marylou Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Went in the bar on Friday night you need a bank loan!!!! Gin and tonics £3.70 RIP OFF Avoid at all costs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango1 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Nonsense. You get what you pay for. That was a generous Bombay Saphire and Schweppes, with plenty fresh lime, served in the nicest bar in Sheffield. If you want 25ml of Gordons with draught tonic and an old slice of lemon, then there are plenty of places which charge less, but please don't complain about the prices in Halcyon. I paid willingly and left a tip on top of that! A fantastic bar... The best place I've been in Sheffield to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylou Posted November 7, 2005 Author Share Posted November 7, 2005 Its a rip off and you know it!!!!!!!! Nearly £4 for a drink we are not in London. The green roon is a much better place and atmosphere and £3 for a gin and tonic. Your obviously the owner or the owners best mate!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango1 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 No I'm not. I have only been once, and that was Saturday night. By pure coincidence, here's my review in another thread, which I posted before I replied to this thread. http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?postid=701460#post701460 See? I even mentioned that it was a bit pricey, but that it didn't matter to me. I had a good look at the drinks menu once we sat down, and the wines are not as marked-up as some places, and the quality servings of the spirits and beers make up for some of the cost, while the nice atmosphere make it worth the rest. Draught Hoegaarden was £3.40 per pint and I've often paid £4 or more for that elsewhere, so they are not too bad really. I agree with you that their prices are not within the reach of everyone, but I'd rather spend a bit more on a well made drink and have less of them. I had a sip of my girlfriends G&T and it was the best I've tasted in any bar, ever. 3 wedges of lime, loads of ice, and slightly strong on the gin (nothing worse than a weak one!) is just as good as it gets! I've never tried the Green Room, but I did think it looked nice when I walked past... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylou Posted November 7, 2005 Author Share Posted November 7, 2005 It is a really good bar......the green room friendly atmosphere nice people. It also puts on gigs such as Julian Jones 1st of December. I dont mind paying money for a good gin and tonic but I just thought that it was expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unuspromulti Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I'm a big fan of Halcyon and I'm a student! Yeh its not the cheapest place in town but its very well done. I highly recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samwise Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 All your comments are really interesting, but here at The Halcyon we focus on Quality, as well as value, and although our drinks may be a LITTLE more expensive than elsewhere, you do get a larger (35ml) measure of premium brands, Tango 1 is right about the wine mark ups, as with champagnes, cocktails and beers, all our produts are quality, and good value for what you are getting. Visit our website to get listings of entertainment but be sure to check TODAYS MATHEMATICS this wednesday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unisol Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 £3.70 is NOT expensive for a G & T in a decent bar such as the Halcyon. The service, decor, location all have to be paid for. The Halcyon has built up a good reputation over the years. That's why you usually get a good crowd in there. If you want a bargain drink, may i suggest your local WMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffair1 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Marylou..... Halcyon is a great bar, if you cant afford it then simply dont go. You aught to try Manor Top club if you just go for cheap drinks !!!! (some people....t,t, moan at anything) (only joking kid) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenfleece Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Originally posted by Sheffair1 Marylou..... Halcyon is a great bar, if you cant afford it then simply dont go. You aught to try Manor Top club if you just go for cheap drinks !!!! (some people....t,t, moan at anything) (only joking kid) Do they in fact serve G and T at Manor Top club, and would they be generous with the measure? and are you suggesting Manor Top Club is anything less than as classy as other places? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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