Wheres the best place to meet expats in the evenings

proger1



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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 21:43

hello all, Wife and I have just arrived in Girne, Staying at the mermaid and are the only 2 people in the bar, would like to know where it would be good to meet expats, british or russian or any of the two languages from other countries to get some idea of where and what to do for the next week?

negativenick


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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 21:50

Garry Monger's house ?

the butler


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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 21:51

Hi proger,



A couple of years ago the courtyard inn used to be a good meeting place for brits, don't know if this is still the case. Out at Esententepe all the bars and restaurants are full of brits but it is a long way to drive from Kyrenia. I am sure other members of this forum will be able to advise you.



The butlers wife.

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 21:51

Love your wife and keep yourselves well clear of any interfering expatriates, just not worth the bullshit!



Richard

proger1



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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 21:51

Not likely to impress the wife to much, I've seen a few other comments by you about her

proger1



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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 21:53

Richard,

I am trying to get some helpful information from people who know, not really trying to find the best drinking bar but when i walked into the hotel bar there were 4 people finishing a meal and then there was just the 2 of us

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 21:57

msg 5



Was that directed to me? If so, should it not be 'too' not 'to'? Rhetorical.



Richard

proger1



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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:02

Thanks for nothing Richard, perfectly simple question that you turned into advising me how to treat my marital relationship, who to have as friends and then my poor grammar. I am a Scotsman with a 3rd degree education and a basic question to ask, help would be good, criticism not so much

TheSaints



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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:06

Paul,



Head into Alsancak, Charcos is good for a meal and expat company, tell Celal and Christina I said hi, I believe though not tried, Guido's, The Grumpy Grouse are also expat hang outs, The Hut in lapta.

Cmon people this is a guy and his wife visiting for the the first time, give them some info so they can enjoy the week they are there and meet some of the faces of here in the places they like to frequent.

Shame we are not there at the mo.

Sideways



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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:09

The Old Mill, Ozankoy.

Happy Valley, Catalkoy.

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:10

Maybe I should invite you both to lunch and apologise in person, back in a weeks time but the offer stays open!



Richard

clayton


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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:12

proger 1

not there till the 16 may or would love to have a drink with you.we will be staying up near esentepe though.

all the best gary and elaine

Mindy



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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:18

East of Girne, you could try 'The Fez' at Catalkoy, pronounced Chatalker. Expats frequent this establishment, food bar music etc.

Before the Fez is Courtyard for an excellent curry, cosy bar and nice restaurant.

Could try a Casino, plenty of Brits go, usually free food and drink and spend a few lira in the machines.

Jasmine court Hotel, The Mercure, and merit Crystal Cove to name a few. Ozankoy village have quite a few eatery's, most definitely should meet Brits there. I live on west of Girne in Karsiyaka so bit far out, but there is Mambos bar at Alsancak, Hotel Simena at Karsiyaka, Quiz night Friday (full of Brits) saturday music/kareoke . Good place to meet people is at the Chateau Lambousa Craft market on Saturday mornings 9-1pm Lapta

Jessics Bar Lapta strip, hope this helps, good luck.

tommy13


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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:19

hey welcome to kyrenia , u goys from dubai ?

glw215


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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:24

Try the Courtyard, Karacum, not far from Girne - Monday nights good but you may have to book.

clayton


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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:28

please could some one tell me where the old grapevine is

cheers clayton

Dusterbruce


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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:50

Grapevine is on the Nicosia Road at the side of Pacific rentacar

newlad



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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:56

Clayton,

Hows the butterflies mate,

Paul.

clayton


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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:59

dusterbruce.

is that east or west of kyrenia we are staying near esentepe and noticed they are having a cyprus night on the 18 may.we thought we might try it if its not to faraway

thanks for the help clayton

clayton


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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 23:09

alright mate.

got to win tomoz ,cant go in the pub if we get beat.not bad at work were all reds.paul you no were going out to cyprus on the 16may if you need any photo,s of your site i will take some if you want.when are you out there .next.met a tc when we were out there last time mad about utd,so got him an away shirt only 20 pound.probaly watch the final with him

rowlo



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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 23:17

relax clayton MUFC , 4ever,/////////

clayton


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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 23:21

rowlo

its the 2 main games of the season where i live mate.got to win,cant have the crap from wastelands doing us again.never live it down.

m.u.f.c.

