The bar itself is a thing of beauty. It’s not fancy. It’s functional. But the drinks are ridiculously cheap. I’m talking about a price that would make a Wetherspoons manager weep with jealousy.
You can get a proper brand of gin. Not some weird, dusty bottle with a handwritten label. A proper one. And it costs less than a fancy coffee. I’m not saying you should move in, but… have you seen the rent prices lately?
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There’s usually a crisp selection, too. But be warned: the pork scratchings are a dangerous game. They’re too good, and your dentist will hate you.
Events That Aren’t Boring
Don’t assume it’s just a quiet place for a slow drink. Oh, no. They throw parties. There are quiz nights where the questions are impossibly hard, and everyone cheats anyway. The winning prize is usually a bottle of something from the bar. It’s a perfect system.
They have live music, too. Local bands who think they’re the next Oasis. They’re not, but it’s brilliant fun. The sound system is… let’s call it “vintage.” It crackles, it hums, and it adds to the chaos.
And the bingo. Oh, the bingo. It’s a contact sport. The dabbers come out, and people get fiercely competitive. I once saw a woman nearly drop her gin & tonic when she was one number off. It’s genuine drama.
