Talk Porty ~ Portobello

kings roader

mcdryburn wrote:Who are the people in the snaps? is it the 2 well known local businessmen?

Guess so

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I also noticed that the large Dragons way restaurant in south clerk street is also closed (although it does look like its being refurbished). Looks like the original folk may have sold up. I have to admit that I have only ever had a take away from there (Bath Street) and it was great food and good v...

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I could be wrong then, but any time I have passed its always been empty, apart from some Saturday's when they have a band on. However I am sure they will need to pay arond £250 - £300 for a band so they will need to sell a lot of drink on a Saturday just to cover that cost. What about barrello along...

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mmm, I reckon the place is not busy at all and the owners probably wish they had not bought it ( only my opinion ). I suspect they are trying to get out while the going is (reasonably) good. I see their other pub (Rumba in Leith) is also on the market. Do you think any pubs are busy in this economic...

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Thanks for that. Only problem is that I'm an unexperienced washing machine man, so, what might be be easy for you ...................

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My washing machine is on the blink. It washes but will not spin or drain the water away. Can anyone recommend someone who fixes washing machines ??

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Sandra wrote:might see you! Had quite fancied Espy party but its £30.

Thirty Quid ?? Is it a three course meal and Robbie Williams thats on there tonight ??

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Lets hope that they can weather the storm that most pubs are facing at the moment - but the omens are not good !!

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Even if it was gifted to the city, was it for recreation only ? Or can the "city fathers" decide to use it for another purpose if they feel it benefits trhe city and its residents ?

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No doubt someone will lease it from Punch to get the summer trade, and then it will close again around September/October. That seems to have been the patern over the last few years

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I seen the "Figgate" getting a lick of paint inside when I passed earlier today. Does anyone know if its re opening as a pub ?

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Brilliant - Great day for the club and gets them back on the map again !

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If it all gets a bit loud for you in the Plough, then I will be glad to see you in the First and Last where a fab young lass called Robyn is making her debut on Sat

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I think that the Kitcheners man has shown great spirit in entering this debate. However, if it was my business I would be pretty hacked off that it was being picked apart by folk who have no intention in buying the business. Indeed this would likely put me off as the main posts are suggesting that t...

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Hello Charlie Yeh the 2nd are no more Im afraid. Venture Scouts (which are now explorer scouts) folded a good few years back, and the scouts went a few years after. The cubs did survive a bit longer but due to lack of leaders they had to pack in as well. Scouting in Portobello is not in good shape, ...

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Poppy wrote:
kings roader wrote:I usually go to the First and Last ( in fact I'm off to see if there is any decent singers at the Karaoke now !!)
There's always a first time!!

There is - but it wasn't last night !

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Surfers was one name.............. Yeh it was, its called the Forthview at the moment - also the Beach House in a previous life. Although I live in Kings road its not a pub I frequent. - It has been known to be a bit lively at the weekend :) I usually go to the First and Last ( in fact I'm off to s...

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Saw some guys working in the shop at top of Marlborough St See the Central Bar is shut. Half of the pubs in Porty must be shut now. I see that the Plough is up for sale also. All the pubs at the bottom of bath St are closed, the Pop In is a bookies and the Tides in at the foot of Kings road is clos...

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Thanks folks, but it was my fault!! My inbox/outbox was too full, so when I deleted some old mails it freed up some space.

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Is anyone else having a problem with virgin e mail today ?

I sent my "telewest" address an e mail from my aol account and it bounced back??

Is it just me ?

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I will try and get along, but kind of wrong end for me !!

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Both Punch pubs. You would need to off your head to get involved with them. I heard on fairly good authority that almost 40% of their pubs in Edinburgh are closed at present !!

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Is it definately not going to happen in Porty ??

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The above quote is spot on

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I had the same problem in this shop a month back. I got 2 copies of the same mortis key cut and neither of the two of them worked. I took them back and he filed them down a bit and off I went to try them. Still they did not work so back I went again. Must be the lock he says !, but the original key ...

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The Prince is offering Hovercraft specials of Fish Fingers!!

Are they served with a bowl of Bhuna sauce ??

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I am on holiday today and was heading to the 1st and last for a pint, a bacon roll and a read at my paper at about 11am. I met quite a few disgruntled people in the bar who turned up at the bus depot hoping to buy a ticket for the hovercraft, only to be told they could only buy them on the bus which...

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I heard the same some time ago. It seems that the 'legion' is not as busy as it once was, and is now worth more as development land. A smaller club will be built next year somewhere on the scottish power site, so behind kwikfit is about right. I understand that the 'house' part of the Legion is a li...

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Has anyone having problems with the blueyonder/virgin webmail today ??

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Same here. There is a couple of sites - including my webmail that I cannot get into.

Glad to know it is not my problem

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ecm wrote:
kings roader wrote: Cabaret on at the First and Last on a Saturday
That would be a riot, but I couldn't promise not to get the hysterical giggles.
I'd be thinking Los Alanos and Phoenix Nights.

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Nope just a guy singing I'm afraid

kings roader

Do none of the pubs in Kings Road get graced with your company ?? Have been known to frequent the 'First & Last' on a Friday night for the Krakatoke! 8) Cabaret on at the First and Last on a Saturday so you lot will get free entertainment too. Usually not too busy that you can't get a seat. Starts ...

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Do none of the pubs in Kings Road get graced with your company ??

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Pal of Porty wrote:We should buy The Plough in Portobello to use as a clubhouse with the insurance money.

Only £249K !!

Seriously it is a real shame about the club house. Lets hope that the insurance can cover a re build. However all the old photo's, ties and trophies can never be replaced.

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Can anyone recommend a good accountant ? Reasonably priced and reasonably local if possible

Cheers

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