Pubs in Campbeltown

[bud]

Bud, I was in Whisky Macs a few weeks ago for a night out. I did not think it was rank rotten at all and we were well looked after by the very nice,friendly, funny and efficient host Craig.

you obviously never visited the toilets then

nothing against Craig as he is a top bloke who tries hard but you can sure as hell tell little money has been spent in the place over the last few years

if you think that it is acceptable then it says more about you than me

its as if you cant criticize anything as it is in the town some need to wake up and smell the roses

[4th gen Suthen']

I was not taking issue with your opinion Bud.

I did visit the toilets, many times! in the 5 hours we were there.
Maybe not the very best but they were acceptable to me....functional, easy to use no problems no queues. I was happy to use them

Maybe says more about me than you right enough

[Ship called Dignity]

Only a couple of replies really answering my question but thanks. Is the Quiz night in the Commercial still on?

Back to the subject. No, quiz isn't on in the Commercial anymore. Used to be one in the White Hart on a Monday night but not sure if it is still on?

[alasdairh]

yeah, some new carpets could be an idea, maybe an air out as well]

It would have been better to have just said nothing at all dr Sanchez.

Haha!

Mod note - quote corrected to display correctly

[howlsatthemoon]

Only a couple of replies really answering my question but thanks. Is the Quiz night in the Commercial still on?

Back to the subject. No, quiz isn't on in the Commercial anymore. Used to be one in the White Hart on a Monday night but not sure if it is still on?

Quiz in the White Hart is still going strong, starts about 10pm.

[bud]

isnt there a quiz at the beachcomber and machrahanish

[katya]

I think it's closed too Bud

[Friend of Dorothy]

The Ailsa Bar.
I need to reinforce the comments already made about the Ailsa Bar.
I only became a regular in this bar over the past couple of years. To start with it was a bit rough and ready but since Helen and Frankie took over in 2008 it has gone from strength to strength. During half time of all major league fixtures you will be supplied with a complimentary cold buffet. There is a domino competition most saturdays from 2pm, with the prize of a bottle of your choice for the winner. Incidently, dominoes is now the chosen passtime of the Hollywood set !!!! There are countless fundraising nights for local and national charities. If the bar does not stock what you want they will try to get it for you. The Ailsa does not have a certain 'type' of customer, so everyone is made welcome. If you haven't been yet, give this forgotten gem a try.
The Ailsa has the FOD seal of approval.

[Boaby]

Anyone with hawf a nostril knows Whisky Macs stinks to high heavens, but Craig Dickson was one of the few landlords willing to support the music festival etc by putting on fringe events.

The Feathers wins hands down for worst toilet situation - there's only wan for the weemin!

[argyllboy]

Five pubs a week in Scotland are closing their doors for the last time, and that's before some daft new rules come into force on 1st September when they've all got to be re-licensed. Rising expenses, extra rules' and regulations, smoking ban, door stewards , and the red-tape involved in employing staff nowadays have all combined to make being the owner of a pub, or any small business, an utter nightmare. That Campbeltown can buck the national trend and keep all of its pubs going is, in my opinion, lunacy personified. Local "watering-holes" have closed in the fairly recent past (62 Club, Hall Hotel, Babbettes, Dillons) and more will go in the future, the best hope is that the premises that do close do not remain as redundant eyesores that the rest of us have to live with. So continue to support your local bar, and remember that it's not just there for the last two hours on a Friday and Saturday night.

[EMDEE]

Five pubs a week in Scotland are closing their doors for the last time, and that's before some daft new rules come into force on 1st September when they've all got to be re-licensed. Rising expenses, extra rules' and regulations, smoking ban, door stewards , and the red-tape involved in employing staff nowadays have all combined to make being the owner of a pub, or any small business, an utter nightmare. That Campbeltown can buck the national trend and keep all of its pubs going is, in my opinion, lunacy personified. Local "watering-holes" have closed in the fairly recent past (62 Club, Hall Hotel, Babbettes, Dillons) and more will go in the future, the best hope is that the premises that do close do not remain as redundant eyesores that the rest of us have to live with. So continue to support your local bar, and remember that it's not just there for the last two hours on a Friday and Saturday night.

The trouble with this is that it is becoming increasingly expensive to drink in pubs, and if any of us want to smoke we have to stand out in the rain. It's little wonder that folk get kerry-oots and sit in the house where they can smoke if they want to, without being criminalised, and get more alcohol for their money. There's also the fact that a kerry-oot in the early evening gives you a head start when you go out and spend the "last two hours on a Friday and Saturday night" in the pub, if it is actually your intention to get blootered. Of course, the alternative to this is to spread out the drinks you buy in the pub and have the half-bottle in the inside pocket or the handbag and frequent visits to the toilet facilities.

Folk just want to get the best value they can from their available disposable income.

[Malky]

Of course it is posssible to go along to a pub and not drink quite so much. That can save you money and you can still enjoy the atmosphere and craic that a good pub has. So, as EMDEE says, space out your drinks but hey, leave the half bottle at home - it is possible to have a good night and enjoy yourself without getting blootered Is there not something a bit sad about topping yourself up with alcohol in a toilet - or have I missed something

Malky

[4th gen Suthen']

I was out last night in the Southend pub till 1.30 AM with all my farming and Southend social buddies. I was driving them, drank nothing but diet coke....I enjoyed the craic and the atmosphere. Loved it.

And I am feeling human and fit to work all day today...and run in the afternoon or early evening....then doon tae the caravan tae get blootered

[bakbjerg]

The trouble with this is that it is becoming increasingly expensive to drink in pubs, and if any of us want to smoke we have to stand out in the rain. ..

You can sit indoor and enjoy two pints for the price of one package of cigarettes

[EMDEE]

The trouble with this is that it is becoming increasingly expensive to drink in pubs, and if any of us want to smoke we have to stand out in the rain. ..

You can sit indoor and enjoy two pints for the price of one package of cigarettes

But the cigarettes can last you two days.

Is there not something a bit sad about topping yourself up with alcohol in a toilet - or have I missed something Malky

Possibly. It's not my own personal preference, but I've seen these things happening. Of course, whether it's sad or not would depend on the general ambience of the toilet in question.