redsrus Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I have heard from a reliable source that it will be opening again on Sat 31st Jan. With a new manager, don`t know about owners. Watch the pub for re-opening signs/notices, to be certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidNoble Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Pretty sure a deal was signed on the 9th January to run from place from enterprise inns. Wouldnt be possible to sale the pub in that space of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolian76 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Also heard this, so should be happening. I heard BS3 were buying it Yes ive heard that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsrus Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Yes ive heard that too. Similar sources to mine, does seem to fit,fair play to those involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I have been told it is going to be a Weatherspoons from a good source. This is getting as bad as a transfer rumour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtyeoCardy Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 One of my best mates mums owns bs3, and its true. They bought the robins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaloneFM Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I went past today and it looked open. I'm going that way tomorrow and I'll ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmabbuttshair Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I have been told it is going to be a Weatherspoons from a good source. This is getting as bad as a transfer rumour! Mexican theme bar maybe :noexpression: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4eveREDDy Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I went past today and it looked open. I'm going that way tomorrow and I'll ask. for five pints and a packet of pork scratchings, you old sop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOLMANDAN Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 This is really good news if its true!! I walked past the pub on the way down against Wolves when it was shut i remember thinking this is never right !almost part of City history to have City fans in and outside the pub on match days.Bad enough having the Ship and Castle gone losing the Robins would be terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziderman Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 The Robins will be open on 31/01/09. I had a text last night from the bloke who is going be the manager. I don't know who his boss is though. He start's on Monday and like I said open's on Saturday. He's a sound bloke and city through and through. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citynut54 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 The Robins will be open on 31/01/09. I had a text last night from the bloke who is going be the manager. I don't know who his boss is though. He start's on Monday and like I said open's on Saturday. He's a sound bloke and city through and through. Hope this helps. I had a text as well and i agree he's a top bloke !! Great to have a fan running the show and hopefully he'll get some City memorabilia back on the walls!! Good luck Shaun !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 OK, new Robins owner, any chance of a few decent English real ales. Not Courage, not Butcombe, not John Smiths gas which most bar staff don't seem to understand isnt a real ale anyway. Bombadier, Bass, Hobgoblin, Fullers ESB, etc or any of the microbrewery beers. Its not only sandal wearing hippie freaks that like a drink that actually tastes of something, bring our English heritage back and get rid Fosters Kronenburg and all that other Danish and Australian gassy fizz. Alongside traditional West Country Natch of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoTheCiderHead Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I didnt even realise The Robins had been closed as I never enter or exit the stadium that way. How long has it been closed for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesM Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I can confirm that it definitely isn't going to be a wetherspoon pub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Also heard this, so should be happening. I heard BS3 were buying itLooking to the future because of it's location to the new stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted January 23, 2009 Admin Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 OK, new Robins owner, any chance of a few decent English real ales. Not Courage, not Butcombe, not John Smiths gas which most bar staff don't seem to understand isnt a real ale anyway. Bombadier, Bass, Hobgoblin, Fullers ESB, etc or any of the microbrewery beers. Its not only sandal wearing hippie freaks that like a drink that actually tastes of something, bring our English heritage back and get rid Fosters Kronenburg and all that other Danish and Australian gassy fizz. Alongside traditional West Country Natch of course. I've already made this request to the new Manager, a couple of days ago, as soon as I heard he was taking over. I can't for the life of me understand why anyone drinks that nitro keg muck........ Lets hope the pub is a success and gets a reputation for a decent pint. Good Luck Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somerset_Sam Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Fantastic news, was terrible walking past it the last couple of weeks and all being closed up, my normal routine can be resumed. Thank You to whoever made this happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolface Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 OK, new Robins owner, any chance of a few decent English real ales. Not Courage, not Butcombe, not John Smiths gas which most bar staff don't seem to understand isnt a real ale anyway. Bombadier, Bass, Hobgoblin, Fullers ESB, etc or any of the microbrewery beers. Its not only sandal wearing hippie freaks that like a drink that actually tastes of something, bring our English heritage back and get rid Fosters Kronenburg and all that other Danish and Australian gassy fizz. Alongside traditional West Country Natch of course. Get the Bristol Beer Factory in there, now that is some top real ale, more local pubs should stock it, seeing as it's right on our door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whites Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Not to bothered about the Beer/lager selection. As long as they have Taunton / Thatchers i'm happy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Too many pubs make Courage their token real ale. I'd rather drink dishwater. Butcombe although local isn't much better - not surprising, the brewery was opened by an ex Courage MD. Ive been into pubs, asked for the real ale selection, and been offered John Smiths. I'd rather drink my own piss. Bass, Bombadier, Hobgoblin - afraid you might taste something, lagerboy - Bristol Beer Factory beers, Bath Ales, hundreds of microbrewers to choose from. Too many pubs in the Bedminster area have no real ale selection, or naff ones only. Cross Hands - a decent pub ruined by the availability of Greene King 3.7 OG only, you'd get pissed quicker on orange juice. Miners - good pub but John Smiths! BS3 - good pub but sorry no decent real ale. Ship & Castle had nothing. Lions - City mecca but wheres the real ale. Coopers, Colliers on West Street, Luckwell all have decent real ales. Nova Scotia on Hotwells a brilliant pub but bit of a trek. Tobacco Factory, H&C, Spotted Cow are okish. Campaign for real ale at The Robins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillmorecider Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 So is it an Enterprise managed house, or a leased place that has put in a manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 So is it an Enterprise managed house, or a leased place that has put in a manager? Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Yep, Bar BS3 guys have taken over the Robins. It opens in two weeks time and none of the previous staff will be kept on accept one. You will see the lights on but blinds and curtains shut whilst they get ready for the opening. I hope they do something to sort this place out as previously it was like no one cared so many a local went to the Miners. At last my local opening. MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompo Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Too many pubs make Courage their token real ale. I'd rather drink dishwater. Butcombe although local isn't much better - not surprising, the brewery was opened by an ex Courage MD. Ive been into pubs, asked for the real ale selection, and been offered John Smiths. I'd rather drink my own piss. Bass, Bombadier, Hobgoblin - afraid you might taste something, lagerboy - Bristol Beer Factory beers, Bath Ales, hundreds of microbrewers to choose from. Too many pubs in the Bedminster area have no real ale selection, or naff ones only. Cross Hands - a decent pub ruined by the availability of Greene King 3.7 OG only, you'd get pissed quicker on orange juice. Miners - good pub but John Smiths! BS3 - good pub but sorry no decent real ale. Ship & Castle had nothing. Lions - City mecca but wheres the real ale. Coopers, Colliers on West Street, Luckwell all have decent real ales. Nova Scotia on Hotwells a brilliant pub but bit of a trek. Tobacco Factory, H&C, Spotted Cow are okish. Campaign for real ale at The Robins. Agree with what you say, although Butcombe Blonde is my summer drink of choice (if you can find somewhere that sells it). Not a bad selection of beers in the Cottage (usually a couple of Bristol Beer Factory Ales). Do you go to the Bristol Beer Festival? My favourite beer of all time has to be St Peter's Brewery's Lemon and Ginger. Apart from the Beer Festival only time I've ever come across it was when Wetherspoons had it as guest ale (big hint if Fatman reads this-get some in and the Butcmbe Blonde. You know it makes sense). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Sandle wearing swampys, get on the cider!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StapleHillPhil Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Agree with what you say, although Butcombe Blonde is my summer drink of choice (if you can find somewhere that sells it). It's nearly always available at the Cross Hands at the top end of Fishponds. With 8 proper beers/ciders, it's got to be one of the best real ale pubs in Bristol and well worth going out of your way to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 It's nearly always available at the Cross Hands at the top end of Fishponds. With 8 proper beers/ciders, it's got to be one of the best real ale pubs in Bristol and well worth going out of your way to visit. Is that the boozer up by fishponds straights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StapleHillPhil Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Is that the boozer up by fishponds straights? Yes. It's where the road forks to Downend or Staple Hill. You can also get Butcombe Blonde in Mrs Beeses when they open for the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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