Where for a night out in Northampton?

Where for a night out in Northampton?

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psychobert

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6,316 posts

263 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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Colleague of mine has just asked for advice where to go for a good night out in Northampton.. She's up for the weekend with a load of mates, but seemingly noone knows the area. Despite living here a while, neither do I..

She sugested Auntie Ruth's but I've never heard of it. I'm guessing trendy bar selling alcopops rather than decent boozer with real ale. So, anyone any ideas?

matt172

12,415 posts

251 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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Autie Ruths is good but you need to be a member. you can take guests in if you are a member though.
Charles Bradlaugh(sp) is ok as its open till 1

Blipi

2,355 posts

244 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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Auntie Ruth's is also the BBC or something isn't it?

Probably one of the safer places but a bit up it's own A on it's 'exclusive membership' nonsense.

matt172

12,415 posts

251 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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Blipi said:
Auntie Ruth's is also the BBC or something isn't it?

Probably one of the safer places but a bit up it's own A on it's 'exclusive membership' nonsense.
Yep they're all in the same venue. all owned by the Richardson's, along with the picture drome, White hart and the Bradlaugh.
IMHO the membership is one of the reasons it is one of the safest places because you don't get loads of pi$$ed up kids in there lookign for fights

central

16,744 posts

224 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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K town is the place to be. Central is as Central does. (see my website) hehe

missdiane

13,993 posts

256 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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Not everyone would agree with you mark hehe

Charles Bradlaugh is good,
then maybe Chicagos, sounds like Chicagos would be ideal if its a group going as you dont need membership, its a bit 'common' but arent all clubs, its spacious, you dont get hounded by people who cant speak english and its a good choice of music, good for groups!

central

16,744 posts

224 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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missdiane said:
Not everyone would agree with you mark hehe

The thing is, most of the people who slag it off have never been. I know of at least 3 PHers who`ve been there of their own free will. It`s popular with footballers (Ryan Giggs)


And pop stars (Moby)

Mrs Trackside

9,299 posts

240 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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missdiane said:
Not everyone would agree with you mark hehe

Charles Bradlaugh is good,
then maybe Chicagos, sounds like Chicagos would be ideal if its a group going as you dont need membership, its a bit 'common' but arent all clubs, its spacious, you dont get hounded by people who cant speak english and its a good choice of music, good for groups!

If the DJ leaves the record on for more than 20 seconds! He thinks he's Jive Bunny!!

The_Burg

4,849 posts

221 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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Skinner, Central is sh1t, only good thing is cheap beer and free admission.
Sticky carpets and walls are fine once you've had a skinfull.
How on earth you can bear to be in there sober is nothing short of amazing.
Kettering does have some good pubs but club wise forget it, (unless you are going for the completely mashed sh@g a h@g type night).
Yes i've had some great nights in there but only when properly steeped in alcohol.

missdiane

13,993 posts

256 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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its good moosic cos they played 'Riot'

Mrs Trackside

9,299 posts

240 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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missdiane said:
its good moosic cos they played 'Riot'


I doubt he played it all the way through though

central

16,744 posts

224 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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The_Burg said:
Skinner, Central is sh1t, only good thing is cheap beer and free admission.
Sticky carpets and walls are fine once you've had a skinfull.
How on earth you can bear to be in there sober is nothing short of amazing.
Kettering does have some good pubs but club wise forget it, (unless you are going for the completely mashed sh@g a h@g type night).
Yes i've had some great nights in there but only when properly steeped in alcohol.

I wont mention the pillock who put a short in my coke then......

The_Burg

4,849 posts

221 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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Eh?
Certainly wasn't me.

Sporting Bear

7,898 posts

241 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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Somewhere different to try -

The Racehorse, Abington Square

If only for one drink

Go on dare to be different

Mrs Trackside

9,299 posts

240 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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Sporting Bear said:
Somewhere different to try -

The Racehorse, Abington Square

If only for one drink

Go on dare to be different


What's so special about it? Is it a gay bar

Mrs BlueCerbera

2,208 posts

247 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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Sporting Bear said:
Somewhere different to try -

The Racehorse, Abington Square

If only for one drink

Go on dare to be different


I love that pub. Spent a few evenings in there with my next door neighbour. Some interesting types .....

Mrs Trackside

9,299 posts

240 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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Mrs BlueCerbera said:
Sporting Bear said:
Somewhere different to try -

The Racehorse, Abington Square

If only for one drink

Go on dare to be different


I love that pub. Spent a few evenings in there with my next door neighbour. Some interesting types .....


What is it, Penny? Tell me!

Sporting Bear

7,898 posts

241 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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No it's not a gay bar it just gets interesting people (plus the music is good)

Thanks for your endorsement Mrs BlueCerbera


Edited by Sporting Bear on Wednesday 21st March 22:04

Mrs BlueCerbera

2,208 posts

247 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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Yup, as Nigel says its just an interesting pub. Not your normal bland types in there. Some weird and wonderful dress-sense, hairstyles etc. Carpet thats been there for years ... a bit mucky ... you know the sort hehe

Mrs Trackside

9,299 posts

240 months

Wednesday 21st March 2007
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Mrs BlueCerbera said:
Yup, as Nigel says its just an interesting pub. Not your normal bland types in there. Some weird and wonderful dress-sense, hairstyles etc. Carpet thats been there for years ... a bit mucky ... you know the sort hehe


Sounds like I'd love it! (and no, that's not sarcasm)