The Red Planet Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-41146176 This is sad news and it looks so bad it may never re-open. Me and my City buddies always use this pub pre-match. Thoughts are with Mike - the excellent landlord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Glad I wasn't sat where I usually sit !! (on match day ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Nooooooooooo !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 38 minutes ago, The Red Planet said: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-41146176 This is sad news and it looks so bad it may never re-open. Me and my City buddies always use this pub pre-match. Thoughts are with Mike - the excellent landlord. Well, you'll be glad to know RP that, according to their FB page, the Merch. 'mostly reopened' at 4 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Planet Posted September 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 34 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Well, you'll be glad to know RP that, according to their FB page, the Merch. 'mostly reopened' at 4 pm. Thanks Noggers. Good to hear that the damage is obviously not so bad as was first thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 1 hour ago, slartibartfast said: Glad I wasn't sat where I usually sit !! (on match day ) Pretty sure I have sat in that window seat more than once. Nice pub, and used it pre-match many times to meet some of the old London branch lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 22 minutes ago, The Red Planet said: Thanks Noggers. Good to hear that the damage is obviously not so bad as was first thought. Agreed RP, excellent news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Great pub, Merchants Arms, Mardyke and Rose of Denmark, Hotwells has it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Just looked at their Facebook page. The window seat is one of my favourites for a post match drink! I'll never feel safe there again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 32 minutes ago, Chairman Mao said: Great pub, Merchants Arms, Mardyke and Rose of Denmark, Hotwells has it all. Not forgetting the Nova Scotia, and if you're feeling flush the Pump House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 "Engineers have been assessing the safety of the remaining structure and dealing with a gas leak. The driver walked away with minor injuries. The incident happened at 04:20 BST. No-one has been arrested, police said". Driving without due care and attention at the very least surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 20 minutes ago, 22A said: "Engineers have been assessing the safety of the remaining structure and dealing with a gas leak. The driver walked away with minor injuries. The incident happened at 04:20 BST. No-one has been arrested, police said". Driving without due care and attention at the very least surely? Unless it was "The Super". at the wheel ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 22 minutes ago, 22A said: "Engineers have been assessing the safety of the remaining structure and dealing with a gas leak. The driver walked away with minor injuries. The incident happened at 04:20 BST. No-one has been arrested, police said". Driving without due care and attention at the very least surely? Depends. Could have been a mechanical failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 It was open when I drove past at about 7.30 today and it looked pretty busy. Excellent pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 The spirit of Dunkirk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs11lad Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Not forgetting the Nova Scotia, and if you're feeling flush the Pump House. Lightning never strikes in the same place twice . Don't know about cars though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Could've been worse.... http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-41140279 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 6 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: Could've been worse.... http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-41140279 Man arrested - guess the degree of penetration matters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 I note that many of you long to be in the Merchant's Arms . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 6 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: I note that many of you long to be in the Merchant's Arms . But not in the window seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassagogo Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 3 hours ago, Major Isewater said: I note that many of you long to be in the Merchant's Arms . I've fallen into the Merchant's Arms a few times. Top class pre match Scotch eggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Can anyone explain how the southbound carraigeway is closed on a road that runs from east to west? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 14 hours ago, miser said: Man arrested - guess the degree of penetration matters! Bloody Rooney again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Cat Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 1 hour ago, wendyredredrobin said: Can anyone explain how the southbound carraigeway is closed on a road that runs from east to west? Cos you drive down it if your destination is ultimately south? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Cat Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Great pub and have frequently used it to sit in to wait for an X1/X9 back to Long Ashton....trouble is I usually miss several buses due to ordering yet another pint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 17 minutes ago, City Cat said: Cos you drive down it if your destination is ultimately south? So if I am going south on the A38 or A370 or going south on the M5, I am going south even if I am going in opposite directions. Because of where the accident was, I assume that the eastbound carriageway was actually the one closed. The entire A4 runs west to east from Avonmouth to London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 1 hour ago, wendyredredrobin said: Can anyone explain how the southbound carraigeway is closed on a road that runs from east to west? The southbound carriageway goes through the pub apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARJ Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Walked past the Merchants last night. Was all open and full by 4.30PM. Punters having to use the side door rather than the usual front door for obvious reasons. For those who've never been in, thoroughly recommend it, nice little pub. Hotwells is great for pub crawl. Sesh on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 2 hours ago, Bassagogo said: I've fallen into the Merchant's Arms a few times. Top class pre match Scotch eggs. Used to have "interesting" home made pickled onions there when John Lansdown was landlord. It was best not to ask what was in the vinegar with the eggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 42 minutes ago, pongo88 said: Used to have "interesting" home made pickled onions there when John Lansdown was landlord. It was best not to ask what was in the vinegar with the eggs was that Bath Ales John? - he ran the Hare on the Hill for a bit too. originally met him when he took on the Swan with two necks down in St Judes - it became a decent pub for a while(our local) - always thought it an odd place for Bath Ales to try out their first pub - always was a bit lairy round Little Ann St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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