Guest 672- Registered: 3 Jun 2008
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4 January 2009
23:1712086Did any one see it on the news?
99p a pint starting tomorrow, to help the hard up drinkers out.
There maybe trouble ahead. ( as the song goes )
Ian...
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
4 January 2009
23:2512088ian
the chattering classes were rattling on about the health problems that could come about with this 99p pint.
all that will happen is that a few people that could not afford pub prices will actually be able to go out for an hour or two and enjoy themselves.
a few traditional pubs will suffer though.
Guest 670- Registered: 23 Apr 2008
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5 January 2009
02:2312089I defy anyone who says that two hours in Wetherspoons is enjoyable.
Guest 644- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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5 January 2009
02:5312091Give it 6 weeks. Despite the publicity to the contrary this is just to get people in to spend during the least productive months of the year especially given the credit crunch. It'll be full price by March, betcha.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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5 January 2009
07:5212094I'm you're right Phil.
All sorts of businesses need to find ways to get people off of the sofas and into their business - shops, pub, cafe restaurant or whatever. I always felt that value-added, was better than dropping prices.
Blakes tried it with "sensible hour"; they would provide free bar nibbles etc. - sometimes it was poppadoms and chutney's, nuts,crisps and more quality bar snacks, but it didn't attract many new customers, but it's very difficult to drag people out nowadays.
Curiosity of Dover offer a FREE wrapping service and the staff are so good at customer service.
Roger
Terry Nunn
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 4,302
5 January 2009
12:5112128I don't like Greene King IPA anyway so I won't be going.
Terry
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
5 January 2009
15:5112139I'm with you, Howard - it will mean some people can enjoy themselves for a bit. Result!
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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5 January 2009
17:2912141Read it somewhere (Portsmouth I think) that pubs in the vicinity are struggling even more with this - they cannot purchase enough volume to get lower than about £1.20 a pint and are losing customers by the hundred
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 670- Registered: 23 Apr 2008
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5 January 2009
17:4712144I would imagine that the IPA is being sold as a loss leader in an attempt to entice people into their Pubs. The smoking ban meant the end of many pubs and hundreds of jobs and unfortunately it will not be too long before our towns are dominated by the likes of Wetherspoons and their Lyons Corner House approach to pubs.
5 January 2009
18:5312153Use it or lose it, a phrase worth remembering. I don't believe that pubs as such will go, just that they will morph, as businesses do, and people who value quality will continue to demand more character and more quality than Wetherspoons can offer and will vote with their feet. Wetherspoons has a place as well - all tastes can be catered for, but we have to use our services in order to support them.
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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5 January 2009
19:4312162Its a pity that the local pubs which are normally situated at street ends don't knock out postage stamps and a few household groceries together with a revitalized off sales service,take your own jug etc.Allow people to put their lottery bets on by providing terminals.In the old days theblokes used to collect the pools coupons from the pub whilst having a swift half or so.It would provide a much needed service and may allow them to continue to operate and compete with the big boys.
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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5 January 2009
20:3512171Ive had the following info through re the new Wetherspoons promotion which started today as we see...clearly the intent is on recession beating with very cheap meals and indeed drinks on offer all day everyday. see below.
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The price reductions will start on Monday January 5 and run indefinitely.
The pubs will also be offering five different meals at all times for £2.99, in addition to their regular menu.
Wetherspoon's Chief Executive John Hutson said: "People enjoy going to the pub, however, we appreciate that the economic downturn means that they now have to be more careful with their money.
"We believe that our new food and drink prices will allow people to enjoy a visit to a Wetherspoon pub without it costing them too much.
"Unlike most sales that start in January, our offers will not be ending within days, but will run indefinitely."
The pubs will offer a pint of Greene King IPA for 99p, a bottle of San Miguel for 99p, a bottle of Blossom Hill Rose for £4.99, a single measure of Sailor Jerry rum (and mixer) for £1.29 and a bottle of Jacques cider for £3.99.
The five meals available at £2.99 are;
cottage pie, chips and peas (made with British beef),
ham, eggs and chips (Wiltshire ham, served with two fried free-range eggs),
sausages, baked beans and chips (award-winning Lincolnshire sausages),
spicy tomato pasta and jacket potato and
tuna mayonnaise with a salad.
Mr Hutson said: "We are offering leading brands of drinks at excellent prices and the choice means that there is something on offer to suit most tastes.
"We believe that the five meals offer outstanding quality and value too."
end.
Guest 644- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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5 January 2009
20:5312175Most local pubs are really struggling. If Weatherspoons keep these prices up for a while it could be the death knell for some as the customers flock to their dreadful establishments. It's easy to say, but if you care about the future of the local pub, don't go there.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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5 January 2009
23:1412189the trouble is that a lot of people cannot afford the traditional pubs anymore, so the chains win out.
only a repeat of the death of the corner shop really.
the local pub has been on it's last legs for along time now, this current offer will just speed things up a bit.
Alec Sheldon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 18 Aug 2008
- Posts: 1,036
6 January 2009
03:3312197Dave 1,
I spend two enjoyable hours once a week in Wetherspoons meeting up with old friends putting the world right and having a laugh. This is at lunchtime I must add. The beer is reasonably cheap, nice staff and atmosphere.
I shall not be trying the 99p per pint beer as it is not my cup of tea
I will stick to my John Smiths.
Phil,
I do care about the future of my local pub but I am afraid I have been priced out, I can't afford nearly £3 a pint.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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6 January 2009
08:0212201Why not try Blakes of Dover in Castle Street ?
You can join their own Loyalty Scheme and get 10% discount on food and drink - presently they only do lunches; the discount also applies to accommodation; you'll enjoy intelligent, good-humoured conversation.
No yobbo's or loud-mouthed conversation.
Roger
6 January 2009
08:5412207Sounds nice! I have to say, I really don't think it is an "end" to pubs, more of a transformation, and that if we value a service we need to use it to maintain it. I used to love pub life until I quit smoking over 26 years ago, and didn't visit much after that - the smoking ban meant I could enjoy pub life again (when I could afford it....not that often, I don't get out much!) Pubs have always been a true social niche and rthere's no reason why that can't continue, just a bikt differently, that's all - like any service or business, they need to adapt to the market.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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6 January 2009
09:3012213It depends on what you want from a pub. I would much rather drink one pint of good real ale at £2.70 in a true 'local' with no loud music, no big screen tv but with good company and good conversation, than have two pints at £1 of cheap beer in a loud inpersonal chain pub.
6 January 2009
13:1812220Guest 670- Registered: 23 Apr 2008
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6 January 2009
16:4112224Absolutely agree with you Barry. People on here complain about the lack of small shops and little pubs closing and yet these very people are contributing to their closure. If you want to see small shops and pubs use them, these little businesses were once the lifeblood of the nation.
