The Stop & Rest

Wynonie Harris

Wynonie Harris

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My dad was a regular in the Stop & Rest from the late 40's to the late 70's and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, he'd stroll over there to enjoy a few pints with his mates. From the late 60's onwards, I would go along with him quite regularly and spend many a happy evening standing in the "deep end" enjoying the craic with him and his cronies, along with mein hosts, Jim & Barbara Lucas.

Not been in there for knocking on 30 years now, so I was thinking of dropping in for a few beers one Saturday afternoon in the close season, purely to revisit old memories and to stand in the "deep end" again and raise a glass to the old fella. Anyway, to get to the point of this rambling diatribe, is the place still the same as it was? Will my memories be shattered by discovering that it's now a converted restaurant or a plastic and chrome theme pub? Or is it still the same old Stop? Could anybody tell me?
 
Was it Lolly that worked in there for a while ? Mind you, she is too young to remember the 'old days' .. LOL
 
will ask sis-in -law n hubby wyn,they live across from it n pop in frequently, aint been in meself fer yonks.:D
 
I work there. Just been in this afternoon actually. I dont remember the "old days" no, my memory only goes back to Andy having it. But I believe it hasn't changed though. Its had a lick of paint inside, but its still a traditional local pub. We have Curry Night and quiz on Wednesdays from 6pm and an artist on Friday nights.

Its a lovely family pub. We have 2 real ales on also. If your going to go in Wynonie let me know when and i'll let you know if i'm working.

Give it a go, im sure you wont be disappointed!
 
Cheers for the info. Sounds like the old place hasn't changed that much, so I'll be dropping in soon. Will let you know when I do, Lolly. :cool:
 
Haven't been in myself recently but that place has never changed since the 1st time I went in it :)
Let me know when your going, might try a few myself, not too far from me
 
I remember Jim and Barabra. It was my parents regular, so they probably new your dad.

The current landlady used to be a go-go dancer in Manchester, when George Best used to frequent such places.;)

It's still a nice friendly pub.:)
 
I used to work there when i was about 18 - and i still go in every now and then and I can confidently say it has not changed in 25 years!
 
BERNADETTE said:
Why not have a mini meet?
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Eeew yeh, Bernie. I used to go in with ex late 70's remember Jim Lucas .. that would be fun. Have friends go in regularly who live in Fielding Lane.

Can't be too packed Sat. afternoon though Garinda ?
 
katex said:
Eeew yeh, Bernie. I used to go in with ex late 70's remember Jim Lucas .. that would be fun. Have friends go in regularly who live in Fielding Lane.

Can't be too packed Sat. afternoon though Garinda ?
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best ask lolly if its open sat afternoon? some don't these days.;)
 
I went in there on my 18th birthday 1960. The licencees were then Ron & Isabel Potts.
I last went in about 3 years ago when my son's band played there.
I don't think it is too small for a meet - the lounge is bigger than the Stag lounge.
 
[email protected] said:
I went in there on my 18th birthday 1960. The licencees were then Ron & Isabel Potts.
I last went in about 3 years ago when my son's band played there.
I don't think it is too small for a meet - the lounge is bigger than the Stag lounge.
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its a new landlord margaret.:D
 
[email protected] said:
I went in there on my 18th birthday 1960. The licencees were then Ron & Isabel Potts.
I last went in about 3 years ago when my son's band played there.
I don't think it is too small for a meet - the lounge is bigger than the Stag lounge.
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Lol, as you knew my Methodist grandparents, you can imagine their horror when my Dad started going in the Stop on his eighteenth too.:D

If we do have a meet there I'll be happy, as I can just roll across to my mum's.:D
 
garinda said:
Lol, as you knew my Methodist grandparents, you can imagine their horror when my Dad started going in the Stop on his eighteenth too.:D

If we do have a meet there I'll be happy, as I can just roll across to my mum's.:D
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And I can stagger across the playing field - ideal ;)
 
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