Had the daughters wedding there about 18 months ago believe it was okay but didn't sample the food tbf, but staff helpful, they did get breakfast in the morning it was fine!My wife and I are staying in the City with two Rovers fans for the game against Blackburn on 1 October. Thinking of staying at the Crooked Hat (as it’s dog friendly) and wondered if any of my fellow posters have knowledge of whether this place is a decent place to stay/eat. Thanks in anticipation.
Used to work there for Ron and Alma, was a great pub back then, best pint in the town, We’d just signed Richard Shaw and he was staying there until he got sorted, walked up to me in the bar on his first night and wanted to check in, one of the girls asked him “ what name is it “ he Just looked at me as if to say “ really “It was a good independent when Ron and Alma had it, its a Punch Travern now with standard fayre, you have TGI Friday over the road(gone downhill now), and the Craven Arms a bit further down towards town. I think the hotel has decent reviews, Sky Sports staff used to stay there when Coventry Bees were televised.
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The Brandon Oak is meant to be dece6 now, not far away but you're getting further away from the ground
Monday was jazz night, we used to go up Thursdays, place was packed, a singer one week, disco the next as i recall. Great well run independent boozer, never any trouble, especially with Alma thereUsed to work there for Ron and Alma, was a great pub back then, best pint in the town, We’d just signed Richard Shaw and he was staying there until he got sorted, walked up to me in the bar on his first night and wanted to check in, one of the girls asked him “ what name is it “ he Just looked at me as if to say “ really “
MondaysMonday was jazz night, we used to go up Thursdays, place was packed, a singer one week, disco the next as i recall. Great well run independent boozer, never any trouble, especially with Alma there
richard Keys stayed there a bit, you could tell which room, the cleaners would be there for hours hovering all the fur upMondaysnot my favourite night to work, sounded like someone kicking the drums over for 3 hours, true story a band member died one jazz night, nobody noticed for 3 songs, acquired taste
...true story a band member died one jazz night, nobody noticed for 3 songs, acquired taste
Mondaysnot my favourite night to work, sounded like someone kicking the drums over for 3 hours, true story a band member died one jazz night, nobody noticed for 3 songs, acquired taste
How about modern jazz?That's jazz for you.
luckily It was the trumpet player, it actually improved the songs,Fucking hell. How on earth did no one notice? It sounds awful but it comes across like a comedy sketch.
Bandon Wood is probably my favourite place to take the dog for a walk locally and although the main entrance is off Ferndale Road you can also go in either via Binley Woods park or behind the garage/Starbucks on the A46.
I've been there a couple of times recently and I can see why. Lovely food and great alcohol choices.The Royal Oak at Brandon is winning awards for its food at the moment
The Royal Oak at Brandon is winning awards for its food at the moment
The Royal Oak at Brandon is winning awards for its food at the moment
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