He’ll be there until he runs out of booze..
May 7, 2008 by knutalbert
The Morning Advertiser is a goldmine of information:
A former Punch leaseholder has locked himself inside the pub after claiming the pubco owes him £8,000 for fixtures and fittings.
David Williams has been locked in the Highwood in Gledhow, Leeds since 31 March over a row with Punch.
Which fine establishment is that a picture of?
Funny how “Irish pubs” abroad never seem to have that classic stained green formica or the iconic stout-and-nicotine-infused cash till cover.
I don’t rememeber the name of the pub. It’s a resort on the north coast of iIeland, to the west of the Giant’s Causeway. I’ll look it up.
But where’s the obligatory bottle of red lemonade to go with all that Jameson’s and Bushmills?
Under the counter, probably. The most striking9 is that the soft drinks are kept at room temperature, no cooling cabinets. Like a time machine.
The beer was keg Bass.
On the other hand, maybe they drink the Bushmill’s neat. It is distilled a few miles up the road.
Portrush, I assume. I’d imagine pubs in Portstewart would be nicer, if there are any: it’s a bit saved is Portstewart.
Yes, Irish pubs rarely chill soft drinks. Sure isn’t there an ice bucket? Until recently Irish pubs didn’t chill anything. My Dad has a predilection for room temperature gin and tonic, no ice. *Ack*
The pub is called Harbour, and it is in Portrush. I’m sure they had an ice bucket.
The pub was packed to the brim on a sunny Sunday in May, so I did not get to take more pics of the interior.
If you want something chilled go and stand outside for five minutes, ‘chilled soft drinks’-tsk
Not on the day when I was there. But generally, it’s probably similar to Norway. No problem to keep the drinks cold. If neccessary, you put the bottles in the sea. Steady and chilly, at least September-May!
I did not try the Dutch Gold, Rua. Maybe you should broaden your beer horizon - your head and body will thank you in the morning. The Beer Nut can advise you on what’s available.