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General Category => On The Road => Topic started by: texaspete on August 03, 2013, 11:12:06 AM

Title: Blackpool meet...
Post by: texaspete on August 03, 2013, 11:12:06 AM
Is there a boozer or is it straight into the Winter Gardens....

i want to go to the tower lounge :(

TXP
Title: Re: Blackpool meet...
Post by: texaspete on August 03, 2013, 11:25:24 AM
OH and anyone need a lift from Preston?

TXP
Title: Re: Blackpool meet...
Post by: jez pike on August 04, 2013, 11:13:27 AM
I will do some home work Pete,i wouldn't want to spend all night in the winter gardens personally.What time are you passing through Preston?
Title: Re: Blackpool meet...
Post by: texaspete on August 04, 2013, 12:13:23 PM
I'm easy mate, @ the 5 star lytham travelodge and may stop in preston for a pint, it could be noon or whenever really?
I am off thursday so ...what do you reckon? Plus there is room for a couple more :) ?
Let me know?

TXP
Title: Re: Blackpool meet...
Post by: MerseyExile on August 05, 2013, 05:38:38 PM
I was planning to get the Southport bus to Preston. Have a midday or early afternoon beer and then take the 61 or 68 bus to Blackpool.  I'm flexible on times. If there is still room in the car then a lift from Preston sounds good. 

Grey 
Title: Re: Blackpool meet...
Post by: jacqui on August 06, 2013, 10:05:21 PM
Anyone going back to Accrington area???  :)
Title: Re: Blackpool meet...
Post by: MerseyExile on August 07, 2013, 10:05:12 AM
Re the original question about boozers. Good Beer Guide ..…

CHURCHILLS  83-85 Topping St FY1 3AF “an example of that rare thing, a Blackpool town-centre pub with character, it has one room divided into various areas. The venue is lively, sometimes boisterous, and located a short stroll from the Winter Gardens…”

RAMSDEN ARMS 204 Talbot Rd FY1 3AZ “the Rammy  is back… quality real ales… superb pub located by the North rail station… good value bar food until 6pm..”

They sound like proper pubs not tourist traps. I’ll be in Churchills. I now need to find somewhere post-gig until first train or bus home. 
Title: Re: Blackpool meet...
Post by: Hughie on August 07, 2013, 12:07:21 PM
I'd say Churhills is the nearest reasonable place to the Winter Gardens.   I don't go out in Blackpool if I can help it, but it's been okay in the (relatively recent) past when I've gone for gigs or the theatre.

H
Title: Re: Blackpool meet...
Post by: jez pike on August 07, 2013, 06:27:01 PM
Not been to The Ramsden arms for a while,but it was mughty fine last time.
Title: Re: Blackpool meet...
Post by: texaspete on August 08, 2013, 10:00:44 AM
will head for the ramsden arms then, for half 5 hopefully :)


TXP
Title: Re: Blackpool meet...
Post by: MerseyExile on August 08, 2013, 10:54:06 AM
You may see a lonely sad "Billy-no-mates" wearing a North West Biker T-shirt. He sure won't be sad at 12:45 though...