
We found an invite to a Bar None film night 24 hours late.Poo.
Film missed - The God's Aren't Angry.
There's quite a few o' these pub-based churches around-
2 we know in Cardiff,
also see Swansea, Nottingham, an ex-pubchurch[!] in London, Bradford..
Staggered across Cardiff Pubs website
A few pubs have shut since, but it's definitely a proper look
into this city's public houses
Here's some of their pub facts:
The Vulcan [pictured] is built below sea level.
In The Packet there is an unwritten law that a sailor caught with
the tide out must be given boarding.
The Splotlands has a ghost called Matilda in the skittle alley.
The Millers Tavern survived the Blitz when all around was decimated.
They provided shelter for homeless people, with free ale.
Such was the gratitude that whip round thankyou amount
exceeded their normal takings.
The Mackintosh used to be a quick stop off for horse riders,
with a stable at the rear.
Before 1973, The Claude had a men-only lounge,
and a ladies-only bar called the Snug.
The Royal Oak hosts a boxing ring on one of the upper floors.
Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) was
a frequent visitor to the Cow & Snuffers.
The Borough was built in 1867 as the tallest building in St Mary Street.
The Cardiff Cottage was built around 1750, one of the oldest in Cardiff.
(Are there really 18 pubs in the 'Canton Mile'?!)
The Rummer Tavern had its first licence granted in 1713.
The Goat Major's name is taken from the Mascot of the Royal 41st regiment of Wales. They carried a live goat on the Russian front line in the Crimean War.
& the Gower allegedly was built as a train station pub.
(Allegedly, The Gower has its own pigeon team.)
Glug, glug ..
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In related news I hear the Bute Dock is looking for an owner...
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