View Full Version : Bristol Meal & Drinks - Saturday 8th December
Hi All.
In addition to the various Welsh and South Coast soirées, there will also be a Bristol evening, to be held in beautiful & chic Clifton Village.
Plan is:
Start with a curry in The Brunel Raj, Waterloo Street at 7:00 . Then around the corner to The Mall for drinks, possibly staying there for the evening, possibly have a look at some of the other nice pubs in the area.
I've made a tentative reservation with the curry house, but would like to confirm numbers as soon as I can, as we are obviously heading into the Christmas season. So, initially can people please post up here if they are definitely or possibly interested in coming.
I'd like a final list of names & numbers by Saturday 17th November. I may need to ask for a deposit later on, but not at the moment.
If anyone is unable or unwilling to make the meal, then of course please feel free to join us in the pub afterwards.
Technical Details:
Location:
Clifton Village in west Bristol, not far from the Avon Gorge suspension bridge.
The Brunel Raj is on Waterloo Street.
The Mall is on The Mall. (yes I know)
Google Map (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=14791905554713397643,51.455230,-2.620440%3B13486405915841334249,51.456350,-2.621890&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=Waterloo+St+%4051.455230,+-2.620440&daddr=The+Mall+%4051.456350,+-2.621890&mra=pe&mrcr=0&sll=51.457136,-2.619853&sspn=0.019708,0.040169&ie=UTF8&ll=51.459596,-2.615218&spn=0.019707,0.040169&z=15&om=1).
Parking for a car is nigh on impossible in the streets immediately around the venues, but if you look just a bit north of there you should be alright. You can always get parked on the curvy bit of Clifton Down (next to the green bit on the map).
Venue:
The Brunel Raj (http://www.eatanddrink.co.uk/restaurants/Brunel_Raj_Bristol.asp) is a fairly standard curry house. I've been there before and had good food.
Representative selection of prices:
Starters - Onion Bhajee, Samosa, Kebab etc £3.20 to £3.90
Chicken Tikka £7.50
Lamb Rogan Gosht £5.90
Chicken Jalfrezi £6.90
Chicken Biriani £9.50
Rice £2.20
Garlic Nan £2.30
The Mall is a fairly big pub / bar. Lots of other nice pubs around, including the Coronation Tap if there is enough interest from Cider nutters.
squirrel_hunter
24-10-07, 04:42 PM
I am definitely or possibly interested in coming.
I am definitely or possibly interested in coming.
Well, you're barred for being a smart@rse.
any B&Bs/hotels local & is this the one S&V were planning?
any B&Bs/hotels local & is this the one S&V were planning?
Dunno and yes.
eviltwin
24-10-07, 06:02 PM
Count me in as a definite for both the meal and being a cider nutter
Vickster
24-10-07, 06:18 PM
In the words of Duncan Bannatyne - I am ooooutt.
Not really, just wanted to say that.
Count me in.
Dunno .
as your not local....... i would'nt expect you too
the white rabbit
24-10-07, 07:02 PM
any B&Bs/hotels local
Loads just look on the web. Google bed and breakfast or hotels Clifton, loads. You'll be hard pressed to find anything cheapo tho, may have to go futher afield and walk or cab back. Be rammed with students out there as thats the last weekend before end of term.
Moi? Guess what, I shall be away as per :lol:
Ill come depending on the Mrs shifts.
Full Moon (http://www.fmbristol.co.uk/)
Backpackers Hotel in the city center, opposite Bristol Hein Gericke.
£16pppn in a dorm room or £38 for a twin room.
Nice bar and food.
Full Moon (http://www.fmbristol.co.uk/)
Backpackers Hotel in the city center, opposite Bristol Hein Gericke.
£16pppn in a dorm room or £38 for a twin room.
Nice bar and food.looks ok............... whats the rest of the non bristolions planning to do?
looks ok............... whats the rest of the non bristolions planning to do?
Train maybe, its not much from Bristol to Bath and then to be picked up :)
i would think the last train to cardiff is too early?
i would think the last train to cardiff is too early?
Threre is a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central at 23.29 getting in to Cardiff at 00:27.
Threre is a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central at 23.29 getting in to Cardiff at 00:27.is that what u r doing?
not too bad, depending on what time peeps were going home ....although taxi from cardiff to my house £20+)
if there was enough peeps i could sort a minibus taxi ?
is that what u r doing?
not too bad, depending on what time peeps were going home ....although taxi from cardiff to my house £20+)
if there was enough peeps i could sort a minibus taxi ?
