Property2017 Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Regarding drinking and bars, why is it that alcohol is consumed so often out of the public eye ? Ie Squad huts, private clubs, and pubs that don't let kids in , I can only see the benefits of having a weatherspoons type place here by having folk drinking responsibly and having a bite to eat with there familys. But if the chemist is going be a bakery I am all for it, ideally id like to see a place with a few tables inside where you could stop off and grab a Tea/Coffee and a baked snack as well as getting your baked goods. Edited August 10, 2017 by Property2017 BigMouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffererof1crankymofo Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Regarding drinking and bars, why is it that alcohol is consumed so often out of the public eye ? Ie Squad huts, private clubs, and pubs that don't let kids in , I can only see the benefits of having a weatherspoons type place here by having folk drinking responsibly and having a bite to eat with there familys. A pub that doesn't let children in is permitting alcohol to be consumed in the public eye. Besides, not all of us want to be disturbed by snotty nose sprogs running amok whilst mummy and daddy are getting legless under the guise of "drinking responsibly". BigMouth and George. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Property2017 Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Fair enough I worded my post wrong I shouldn't have used the term public eye, are you one of these people who can't stand kids ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Regarding drinking and bars, why is it that alcohol is consumed so often out of the public eye ? Ie Squad huts, private clubs, and pubs that don't let kids in , I can only see the benefits of having a weatherspoons type place here by having folk drinking responsibly and having a bite to eat with there familys. They can do that in a restaurant.... It's a subtle difference but, restaurants/cafes exist to, primarily, dispense food whilst public houses exist to dispense alcohol. For pubs, food is an "afterthought" that, generally, requires extra staff and space (and wages too). Personally, I believe that "kids" should not be allowed into public houses. Why "normalise" visiting a premises that dispenses a substance that causes so much damage? Perhaps they should wait outside with the smokers? Furthermore, Shetland's Pubs, imho, do not generally encourage responsible(?) drinking. They will sell, and keep on selling, until you become painfully "irresponsible". Should they put a "hard" limit on the amount of alcohol punters can purchase? BigMouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsup Posted August 11, 2017 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 I like a dram, but would not want children to watch me get hammered. Thankfully I have mostly grown-out of the need to drink to excess, and thankfully I have never been addicted to itThe sort of pub/pub drinking up here should not be witnessed by children.When away on holiday however going in to a pub for lunch with a drink, is a different matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suuusssiiieee Posted October 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 So that's the esteemed Monterey Jack's gone down the kermit. Lerwick town centre will be like a ghost town if this rate of closures keeps up. Have to say that place didn't inspire for me, and it turns out others too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Huh! It just barely opened.......what, 3 or 4 months ago maybe? Still, if they couldn't even be bothered to heed cleanliness requirements its probably no surprisin. suuusssiiieee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suuusssiiieee Posted October 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Also forgot to add the Hub's closing down sale is in full swing. As for MJ's i feel for the staff at losing their jobs, especially at this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 ^ Somebody is supposed to be taking over the Hub shop in the New Year to sell some other kind of 'clothing' last I heard, whether it happens or not, time will tell I suppose. Did Laing's ever move to Kantersted, and if so what's happening with the story some bakery was moving in. Or is that all off now.... There would need to be some new life in the place, as its close to that critical mass now of the place being nothing but banks and nowhere to spend the money if you draw it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Property2017 Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Its a shame they closed I quite liked the food there, I have a feeling that they expected a bit more footfall than they actually got, i noticed the noost is no longer listed for sale so i wonder if its being renovated and reopened ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerwick antiques Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Yes, the HUB and Monterey Jacks are both closed. I did think that Monterey Jacks would have lasted a year at least but obviously not, I have never been inside the place so can't comment or give reasons to why they might have closed, but heard the health and safety story and heard a few negative comments. Seems strange though as most food outlets get hassled by health and safety, but they sort it instead of closing. Also any ideas what is going on at the north end of Commercial street? see they have railed off most parking spaces below the fort. Please don't tell me they are going to be digging a trench or doing road "improvement" works that's going to last for weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmie Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 The school flitting ootower will have a major impact on any lunchtime fast food businesses on Da Street. Perhaps we need a retail park with food outlets at North Lochside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouth Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 ^ Somebody is supposed to be taking over the Hub shop in the New Year to sell some other kind of 'clothing' last I heard, whether it happens or not, time will tell I suppose.A shop has closed down in Bolts that was selling women’s clothing. Perhaps that is moving to the street? It was in the place that was a soap shop(?) for a few months, before that a sewing shop for a few months, before that a men’s clothes shop for a few months. It seems to serve as a long term pop-up shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Property2017 Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Monterey Jacks owner claimed they couldn't get tradesman to carry out the repair work and kitchen upgrades, I wonder if they removed all the fryers etc they said were installed before they opened. I think the place just never took of , though the chain is now opening in Glasgow west end to add to 4 other locations , its sounds like the owner lost interest and quit on Lerwick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George. Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Monterey Jacks owner claimed they couldn't get tradesman to carry out the repair work and kitchen upgrades, I wonder if they removed all the fryers etc they said were installed before they opened. I think the place just never took of , though the chain is now opening in Glasgow west end to add to 4 other locations , its sounds like the owner lost interest and quit on Lerwick. Perhaps that's why they couldn't keep the kitchen clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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