Stumble Inn Lapta opening

SandyBlackCat


Joined: 12/07/2008
Posts: 55

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 12:59

Rumour has it that the Stumble is opening today (Sunday). Anybody know if that is true? Ruth Tony ???

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 13:02

I'm sure they would have advertised it, cant wait for spare ribs again, YUMMY x

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 13:07

Somewhere else I heard you're only welcome (today!) on invitation. True or untrue?

Starfever


Joined: 19/07/2009
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 15:29

It's True, The Stumble... or "The Filling Station' as it is now called, will be opening today from around 5pm, All are Welcome,

Bobby Sands, and a guest appearance from STARFEVER!

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 16:51

The Filling Station???? Sounds like a motorway transport cafe!

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 16:54

What a horrible name, that wouldn't encourage me to visit, sounds like a greasy spoon cafe.

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 17:13

Hattikins, my sentiments exactly, they could have picked something a little more catchy even The Stumble Out, would have been better than The Filling Station, I would expect to get petrol their.





Vicki

Vidal


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 17:21

Great name...lets hope it does exactly what it says on the tin!!





Good luck to them.

Freethinker


Joined: 18/03/2009
Posts: 91

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 17:27

Well said 'Vidal'

Good luck Ruth and Tony!



why oh why are there always negative people here always ready to pick and prod at anyone striving to succeed?

Never judge a book by its cover!!

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 17:34

Not picking or prodding, just expressing an opinion, my first instinct was * what a horrible name*, I wish Tony and Ruth all the very best in their new venture, I just think, personally, that the name is not particularly inviting and obviously there are other people who feel the same.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 17:37

Good luck Ruth and Tony. We wish you all the luck you deserve it xxxxxxxx

bumbum


Joined: 18/06/2009
Posts: 743

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 17:52

filling station wack name ,, are we not in the med ..lets hope better than name

Vidal


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 18:02

Mess 9





How does the saying go,



If ya cant say something nice, don't say nothing at all.





immortalised by Disney but hey it works for me!

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 18:07

All we are doing is expressing an opinion, I personally do not like the name that they have chosen, and it sounds a little impersonal, Ruth and Tony's would have been a nice welcoming name.

I too wish them success.



Vicki

Freethinker


Joined: 18/03/2009
Posts: 91

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 18:57

mess. 13



works for me too!

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 20:31

I also intended no harm and wish them well however I would have thought a little customer feedback would be welcomed. Personally, I do not know them and if I was driving past something called The Filling Station I would assume it was a cafe not a restaurant. Just my opinion.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 20:48

Oh just got in & missed their opening!!!!! not to worry will pop in next week & sus them out x

frontalman



Joined: 28/02/2008
Posts: 499

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 21:25

I think 'The Filling Station' is OK. The Farmhouse was very successful and that name wasn't conjured up by the Saatchi brothers was it!

kevnmax


Joined: 05/08/2008
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 21:37

The Stumble had became quite an Iconic name , going to miss it , but good luck to the Filling Station . Used to be one in Shepherds Bush before it became Bush Bar and Grill

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 22:40

Good luck Ruth and Tony - looking forward to your delicious pies next time we are over in NC. Keep doing what you do well and you can't fail!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
27/09/2009 22:49

just got back from the opening left the young ones to carry on kareoke I wish Ruth Tony and Amy all the very best and looking at the turn out tonight they have a great client base xxxxxxxxxxxx

doddies


Joined: 16/02/2009
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 01:11

Freethinker, msg 9

Also "if it aint broke don`t mend it"

Having used the "Stumble" since it was Halikaris fish restaurant i think the regulars will still refer to it as the "Stumble".

mikek


Joined: 13/02/2009
Posts: 31

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 13:05

Can anyone advise on opening times during the week

Thanks

MikeK

Queen180


Joined: 13/04/2009
Posts: 399

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 14:13

Wot a great turnout - just shows how popular Ruth Tony and Amy are! Any they have done a great job with the decoration - good luck you all deserve it....

spanna


Joined: 12/01/2009
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 21:39

Was a fabulous evening and, as has already been said, the turn out surely reflects the popularity and kindness of the family. Wherever they have gone, they have been successful and I very much expect the 'Filling Station' to enjoy the same fate. Was really lovely to see the 'Stumble' back to it's best on a Sunday Session. Good luck Tony, Ruth and Amy. If you don't like the name, make a visit to the bar, I'm sure it will grow on you!! Come on, it was either that or 'The Moody Cow'!!! XXXXXX

Elliecy


Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
30/09/2009 12:41

Are they actually open? I heard that they havent had the necessary permits through to atually open and trade yet, but apparently there was an opening party (as above), but when my visitors went down yesterday, they said the sign is still saying closed and it looked very quiet? Having had the opening party, are they now officially open or are they closed (waiting for paperwork) etc?

loulou



Joined: 14/05/2008
Posts: 785

Message Posted:
30/09/2009 12:50

hi ya Elliecy was in yester after noon all open

Elliecy


Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
30/09/2009 13:00

Oh good, thanks!

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
30/09/2009 13:28

All the best to Ruth,Tony and young Amy, never had a bad meal when visited The farm house or the Riverside,

the name is irrelevant if you have a good name with your food and hospitality. Never have they made us feel second best, they seem to treat every one the same. With the amount of people that they used to have in at the waterfront, Amy and Ruth always had the time to chat and always came back to ask if every thing ok. Customer service is always what every one should go for in any business, well done to you three. xx



Have had family over and friends,(NC) they couldnt sample Ruths cooking, but hope to next year.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
30/09/2009 16:25

just had a couple of beers and lunch there, very good, as always!! Amy says just snacks for now, until the chef comes back from Turkey, maybe next week!! good luck to the Filling Station crew, not that they will need it x