Navek



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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 23:35

Hi proger1



"would like to know where it would be good to meet expats, british or russian"



i assume your meeting place means a Pub / Bar.



As mentioned above, Fez, Courtyard,

you will meet expats almost anywhere in TRNC, we have.

There are Russians over here, but not sure where you would meet them :-(



Just nip out now and again for a wee dram, you'll meet all sorts,

Gid Luck,

Navek

norma jean



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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 23:45

Hi, not sure where you are staying, but if you are Esentepe way you can try the Hotel or the Tumba.



They will be both have ex-pats who will love to meet you, and if you need any help they are there.



Hope this helps.

newlad



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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 23:57

Cheers Gaz,

Photos would be great,

Paul.

the butler


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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 00:21

Hi aceshigh,



Are there two restaurants called Erols? You say it is in Catalkoy but I say it is in Ozonkoy who is right?



The butlers wife

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 01:01

Hi proger and your beautiful wife. We will always welcome you. Our clientele are mainly expats and we do have russian customers. you can check us out on http://www.guidosbistro.com. I do hope we get to meet you both xxxxx

rtddci


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Posts: 842

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 01:12

I'd go along to the Pia Bella hotel, Tues 12 noon. You will meet really useful and interesting people who will give great advice. Also try Pegasus bar, next to the Lemar supermarket and Burger City on the Lapta Road west of Kyrenia.

stegill


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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 06:57

The quiz night at "Nothing is Forgotten" in Edremit on Monday is always full of expats perhaps we wilol see you there. Best wishes, Steve and Gill

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 07:24

JK's bar in Lapta best place for meeting friendly ex pats. Lots of Scots there as well. Get the dolmus to drop you off at Flippers Holiday Village. Cross the road and it is about 20yards along here on the left.

TopTen


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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 10:01

Effendi in Girne brilliant

scruffdog


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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 10:31

Erols is in Ozankoy. The Courtyard is on the Girne Catalkoy road signposted you turn off right if heading out of Girne. The Grapevine is up the road from the Colony going out of town on left by petrol station. The Stroll Inn is supposed to have plenty of Brits on left again heading towards Catalkoy. Most places in Bellapais offer free taxi service, Bella Moon, Tree of Idleness they are restaurants but you can just sit and drink. The Fez I think is very clicky.

proger1



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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 10:31

Tommy13, ref #14, yes we are from Dubai. Seriously considering moving here but a bit lost at the moment. Trying to get the lay of the land and thought the best thing to do would be to contact some of the locals for a heads up

phylray



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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 10:36

I would second most of the above, and don't forget Kings Bar between Turquois & Turtle Bay

(before Esentepe) and the new Bistro (plenty of Scots there too especially when match on, and

am one myself)

tommy13


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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 10:48

proger , hi mate , i lived in dubai since 2001 and ive now moved to cyprus , would be most pleased to meet you guys and help in anyway i can ... i sent you an email did u get it ?

proger1



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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 10:52

No email as yet Tommy

negativenick


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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 11:21

spoke to Garry Monger's misus - Erols is in Ozankoy - don't ague, she know's everything..



Garry Monger tried arguing with her in 1974 (just as the Marina TC came out) - never again !





Nick

Park_Lane


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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 11:47

Park Lane in Alsancak



Today, Sunday 1pm till 3pm is 'Happy Hour', all drinks half price except Brandy Sour when it is always Happy Hour at Park Lane - Brandy Sour is ALWAYS TL5 at Park Lane.



Lovely surroundings, mountain views, fine restaurant, free swimming pool and facilitiesn, pool table away from the bar and restaurant areas. Off main road so no traffic noise.



Otherwise, Karaoke with OzzieB every Thursday from 7.30pm together with Turkish Belly dancer/ Also Happy Hour every Saturday from 6pm till 8pm.



Turn left at the Golden Lady, then left again at the Cyprus Queen (Corner Bar), then right at the roundabout and first right. Just one minute from the Golden Lady.



Rose

cronos


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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 11:53

Nick.....at least the Marina TC got built.....unlike most of the proposed TC Marinas !

jock1



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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 12:02

Proger, mrs jock and i would love to meet up with you...

DONTY


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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 12:15

Not really advice for meeting folks but If you like a little dancing then the Neo Bar/Club in central Kyrenia has a Russian night on Tuesdays. They lay it on for the casino staff but everyone is welcome. I believe they play Russian dance music.



