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I like the idea of a forum for our area, so I'd like to kick off with a what do you think is the best pub in Accy kind off question?

My Answer - well, I think it has to be castle pub. Lots of good people and the beers always good.

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as for best pub i drink in Darwen,b-burn and accy and i say there all good lets get leathered 8)

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i don't mind the queens, its a good night on fri and sats, and there is always someone friendly and local on a week night

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I remember the George on Blackburn Rd used to be good; but haven't been in there for donkeys years.

There was a quiet pub called (I think) the Great Eastern?
off Burnley Rd. Served very nice beer, many a drunken sleep had in there.

I tend to avoid going in the centre nowadays, bit rough.
Or maybe thats old age setting in

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accy town center seems to be picking up nicely now with the refurbishment of panemas now becoming THE VOODOO LOUNGE .(where does he think the names up) and its only a short walk upstairs to the amazing OPIUM, where the sound and lighting are exelent.hats off to the guys who put hours of effort into these places for our enjoyment. hopefully the regency will be just as impressive when it re-opens later this month, leading to some exellent nights out this summer. BRING IT ON

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[quote author=n.i.s. link=board=nightlife;num=1048610761;start=0#4 date=04/06/03 at 14:29:54] THE VOODOO LOUNGE .(where does he think the names up) [/quote]

I'm pretty sure that The Voodoo Lounge was an album by The Rolling Stones - but there are already nightclubs and bars all over the world with this name!

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whats going on at the hargreaves?
some new geezer takes over and changes the staff about and gives the after work shift to some deaf muppet with the conversation skills of a soggy bar towel!

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I AM GUNNA B TAKING OVER THE WHITE LION IN HUNCOAT IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS - SO FEEL FREE 2 COME UP AND HAVE A NOSEY.

ONCE I GET MY HANDS ON IT, IT WILL BE THE BEST PUB!

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well i think my local the crown inn on whalley road is a good un! the fact that they put up a cheap brekkie before a stanley game is always a bonus too :)

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The best pub in town dissapeared years ago...

The Old Broadway, Bob Walker and his missiz June....Great Host's...was a good pub then.

The pool room always had a funny smell to it.... i never worked out what it was but i always felt great when i came out......

I guess the next best has got to be the Dopey ****** over the road.

B.

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has anyone tryed the tanpits pub since they did it up
i still find the working mans clubs alot cheaper than the pubs
but with king street shutting not joined another club yet

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I dont drink in town very often, I spend most of my time in Huncoat village but the best boozer in town has to be the Hope and Anchor, followed by the Adelphi now that it is under new management. [smiley=cheers.gif]

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The best Accy pub of all time has to be the Black Bull which used to situated at the end of Hyndburn Road.I bet theres a few out there who used to while away the early hours in there! .Sigh!  Oh the memories.............

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the lager in the hope is warm or it used to be ???

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hey mick go back to the hope its mighty fine in there dont be scared of steve (landlord) or his beautifull bar staff if there was something up with your pint tell him he wont bite you but they might! they would sort ya drink out no problems ;D

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i will give it another go then :D

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we drink in the hope too
;D ;D

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The Stag at church has always been pretty good

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Probably the Miners, Blackburn Rd, or the Stag at Church.

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the crown on whalley road great night out saturday nights  oaklea not bad now either and have a laugh in hargreaves  ;D

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Prefer the Plough up fielding lane but the again my mate is the Labdlord there so i am a little bit biased

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Been to the Oaklea today before and after the match.  Much better than it used to be.  I dont go to the Crown (to busy), but I sometimes go to the Grey Horse, it was closed after todays game anyone know why?

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The Swan, Bridge, or Baileys.  But for a quite drink The Albion at Clayton, or The Greyhound which has great beer for £1.29 per pint. Talking of good beer, what about the Kings, Abbey or maybe the refurbished Cannine club.  But for shear enjoyment, THE VOODOO has my best pub vote at the moment.  Hic!!

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Dont drink much these days but the George pub on Blackburn Road used to be good. Do excellent meals too.
The broadways good for a quick drink when in town and my best mate highly recommends the Hope and Anchor.

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Only really go to the pub on match days.. gotta say Crown is a good pub.. Landlord top bloke and scored a cracking goal for stanley fans v shrews fans on sat morning :)

George on blackburn rd used to be good... its a bit of a dive now.. rippped smelley seats.. quite scruffy... not as nice as it used to be.

