Keel Tavern and the Botanist

[Wearson]

Long before these two bars opened ( and the Muddler) it was anticipated that the prices would be on par with the sister establishments in Newcastle and thus higher than some other places in town.
Why are people still moaning about it?
Just don’t go.
End of.

 

[Le Skin]

Ate in the Botanist last week and thought it was nothing special. Wont be going back.

Is it like the one in Newcastle where you stink of cooking when you come out?

 

[JAZZMANB]

I’ve had the veggie pie with celeriac mash a few times in the Tavern and it was unbelievably nice.

I don't believe it

 

[Andy7973]

Long before these two bars opened ( and the Muddler) it was anticipated that the prices would be on par with the sister establishments in Newcastle and thus higher than some other places in town.
Why are people still moaning about it?
Just don’t go.
End of.

It's just the way it is unfortunately in Sunderland people are used to drinking in dives so when a new bar opens and it's a bit more expensive they start whinging. No one is forcing them to go but they'll still complain

 

[Gucci Massive]

Been to a few around the country and always thought they were a bit ‘chainy’ and bang average.

Same. Is the beer kept well at the Sunlun one? I remember thinking the draught was lovely at the one in Edinburgh when I was there.

 

[SR7]

I don't believe it

Is that you, Victor?

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[jarramackem]

keel tavern is the same people as the redhouse in newcastle. pick your pie, mash, peas and gravy for £12.50. very nice as well

Nearly paid that for a pint of Jakehead in there

 

[ned_werby]

My mate and their lass went to the Botanist last week and they had fish and chips with mushy peas along with a couple of pints of lager each.
He wasn't happy lashing out well over 50 quid for the pleasure.

"The price of everything and the value of nothing" springs to mind.

 

[Rivet Catcher]

@chriswallace85 any advice on the Botanist for those who might want a look in after the match on Saturday?

Don’t bother unless you want to stand 4 deep in a bar watching some barman taking ages to make two cocktails

 

[beverly macca]

My mates sister in laws brother heard it was shite. That’s good enough for me not to go.

 

[chriswallace85]

Don’t bother unless you want to stand 4 deep in a bar watching some barman taking ages to make two cocktails

That's The Botanist for ya like.

I've always thought these sorta places should have an express zone of the bar for people wanting straight forward pints & bottles.

I was in a window seat last Saturday and it was funny watching people beg to come in. Reminded me of when Steve Strange wouldn’t let @Sneech into the Blitz club back in the 80s when he held up a mirror to him and said ‘Well, would you let yourself in?’

I noticed ya comment on the other thread. Did ya walk in or were you booked?

(edited @OP's request by a literate mod)

 

[mini-x2]

That's The Botanist for ya like.

I've always thought these sorta places should have an express zone of the bar for people wanting straight forward pints & bottles.

I noticed ya comment on the other thread. Did ya walk in or were you booked?

(edited @OP's request by a literate mod)

Just walked in mate

 

[chriswallace85]

Just walked in mate

The bastards. What time was that like? Seemed to be a few people complaining about it the week before on Facebook.

 

[mini-x2]

The bastards. What time was that like? Seemed to be a few people complaining about it the week before on Facebook.

Was in about 4.45pm on Friday and about 1.30pm before the match

 

[chriswallace85]

Was in about 4.45pm on Friday and about 1.30pm before the match

Ahhh.

It was about 9pm when we tried.

 

[Brett]

I was in the botanist on Saturday, just in the bar.

The main issues I had were the time to get served which could take ages , obviously issues that can be fixed though

 

[mini-x2]

Ahhh.

It was about 9pm when we tried.

The early bird gets the worm

 

[Fletch]

I was in the botanist on Saturday, just in the bar.

The main issues I had were the time to get served which could take ages , obviously issues that can be fixed though

Good luck the one in Newcastle is always a pain , as others say it’s the fannying on making cocktails

Might have a few after match sat so might try it then , hopefully all the Instagram crowd have already been the last couple weeks

 

[chriswallace85]

Good luck the one in Newcastle is always a pain , as others say it’s the fannying on making cocktails

Might have a few after match sat so might try it then , hopefully all the Instagram crowd have already been the last couple weeks

Good luck getting in.

 

[1more]

Absolutely glorious sitting outside in the sun yesterday at the Botanist. Class place