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Post by Sandra » 30 Nov 2003, 21:27

I wonder if anyone could help? Being new to Portobello I have not checked out the local pubs yet. Could anyone tell me which are the best in the area?


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Post by Guest » 30 Nov 2003, 21:47

Well, according to the poll we ran a while back it's the Ormelie in Joppa by some margin but honourable mention should go to the Bedford as the sole remaining drinking establishment on the Prom and the Old Pier gets brownie points for its support for community events.

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Post by Guest » 30 Nov 2003, 21:48

Oh, and it's a pint of 80 shillings if you're buying! :wink:

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Post by Sandra » 30 Nov 2003, 21:52

Thanks Bob, will try them all out very soon

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Post by Porty » 20 Jan 2005, 17:17

Sandra wrote:I wonder if anyone could help? Being new to Portobello I have not checked out the local pubs yet. Could anyone tell me which are the best in the area?
Thanks
I was scanning the "early years" and discovered this little beauty; From student to professor in a very short space of time. :wink: :D

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Post by foxy » 20 Jan 2005, 18:38

Porty wrote:
Sandra wrote:I wonder if anyone could help? Being new to Portobello I have not checked out the local pubs yet. Could anyone tell me which are the best in the area?
Thanks
I was scanning the "early years" and discovered this little beauty; From student to professor in a very short space of time. :wink: :D
Awwww that's so sweet Sandra :lol:

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Post by Sandra » 21 Jan 2005, 10:02

You live and learn.

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Post by Sandra » 21 Jan 2005, 10:03

You live and learn.

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Post by Sandra » 21 Jan 2005, 10:07

Sorry about the double post - no I'm not drunk!

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Post by mr magnolia » 21 Jan 2005, 10:53

Sandra wrote:You live and learn.
Sandra - what did you learn? (apart from how to stay home and sup champagne)

I've only managed The Ormelie (bit too smoky at the time I went) and the Old Pier (which I thought was great)

Best pint so far is in Mussleburgh, at The Volunteer / Staggs, but you have to watch out for the magnolian father-in-law there!

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Post by Sandra » 21 Jan 2005, 13:01

Quite like the Old Pier also. Ormelie is ok too but can be bit smoky. Not ventured to Musselburgh pubs....yet :D

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Post by Pal of Porty » 21 Jan 2005, 13:49

Sandra wrote:.... Ormelie is ok too but can be bit smoky....
Not for long I hope! 8)
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Post by foxy » 21 Jan 2005, 14:17

Pal of Porty wrote:
Sandra wrote:.... Ormelie is ok too but can be bit smoky....
Not for long I hope! 8)
Can't wait. Best law ever IMHO :lol:

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Post by Brian McCrow » 21 Jan 2005, 18:08

Sandra

For a nice girl like you the Dalreada (formerly the Bedford) on the Prom East is worth trying.

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Post by Maria » 21 Jan 2005, 18:26

Brian McCrow wrote:Sandra

For a nice girl like you the Dalreada (formerly the Bedford) on the Prom East is worth trying.
I think you'll find she's "been there, done that" (but not in the tee-shirt) already Brian :lol: It's all that wining and dining that Bearcub makes her suffer the poor girl :wink:
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Post by Brian McCrow » 21 Jan 2005, 19:28

I got the impression that she was wanting to check out the local talent as well as the ales.

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Post by Maria » 21 Jan 2005, 19:49

Brian McCrow wrote:I got the impression that she was wanting to check out the local talent as well as the ales.
You don't happen to frequent "The Dalriada" by any chance Brian? :wink:
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Post by Sandra » 21 Jan 2005, 21:28

Brian McCrow wrote:For a nice girl like you the Dalriada (formerly the Bedford) on the Prom East is worth trying.
Brian, I was one of the POL members who attended the Christmas Lunch plus have been there on separate occasions for lunch and dinner. Yes, it is a very nice pub.

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Post by Sandra » 22 Jan 2005, 21:38

Brian McCrow wrote:I got the impression that she was wanting to check out the local talent as well as the ales.
Nope not wanting to check out local talent - very happy with Bearcub thanks :D

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Post by bearcub » 22 Jan 2005, 23:45

Sandra wrote:
Brian McCrow wrote:I got the impression that she was wanting to check out the local talent as well as the ales.
Nope not wanting to check out local talent - very happy with Bearcub thanks :D
Aw shucks, thanks Sandra :oops: Must be doing something right :wink:

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Post by Porty » 23 Jan 2005, 03:55

bearcub wrote:Aw shucks, thanks Sandra :oops: Must be doing something right :wink:
Why don't you two just get together and stop all this idle chit chat? :wink: :D :shock: :shock: :D :wink: :P :shock:

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