially during the day.......

Option number one is probably most likely to be more accomadating to be fair. Worked pretty well in Bilston at the Wetherspoons place I think. More space and cheapish drinks? Result...... ;)
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: Marloes on June 22, 2012, 09:36:15 AM
Wetherspoons! Yummie food and everyone says cheap drinks.
As I don't drink (but own donkeys  ;)) I have no idea if it's
true but I am all in favor for Wetherspoons.
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: BlackCountryMaggiD on June 22, 2012, 06:18:22 PM
The New Beehive is a decent place and only a couple of hundred metres from the venue. Tends to have a good selection of ale on plus ciders for those that prefer the fermented apple.

There's also the City Vaults and another Wetherspoons in what was the Windsor Baths.

Those looking for a bit of nostalgia could take a wander to the Westleigh Hotel.

Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: Stoney on June 22, 2012, 09:56:24 PM
I verye ges there in decent time a westleigh safari might be good....... It's easy walking distance from city square..........
I've no problem taking a hiking party if that's what folks want to do?
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: brownieathome on June 25, 2012, 12:53:11 PM
The Sparrow is a nice Continental style Bier Cafe , reasonably close to the gig and The New
Beehive , usually have 3 or 4 real ales on tap.
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: clarebob on June 25, 2012, 03:49:01 PM
We're coming over after work so not sure what time we will make it to the pub, but hope to catch people for a bit. Just let us know the majority decision. x
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: Andrew on June 26, 2012, 02:04:35 PM
When I was a nipper in the mid 80's, I used to frequent the Boy in the Barrel just opposite the venue, however, back then it used to be a real earthy spit and sawdust sort of place. Last time I drove past it there were no signs of change... 

The Beehive is a good option but honestly Bradford central is 5 minutes walk away if that.
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: neilc on June 26, 2012, 02:40:45 PM
Driving from Warrington to Bradford via Manchester ish , anyone need a lift?
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: Stoney on June 26, 2012, 03:10:33 PM
Boy n Barrel was a funny pub right enough. Lots of "ahem" unusual folks in there. lol Used to stop off in there on a regular tour about town on Saturday afternoons.
Beehive ued to be a good venue when they put gigs on in the cellar. My old mob Lowlife played our first couple of gigs there......... A LONG time ago........ :o
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: JME on June 26, 2012, 07:09:34 PM
Is anyone going to make a decision on where the meeting place is. I'm travelling up from the Cardiff area early afternoon and should arrive around 5pm.

Would be great to meet for a few jars beforehand.

JME
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: Stoney on June 26, 2012, 08:19:50 PM
I know where I'm gonna be.......... City square, forecast wasn't great earlier this week, if it's raining City Square is nearest decent size boozer.........
City Square is where I'll be with a bunch of others .......... 8)
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: Marloes on June 26, 2012, 09:04:30 PM
Stoney, don't push your luck - you might end up there all alone ...  ;)
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: Stoney on June 26, 2012, 09:34:11 PM
They have Thatchers on draught, I'll be happy as a pig in shit Marloes!!!!!!!!! =)
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Post by: Obscura on June 26, 2012, 10:54:10 PM
I see a lot of names here but where and when will "the pre-meeting-drinking-thing" actually happen?
I favour Wetherspoon just 'cos they also serve meals and I know where it is in the centre, well if it's the one on Centenary Sq and also because I was there last year. But with good instructions could manage to find an other place. But someone just have to untangle this post and shout the right place and time. Thank you  and see you on thursday :-)
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: Stoney on June 26, 2012, 11:00:09 PM
I see a lot of names here but where and when will "the pre-meeting-drinking-thing" actually happen?
I favour Wetherspoon just 'cos they also serve meals and I know where it is in the centre, well if it's the one on Centenary Sq and also because I was there last year. But with good instructions could manage to find an other place. But someone just have to untangle this post and shout the right place and time. Thank you  and see you on thursday :-)
;)
I have no further comment! ;D
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: NickyG on June 26, 2012, 11:39:06 PM
Will probably go to Wetherspoons to get something to eat.

This thread mentions a Wetherspoons in City Square and also one in Centenary Square.

Are these different names for the same square....? If they are actually different places which is the preferred one?
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: Pazza on June 27, 2012, 06:54:46 AM
They started work this morning down at city square... What time you in there from Stoney?!  ; ~ D
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: Stoney on June 27, 2012, 11:04:52 AM
Oughta be in there around 4 to 4 30pm mate. Nicky, it's one and the same mate. Big square by the town hall. 8)
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: JME on June 27, 2012, 05:43:42 PM
I know where I'm gonna be.......... City square, forecast wasn't great earlier this week, if it's raining City Square is nearest decent size boozer.........
City Square is where I'll be with a bunch of others .......... 8)

Cheers Stoney, see you in there around 5pm.

Need to catch you something if you have a spare 5 mins. See the rest of you in there!

JME
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: Stoney on June 27, 2012, 08:50:17 PM
No botha mate, as long as it's not a 3 foot length of lead pipe I'm all ears! lol ;)
Title: Re: Pre Bradford gig drinks?
Post by: Belza on June 27, 2012, 10:13:08 PM
Be there about 4.  Can't wait.  Like a kid on Xmas eve.