Ok humour a dimwit mod - is this the 'unofficial' drinks thread? the one where you discuss where to go next? would this benefit as a sticky so it becomes the chatter thread behind the official RSVP calendar threads?

Yes. Thanks.

I think this would be a helpful sticky. Thanks!

You can check both places out tonight and see what I meant.
They're near to Nachtflug.
I dare you to ask at the bar for a stiff one!

I'll be in the Lion later, if Nachtflug isn't happnin'.

OK done - carry on

I might join in with the fun and frolics one day

No but I met him once (on the last Treasure Hunt) and told him to his face he was rude and to stop talking, as he was so pushy.
He just looked confused.

yeah, yeah. you just wanna have first crack at the new babes turning up.

Actually not.

Guys, here's another venue that you all may want to consider for the weekend drinks.

Its a 2 week old bar called 'Devil's Pearl bar' opposite Bahnhof Wiedikon tram station, next door to McGhees. Website isnt even up yet. Cosy and stunning decor. Felt like I was in the house of a friend with excellent taste.

Was almost empty when we checked it out last night but I think its down to the fact that its a new bar and a Thursday night - and most of the action was happening next door at McGees. Had a two piece live band who are friends of the owner. Was that informal that they wanted to drag some of us up on stage and do a number.

Official opening's next Friday - snacks provided, in case anyone's interested.

It is very nice indeed, but it of course is not DeviL but simply DEVI.

Reminded me of the Boeing 707 of Air India which was so often in Zurich in the late 1960ies, carrying the name NANDA DEVI



until crashing into the Mont Blanc. The mountain above is the Nanda Devi. And the airplane below the "Nanda Devi".




We all were shocked. We were not Indians, had not been to India, were not related to the roughly 150 people on board, but we all had the feeling to have lost a good friend.

The lady in charge at the Devi is like a nice cousine to you, and it is soo pleasant in there .............. really

Just confirmed: opening is this Friday 6th Nov, from 19:00. There will be live music and food from a TV cook. They've been open about 2 weeks and plan to have live music twice a week or so. The owner is happy to have a crowd of English speaking foreigners turn up. See you Friday?

Will try to be there, and hope it does not become too crowded.

One of our "resident Indians" might explain the meanings of the words or names "Nanda" and "Devi". thanks !

Devi is goddess.

Nanda means joy.

So Nanda Devi is the goddess that gives bliss/joy.

So that this pub is the "Pearl Bar" of the Goddess ! Quite ambitious


and the way it is not "Goddess of Joy" but "Joy Goddess" proves what a Mr Swaroop, an Indian colleague working at MAT GVA told me, that Hindhi is far closer to German than to French. Interesting indeed !

I was in the Lion for the 1st time on Sat, for a stiff one! before seeing
inglorious basterds at the abc. my eyes kept moving between the big
screen (Leiceister v Nhampton) and my date's violet leggings & boots
(and v nice they were, too!)

what's the Lion like during the rugby eg, Eng v the Crims on Sat??
I want to see that but my date's going to arrive while it's in progress.
Is there a bit more 'Lebensraum' than in the Olly Twist during Eng internationals? she'd get the hump (understandably) if it was like that

cheers for now
FB

'fraid not mate. Was just a recommendation for the Fri sessions peeps, seeing that the past reviews of the previous Friday drinks venues were pretty impossible to hold proper conversations. Thought it would be a good change for them.

Sunday as usual though.

Apologies for the off-topic, but I think the Lion is pretty good for the England games. More space than Paddy's and Olly Twist. Get there early grab a table and the food is good too.

I spent most of the 6-nations there and it was a good crowd.

Jonno, thanks for theheads up


ps, is this off-topic?? the thread's about weekend ****-ups, isn't it?

if it is off-topic I expect Evil will hunt this down & zap it in a NY second

Keen to come and say g'day. Has a suitable pub been chosen yet?

There isn't an "unofficial" one this week, sygirl is out of town.