ollieandarch   10 #1 Posted October 13, 2012 I was amazed to see the new building near Asda turn out to be a pub/restaurant called 'The Sword Dancers', it seems to have popped up in no time at all!  I'm not sure if it is open yet, but it looked like it as I drove past. A brave venture in a time when pubs are closing down left, right and centre. It looks quite smart though, I wish them well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Phili Buster   10 #2 Posted October 13, 2012 Yes, strange to see this built directly opposite the Norfolk which is now a nursery - but good to see this old stone clad building put to good use rather than demolished.  Think The Sword Dancer (what a weird name) opens early to mid November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ollieandarch   10 #3 Posted October 13, 2012 Yes, strange to see this built directly opposite the Norfolk which is now a nursery - but good to see this old stone clad building put to good use rather than demolished. Think The Sword Dancer (what a weird name) opens early to mid November.  Well it's certainly different, I wonder where the inspiration came from? Do you think it will do well in that area? It does seem quite busy around there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
SILLY Â Â 10 #4 Posted October 13, 2012 Named after the Handsworth sword dancers. Handsworth forum asked for people to submit names and this was what they came up with. It should do well as it is much different to the other pubs in the area being a family orientated one I hope it does it certainly looks good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bypassblade   10 #5 Posted October 13, 2012 It's not unlike the Gypsy Queen in Beighton, it should do well lots of families on Handsworth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cookingfat   10 #6 Posted October 13, 2012 Named after the Handsworth sword dancers. Handsworth forum asked for people to submit names and this was what they came up with. It should do well as it is much different to the other pubs in the area being a family orientated one I hope it does it certainly looks good.  got its name from cross keyes pub Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ey up   10 #7 Posted October 13, 2012 It's not unlike the Gypsy Queen in Beighton, it should do well lots of families on Handsworth  Its the same chain so yes it should be pretty similar  And yes they wanted a local name so that was why its called that after the handsworth sword dancers that do the boxing day dancing every year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bypassblade   10 #8 Posted October 13, 2012 Its the same chain so yes it should be pretty similar And yes they wanted a local name so that was why its called that after the handsworth sword dancers that do the boxing day dancing every year  Yep, the Hungry Horse group, lets hope food as good as in GQ:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mac_Plas   10 #9 Posted October 13, 2012 Hungry horse opening up a pub at kimberworth, rotherham. Right at the top of the hill, can't remember the name.  Is that one open yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
caz7 Â Â 10 #10 Posted October 13, 2012 It's not open yet, mid November I've heard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nikki-red   307 #11 Posted October 13, 2012 Well it's certainly different, I wonder where the inspiration came from? Do you think it will do well in that area? It does seem quite busy around there.   http://www.handsworthsworddancers.org.uk/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mac_Plas   10 #12 Posted October 13, 2012 Ring o bells is the name of the one in kimberworth. Another hungry horse, they must be doing well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...