What a joke, the 'rugby' hostelries

grahamsteptoe


Joined: 22/10/2010
Posts: 110

Message Posted:
11/03/2012 23:35

Arrived at the Old Mill, Ozankoy, (the Home of Rugby!!!) on Saturday at 3.45 to have something to eat and then watch the Wales v Italy game @ 4.30 (having travelled from Nicosia). As there were only a couple of other people around I asked whether (a) could we get something to eat and (b) was the match being shown?).The response to was, 'ummm, I'll see what the chef says...and 5 minutes later the chef comes out to say 'no menu but we could do you an omelette or something...'. In the meantime, response to (b) was 'who's playing? then 'oh yes we will probably show it'. Home of Rugby - a joke!!







I have no bias either way re. what I have seen on the Forum on the somewhat pathetic argument about who is who is not the 'official' home of the Pumas rugby club . I am a mere rugby enthusiast who watches TV games and live games both on the south and north side of the Island.







So I would suggest Mr. chrism from the Old Mill either get your act together or don't advertise the rugby.

timaloy


Joined: 30/06/2011
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
12/03/2012 09:13

lapta ,waterfront,i believe is the place to be for rugger

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
12/03/2012 09:22

you should get a free night out at the old mill, its the least they can do.

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
12/03/2012 13:37

How many people watched the game at the Old Mill with you? Atmosphere is important I think. The more the merrier. Was there a decent size screen to watch the game on? Are there better venues to watch matches such as this?

oldshep


Joined: 02/11/2008
Posts: 609

Message Posted:
12/03/2012 13:54

Well I was in for the game on saturday, we won by the way .Two 8 foot screens , two big flat screens , I had indian, the one who must be obey had chips , was welcomed in , bid good luck with the game,

great place even opened up at 5.30am for games when the world cup was on , did big breakfasts for everyone , and sometimes free food at half time,

richb


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
12/03/2012 17:06

Great atmosphere for the England game in the Old Mill yesterday and lots of genuine rugby enthusiasts of all nationalities. I don't understand what all the fuss is about!

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
12/03/2012 17:45

so is msg 1 fibbing......

richb


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
12/03/2012 17:49

I've no idea Jock1, I wasn't there on Saturday but yesterday was great (as was the result!)

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
12/03/2012 18:09

Always found it ok myself, the few times I've been. Depends what you're used to, I suppose.



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yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
12/03/2012 18:17

Perhaps there is/was a dearth of Welsh fans..Leading to a poor atmosphere?



Self Evident really?

Kizzy


Joined: 09/09/2011
Posts: 88

Message Posted:
13/03/2012 12:12

We always go to The Old Mill for rugby - can't fault it!



We were there on Saturday for both matches ~ really enjoyed it. We didn't have any food on this occasion but lots of people were ordering. Always good food and a warm welcome.



Can't wait for Saturday!!! What a day they have planned ~ rugby, barbeque food, and live music ~ what more could you want!!!!!

cinders


Joined: 08/10/2011
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
14/03/2012 12:23

Celebrity is the place for rugby,owner supports both rugby teams in north cyprus, he's welcoming, the atmosphere is brilliant, no other place for me.

Kizzy


Joined: 09/09/2011
Posts: 88

Message Posted:
14/03/2012 13:08

Msg. 12

Agree Celebrity is a great venue ~ just depends which side of Girne you live and which venue is most convenient. East of Girne it's got to be The Old Mill (imho)

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
14/03/2012 20:04

Get down the Waterfront, Gordon is always happy to buy new customers a drink to welcome them!!!

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
15/03/2012 05:20

Oh that's the best I have heard this week.



Gordon Kent a kind ,generous and gentle pearson an example for all bar/restaurant owners to live up to.

A font of knowledge, a listening ear, and always an open wallett.