From atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk Fri Aug 3 14:08:51 2018 From: atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk (Vince M Hudd) Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2018 14:08:51 +0100 Subject: [Bru-list] SW Show pub / restaurant testing Message-ID: <8afe9165-0b24-a626-1192-1f50b96fa793@dotcodotukat.co.uk> With the SW Show taking place at the Arnos Manor hotel in February, I'm wondering about places to eat / drink in the area. (Some exhibitors often have a meal together on the Friday and/or Saturday evening). I know of four places within shouting distance of the hotel, but I've never tried any of them: * The Black Castle (just over the road) * The Sandringham (across the road, heading up Sandy Park Rd) * The Loddeka (a bit of a way up Bath Rd) * The Thunderbolt (Bath Rd in the opposite direction, heading back towards Temple Meads) Between now and the show, we have three meetings - 12th September, 14th November, and 9th January. What do people think about using those meetings to try out some of them? (An obvious consideration: How easy are they to get to for those of us that don't drive?) -- Vince M Hudd - Soft Rock Software - www.softrock.co.uk RISCOSitory - www.riscository.com From atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk Sat Aug 4 20:47:55 2018 From: atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk (Vince M Hudd) Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2018 20:47:55 +0100 Subject: [Bru-list] SW Show pub / restaurant testing In-Reply-To: <5B657DC0.5080207@3rdevent.net> References: <8afe9165-0b24-a626-1192-1f50b96fa793@dotcodotukat.co.uk> <5B657DC0.5080207@3rdevent.net> Message-ID: <36f53331-e6ba-b1cf-2136-a50284c5b87b@dotcodotukat.co.uk> [An off-list reply to me that I'm replying to on the list because, for some reason, my outgoing mail server is objecting to Q's address] On 04/08/18 11:19, Contact (3rdevent.net) wrote: > Vince M Hudd via Bru-list wrote: > From my limited knowledge, > Thunderbolt is a band pub, so I expect a bit run down although tbh > I've never been in there.. It also looks like it would be a pain for parking - which I'd sort of need if I want to try it out. > You've missed a few which do resonable food, The four I listed are the four I pass often enough to be aware of them. I fully expected there to be more that I don't know about. :) > the Banco Lounge on Wells Rd. I've been in there for a drink with a client - I could be remembering incorrectly, but it seemed very small (and ISTR I had trouble finding somewhere to park). Now that you mention it, I'm trying to remember exactly where it is... not *too* far from where Bath Road and Wells Road meet? I want to try to get whoever does the SW Show website (I don't think it's Richard or Andrew) to list places to eat and drink for visitors - so it's one to add to the list; but if my recollection is right, it wouldn't be good for the exhibitors' meal. (Another consideration for general visitors to the show is that most of them won't be familiar with Bristol, so ideally the main pubs/restaurants listed have to be *very* east to find, and close enough to the show that they can just nip out for lunch without venturing too far. Further and/or less easy ones should be listed afterwards IMO) > and an BYO Italian up on the end of St. John's Lane in Totterdown, > It's a bit of a walk, but it's about no more than 15 minutes. Not familiar with the road. *calls up Google maps* Oh - one end is very close to Banco Lounge! :) Google is highlighting a few places, but not an Italian AFAICS. > Paintworks do quick food like Pizza, Didn't know that - but I shouldn't be surprised given that they have an exhibition space there. Ah - it's marked on the map: Bocabar. That's even closer than the Thunderbolt. > and I think the Cafe (Kate's Kitchen) in the Cemetery do hot food to > but they're only open during the day. I didn't know there was a cafe there (and it's not shown on the map) - but one to list. (Only being open during the day is fine for the show visitors). > If you're thinking about after show curry house, I'm sure there's > one around there, although only one I can think off the top of my > head that isn't small is the one next to the Italian I mentioned. I know a few of the exhibitors enjoy a curry, but I detest them, so if there are none close to the venue that are big enough, that's fine with me. :) (For the exhibitors, I'm very drawn to the Black Castle - it's literally just over the road, so very convenient for everyone.) TBH, now that I have the map open, I'm surprised at how 'sparse' it is in terms of pubs/clubs very close to the hotel - and even along Bath Road in either direction (those mentioned above aside), and along side streets. Wells Road, OTOH, seems to have quite a few more possibilities. I feel I may have to do some proper research. ;) -- Vince M Hudd - Soft Rock Software - www.softrock.co.uk RISCOSitory - www.riscository.com From atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk Fri Aug 3 14:08:51 2018 From: atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk (Vince M Hudd) Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2018 14:08:51 +0100 Subject: [Bru-list] SW Show pub / restaurant testing Message-ID: <8afe9165-0b24-a626-1192-1f50b96fa793@dotcodotukat.co.uk> With the SW Show taking place at the Arnos Manor hotel in February, I'm wondering about places to eat / drink in the area. (Some exhibitors often have a meal together on the Friday and/or Saturday evening). I know of four places within shouting distance of the hotel, but I've never tried any of them: * The Black Castle (just over the road) * The Sandringham (across the road, heading up Sandy Park Rd) * The Loddeka (a bit of a way up Bath Rd) * The Thunderbolt (Bath Rd in the opposite direction, heading back towards Temple Meads) Between now and the show, we have three meetings - 12th September, 14th November, and 9th January. What do people think about using those meetings to try out some of them? (An obvious consideration: How easy are they to get to for those of us that don't drive?) -- Vince M Hudd - Soft Rock Software - www.softrock.co.uk RISCOSitory - www.riscository.com From atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk Sat Aug 4 20:47:55 2018 From: atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk (Vince M Hudd) Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2018 20:47:55 +0100 Subject: [Bru-list] SW Show pub / restaurant testing In-Reply-To: <5B657DC0.5080207@3rdevent.net> References: <8afe9165-0b24-a626-1192-1f50b96fa793@dotcodotukat.co.uk> <5B657DC0.5080207@3rdevent.net> Message-ID: <36f53331-e6ba-b1cf-2136-a50284c5b87b@dotcodotukat.co.uk> [An off-list reply to me that I'm replying to on the list because, for some reason, my outgoing mail server is objecting to Q's address] On 04/08/18 11:19, Contact (3rdevent.net) wrote: > Vince M Hudd via Bru-list wrote: > From my limited knowledge, > Thunderbolt is a band pub, so I expect a bit run down although tbh > I've never been in there.. It also looks like it would be a pain for parking - which I'd sort of need if I want to try it out. > You've missed a few which do resonable food, The four I listed are the four I pass often enough to be aware of them. I fully expected there to be more that I don't know about. :) > the Banco Lounge on Wells Rd. I've been in there for a drink with a client - I could be remembering incorrectly, but it seemed very small (and ISTR I had trouble finding somewhere to park). Now that you mention it, I'm trying to remember exactly where it is... not *too* far from where Bath Road and Wells Road meet? I want to try to get whoever does the SW Show website (I don't think it's Richard or Andrew) to list places to eat and drink for visitors - so it's one to add to the list; but if my recollection is right, it wouldn't be good for the exhibitors' meal. (Another consideration for general visitors to the show is that most of them won't be familiar with Bristol, so ideally the main pubs/restaurants listed have to be *very* east to find, and close enough to the show that they can just nip out for lunch without venturing too far. Further and/or less easy ones should be listed afterwards IMO) > and an BYO Italian up on the end of St. John's Lane in Totterdown, > It's a bit of a walk, but it's about no more than 15 minutes. Not familiar with the road. *calls up Google maps* Oh - one end is very close to Banco Lounge! :) Google is highlighting a few places, but not an Italian AFAICS. > Paintworks do quick food like Pizza, Didn't know that - but I shouldn't be surprised given that they have an exhibition space there. Ah - it's marked on the map: Bocabar. That's even closer than the Thunderbolt. > and I think the Cafe (Kate's Kitchen) in the Cemetery do hot food to > but they're only open during the day. I didn't know there was a cafe there (and it's not shown on the map) - but one to list. (Only being open during the day is fine for the show visitors). > If you're thinking about after show curry house, I'm sure there's > one around there, although only one I can think off the top of my > head that isn't small is the one next to the Italian I mentioned. I know a few of the exhibitors enjoy a curry, but I detest them, so if there are none close to the venue that are big enough, that's fine with me. :) (For the exhibitors, I'm very drawn to the Black Castle - it's literally just over the road, so very convenient for everyone.) TBH, now that I have the map open, I'm surprised at how 'sparse' it is in terms of pubs/clubs very close to the hotel - and even along Bath Road in either direction (those mentioned above aside), and along side streets. Wells Road, OTOH, seems to have quite a few more possibilities. I feel I may have to do some proper research. ;) -- Vince M Hudd - Soft Rock Software - www.softrock.co.uk RISCOSitory - www.riscository.com From atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk Fri Aug 3 14:08:51 2018 From: atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk (Vince M Hudd) Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2018 14:08:51 +0100 Subject: [Bru-list] SW Show pub / restaurant testing Message-ID: <8afe9165-0b24-a626-1192-1f50b96fa793@dotcodotukat.co.uk> With the SW Show taking place at the Arnos Manor hotel in February, I'm wondering about places to eat / drink in the area. (Some exhibitors often have a meal together on the Friday and/or Saturday evening). I know of four places within shouting distance of the hotel, but I've never tried any of them: * The Black Castle (just over the road) * The Sandringham (across the road, heading up Sandy Park Rd) * The Loddeka (a bit of a way up Bath Rd) * The Thunderbolt (Bath Rd in the opposite direction, heading back towards Temple Meads) Between now and the show, we have three meetings - 12th September, 14th November, and 9th January. What do people think about using those meetings to try out some of them? (An obvious consideration: How easy are they to get to for those of us that don't drive?) -- Vince M Hudd - Soft Rock Software - www.softrock.co.uk RISCOSitory - www.riscository.com From atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk Sat Aug 4 20:47:55 2018 From: atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk (Vince M Hudd) Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2018 20:47:55 +0100 Subject: [Bru-list] SW Show pub / restaurant testing In-Reply-To: <5B657DC0.5080207@3rdevent.net> References: <8afe9165-0b24-a626-1192-1f50b96fa793@dotcodotukat.co.uk> <5B657DC0.5080207@3rdevent.net> Message-ID: <36f53331-e6ba-b1cf-2136-a50284c5b87b@dotcodotukat.co.uk> [An off-list reply to me that I'm replying to on the list because, for some reason, my outgoing mail server is objecting to Q's address] On 04/08/18 11:19, Contact (3rdevent.net) wrote: > Vince M Hudd via Bru-list wrote: > From my limited knowledge, > Thunderbolt is a band pub, so I expect a bit run down although tbh > I've never been in there.. It also looks like it would be a pain for parking - which I'd sort of need if I want to try it out. > You've missed a few which do resonable food, The four I listed are the four I pass often enough to be aware of them. I fully expected there to be more that I don't know about. :) > the Banco Lounge on Wells Rd. I've been in there for a drink with a client - I could be remembering incorrectly, but it seemed very small (and ISTR I had trouble finding somewhere to park). Now that you mention it, I'm trying to remember exactly where it is... not *too* far from where Bath Road and Wells Road meet? I want to try to get whoever does the SW Show website (I don't think it's Richard or Andrew) to list places to eat and drink for visitors - so it's one to add to the list; but if my recollection is right, it wouldn't be good for the exhibitors' meal. (Another consideration for general visitors to the show is that most of them won't be familiar with Bristol, so ideally the main pubs/restaurants listed have to be *very* east to find, and close enough to the show that they can just nip out for lunch without venturing too far. Further and/or less easy ones should be listed afterwards IMO) > and an BYO Italian up on the end of St. John's Lane in Totterdown, > It's a bit of a walk, but it's about no more than 15 minutes. Not familiar with the road. *calls up Google maps* Oh - one end is very close to Banco Lounge! :) Google is highlighting a few places, but not an Italian AFAICS. > Paintworks do quick food like Pizza, Didn't know that - but I shouldn't be surprised given that they have an exhibition space there. Ah - it's marked on the map: Bocabar. That's even closer than the Thunderbolt. > and I think the Cafe (Kate's Kitchen) in the Cemetery do hot food to > but they're only open during the day. I didn't know there was a cafe there (and it's not shown on the map) - but one to list. (Only being open during the day is fine for the show visitors). > If you're thinking about after show curry house, I'm sure there's > one around there, although only one I can think off the top of my > head that isn't small is the one next to the Italian I mentioned. I know a few of the exhibitors enjoy a curry, but I detest them, so if there are none close to the venue that are big enough, that's fine with me. :) (For the exhibitors, I'm very drawn to the Black Castle - it's literally just over the road, so very convenient for everyone.) TBH, now that I have the map open, I'm surprised at how 'sparse' it is in terms of pubs/clubs very close to the hotel - and even along Bath Road in either direction (those mentioned above aside), and along side streets. Wells Road, OTOH, seems to have quite a few more possibilities. I feel I may have to do some proper research. ;) -- Vince M Hudd - Soft Rock Software - www.softrock.co.uk RISCOSitory - www.riscository.com From atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk Fri Aug 3 14:08:51 2018 From: atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk (Vince M Hudd) Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2018 14:08:51 +0100 Subject: [Bru-list] SW Show pub / restaurant testing Message-ID: <8afe9165-0b24-a626-1192-1f50b96fa793@dotcodotukat.co.uk> With the SW Show taking place at the Arnos Manor hotel in February, I'm wondering about places to eat / drink in the area. (Some exhibitors often have a meal together on the Friday and/or Saturday evening). I know of four places within shouting distance of the hotel, but I've never tried any of them: * The Black Castle (just over the road) * The Sandringham (across the road, heading up Sandy Park Rd) * The Loddeka (a bit of a way up Bath Rd) * The Thunderbolt (Bath Rd in the opposite direction, heading back towards Temple Meads) Between now and the show, we have three meetings - 12th September, 14th November, and 9th January. What do people think about using those meetings to try out some of them? (An obvious consideration: How easy are they to get to for those of us that don't drive?) -- Vince M Hudd - Soft Rock Software - www.softrock.co.uk RISCOSitory - www.riscository.com From atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk Sat Aug 4 20:47:55 2018 From: atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk (Vince M Hudd) Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2018 20:47:55 +0100 Subject: [Bru-list] SW Show pub / restaurant testing In-Reply-To: <5B657DC0.5080207@3rdevent.net> References: <8afe9165-0b24-a626-1192-1f50b96fa793@dotcodotukat.co.uk> <5B657DC0.5080207@3rdevent.net> Message-ID: <36f53331-e6ba-b1cf-2136-a50284c5b87b@dotcodotukat.co.uk> [An off-list reply to me that I'm replying to on the list because, for some reason, my outgoing mail server is objecting to Q's address] On 04/08/18 11:19, Contact (3rdevent.net) wrote: > Vince M Hudd via Bru-list wrote: > From my limited knowledge, > Thunderbolt is a band pub, so I expect a bit run down although tbh > I've never been in there.. It also looks like it would be a pain for parking - which I'd sort of need if I want to try it out. > You've missed a few which do resonable food, The four I listed are the four I pass often enough to be aware of them. I fully expected there to be more that I don't know about. :) > the Banco Lounge on Wells Rd. I've been in there for a drink with a client - I could be remembering incorrectly, but it seemed very small (and ISTR I had trouble finding somewhere to park). Now that you mention it, I'm trying to remember exactly where it is... not *too* far from where Bath Road and Wells Road meet? I want to try to get whoever does the SW Show website (I don't think it's Richard or Andrew) to list places to eat and drink for visitors - so it's one to add to the list; but if my recollection is right, it wouldn't be good for the exhibitors' meal. (Another consideration for general visitors to the show is that most of them won't be familiar with Bristol, so ideally the main pubs/restaurants listed have to be *very* east to find, and close enough to the show that they can just nip out for lunch without venturing too far. Further and/or less easy ones should be listed afterwards IMO) > and an BYO Italian up on the end of St. John's Lane in Totterdown, > It's a bit of a walk, but it's about no more than 15 minutes. Not familiar with the road. *calls up Google maps* Oh - one end is very close to Banco Lounge! :) Google is highlighting a few places, but not an Italian AFAICS. > Paintworks do quick food like Pizza, Didn't know that - but I shouldn't be surprised given that they have an exhibition space there. Ah - it's marked on the map: Bocabar. That's even closer than the Thunderbolt. > and I think the Cafe (Kate's Kitchen) in the Cemetery do hot food to > but they're only open during the day. I didn't know there was a cafe there (and it's not shown on the map) - but one to list. (Only being open during the day is fine for the show visitors). > If you're thinking about after show curry house, I'm sure there's > one around there, although only one I can think off the top of my > head that isn't small is the one next to the Italian I mentioned. I know a few of the exhibitors enjoy a curry, but I detest them, so if there are none close to the venue that are big enough, that's fine with me. :) (For the exhibitors, I'm very drawn to the Black Castle - it's literally just over the road, so very convenient for everyone.) TBH, now that I have the map open, I'm surprised at how 'sparse' it is in terms of pubs/clubs very close to the hotel - and even along Bath Road in either direction (those mentioned above aside), and along side streets. Wells Road, OTOH, seems to have quite a few more possibilities. I feel I may have to do some proper research. ;) -- Vince M Hudd - Soft Rock Software - www.softrock.co.uk RISCOSitory - www.riscository.com From atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk Fri Aug 3 14:08:51 2018 From: atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk (Vince M Hudd) Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2018 14:08:51 +0100 Subject: [Bru-list] SW Show pub / restaurant testing Message-ID: <8afe9165-0b24-a626-1192-1f50b96fa793@dotcodotukat.co.uk> With the SW Show taking place at the Arnos Manor hotel in February, I'm wondering about places to eat / drink in the area. (Some exhibitors often have a meal together on the Friday and/or Saturday evening). I know of four places within shouting distance of the hotel, but I've never tried any of them: * The Black Castle (just over the road) * The Sandringham (across the road, heading up Sandy Park Rd) * The Loddeka (a bit of a way up Bath Rd) * The Thunderbolt (Bath Rd in the opposite direction, heading back towards Temple Meads) Between now and the show, we have three meetings - 12th September, 14th November, and 9th January. What do people think about using those meetings to try out some of them? (An obvious consideration: How easy are they to get to for those of us that don't drive?) -- Vince M Hudd - Soft Rock Software - www.softrock.co.uk RISCOSitory - www.riscository.com From atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk Sat Aug 4 20:47:55 2018 From: atdotcodotuk at dotcodotukat.co.uk (Vince M Hudd) Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2018 20:47:55 +0100 Subject: [Bru-list] SW Show pub / restaurant testing In-Reply-To: <5B657DC0.5080207@3rdevent.net> References: <8afe9165-0b24-a626-1192-1f50b96fa793@dotcodotukat.co.uk> <5B657DC0.5080207@3rdevent.net> Message-ID: <36f53331-e6ba-b1cf-2136-a50284c5b87b@dotcodotukat.co.uk> [An off-list reply to me that I'm replying to on the list because, for some reason, my outgoing mail server is objecting to Q's address] On 04/08/18 11:19, Contact (3rdevent.net) wrote: > Vince M Hudd via Bru-list wrote: > From my limited knowledge, > Thunderbolt is a band pub, so I expect a bit run down although tbh > I've never been in there.. It also looks like it would be a pain for parking - which I'd sort of need if I want to try it out. > You've missed a few which do resonable food, The four I listed are the four I pass often enough to be aware of them. I fully expected there to be more that I don't know about. :) > the Banco Lounge on Wells Rd. I've been in there for a drink with a client - I could be remembering incorrectly, but it seemed very small (and ISTR I had trouble finding somewhere to park). Now that you mention it, I'm trying to remember exactly where it is... not *too* far from where Bath Road and Wells Road meet? I want to try to get whoever does the SW Show website (I don't think it's Richard or Andrew) to list places to eat and drink for visitors - so it's one to add to the list; but if my recollection is right, it wouldn't be good for the exhibitors' meal. (Another consideration for general visitors to the show is that most of them won't be familiar with Bristol, so ideally the main pubs/restaurants listed have to be *very* east to find, and close enough to the show that they can just nip out for lunch without venturing too far. Further and/or less easy ones should be listed afterwards IMO) > and an BYO Italian up on the end of St. John's Lane in Totterdown, > It's a bit of a walk, but it's about no more than 15 minutes. Not familiar with the road. *calls up Google maps* Oh - one end is very close to Banco Lounge! :) Google is highlighting a few places, but not an Italian AFAICS. > Paintworks do quick food like Pizza, Didn't know that - but I shouldn't be surprised given that they have an exhibition space there. Ah - it's marked on the map: Bocabar. That's even closer than the Thunderbolt. > and I think the Cafe (Kate's Kitchen) in the Cemetery do hot food to > but they're only open during the day. I didn't know there was a cafe there (and it's not shown on the map) - but one to list. (Only being open during the day is fine for the show visitors). > If you're thinking about after show curry house, I'm sure there's > one around there, although only one I can think off the top of my > head that isn't small is the one next to the Italian I mentioned. I know a few of the exhibitors enjoy a curry, but I detest them, so if there are none close to the venue that are big enough, that's fine with me. :) (For the exhibitors, I'm very drawn to the Black Castle - it's literally just over the road, so very convenient for everyone.) TBH, now that I have the map open, I'm surprised at how 'sparse' it is in terms of pubs/clubs very close to the hotel - and even along Bath Road in either direction (those mentioned above aside), and along side streets. Wells Road, OTOH, seems to have quite a few more possibilities. I feel I may have to do some proper research. ;) -- Vince M Hudd - Soft Rock Software - www.softrock.co.uk RISCOSitory - www.riscository.com