A GLASS WITH A HANDLE At the weekend a visitor to the Rose and Crown told me that in DERBYSHIRE a glass with a handle is known as a "LEARNER GLASS". That's a new one to me, and an interesting and complete reversal of the widely held belief by many young 'southerners', that a glass [...]
Happy Anniversary Andrew A note in my diary reminds me that 51 years ago today, Friday, August 8th 1969, I started full time work as a glass collector, occassional toilet cleaner and later, barman, at the Hall & Woodhouse owned Badger Bars at Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, under the tutelage of licensee, Mr. Gordon Hendes, [...]
"Eat Out to Help Out" is here! The government are supporting us with a discounted "Eat Out to Help Out" Scheme From 3 to 31 August you get a 50% discount when you eat in at restaurants that are "Eat Out to Help Out" registered and we are. The discount applies to everything on our [...]
MONDAY to THURSDAY only ... because there is no-one around in the summer afternoons. HOWEVER, just message us on our websirte CONTACT form and we'll book in your party of 4 for ANY afternoon.
There is a new beer on the bar. The award-winning CITRA IPA draught alcohol free beer by Big Drop. (0.5% ABV) Yes, we have installed a draught alcohol free beer so Matt can visit us at times outside of the public transport timetables and at times suitable to him! Now all we have to do [...]
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NEW SHOP OPENING IN NORTH PARADE Excited! The old newsagents (formerly "Leisure and Pleasure") is 'shrouded' in secrecy and whited-out windows. What and or WHO is coming to North Parade? Watch this space!
REOPENED Customer update, we'll reopen on Tuesday, 7th July, 2020. 11am to 10.30pm Thanks for your patience and rest assured we worked tirelessly to reopen our 'cosy' space safely and within government guidelines. WELCOME BACK The conventions are: TABLE SERVICE ONLY Staff will take your order at the table OR you can use our Goodeats [...]
BOOKING TABLES If you book a table, you're guaranteed a seat. If you don't book, you're not! Ring: 01865 510551 OR the website contact form (click here) OR Email: [email protected] Do not attend until you receive our conformation.
THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE or DRINKING AT THE BAR. When we reopen we will operate table ordering for everything! Therefore, we are implementing a web based service that lets customers place and pay for orders at their table. All our drink and food items are included and the system will be FULLY OPERATIONAL the [...]
