Had my first wedding reception there in 1975. When I was last in Cov about 6 months ago it hadn't seemed to change that much.
Surprised no one has mentioned the Grange. I remember when Pete and Cynth had it - great landlords and proper ale. Also remember a pub in North Street (can't remember the name) that sold Watneys Red Barrel on draught - put your pint down on a table and it took the polish off leaving a white ring; scary stuff.
I mentioned the grange somewhere around page 6, rose and woodbine is on north street, closed for now
God, I remember some rough old pubs in town in the late 60's and early 70's:
The Alhambra
The City Arms (in Smithford Way)
The Market Tavern - my absolute favourite pub EVER!!
The cellar bar in the Tally Ho! (now known as the Tudor Rose I believe?)
The Jaguar
Forty Thieves Night Club
Mr Georges Night Club
The Rock House (Locarno)
The Lady Godiva (The "Dive")
Silver Sword
The Stag (Lamb St)
Swanswell
Swanswell Tavern
The Shuttles
Turks Head
Pink Parrot nightclub (got banned so I was only ever in there once!)
I've got over 230 pics of Coventry pubs - some still standing, others now gone. Like Deano, I can stick 'em on here if anyone wants to be reminded of their youth!!
Great pics deano, used to love the tuns, was it the redhouse that became fatty arbuckles?
Bloody hell, how did they take a p in them
Great pics deano, used to love the tuns, was it the redhouse that became fatty arbuckles?
Bloody hell, how did they take a p in them
no need for a wrist smackThat's the one. Only used it once or twice due to the polish-removing beer
And yes, you did mention the Grange - smacked wrist to self
I remember a pub on far gosford st as a kid that was near an army surplus shop for before the game?
On the subject of ladies bogs, here is one from SISU head office.View attachment 2626
Hard-arsed or what!
ccfc was formed in that pub
Blast from the past! Forgot all about that, can't even remember where it was now, the 80's all a bit of a blur to be honest.
As were the 90's and 00's, the 10's heading that way too.
It's not a pub but to those poor souls on the hill I heartely recommend the all you can eat oriental buffet next to McDonald's. really worth it after 90 minutes protest.
Happy days indeed! Worked in Earlsdon in the 80s. Regularly went over to the Cottage at lunch time. Spit and sawdust but great ale and Wall was a character! Also went over to the Albany club for a game of snooker (Still a member now, tho don't get there much!) Friday nights, always went to the Hen & Chicks by the Tech College and went into the Penny Black on a Saturday before walking up to HR (Always had a burger called a Tasty Topper with my pint!)I remember when Wally Hayden was the landlord. Proper boozers pub with jazz sessions, with Wally singing, at weekends. Banger racing crowd used to use it and were great guys. Quality ale from a landlord who would drink his own draught beer, always a good sign. Happy days
More truth in that than you imagine if you check history. The river Sowe used to run down close by there and into 'Pool Meadow' ! In medieval times it really would have been riverside !
Can anyone remember the name of the tiny pub that used to be on the London Road just before the junction with Chace Avenue?
Not much bigger than a living room. Demolished in early 70's I think. On left hand side of road as you were leaving town.
Here's one to dredge the memory banks. Anyone remember the pub in Whitley called "The Mysterious Monk"? I remember going for a meal in there once. It was really nice. That was late 70's - early 80's.
This is the pub that was on the corner of Paynes Lane and Binley Rd (before Sky Blue Way). It was the White Lion. There was a Riddy's Army Surplus store almost next door (just to the left of this picture).
That's where singers fc started isn't it?
singers was the lord Aylesford in hillfields
ccfc meeting was at white lion
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