howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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We have seen the Park Inn re-open, 3 micro pubs open for the first time with one more on the way, one of our oldest is now having a make over.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 10,540
It's almost a pity I'm not a drinker (hic. !)
Roger
Judith Roberts- Registered: 15 May 2012
- Posts: 637
The new colour at the Prince Albert is much more to my taste than the dark green.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Peter, if you're looking in, is your official opening today and what time ?
I've looked for the thread where you mentioned it, but can't find it now - can anyone remember, in case Peter is too busy ?
Roger
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,782
I think it was 7.00pm but not sure.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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It is today and i think at 7 as Jan has said.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 10,540
Thanks Jan and Howard.
Roger
Judith Roberts- Registered: 15 May 2012
- Posts: 637
We won't be there, but we did enjoy a very pleasant coffee in very comfortable surroundings at The Mash Tun on Tuesday.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 10,540
I popped down there and a great official opening it was.
Lots of people came in to wish Peter and Kathryn well, some I knew and chatted to and some I didn't, but it does auger well for them and the Mash Tun as a business.
Charlie and Claire were there, Charlie gave a short speech (non political) and Claire didn't.
Peter and Kathryn provided some good home-made food and El Rustico next door, brought in some Pizzas.
Well done to you both and good luck for the future.
Roger
Guest 767- Registered: 30 Aug 2012
- Posts: 458
Rumour control is in action again, not only is the now closed amusment arcade in Worthington St due to become a micro pub, but so is the old Cabin Restaurant site in London Rd........New pubs galore!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Nothing on the planning list yet for any more micro pubs and I would think we are now up to capacity with them.
Guest 767- Registered: 30 Aug 2012
- Posts: 458
I agree Howard, four should be enough for any town centre, six would be pushing it, but not all of these will have the legs to go the distance, time as they say, will tell.
Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
- Posts: 2,466
Ladywell, Market Square and Castle Street, where's the 4th?
Guest 767- Registered: 30 Aug 2012
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Karlos, the soon to reopen Arlington will be number 4, Worthington St - 5, Cabin - 6, if all is to be believed.
Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
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Thanks.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
Didn't know there was one in Castle street, Don't forget the "Mash Tun" in Bench street.
Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
- Posts: 2,466
Bench Street? I looked at the photo on an earlier thread and just assumed it was Castle Street. My mistake.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 14,118
Peter stopped me today and I asked him how he was doing with is new pub?he told me they where getting very good returns so nice to hear that.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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We are very happy with the way things have gone so far. If we end up with six micropubs or more it's the big pubs that will be threatened.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,782
Very true Peter, it is good things are going so well for you.
Interestingly the trend seems to be going back to a small floor area and good beer much the same as years and years ago.
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