To find the Neo Bar, find your way to the electric office (where you pay your bills), turn around and you will see a road that leads to a car park. Neo Bar is on the right hand side at the end of the road.



Just around the corner is Cream Bar that can also get rather busy.



Do note that the clubs dont get rocking till 12am or 1am.

jimchris09


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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 17:40

Go and have a superb meal at the Levant Bistro in Karaman and then have a chat in the bar.

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 20:06

Go to the doctors surgery called "Cafe de Paris" all ex pats in there discussing their ailments and medications and how to get back to the UK for operations!

tommy13


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Posts: 979

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 20:15

hey roj , im using the email listed on ur profile page , is it correct .. or email me at info@ikontower.com

R.C.T.Man.



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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 21:16

You must have good ears woodspeckie or are you just nosey.

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
10/05/2009 21:33

Don't have to have big ears or be nosey, no other conversations going on other than the ailments just people trying to outdo one another and shouting over one another. Just like a doctors surgery.

cornish



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Message Posted:
11/05/2009 16:23

proger1 - too late for some advice from me for bars etc. but contact me jacklobb@gmail.com for independenet advice on property purchases. Good luck and I trust you found some useful contact places.

Ailletoo


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Message Posted:
12/05/2009 18:50

Try the RED LION in Alsancak. Nice pub, good food friendly clientele. Great Landlord!

The-Wicks


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Message Posted:
12/05/2009 18:54

Ailletoo - where is the Red Lion please. Did it used to be called something else?



Thanks



J

jeffers


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Message Posted:
12/05/2009 20:01

We've found a nice crowd at sheraz in Catalkoy. Used to be Chimneys for a while and before that Valeries and before that Zia's. It was a good fish restaurant when Zia had it

proger1



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Message Posted:
15/05/2009 22:46

The-Wicks, If the Red Lion is the one I found it is on the road that leads to the Diniz Kizi hotel, 50 yards down the street on the right.



Paul

Levant


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Message Posted:
04/06/2009 15:13

jimchris09 - Thank you very much for recommending the Levant Bistro & Bar in Karmi! Please let us know when you can make it back to the Levant, so we can at least buy you some drinks – just give us a call at the bar at 0392 822 2559.

Cheers - Ken

clayton


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Message Posted:
04/06/2009 20:26

stevies bar tatlisu

Littlenige



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Message Posted:
04/06/2009 20:31

NEXT WEDENSDAY the waterfront lapta johnny the monkey hawkins crooning the place will be buzzin

chick


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Message Posted:
04/06/2009 23:08

The Red Lion used to be Hensons.

jimchris09


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Message Posted:
05/06/2009 06:52

Hi Ken...I tried emailing you but had no reply. We'll be back as from 18th June...see you then!

Park_Lane


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Message Posted:
16/07/2009 11:28

Now that's just begging for it:



Park Lane of Course:



http://www.flickr.com/photos/parklanenortherncyprus/



If you just want to chin wag then between 5.00pm and 7.00pm is a good time to catch the regulars. If you bring some fish you can have fun chucking it at Vaughan as he has his regular evening basking session in the pool.

begonia


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Message Posted:
17/07/2009 17:26

Why do you want to go on holiday and meet only expats ?

loslobos


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Message Posted:
17/07/2009 23:17

Try the Mon Amour Club

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
17/07/2009 23:19

Need to take a few 'mates' with you, preferably three!



Richard

girne 29


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Message Posted:
18/07/2009 01:13

Begonia message 58



spot on



How about a thread " where's the best place not to meet ex-pats in the evenings"

minertor



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Message Posted:
18/07/2009 01:57

Hi Proger 1, in Girne a few places to meet expats. Through the day, windows bar and cafe rouge in the main square are quite popular. Later the Watermill/Baxters bar, opposite Ezic chicken is a popular place, bingo Wednesdays upstairs. quiz Friday downstairs ( don;t order Brandy Sour, Gary can't make it) Another good place is Back in Time, run by Mike and Trish, lovely setting overlooking he sea, pass Astro heading towards Lapta, turn right and go down to sea, right along front and Back in Time is on right just after car park areas,

deecyprus4


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Message Posted:
18/07/2009 08:45

Anywhere and everywhere...we do get about the place lol

look2


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Message Posted:
18/07/2009 17:56

mon amour clup _ / I _ :(

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
18/07/2009 17:59

Planet Zog, good cocktails, intergalactic gargle blasters!



Richard