I hear we have a Starbucks?

andrewb · 19-10-2008, 10:49

I hear we have a Starbucks in Oswaldtwistle? By the vine mill? Has anybody got any pictures or even been there. My only reasons for going to Manchester were Starbucks and Subway, now they're in a 15minute bus journey of each other.

Tealeaf · 19-10-2008, 12:27

Did Andrew have a heavy night on the pop last night? Did he have a dream from which he cannot yet distinguish reality? Starbucks in Ossy? Oh dear....maybe the work is getting too much.

Wynonie Harris · 19-10-2008, 12:53

I might have known you'd be a sucker for the faceless, corporate brands that are ruining our towns, Cyfr.

To quote from one of my favourite sites Classic Cafes | London's vintage Formica caffs!

"The big coffee corporations won't rest until every British high street is turned into a branded mall pushing their wares.

This brutal Starbucking of our towns is leading to the wholesale erasure of British vernacular retail architecture."

Next time you go down the smoke, I suggest you go for a brew and a bite to eat at the mighty E.Pellicci's in Bethnal Green. As Tealeaf will probably agree, it's an experience not to be missed!

jaysay · 19-10-2008, 14:21

Starbucks in Ossy

I agree, me thinks Andrew had to much falling down water last night

lancsdave · 19-10-2008, 14:39

I can see where the confusion has arisen. It's rumoured an infamous butty shop is changing it's name to Starstrucks due to it's owners coverage in the local press

vicky1 · 19-10-2008, 14:48

No, I visited the Vine mill on Fri, and they do actually have a starbucks coffee shop inside the building

K.S.H · 19-10-2008, 14:50

Whats in Vine mill nowadays? - don't say Starbucks

jaysay · 19-10-2008, 14:52

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Originally Posted by K.S.H

Whats in Vine mill nowadays? - don't say Starbucks

Well the last time I went in I was looking for a new suite, wether there is anything else there or not I'm not sure K.S.H.

K.S.H · 19-10-2008, 15:10

Thats all I could think of, B&M isn't it?

pipinfort · 19-10-2008, 16:18

Yep, its true, i have`nt been but apparently there is one of those overpriced coffee emporiums in Vine Mill............

lancsdave · 19-10-2008, 16:55

Is it a real Starbucks ? Starbucks website don't have it listed. Find it a very strange place for one to open if it's legit

entwisi · 19-10-2008, 17:09

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Some coffee shops can buy starbucks branded coffee and sell it. They aren't true starbucks though (unlike the TWO we have at my works

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andrewb · 19-10-2008, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Did Andrew have a heavy night on the pop last night? Did he have a dream from which he cannot yet distinguish reality? Starbucks in Ossy? Oh dear....maybe the work is getting too much.

Well I suppose only time will tell.. somebody should go to the Vine Mill and take pictures!

Wynonie, I shall have a look at E.Pellicci's, although I'm not in London very often!

If anybody knows a local coffee shop that has a 'starbucks' experience then please let me know. :]

lancsdave · 19-10-2008, 17:28

Looks like entwisi has solved the mystery

Robert Pinkus & Co

Historic East Lancs Mill Offers New Retail Opportunity
Posted on Monday, September 15, 2008

New retail opportunities to trade at East Lancashire’s new and exclusive factory mill outlet are now available at very affordable rates reports local commercial property consultants Robert Pinkus & Co.

Vine Mill in Oswaldtwistle, formerly trading as BM Furniture since 1977, offers over 88,000 sq ft of renovated space that has been totally transformed into a stylish and exclusive retail concept offering everything for the home under one roof. The owners of the mill have kept rents down and costs to a minimum in order to assist and encourage businesses to grow during the current economic slowdown.

Vine Mill trades over three floors and represents a perfect business expansion opportunity with minimum investment. Retail space currently available is located on the second floor of the mill and comprises up to 10,968 sq ft. A restaurant opportunity is also available on the second floor and comprises 1,757 sq ft. Concessions that have already been trading successfully from Vine Mill include Marinelli, Home Furniture, Vine Mill Carpets, La Maison, Porcelanosa, Odyssey Luggage, Casabella, Stone International, Sweet Dreams, Hemelaer, Gautier, A&S Pine, Bouyant and Furniture to Go. The Vine Mill coffee shop on the ground floor is due to open at the end of September and will be serving Starbucks Coffee.

steeljack · 19-10-2008, 18:09

under the present financial climate I will be surprised if Starbucks lasts until the New Year, I've noticed the 3 near me have more open parking spots than there used to be , guess unemployment cheques don't run to $ 4 vendi double soy de-caff lattes with low foam .
The sooner this pretentious blight is gone from our High streets the better