King street is well worth a visit.. sometimes end up in there after the game on a sat night.. big room at back usualy has a turn on.. no no calm down tracy i didnt mean turn on.. i meant a turn.....on ....:)

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Id say that King Street is worth a visit - they serve excellent draft beers and the bar staff are friendly.

Also the Abbey on Bank Street has improved tremendously since the new landlord and landlady took over.

We now go in every Sunday after football and they put food on for us which is excellent.

They is always something going on during the week and generally speaking it's a very friendly pub.

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Ah, but do they av diet coke for my bicardi shandy?

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dont know - good question anne.

i was in the abbey last night aswell, i would have asked them if I had known!!

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Chris, Greyhorse was closed after game because of the trouble outside there on Saturday before game

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Adi , popped in King Street Saturday for a wedding do, very impressed was nice, staff friendly and dressed smart and prices not bad neither, thumbs up from me

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Adi , popped in King Street Saturday for a wedding do, very impressed was nice, staff friendly and dressed smart and prices not bad neither, thumbs up from me

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only been in abbey once was the other weekend adi you never had a suit on did you, was it you going to a wedding on a saturday around 2 weeks ago

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glad you like King Street Ruud.

its a very nice place and as mentioned the staff are polite and friendly.

most importantly though the beers excellent and cheap and they dont attract any idoits either. Oh and they are building a kitchen so food will be available soon aswell!!

traceyb33 - it sure wasn't me wearing a suit!! I tend to go to the Abbey dressed a bit more casual!!
;D

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Be careful of the King street when your knackered... them settees are a ****** to get out of :)  Hmmm maybe this should be in the ...You know when your getting old thread :)

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i dont know HarryX - im only 23 and ive experienced similar problems!!

it was a birthday do though so that's my excuse.......

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adi what do you mean nothing better than a man in a suit! :o

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i dont know traceyb33 - a man in a suit does nothing for me!!!!!
;D

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A sweeping statement there adi :)  I could say a woman in a boiler suit does nothing for me.. But stick Kylie naked into one and I could change my mind  ;D

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i can agree with the Kylie bit HarryX but I can hand on heart say that a man wearing anything or nothing really does NOT DO anything for me!!! :o

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Having re read the thread.... Whoops  :-[

;D

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Well at least we have cleared that one up HarryX!!
;D

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me and angie went in hope and anchor last wednesday had a great night landlord ste very friendly will be going again soon ;D

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I went into the Broadway on Saturday Afternoon for the very first time.

I must admit that I was impressed with the friendly atmosphere and they served a good pint.

On first impressions id say its a decent little pub.
:)

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do you go in hope and anchor adi, was you in hargreaves sat nite i was in [smiley=cheers.gif]

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we popped into the Hope & Anchor at about 4.45pm but they werent showing the football results so we went back into the Broadway.

we didnt even stay for a drink - although i have to say there was a few people in. we said that we would try the place at another time.

as for the hargreaves, i wasnt in Saturday night - i dont tend to drink before our game on a Sunday!!

:)

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whos a good lad then not drinking the night before a match [smiley=angel.gif]

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I DO TRY!!!

Being manager though, if I dont set the example nobody will - plus the fact that its an excuse to stay out on Sunday afternoons..........

;D

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i prefer sundays out can stay out all day and have a laugh  [smiley=cheers.gif]

saturdays in accrington ok but we end up at oaklea no trouble up there

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yeah i prefer Sundays aswell - they are miles better than both Friday and Saturday nights.

so I take it your out this Sunday?
???

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YES OUT SUNDAY STAYING IN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MIND YOU KIDS BACK AT SCHOOL MONDAY SO WONT BE OUT LATE SUNDAY GOT TO GET THEM SORTED! [smiley=alc.gif]

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Tracey.. Why are you shouting this morning ?

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sorry left my caps on  [smiley=behead.gif]

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first day back at school - bet you cant wait!!

still reckon that once you are out on the tiles you will be talked into staying out late though..........

;D

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more than likely adi  [smiley=cheers.gif]

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that sounds more like it tracey33!!

;D

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just call me tracey  ;D

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suggestion noted - i'll try my best tracey!!
;D

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thankyou adi  ::)

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I like the Jungle club.

Oobidoo......

