rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Hollis said:
aka chain pubs and street fights
Disliking living in the SW.
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Hollis
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rubbershoes said:aka chain pubs and street fights
There's quite afew non-chain pubs.. proper locals around the town.. The last time I actually encountered any violence myself there was when I was about 14-15 years old. So I figure don't think its too dangerous a place for a night out.. just don't go in the Naval & Military..
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
that decent pub near the back of the big wetherspoons has closed down 
they had good beers in there
they had good beers in there
on_the_fly
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I am now hating being here, if it was not for my kids id be fucking off somewhere else, and never coming back Rant over.
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Hollis said:That the Mason's Arms? Big shame.. used to be the 'local'.
that's the one. i'm more of a village pub man myself but the masons was always good if i was in town
King Biscuit Time
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I only really view Barnstaple through Rose-tinted glasses because I only go out there three or four times a year, and on Days like Xmas eve or Boxing day there a millions of folk to catch up with - good time guarenteed.
If you didn't grow up in N.Devon then you haven't got that and suddenly the prospect of going out in Barum doesn't look so great.
Mind you there are still plenty of good pubs in the area, but fuck-all to do later on I suppose. A mate of mine started putting on Drum and Bass nights in The Golden Lion Tap but that was about a year ago. I'm not sure if they're still going.
Do you like Sport? You could toddle along to the Footie/Rugby clubs for a drink on a Saturday afternoon - sure to meet some people down there (Including me on Boxing day for the Barum Vs Bideford local derby - best piss up of the year by far).
The pubs djbs recommends are good - I always liked drinking in Braunton, but that was more a 'gang of mates' thing - nothing incredible about the pubs except the fact that 1) There are loads of them really close together and 2) They're all decent enough! We'd go to The Aggie, The London Inn, The New Inn, The Black Horse, The White Horse, The Mariners, The George and get the last bus home.
If you didn't grow up in N.Devon then you haven't got that and suddenly the prospect of going out in Barum doesn't look so great.
Mind you there are still plenty of good pubs in the area, but fuck-all to do later on I suppose. A mate of mine started putting on Drum and Bass nights in The Golden Lion Tap but that was about a year ago. I'm not sure if they're still going.
Do you like Sport? You could toddle along to the Footie/Rugby clubs for a drink on a Saturday afternoon - sure to meet some people down there (Including me on Boxing day for the Barum Vs Bideford local derby - best piss up of the year by far).
The pubs djbs recommends are good - I always liked drinking in Braunton, but that was more a 'gang of mates' thing - nothing incredible about the pubs except the fact that 1) There are loads of them really close together and 2) They're all decent enough! We'd go to The Aggie, The London Inn, The New Inn, The Black Horse, The White Horse, The Mariners, The George and get the last bus home.
I live there and this thread has cheered me up a bit, there sounds like there's something out there better than barnstaple. Night life? No, just no...it's not *quite* so bad if your a student at the marvy NDC, there's always little band nights etc. Other than that, it's 30+'s with their peddle pushers in chicago rock or..."shout" as it's now known. Basically, it's alright if you read "heat" and want a cheap lable wearing male gay best friend with a trendy mullet and bleached highlights and leave your three children from a previous marrige with your bf whislt you go out on the pull or alternativly the chavvy teenager from Fair View.
Sheries - Townie Central just out side the cinema...
But, as i understand there are plenty of free parties happening all the time if thats your thing?
Sheries - Townie Central just out side the cinema...
But, as i understand there are plenty of free parties happening all the time if thats your thing?
King Biscuit Time
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I quite like Sherry's. It's where I usually hang out after 11 when I'm back in town.
When I was younger always Marisco's in the summer, either Hip-Hop on Thursday or Indie on Friday. I haven't been there for years but sitting on a rock in Woolacombe with the tide coming in, with your mates, red wine, a french stick and some cheese is the best way to start a night out ever.
When I was younger always Marisco's in the summer, either Hip-Hop on Thursday or Indie on Friday. I haven't been there for years but sitting on a rock in Woolacombe with the tide coming in, with your mates, red wine, a french stick and some cheese is the best way to start a night out ever.
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