No idea. Might just pass out on the street.
No idea. Might just pass out on the street.
the old gutter eh............... happy days
the last time i got the train when drunk...... i woke up in exeter:smt103
Ill come depending on the Mrs shifts.
What shift is that, Mood Shift ;).
I will be there and i will try to convince Mrs V that it would be good to acompany me as it is her birthday the next day.
Although its my daughters first birthday on the 8th,........ so........... hold that thought and i will get back to you:mad:
What shift is that, Mood Shift ;).
I will be there and i will try to convince Mrs V that it would be good to acompany me as it is her birthday the next day.
Although its my daughters first birthday on the 8th,........ so........... hold that thought and i will get back to you:mad:
nah work, but saying that it could be the mood one as well. But i am sue that will shift when i turn up drunk!! LOL
caz650s
29-10-07, 05:24 PM
Please add me to the list :D ....now somwhere to stay !
Conformation that Mrs V and I will be in attendance :smt045:rendeer::D
....now somwhere to stay !
any ideas??
there is this
Full Moon (http://www.fmbristol.co.uk/)
Backpackers Hotel in the city center, opposite Bristol Hein Gericke.
£16pppn in a dorm room or £38 for a twin room.
Nice bar and food.
_Stretchie_
07-11-07, 04:19 PM
AIGHT!!!
See Ben I DO listen to you.. I've posted. Will be present and correct sah!
AIGHT!!!
See Ben I DO listen to you.. I've posted. Will be present and correct sah!
Yeah but it took you a week to post after you were told off :smt040
_Stretchie_
07-11-07, 04:55 PM
SNITCH...
P.S. You gots a message
Zombie Jesus
14-11-07, 03:22 PM
pm sent
caz650s
14-11-07, 10:35 PM
Hi all ,
Just to confirm that i will be in attendance on the 8th.
I am in Sunny Portugal at the moment :sunny: ! and was aware that Ben needed numbers by the end of the week.
There are plenty of SVs in the Algarve mainly thou's though.
Most of them have their own version of a tail tidy ....Nothing at all ..well some have a token number plate about the size of a Mars bar !!
Cheers for now ,
Caz.
Right, I've just done a count through the thread, and the results are in.
Definite:
Me
Sarah & Eviltwin
Xan & Vicky
Mr & Mrs Viper
caz650s
stretchie
zombie Jesus
squirrel_hunter
Possible
hovis
neio79
Anyone else? I make that 11 definite and 2 possible.
go on then, put me down for Definite
still not sorted a b&b out though
Have a good one peeps.
you not coming?:(
Biker_Billy
19-11-07, 05:27 PM
Me neither...!
caz650s
21-11-07, 06:08 PM
Just booked my room for the night...:)
Cheapest place I could find in Clifton in walking distance to the curry house and bars was the 'Clifton Hotel ' @ £53.00 for an ensuite single room & breakfast (£43.00 for just the room)
I looked at all options but cheaper places would would have involved the cost of taxi's to and from Clifton so I reckon this is the most cost effective !
A word of WARNING ...Rooms are very scarce in the Clifton area for that Saturday night so I would book somewhere ASAP !!
Look forward to seeing you all soon,
Caz.
Just booked my room for the night...:)
Cheapest place I could find in Clifton in walking distance to the curry house and bars was the 'Clifton Hotel ' @ £53.00 for an ensuite single room & breakfast (£43.00 for just the room)
Caz.:???:
anyone got a bit of floor i can borrow?
gettin2dizzy
22-11-07, 09:58 AM
:???:
anyone got a bit of floor i can borrow?
Give Peter Tobin a ring ;)
Give Peter Tobin a ring ;)
:confused:
gettin2dizzy
22-11-07, 12:00 PM
The guy who buried those two girls under his floor. He got beaten up in prison this week - haha!
Vickster
22-11-07, 03:41 PM
Me neither...!
You are coming Bill....
Have a good one peeps.
you not coming?:(
Me neither...!
Are you coming Bill?
:confused:
i take it xan is the brains in your house?
caz650s
28-11-07, 11:50 AM
Helloooooo...is there anybody out there ? !!!!!