:D

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I bet you like going to swingers partys uncha. [smiley=party.gif]

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[quote author=janet link=board=nightlife;num=1048610761;start=40#59 date=09/12/03 at 18:10:03]I bet you like going to swingers partys uncha. [smiley=party.gif][/quote]

That's a good one Janet!  [smiley=lol.gif]

I'm a good monkey, I dont do that sort of thing!

(I do a good monkey shuffle though.)  ;D

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Waht the hell is a monkey shuffle?????

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went to the abbey on sunday its a great little place, people behind bar friendly and beer good too, will be going back in there again  ;D

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Surely the Stag in Church?

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I told you the Abbey was a top little pub tracey.
;D

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the duke is a good pub now new landlady nice cheap beer best nite friday nite give it a go

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Hi people, well i ain't been to Accy for 6 months, being on operational tour in Cyprus and all, so can any one tell me what new bars have opened in Accrington and where i can go for a decent pint of bitter when i get home at christmas, instead of drinking this god forsaking cats pish!!! THANX.

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Anywere is good that plays decent music. Arcade Bar used ti win hands down when they played 80's music!

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Are you after a pub or a bar? If its the latter, can't help you. If its the former, then try the following tests:

1) Is the pub in the CAMRA good pub guide? There are 3 pubs in Accy & 1 in Church in the 2005/5 guide. If its one of these 4,then its got to be good.

2) So now pick from 4. What makes a good traditional pub, other than good ale? Ambiance and community spirit, I suppose, is the answer. How is that measured? By a good darts and dominoe team. Question - Which pub is currently top of the Hyndburn Darts and Does League? Answer - the Stag at Church, as per the good beer guide.

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the queens in accrington is the worst i have visited in this area.

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Where is The Queens?

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The Phoenix Bar
 

The Phoenix Bar. Does anyone remember this tiny bar opening in 1990? It was on the bus station above the travelagents next door to the newsagent., it also used to be an indian I think. It was mad, a room about 15ft square and about 150 people squeezed into it on a Friday & Saturday. They shut it because of fire risk!!!! Typical, just wondered if there's only me who seems to remember it??

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the best 2 best boozer in accy are no longer with us

teh corners and the shifters night club were great

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They can't have been that good if they have shut

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I don't remember them...were they puffters pubs?

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I remember them both ....the corners used to be the cock and bull and it closed because I beleive it was demolished it was across from Karrimor and shifters was upstairs next to the classic cinema the landlord bloke there was a prat who thought he was gods gift.

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Am I suffering from severe dementia? What Classic cinema? I only remember the Odeon and the Princess in Accy and the Palladium up Ossy.........and where was the Cock & Bull? I remember the Black Bull, demolised for the Arndale carpark, but Cock & Bull? Never hard of it....

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The cock and bull / corners was on the corner of water street (i think it was water street) and the classic was once the odeon

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OK....I remember the Odeon changing its name...but Cock & Bull...are you sure?

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definately opened as the cock and bull then changed to corners....i would've been about 13 or 14 then it changed it's name to the corners and was very popular

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Odeon did change it's name to Classic, but i don't remember Cock and Bull.

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Shifters was above what was the Pickwick.

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yeah cock and bull changed name to the corners.it was on melbourne st facing dhss

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landlord of corners was joe mcguiness,who is now landlord of the Gt Eastern

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Thank-you I was beginning to think I was going mad!!! I remember that it was always full of skin heads

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I remember joe and also Billy Mc who worked behind the bar and when it was corners the DJ was a guy called Mark

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is it the same billy mac who was a doorman at the smithies(miners)

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scottish guy had dark hair defo only one billy mac so no doubt the same guy...

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yeah perfect discription,big bloke last name McWilliams if i remember correctly

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definately the same guy....is he still about?

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not sure not seen him for years.can u remember "THE SMITHIES".Miners it is now and was b4 hand too.Pub down stairs,nightclub(term used loosely)upstairs?

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Yeah I can not sure if I ever went there though...

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it was ok used to get rough sometimes.abit like the funnies

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I remember the funnies and must admit that I did go there!!!

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I think most people did if they are totally honest.Could be a laugh sometimes.There were some right sights in there from time to time.LOL

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There used to be a woman who everyone called winky, used to like young lads... You never know I might have seen you in there....

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no never heard of her.with how you worded last post sounds like you might be winkyPMSL