Thread: Well known pubs closing down

Originally Posted by Bobcock

Wonder if the Bulls Head have paid the 3.2m Baht the landlord wanted for their stuff yet?

Seeing as the main shareholder is a Scouser, then I doubt it

I've heard the staff from the Bulls Head have all been paid off, so maybe there won'rt be a new Bulls Head.

I think the problem they have here is that the Bulls Head was the cash cow of the 2 pubs/bars they operated and one to an extent was subsidising the other.

Unfortunately they got evicted from the wrong business.

I heard the reason the landlord wanted them out was because the landlords son wished to start his own business in the premises (just rumour on the grapevine) so interesting to hear the suggestion that Robin Hood owners may be taking over.

Rumours, rumours

Originally Posted by ossies

I heard the reason the landlord wanted them out was because the landlords son wished to start his own business in the premises (just rumour on the grapevine) so interesting to hear the suggestion that Robin Hood owners may be taking over.

Not what I heard at all.

Originally Posted by ossies

Rumours, rumours

No rumours at all. There was/is a sign at the door of the Bull's Head saying that this place will re-open under the management of the Robin Hood.

Yep, Robin Hood, my reference to 'not what I heard' was the sons business part of the statement.

It (old Bull's Head) will be renamed as the ROYAL OAK. New manager has been hired already. New opening will be announced soon.

Originally Posted by CNF55

There was/is a sign at the door of the Bull's Head saying that this place will re-open under the management of the Robin Hood.

Another shit pub in Bangkok if those wankers are running it.

Originally Posted by ossies

I heard the reason the landlord wanted them out was because the landlords son wished to start his own business in the premises

There seems to be no secret about why the landlord and management reached an impasse. It was simply that they had not been able to resolve their differences on the new lease agreement and terms. The old lease had run out some time ago.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Another shit pub in Bangkok if those wankers are running it.

Couldn't agree more.

Originally Posted by Bobcock

I've heard the staff from the Bulls Head have all been paid off, so maybe there won'rt be a new Bulls Head.

What is happening with Billy? Is he at the Barbican?

Originally Posted by Bobcock

I've heard the staff from the Bulls Head have all been paid off,

very interesting, if it is true then I for one hope they all will head back to soi 33/1. Same pub, same staff, all they need is to get Billy back and I would be one happy old codger. I miss muttering into my beer at the BH.

Originally Posted by pangsida

very interesting, if it is true then I for one hope they all will head back to soi 33/1. Same pub, same staff, all they need is to get Billy back and I would be one happy old codger. I miss muttering into my beer at the BH.

From what I heard, Billy was offered the job but at 40 % less than what he is getting now, so he respectfully declined.....

Originally Posted by Humbert

What is happening with Billy? Is he at the Barbican?

From his weekly emails/newsletters, yes.

My info had come from people who worked/had worked at BH so not surprising the Thai gossip was incorrect....again

Seems unfortunate that the longstanding owners not only lost the business but also I assume, the opportunity to sell the goodwill on with the lease having expired some time ago.

The "Old Bulls Head" site is now reopen (soft opening no food yet) and I have to say, credit were credits due! Its very nice inside. They have not made many changes but the changes they have made are really good IMHO.

The prices were VERY good too! Its the cheapest bill I have had in an age for a nice place like it is.

Gets my vote!

Originally Posted by CNF55

Originally Posted by ossies

Rumours, rumours

No rumours at all. There was/is a sign at the door of the Bull's Head saying that this place will re-open under the management of the Robin Hood.

Fucking hell, the owners had been widly jealous of that place for fucking years. They used to stir shit up with that place with rumours all the time. I remember Billy politely telling them to fuck off when they tried to employ him.

Pains me to know that they've got it, fatty will be rubbing his hands with glee.

Originally Posted by pangsida

The "Old Bulls Head" site is now reopen (soft opening no food yet) and I have to say, credit were credits due! Its very nice inside. They have not made many changes but the changes they have made are really good IMHO.

The prices were VERY good too! Its the cheapest bill I have had in an age for a nice place like it is.

Gets my vote!

Cheers, might head down there for the match tmro night.

Originally Posted by Mr Brown

Fucking hell, the owners had been widly jealous of that place for fucking years. They used to stir shit up with that place with rumours all the time. I remember Billy politely telling them to fuck off when they tried to employ him.

Should've bottled the fat kunt.

It will be the only way to wipe the smirk off the fuckers face right now

Originally Posted by ossies

Seems unfortunate that the longstanding owners not only lost the business but also I assume, the opportunity to sell the goodwill on with the lease having expired some time ago.

No sympathy from me. Bad business management by the owners to get in that position with no backup plans in place.

The new Pickled Liver is also opening this week - same owner (nice chap) different location

Sun shines on my drinking routes again

Please write a review of the new PL if you go.

Originally Posted by CNF55

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Another shit pub in Bangkok if those wankers are running it.

Couldn't agree more.

I'd like to third that sentiment.