Years since I’ve been there. Didn’t you have to pay to use the lift or have I imagined that?
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I know it's an old article, but this comment made me laugh.
"Leonora Champion of Grotto Road, Marsden, said: “If that’s people preferences it’s up to them but they don’t have to put it in front of our faces."
I hardly think that having this soiree in an underground cave system constitutes "putting it in front of your face", quite the opposite really.
Shan't make any plans very soon then.It's a massive faff. If the food was good it could be a goldmine but it's shite.
Nice concept poorly executedShan't make any plans very soon then.
[Insert mam joke here]Do they let dogs in?
not all trade is footfall based.
Look at how well some country pubs do. It needs to become the destination, not be on the way to another one. It has the cave, the lift, the view and also a solid car park..
If it had could build a reputation for good, reasonably priced food it would be a gold mine as people would go specifically to the Grotto like they used to.
Same here, maybe just over. I remember there was a lift to take you down there. How the hell they ever got planning permission for the monstrosity…..Me neither. Bet it’s 30 yr since.
you make nowt on drinks man. has to be foodIt plays a massive part. Most will drive there, so a pint tops.
Shan't make any plans very soon then.
That’s your decision I supposeIf I was on call I probably wouldn't be having a couple of pints.
I’m amazed you’ve never been, it’s worth a visit for the history.Always quite fancied a look down just for the novelty of it, but never been.
It's not exactly in the best place for a Houghtoner to gan drinking.I’m amazed you’ve never been, it’s worth a visit for the history.
I had a neighbour who never visited Durham Cathedral and it’s only 6 miles away!
Thinking of places in daft locations. Is the 3 Horse Shoes still going strong? For some reason I assumed you'd know mate.It's not exactly in the best place for a Houghtoner to gan drinking.
Thinking of places in daft locations. Is the 3 Horse Shoes still going strong? For some reason I assumed you'd know mate.
Well then I'll use this place as my example of a bar/restaurant in a daft location offering something people are willing to travel for.Yes it continues to do ok given the economic climate