Run by Margaret
Armstrong, who is the tenant, and her son Frank. They are also assisted
by the son of the previous boss Sylvia who was tenant when there was the
renowned fire just under 2 years ago (apparently Sylvia is hot stuff).
Sylvia's son is Tony, Lynne & Chris made up the other members of Margaret's
team.
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Whilst the smell of
burning is no longer apparent, the evidence of the fire is in the decor!
You need to double up at the bar unless you are good in a tight squeeze
and can shout from the back. The place is buzzing with Blues and also a
strong contingent of away fans who have tip-toed past the Blue House. There
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The obligatory Stella,
Tetley Dark Mild (which Kipper was delighted to see to go with his Manns
Brown), Strongbow, Aussy Whites - get in there, Extra cold Guinness, and
all your usual breezers & bottles Bud, Becks Smirn Ice etc. pretty good
for such a small place. But watch out for the plastic glasses which come
out once it gets busy.
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SKY TV on a small
screen, just the one telly (we enjoyed seeing the Mancs get beat again),
no jukey or radio. Margaret has her own selection of music behind the bar
for that quiet night local sing along, no garage, house or kerrang here
and unfortunately no Z Cars to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand
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Frogs from Stanley
Park who have survived the journey across the road, Lee, Chris & Kerri.
I need to go back & ask Margaret as at this stage I was severely bladdered
& forgot to ask about the local characters! |
The Town Hall is 2
miles 826 yards from here as marked by the black post outside.
Beer Garden at the rear is like an SAS training course!
'Super Cockles' are on sales but the only bloke we saw with them was The
Cock'othe Ale'ouse!
Ghost in the cellar is reputed to be Gemma the dog who died in the fire
on NY day, the cat will not go in the cellar. A second ghost 'Old Alfie'
(Jimmy's 'arl fella) who died whilst changing a light bulb in The Abbey
is more friendly.
Doubles bar/Happy
hour all day everyday! (except matchdays)!! |