It seems to have gone a bit quiet about our night out ...I hope its still on as I have booked leave and hotel for the weekend !
Maybe peeps could post things like what time they might get to Clifton and if they are staying overnight etc.
I will be there for a bite to eat and coffee/beer at lunchtime if anyone wants to make a bit of a day of it ?
Hope to see You all on the 8th
Cheers for now
Caz
I know nothing
Hope that helps :smt106
I will be there for a bite to eat and coffee/beer at lunchtime if anyone wants to make a bit of a day of it ?
Oooh, an all-dayer?! Good idea!
caz650s
28-11-07, 04:03 PM
I know nothing
Hope that helps :smt106
Yeah cheers Rick .... all of a sudden everything is clear !!!! ;)
I know nothing
Hope that helps :smt106 thats what i know
Oooh, an all-dayer?! Good idea!
all dayer, eh?=P~
Vickster
28-11-07, 06:59 PM
Hi there
Was talking about this with Ben last week, and yep defo up for it still so no worries.
The plan is to meet up with you guys at lunch time and we have been racking our brains to think of something that we could do during the day - that doesn't involve getting shizfaced in the afternoon.
We have come up with the following ideas
Bowling (yawn) :smt088
Hide and seek in Ikea :shock:
Tourist tour of Bristol/Bath
Treasure Hunt
Anyway it doesn't have to be any of those, and I guess it depends on the number of people who want to hook up in the afternoon.
Hope this helps !
the white rabbit
28-11-07, 07:02 PM
The open top bus tour is good, and you can have just one drink at major stops. Mind you it is winter, so maybe its not running.
Hi there
The plan is to meet up with you guys at lunch time and we have been racking our brains to think of something that we could do during the day - that doesn't involve getting shizfaced in the afternoon.
We have come up with the following ideas
Bowling (yawn) :smt088 NO
Hide and seek in Ikea :shock: COULD BE FUN
Tourist tour of Bristol/Bath NO THANKS
Treasure Hunt NO
Hope this helps !
whats wrong with getting shizfaced in the afternoon.:smt045
quaser? karting? indoor rock climbing?
squirrel_hunter
29-11-07, 12:58 AM
Bowling (yawn) :smt088
Hide and seek in Ikea :shock:
Tourist tour of Bristol/Bath
Treasure Hunt
Thats a bit of an idea. Bowling's a bit of fun, but there is usually a bar and that will end up in a very drunk Squirrel before the night has even begun (but could be made to behave if required). Besides if I go bowling the night usually ends in the fire brigade being called!
I do like a bit of hide and seek and a little treasure but I'll leave it up to you to write your own jokes.
As for the tour oddly I think this could be interesting, yep I grew up in Bristol but there is still parts I've not visited, but as Rich said we would need to check its still running (I have a feeling it won't be).
As another suggestion there is Karting I know there was talk of this before and there is 2 places in Bristol to chose from. Alternatively there is Mini Moto at Halaventon [sic] but considering I'm PUI I'm not about to find the link.
But as always I'm easily suggestable...
gettin2dizzy
29-11-07, 08:12 AM
whats wrong with getting shizfaced in the afternoon.:smt045
quaser? karting? indoor rock climbing?
Where's good for indoor climbing around here? Preferably bouldering.
I was in your home turf lastnight, Caerphilly; the town of roundabouts.
Where's good for indoor climbing around here? Preferably bouldering..
there is a good place in nelson, i have never been, but its on my to do list
I was in your home turf lastnight, Caerphilly; the town of roundabouts.
why?
gettin2dizzy
29-11-07, 10:02 AM
Awesome, I'll check it out :)
I was trying to avoid the M4 on my way home. It took 2 1/2 hours to do a 45 minute journey on Tuesday. Really inconvenient to crash on my route home.
its just past nelson, cant quite remember what its called
gettin2dizzy
29-11-07, 10:53 AM
its just past nelson, cant quite remember what its called
...the...erm...'Welsh International Climbing Centre'...? ;)
I'll give it a go :)
maybe....... trelewis,treharis?
...the...erm...'Welsh International Climbing Centre'...? ;)
I'll give it a go :)
PM sent
anywho...... back on topic of afternoon activites
mini-moto sounds good
We have come up with the following ideas
Tourist tour of Bristol/Bath...
The open top bus tour is good, and you can have just one drink at major stops. Mind you it is winter, so maybe its not running.
