happyaslarry   13 #1 Posted February 22, 2017 Sadly it looks as if the place is closing next year http://wp.me/p5wFIX-ND Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
marshman   10 #2 Posted February 23, 2017 This is sad news. I've many a happy memory of strapping on my bow tie for functions at Baldwins.   http://www.rmcmedia.co.uk/magazines/westside/article/Baldwins-Omega-to-close-down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jerky   10 #3 Posted February 23, 2017 I know so many peope who worked there over the years, had many a good night there over the years. Consistantly great food and service. Hope they both a happy retirement, they deserve it ! Although iam not sure why its not up for sale ? Little goldmine that place i reckon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
IRONMONGER   10 #4 Posted February 23, 2017 Jerky, how I agree with you. Baldwin's is a wonderful institution that will be sorely missed, you have to think that their retirement is long overdue and well deserved after the way they have served us over the years. The sad economics of this world mean that to sell Baldwin's as a going concern it is worth £X, but to sell the property with planning permission for new houses it is worth an awful lot more. Very unfortunate I know but I know which route I would take in that situation. You never know but with a plethora of empty pubs in the area some young, enterprising couple may decide to set up and emulate the Baldwin's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lauren84 Â Â 11 #5 Posted February 23, 2017 I had a tomato sausage there at one of their bbqs. The best one I have ever tasted. I ought to have asked where they got them from! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AndrewC Â Â 307 #6 Posted February 23, 2017 You never know but with a plethora of empty pubs in the area some young, enterprising couple may decide to set up and emulate the Baldwin's. Â Which ones? I can only think of Psalter Tavern having closed down recently? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The Manager   12 #7 Posted February 23, 2017 knew a few of staff yrs ago , told it was a good place few of xswfc players went Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
BHRemovals   10 #8 Posted February 23, 2017 more luxury flats no doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
IRONMONGER Â Â 10 #9 Posted February 24, 2017 Which ones? I can only think of Psalter Tavern having closed down recently? Â I wasn't restricting my thoughts to the Brincliffe area but the wider west side of Sheffield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Andy1976 Â Â 10 #10 Posted February 24, 2017 I think I'm in a minority to think it was over-rated and not very good at all it seems! Every function I went to, and there were a significant number with work, the food was average at best, and the whole thing seemed like it was 20 years out of date. Â That said, I of course wish them all the best! Â The development will be to 30 new apartments, and 8 detached houses according to the plans. I for one am very interested, and will be seriously considering one of the houses. It's an area I'd like to live, and on that basis, this is nothing but good news in my view!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
SkylinePhoto   10 #11 Posted February 24, 2017 Its gone the way of the working mens clubs.  Unpopular and outdated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Andy1976   10 #12 Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) Its gone the way of the working mens clubs. Unpopular and outdated  I think that's a very accurate summary!  When the current 55-75 age group at the WMCs inevitably die, I can't see them surviving (the WMC's). Cheap beer is only good if it's cheap and in a nice environment where you don't get yelled at for breathing during the bingo. Edited February 24, 2017 by Andy1976 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...