taxman   12 #1 Posted July 16, 2015 To be run by Welbeck Abbey brewery.  Nice beers and nice people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Stoatwobbler   10 #2 Posted July 16, 2015 Whereabouts on Ecclesall Road? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Leah-Lacie   10 #3 Posted July 16, 2015 The name, The Portland House, screamed Wetherspoons at me for a minute then! I must have had too many nights out in Chesterfield. I think I've been twice. Once was enough  This should do quite well! Their first pub? I wish them the best of luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bargepole23 Â Â 337 #4 Posted July 16, 2015 Mumbai curry house has recently closed, windows whitewashed as if being refurbed but no signs of work there. Â Swindens estate agency next to Nonnas also looks like it's being cleared out so maybe there ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Stoatwobbler   10 #5 Posted July 16, 2015 Mumbai curry house has recently closed, windows whitewashed as if being refurbed but no signs of work there. Swindens estate agency next to Nonnas also looks like it's being cleared out so maybe there ?  There are a few possible locations on there, such as the old Cafe Rouge site or the old Slug & Fiddle site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ade65 Â Â 10 #6 Posted July 16, 2015 There are a few possible locations on there, such as the old Cafe Rouge site or the old Slug & Fiddle site. Â I think it's going to be pretty much opposite the Nursery Tav.....I was told, but was concentrating on my booze at the time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bargepole23 Â Â 337 #7 Posted July 16, 2015 I think it's going to be pretty much opposite the Nursery Tav.....I was told, but was concentrating on my booze at the time! Â Slug and Fiddle then....would be nice to see that old place opened up again, bit of an eyesore in it's current state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Andy C Â Â 85 #8 Posted July 16, 2015 I'd heard it is a micropub in the unit that was previously Cooplands sandwich shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Eric Arthur   10 #9 Posted July 16, 2015 I'd heard it is a micropub in the unit that was previously Cooplands sandwich shop.  A colleague who seems to know about these things can't see how these micropubs can last because they can't physically get enough customers in to sell enough product to make a realistic profit. They must be hobby businesses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ChrisCleo   10 #10 Posted July 16, 2015 I can't imagine it at the old cooplands :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Andy C Â Â 85 #11 Posted July 16, 2015 A colleague who seems to know about these things can't see how these micropubs can last because they can't physically get enough customers in to sell enough product to make a realistic profit. They must be hobby businesses. Â Lower overheads and smaller (but quality) product range Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bargepole23 Â Â 337 #12 Posted July 16, 2015 A colleague who seems to know about these things can't see how these micropubs can last because they can't physically get enough customers in to sell enough product to make a realistic profit. They must be hobby businesses. Â The one near Hunters Bar seems to do well with passing teatime trade at the minute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...