BigMouth Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 It was Baroc that spoilt it for me too. After going out every other weekend to the pubs around Lerwick, Baroc's opening made me realise that you didn't have to put up with grotty dives. I used to go into Baroc after work for a coffee. The place was clean with comfortable seating, nice lighting, modern and with a relaxed atmosphere. Obviously it had its drawbacks, like jazz on a Sunday afternoon, but otherwise it was a fine place. I was disappointed initially when it became a restaurant, but having eaten in there a few times I have to say that the only reason that I don't go more often is the cost. On the very rare occasions that I have a drink now it either comes from the off licence on The Street or from Tesco. When I see the state that some roll out of the pubs I suspect that I miss the pubs no more than they miss me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 The Waterfront Bar & Grill is amazing. Was in there the other day for my dinner, we wandered in at about 1230'ish. We were promptly seated ordered our food and when it arrived it was amazing, have to admit, for a lunchtime snack its the best Ive had in Lerwick. What is even better is the price. Great food on par with the likes of Osla's if not cheaper. I would highly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 ^^ Menu Available here: http://www.shetlandhotels.com/Shetland/Images/menu.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ of Hildisvik Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Looks good, so dos the menu, shall investigate next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundview Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 When I was a teenager and in my early 20's I was out every weekend. I think when you get older your priorities change, especially if you have kids and a mortgage etc... Me and wife maybe have a good bender 2 or 3 times a year but no more as that. I dunnu even drink that much at home these days, just a beer or glass of wine with dinner or in the evening. Just age I guess. I think that if you are a parent and still go out binge drinking every weekend you maybe need to rethink what you're showing your kids. Don't turn into one of those sad old men you see propping the same bit of bar they were when they were 25! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piggywiggie Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 When I was a teenager and in my early 20's I was out every weekend. I think when you get older your priorities change, especially if you have kids and a mortgage etc... Me and wife maybe have a good bender 2 or 3 times a year but no more as that. I dunnu even drink that much at home these days, just a beer or glass of wine with dinner or in the evening. Just age I guess. I think that if you are a parent and still go out binge drinking every weekend you maybe need to rethink what you're showing your kids. Don't turn into one of those sad old men you see propping the same bit of bar they were when they were 25! I am youngish.... I have NEVER been our every weekend. I don't think it's age that determines how much you go out. I think it's your own personal mentalitty. Since a young age I had it in my head I would own myOwn house before 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundview Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Well, we're all different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of the Mysterons Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 What has happened to the pub scene in Lerwick? Why are the pubs all so quiet these days, even on a Friday and Saturday night they aren't 'busy' like they used to be.On a Friday and Saturday nearly all the bars were busy right from tea time until 11pm (or later), even during the afternoon on Saturdays you would meet plenty of folk out.Thursday nights also used to be busy, with lots of pool teams out and I remember Flints being packed out later on on the Thursday night with live bands playing.Posers even used to be open on a Wednesday!I have spoken to a lot of folk who say they don't go out because nobody else goes out anymore. Why has this happened? Is it too expensive, is there nowhere good to go, is there no incentive to go out anymore, or what other reasons? A few questions: How would you get more folk out?What would make you go out?What would you like to see in Lerwick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotsit Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 No, its called responsible drinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirvaluk Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 The only pub in Lerwick that has done any refurbishment in recent years is the Marlex and they seem to be fairly busy most nights. The rest have had it easy with the barges etc. They were packed without spending a penny. The pubs in Lerwick don't spend money on live bands like they used to. But there is a national trend to drinking at home now. I think the new drink drive rules also had an effect with folk worrying about the next day driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyboy Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 As above also I suspect a lot of folk stopped going out when the barges were here as it was such a pain in the hoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarrymittens Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Is it not the case dat folk are just fed up wi da general standard (or lack of) o da local watering holes in da toon? Most o da eens you walk into you can smell da toilets as soon as you open da door, your feet are sticking tae da floor on da way to da bar and some o da staff couldn't care if you get served or not. Dir's really not much tae entice you oot! Some o da landlords should also take a trip Sooth and learn a few tips on how to run more family friendly establishments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urabug Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/aug/10/pricey-pints-blamed-as-21-british-pubs-a-week-call-time-at-the-bar It is simple use them or lose them. No point me complaining when they are gone as I seldom use them,but I know that it will take the sale of good few drinks to meet the overheads of keeping them open.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Banning smoking in pubs cost them customers, some argued the "cleaner" athmosphere would encourage new folk to frequent them that previously avoided going. Did those expected new folk ever materialise? Personally, I have no interest in a drink unless I can share it with a fag. waarigeo and brian.smith 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George. Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) Personally, I have no interest in a drink unless I can share it with a fag. Says it all Edited September 21, 2016 by George. Frances144 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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