As for the tour oddly I think this could be interesting, yep I grew up in Bristol but there is still parts I've not visited, but as Rich said we would need to check its still running (I have a feeling it won't be).
I love tour buses, sadly it seems that the Bristol one is shut for winter :( http://www.bristolvisitor.co.uk/
it seems that the Bristol one is shut for winter :( http://www.bristolvisitor.co.uk/
TFFT
squirrel_hunter
29-11-07, 11:29 PM
The track at Hullavington can be found here (http://www.minimoto.co.uk/index.html) I'm not sure how much and all that but I do know they do an arrive and drive on a Sunday night for £10. But if we are to do this I think we need to decide and book soonish. There is also another one at Cheddar but I don't have a link to that.
Alternatively there are 2 karting tracks in the city. 2 bowling alleys to choose from. 2 lazer quest venues. And I know of 2 climbing centers if you lot are up for that...
Who will be making the decisions and when?
the white rabbit
30-11-07, 08:49 AM
For non residents (and residents) you could do a tour of the waterfront, taking in the Great Britain*, Matthew, the little museum of steam engines which is rather good, the Industrial Museum and work you way around finishing at a bar, or take a drink between venues.
* of course this will cost
Or why not go and play in Explore for the afternoon @Bristol. Good fun if you have never been. Again will cost but no more than a few beers.
caz650s
30-11-07, 09:12 AM
Sorry to sound like a boring old g*t .... But I for one will be a bit knackerd from work so was thinking more of wandering around Clifton village and chilling ... I think there are plenty of places for a coffee & a chat.
As Rich said I think the waterfront is not too far away .. might be worth a look .
Of course there are all the other suggestions that peeps might like to have a go at :) but I think the evening will fly by and sometimes once you get out in the evening you dont really get the chance to have a chat .
Sorry again if I sound a bit boring ...must be my age :D
Caz
Sorry to sound like a boring old g*t ....
Sorry again if I sound a bit boring ...must be my age :D
Cazmaybe you could have a nap, while us young 'uns have some fun:cheers:
Who will be making the decisions and when?
a poll?
Vickster
30-11-07, 06:54 PM
all
I don't think that we will be joining in with the afternoon festivities. So we shall see you all at the indian.
caz650s
30-11-07, 08:03 PM
maybe you could have a nap, while us young 'uns have some fun:cheers:
a poll?
Cheers Hovis ... I was asking for that !!!! :D
I will have to go from a posability to a no, due to the wifes shifts!!:smt013
but ill console myself by staring and stroking my new Ninja all night LOL
any news on the afternoon activities?
pub, xmas shopping?
Hi de Hi campers.
It is with some regret that Mrs Viper and i will no longer be able to attend :smt022:smt022 sorry.
I really hope you guys have a great time and i wish i was able to be there.
Some advice for the night.
1. Dont let mac drink - not a pretty sight.
2. Keep stretchie away from any bar staff.
3. Please please dont let squirell dance. unless you need light bulbs screwing in.
4. Keep hovis away from any childrens ride on toys.
5. Dont let Caz use proper cutlery. he will only break it.
6. Dont let DrRich on the waterfront. he will only find a deck chair, put a knotted hankercheif on his head and sleep all night.
7. Dont let vickster have any beans, hot curry or sprouts. The invasion of the valleys lot will tell you why.
Other than that have a bloody good time. Make sure you take some piccys :D
caz650s
07-12-07, 12:52 PM
Thats a shame Viper :(
So. After a recount, that's 10 places.
Me
Sarah & Eviltwin
Xan & Vicky
caz650s
stretchie
zombie Jesus
squirrel_hunter
hovis
Any advance on 10?
where and what time are people meeting?
caz650s
07-12-07, 06:04 PM
I will get to Clifton for lunchtime but I don't know the area so can't suggest any meeting points ... Maybe Ben (Mac99) will post later and give a meeting point at say 1 or 2 o'clock for any that are getting there early , or failing that I guess its 7pm at the curry house ?
Have You got somewhere to stay yet Hovis ?
I will get to Clifton for lunchtime but I don't know the area so can't suggest any meeting points ... Maybe Ben (Mac99) will post later and give a meeting point at say 1 or 2 o'clock for any that are getting there early , or failing that I guess its 7pm at the curry house ?
