The Crown, Hyde Lea.

[John Marwood]

it always makes me larf - having lived and worked away

The Stafford dining experience consists of this :

Get drunk and buy the cheapest thing on the menu

Nobody ever worries if they have spent 20 quid on drink but once a meal hits double figures we baulk at spending the money on high qulaity produce and cooking

I guess its a cultural thang

 

[tek-monkey]

I used to be like that, but now prize the meal above the night out. Maybe it just means you're old when you appreciate the experiences rather than hazy recollection of a drunken blur.

 

[John Marwood]

or even an intoxicated oasis

 

[Trumpet]

it always makes me larf - having lived and worked away

The Stafford dining experience consists of this :

Get drunk and buy the cheapest thing on the menu

Nobody ever worries if they have spent 20 quid on drink but once a meal hits double figures we baulk at spending the money on high qulaity produce and cooking

I guess its a cultural thang

Had a conversation along very similar lines with a couple of Stafford market traders the other night.

[Nobody ever worries if they have spent 20 quid on drink but once a meal hits double figures we baulk at spending the money on high qulaity produce and cooking]

Which is probably why there are few up market restaurants in Stafford.

 

[John Marwood]

and an increasing amount of polyester clothing

always a bad sign when judging the econmic prosperity of a place

 

[toooldtorock]

Open Mic night tonight at The Crown, Admission free

 

[Trumpet]

You gonna be there?

 

[toooldtorock]

Sure will, bringing my 12 string and going accoustic!

 

[Trumpet]

Is it an 8.00 start do you know?

 

[toooldtorock]

Im guessing so

 

[Trumpet]

Went in for an early doors pint but noted the 8.30 start and decided not to stay. I'm seldom in there later than 8.00 on a week day.

 

[toooldtorock]

As is usual for most music events at The Crown, poorly supported. It annoys me that their is an expectation that Village have to be supported, but that support is not recipricated

 

[toooldtorock]

That should read Village events have to be supported

 

[Trumpet]

It's a pity that they can't arrange something for a Friday or Saturday night as not everyone wants to be out on a 'school night' but obviously the lucrative dining trade has to take priority. It was nice to see the beer festival so well attended though.

 

[toooldtorock]

There may be something happening Bank Holiday Sunday night. Will keep you posted

 

[Trumpet]

Alas, unlikely to be in Stafford over a bank holiday week-end.

 

[toooldtorock]

Clog dancers and Morris men at the Crown tonight 8.00pm?

 

[Trumpet]

Aaaaah, so that's why the car park was empty when I went up about 7.00. Didn't fancy an empty pub so turned around and had a quickie in The Sun.

 

[toooldtorock]

Indulged in some excellent Slaters Queen Bee last night, next up Ringwood Boondoggle which has to be one of my favourites.

 

[Trumpet]

Have to agree the queen bee has been spot on. Unlikely to be able to sample the Boondoggle as away straight from work this afto until Monday. Enjoy.