Marple Tavern

[andyamp;kirsty]

We went, as i have only been in once it was a marked improvement. The IPA was alright, hopefully more handpulls will follow within time, i had to re-mortgage for a large glass or red - £4.10 ish - but all the others were reasonable priced. Like 'Admin' said lots of TV's but the chap behind the bar says that it will be firmly sports led, which certainly offers another option for watching the rugby.
One thing did marr the evening - it was far too smokey, and there was a total lack of air conditioning and ventilation. IMHO they should have had a total ban on smoking in anticipation of the new laws next year, however im a non smoker!

I was working late is last night - Weds- and popped in on my way past, sadly it was pretty empty, fingers crossed the locals will return at the weekend and before its colsing party this time next year!

Andy

[admin]

I did. It was very busy for a Tuesday night! They have IPA on draught, which was very pleasant, and a wide selection of keg beers.

There has obviously been a lot of hard work and the interior looks good. Lots of tv screens on the walls so you can see from almost anywhere, which is good if you want to watch the footy but distracting if you don't.

I shall certainly return and I hope it works out the way they intend and becomes an asset to the community.

[Rachael]

Did anyone visit the Marple tavern??

what is the verdict?

[Peter]

To be pedantic, the Spring Gardens is actually in Marple Bridge!!!

[andyamp;kirsty]

The spring gardens is indeed in compstall, the marple tavern is the otters as was, or wasn't as the case may or may not be!

[heather]

i have been reading this with interest, and couldnt work out where sg was, think i have it now, but its not quite in marple is it. '>  '>

[Rachael]

ooooooh, Andy, I didnt get one of them  '>  

The rock tavern is nice, so thats a good sign.

[andyamp;kirsty]

A tenner seems a lot, maybe the room at the back will be open for regulars? I have just found a post card on my door mat informing me of a preview night tomorrow from 7pm, think i might pop in and have a look. Im not sure if it is true but apparently the guy who is in charge also has the 'rock tavern' on the glossop road. There is also to be a no under 21's policy which could be interesting.

I will report back

Andy

[Dave]

A pub is a pub - if there's a charge for entry it ain't a pub it's a club, in effect.   '>

[Rachael]

Noticed today, they are advertising a live act at the pub for next week.

£10 a ticket... Yikes!!

Now , does that price stop the rough crowd coming into the pub, and make it a civilised do, or do you think it will put people off  full stop because they dont want to pay the money ??

What do you think??

[Rachael]

I live round the corner from this pub too.

I hope it does well, It really should be a gold mine considering its plonked right in the middle of an area which is really nice, there is a big catchment area for the locals around it, I just hope that mud doesnt stick and the new people can make it into the nice sort of place it should be, and can be if they want it to.

[admin]

Andy is indeed referring to the "Otters" on Cross Lane. It is currently closed for refurbishment and it looks like there's a lot of work being done. From memory, I think I saw an advert that said it's due to reopen on 18th December (I'll check and correct that if necessary) and it will be called the "Marple Tavern."

I think it's a good idea to re-brand it. It's going to be a lot of hard work to turn this pub around and we locals who live nearby (including me) should give it the benefit of the doubt and try to support it. It would be great if they can turn it back into a good community local pub that everyone can use and enjoy.

It isn't a Robbie house, but that's a good thing as far as I'm concerned as I like a bit of variety and there's not enough choice in Marple, not in easy walking distance anyway.

The things I'm hoping for are good quality real ale, large no smoking area and friendly atmosphere with minimal noise and no trouble for local residents. it remains to be seen if anyone can manage all that in a single package but good luck to the new landlords if that's what they hope to do.

[Tricky]

I presume Andy is refering to the "O"

[orangewhip]

where the dickens is this hell-hole you describe?  initially I thought it was the SG; worst pub in the country never mind Marple.

[andyamp;kirsty]

I do love marple and its pubs, however I live about 15 seconds walk away from what was/is IMHO the worst in marple.
One evening I did chance upon it, thinkng that the grotty exterior could be hiding a little gem, an oasis cleverly disguised in tatty clothes to keep the place select and quiet. When I entererd I was totaly amazed - It was even worse than I imagined - I think at the time I compared it to my grandfathers care home but with a bar!

As i sat, with my extremely cold pint of nitro-flow, i began to ask why? Why was this pub like it is? Why was it practically emply? why did its clientele seem a bit too young/rough!?

I couldnt really answer these questions, which upset me a bit, because on paper this pub should work! its surrounded by nice houses, whose occupants all seem to be of a reasonable age, any may every once in a while fancy a drink, without the hike up the hill.
Maybe the owners could hear my musings, as several days later it was boarded up for a month undergoing a total 'refurb'. A last chance? possibly? If it fails in the next 18 months will it to be annexed onto the forthcoming cross lane housing development? I sincerely hope not.

This could well become another community pub, with the right landlord, outlook and atmosphere it could work. But I am only one man, and although I do like beer I dont know if I could keep a pub afloat! and im not sure if my accountant would allow me!

So I suppose in a way this is a cry to everyone else, I know its not 100 years old, I know its not a robbies house, i know the ceilings are low, and lacking a little in caracter - however i imagine it will have a heavy dose of faux crap hung on the walls! but give it a go, see what you think, and if you dont like it the railway is just down the track!

Andy