How Sunderland is viewed

[Purrfect South]

on the whole yes but every single time we came to Sunderland for a night out we got grief ( mid to late 80s )

we probably stood out mind, always a mini bus full because there was no transport from Birtley to Sunderland and we wouldn't know where we were going either, never ventured into town on a matchday from Roker

The 80's was a rough era though. Most towns have moved on since then, but it's fair to say that parts of Sunderland haven't.

 

[MackneyHackem]

You're right. At least it's only your pride that gets hurt by being shunned by a pub that considers it'self too cool to serve you.

I've never heard of that ever happening to anyone.

 

[Charmless Man]

And one day I'll tell you about the time I had a shit in a brothel and had to wash my arse in the sink.

Well that’ll be a day to look forward to.

 

[Purrfect South]

The state of the pub trade now they'd be begging you to go in . If they do, tell them to fuck off .

Happy to see them fail. If they can't relate to the populace around them, and not charge exorbitant prices, in the hope it'll draw a better class of punter, then they deserve it.

 

[Charmless Man]

I've never heard of that ever happening to anyone.

I’ve done that to someone in a bar I worked in. Told someone Spoons was over the road.

That’ll set some teeth gnashing on here but what can I say - standards need to be maintained.

 

[MackneyHackem]

I’ve done that to someone in a bar I worked in. Told someone Spoons was over the road.

That’ll set some teeth gnashing on here but what can I say - standards need to be maintained.

 

[Charmless Man]

Happy to see them fail. If they can't relate to the populace around them, and not charge exorbitant prices, in the hope it'll draw a better class of punter, then they deserve it.

What if the bar is packed out every Friday and Saturday more or less all day. And does a fairly bustling midweek trade.

Surely you can do without people whose face, clothing and taste in food and drink doesn’t fit?

 

[Purrfect South]

I've never heard of that ever happening to anyone.

It happens down here in the south. It's quite common to be ignored by bar staff in the hope you'll piss off. It doesn't happen to me, but I've definitely seen it in practice, and talked about it with others who've seen it. I imagine the bar is set at a different level in many places, but my town has transformed into a very posh town, almost over night. It's really weird to see it happening.

 

[Dave Herbal]

I think some think of the Town as Arizona, TTonic, Baroque, Revs, and not a lot else.

There's nice bars and good alternate routes you can take in the town these days. Sunniside the obvious one. Then there's the likes of The Engine Room, Port of Call, Dun Cow, Hidden seems canny, Life of Riley's still alright. To an extent, I think the town is what you make it.

But if you were a young un looking for a Newcastle-style night out, then you’re also catered for. Put it this way. If you were on a hen night and accidentally got off at Sunderland instead of Newcastle, you wouldn't he disappointed.

depends where you go to be fair

Some lovely boozers in Sunderland and some nice areas to take people

unfortunately the town centre is frequented by the bad boys brigade

Where would one need to go to observe said bad boys brigade? I go all over town and have never met them.

 

[MackneyHackem]

It happens down here in the south. It's quite common to be ignored by bar staff in the hope you'll piss off. It doesn't happen to me, but I've definitely seen it in practice, and talked about it with others who've seen it. I imagine the bar is set at a different level in many places, but my town has transformed into a very posh town, almost over night. It's really weird to see it happening.

Where in the south?

 

[Purrfect South]

What if the bar is packed out every Friday and Saturday more or less all day. And does a fairly bustling midweek trade.

Surely you can do without people whose face, clothing and taste in food and drink doesn’t fit?

There are a couple that are thriving, but I have to say that a few have gone to the wall. That kind of stance is fine in a big city, with plenty of punters, but not really a sustainable business model in a small town, with far too many bars, and cafes.

 

[Harry Angstrom]

Replace the song with ‘Shearer is a wanker.’ and I’ve done this. Had no bother mind, some funny looks and my mag mate laughing and saying “Keep it down man.”

I used to sing Sunderland songs very loudly in Newcastle. been told to shut up a few times but never chinned.

 

[Purrfect South]

Where in the south?

In little Hackney, as my town is now known. As I said in an earlier post, it works fine in Hackney because there's plenty of punters to pick up the slack.

 

[MackneyHackem]

In little Hackney, as my town is now known. As I said in an earlier post, it works fine in Hackney because there's plenty of punters to pick up the slack.

You've lost me.

 

[Purrfect South]

I used to sing Sunderland songs very loudly in Newcastle. been told to shut up a few times but never chinned.

I was banned from my local for chanting "Shearer is a wanker" during an England match. Wear your loyalties with pride I say.

 

[Charmless Man]

There are a couple that are thriving, but I have to say that a few have gone to the wall. That kind of stance is fine in a big city, with plenty of punters, but not really a sustainable business model in a small town, with far too many bars, and cafes.

Said bar was in a small town near Manchester. Admittedly it benefits from being in Cheshire and people having a bit of money.

Pub was absolutely rammed on a Saturday night. Someone shuffled up to the bar and asks “Have you not got any ‘normal’ lagers.”

Told him that we don’t have any major brands (of any style of beer, not just lager) but we did have a couple of pilsners in. When he started twisting I just couldn’t be arsed and said “Spoons is over the road.”

Nothing I could do, complaining to me isn’t going to make me rustle up a keg of Stella from somewhere. It was 3-4 deep all along the bar so if he wasn’t happy he was welcome to go elsewhere.

If it was a bit quieter I could have talked him through what we had and offered him some tasters but I could see he was getting a bit difficult/had already had a drink.

Quite why you’d go into an unfamiliar bar and complain they don’t have a drink you’re familiar with I don’t know.

 

[Purrfect South]

You've lost me.

Sorry, it's a local joke.

 

[Harry Angstrom]

I was banned from my local for chanting "Shearer is a wanker" during an England match. Wear your loyalties with pride I say.

I used to be just daft when pissed. I'm still daft but haven't sang Sunderland songs for a while. Must be getting old.

 

[Charmless Man]

I used to be just daft when pissed. I'm still daft but haven't sang Sunderland songs for a while. Must be getting old.

I don’t even sing them at the match. It might disturb my tartan blanket and flask of tea.

 

[Harry Angstrom]

Said bar was in a small town near Manchester. Admittedly it benefits from being in Cheshire and people having a bit of money.

Pub was absolutely rammed on a Saturday night. Someone shuffled up to the bar and asks “Have you not got any ‘normal’ lagers.”

Told him that we don’t have any major brands (of any style of beer, not just lager) but we did have a couple of pilsners in. When he started twisting I just couldn’t be arsed and said “Spoons is over the road.”

Nothing I could do, complaining to me isn’t going to make me rustle up a keg of Stella from somewhere. It was 3-4 deep all along the bar so if he wasn’t happy he was welcome to go elsewhere.

If it was a bit quieter I could have talked him through what we had and offered him some tasters but I could see he was getting a bit difficult/had already had a drink.

Quite why you’d go into an unfamiliar bar and complain they don’t have a drink you’re familiar with I don’t know.

That's not being nasty and condescending but giving the punter some decent advice.