Have You got somewhere to stay yet Hovis ?
think so.............
dunno whats happening with meeting people though, i dont think i will be online much tomorrow to check,
does anyone know whats happening, or is it a secret?
:confused:
I'm planning to meet at the curry house. :smt006
no idea where the curry house is, i was hoping to meet anyone somwhere that i knew.
off out now, i will check to see if there is any progress later.
caz650s
08-12-07, 10:53 AM
Well I am leaving sunny Devon now ...
I hope this is't a festive prank and I end up there on my own :smt089
Vickster
08-12-07, 10:59 AM
no idea where the curry house is, i was hoping to meet anyone somwhere that i knew.
off out now, i will check to see if there is any progress later.
Hovis the name of the curry house is on the first post. You can google it and find your way there, surely?
Hovis the name of the curry house is on the first post. You can google it and find your way there, surely?
i cant do maps,
and dont call me shirley
:smt114
Nice evening. Good to see you all.
caz650s
09-12-07, 06:52 PM
Hi All,
Sorry if I was a bit quiet last night ..
But I am getting over a bad chest infection and yesterday was the first time I had left the house for any lengh of time in the past two weeks and I felt a bit cr*p to be honest !
Great to see You all and look forward to a few rideouts next Year :D
Caz.
yup, it was good (what i can remember)
thanx to mac for planning it
& thanx to stretchie for the sofa,
although i did wake up with a sore bum:-s
squirrel_hunter
10-12-07, 12:55 AM
Well that was a bit of fun wasn't it...
I really feel for the ScooterMan that took us home. I think I asked the poor dude every single biking question possible, but we did warn him that it would be a car of bikers (whats the collective for that by the way?). Got to say though his bikes fantastic, he had it striped down and in the boot in under 5 minutes, the engineering that went into the headstock and the captive bearings will have me amused for some time. Yes I know simple things.
So here it is:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/squirrel_hunters_photos/09122007014.jpg
Is a bit of a crap photo, should really read the manual for me phone.
Now for the fun (creative license) part guess the forum member:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/squirrel_hunters_photos/09122007016.jpg
That was taken on the way home from breakfast. I wasn't the only one taking a photo so decided to photograph the photographer:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/squirrel_hunters_photos/09122007017.jpg
Well thats it from me. Same time next year?
gettin2dizzy
10-12-07, 08:36 AM
I applied for a job with Scooterman but have put it off to the summer ;) He say he made good money/enjoyed it?
He said he used to be a courier. So I guess it's preferable to that. Probably OK, except for drunk people asking "Is that the 50, 75 or 90 cc?" "How fast is it?" "Are they captive bearings on the headstock?".
90cc
60mph
Yes
gettin2dizzy
10-12-07, 02:01 PM
I bet it's not much fun taking the bike to bits every minute. The weather put me off too, cold , rainy and dark.
Saturday was a laugh. I think I mostly behaved myself O:)
I have squillions of photos. Might try and post a few up tonight.
Zombie Jesus
10-12-07, 04:25 PM
nice night out, I do recall being involved in some sort of debate but I'm struggling to recall what I was arguing for or against. :smt103
nice night out, I do recall being involved in some sort of debate but I'm struggling to recall what I was arguing for or against. :smt103
Biomass.
gettin2dizzy
10-12-07, 04:54 PM
nice night out, I do recall being involved in some sort of debate but I'm struggling to recall what I was arguing for or against. :smt103
hhehehe.
nice night out, I do recall being involved in some sort of debate but I'm struggling to recall what I was arguing for or against. :smt103
Then at some point I think I picked a fight with you and we went outside and it was raining and then you picked me up and carried me inside. Or was I imagining that?
Some pics here (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=1362628#post1362628)
caz650s
10-12-07, 10:38 PM
Then at some point I think I picked a fight with you and we went outside and it was raining and then you picked me up and carried me inside. Or was I imagining that?
No ...You did not imagine him carrying you back in the pub ...I think he had you in a bear hug and all you could do was squeak !!! ...
I was quite concerned for your well being but then I had to go and look for my beer !!
No ...You did not imagine him carrying you back in the pub ...I think he had you in a bear hug and all you could do was squeak !!! ...
I was quite concerned for your well being but then I had to go and look for my beer !!
phew, i was begining to think that i was going mad. i'm sure i remember not being able to breathe.
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