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Abdul's is what was the King's Head until 1991. It may have had another name in the first incarnation as an 'Indian'.I thought they were further down before then, but that may have been another balti. This is probably late 80s though.
Ah - it was actually Uncle Buck's Fun Pub for about six months and then became Al Sheikh's after the almost instant demise of that venture.Abdul's is what was the King's Head until 1991. It may have had another name in the first incarnation as an 'Indian'.
Ah - it was actually Uncle Buck's Fun Pub for about six months and then became Al Sheikh's after the almost instant demise of that venture.
Ah - it was actually Uncle Buck's Fun Pub for about six months and then became Al Sheikh's after the almost instant demise of that venture.
Not sure when the change to Abdul's occurred.
Anyone else hear this sad news ?
Apparently the guy who own all that area said he intends to increase their rent as soon as their tenancy is up, and Ashiana said it couldn't be justified, so said if he does they'll just close.
Seems like a bit of greed on the landlords part, I mean yes it's busy weekends n such, but there's days I walk past n there's not a sole inside.
I'm shocked by this news, where on earth will we be able to get a curry in town now?
Just have to resort to milling around charity shops in between coffee shop visits.
Where is the variety and diversity of shops these days? It doesn't take much to work out if there are a large number of shops selling the same as you then you need to be at the top of your game and try to stay there.
Alas Ashiana was never up there for me so only went twice and it was always empty whenever I went passed no matter what time of evening.
Bring back the Reynolds bar
Spot on = 100% Correct.Anyone trying to run their own business, a business that is not part of a chain or franchise, is having an extraordinarily hard time this year with rapidly increasing costs and overheads and a continual demand for cheaper prices
Unless you are in a similar position you will never know how hard it is
Just saying
Anyone trying to run their own business, a business that is not part of a chain or franchise, is having an extraordinarily hard time this year with rapidly increasing costs and overheads and a continual demand for cheaper prices
Unless you are in a similar position you will never know how hard it is
Just saying
I struggle to see why business rates haven't been scrapped and replaced by a sales tax?Anyone trying to run their own business, a business that is not part of a chain or franchise, is having an extraordinarily hard time this year with rapidly increasing costs and overheads and a continual demand for cheaper prices
Unless you are in a similar position you will never know how hard it is
Just saying
Setting up online isn't really viable for a restaurant. But I agree with the sentiment.I struggle to see why business rates haven't been scrapped and replaced by a sales tax?
Set up a shop and pay business rates, rent, water rates (even if there is no water!), charge for commercial waste and so on. Or bypass all that and set up online. This isn't a level playing field.
Pastiche
Ashiana
Bear Grill
All popular but obviously no longer viable.
Is there enough Stafford diners who like individuality in their dining. Or as I suspect, are Stafford folk supporters of chain restaurants only?
Ping.
Had the worst 'Indian' I've ever had at Ashiana, tasted and looked like Homepride cook in sauce.... rank and disgusting. So many better places to eat in Stafford, surprised it lasted this long.
Will be a loss to the north end of town though, Greyfriars is scruffy enough.
Most people I know simply don't eat out as much as they used to,