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Archive => Archived Boards => Local Issues => Topic started by: red666bear on April 21, 2013, 07:53:11 PM
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Sad to see the Pineapple closing its doors for the final time this Sunday.
Memories anyone?
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The final time? Is it not for sale or seeking a new manager?
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I heard talk about this while out on Friday but didn't realise it was quite so soon.
The rumour is/was that Robbies are giving up on it completely. There was speculation about how well it might do as a free house selling some alternative (to Robbies) real ales.
How many pubs have you sat in and said "I wish we could move this pub to Marple" - is this an opportunity for someone?
Probably just pub-talk!
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I heard talk about this while out on Friday but didn't realise it was quite so soon.
The rumour is/was that Robbies are giving up on it completely. There was speculation about how well it might do as a free house selling some alternative (to Robbies) real ales.
How many pubs have you sat in and said "I wish we could move this pub to Marple" - is this an opportunity for someone?
Probably just pub-talk!
I hope there is a will to take it on but as we have seen at the Norfolkn Arms, there is always a NIMBYism about independent people investing time and money into starting a new business. Thankfully, the Nofolk Arms looks like it's got over the problem but the obstacles thrown in their was would have stopped a less determined enterprising couple.
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It would make a lovely morrisons or tesco express.
Got parking.
Tesco did a similar conversion on a pub off manchester road in heaton chapel.
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There's very little money in being a pub landlord these days especially in a tied house where you have to buy everything from where you're told to.
Robinson's brewery seems more interested in charging pub landlords huge rents these days than selling beer to its customers. I doubt very much if the pub will close. There is always somebody else that thinks that they can make a go of it and even if you only last 12 months which seems to be the average life of a pub landlord these days then the brewery will let you take it on as long as you pay them their rent.
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Robinson's brewery seems more interested in charging pub landlords huge rents these days than selling beer to its customers. I doubt very much if the pub will close.
Well interestingly the Pine doesn't yet feature on the Robinson's "Pub Finder" (although the Hatters does).
But I also can't find anything about the property being for sale yet.
Keep your eyes peeled for info folks!
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I am with you Blue a Sainsburys Local is just wants needed there. We have plenty of pubs the loss of a few is no problem.
Duke the problems the Norfolk Arms faced were entirely of their own making.
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It would make a good restaurant,cafe , deli if on the rather large side. maybe even a good late store to replace the very dubious one on Church lane
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I am with you Blue a Sainsburys Local is just wants needed there. We have plenty of pubs the loss of a few is no problem.
Duke the problems the Norfolk Arms faced were entirely of their own making.
They may have made a mistake on their licence but the relish that some people had for the enterprise to fail was what i was getting at. No names like.
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My husband is looking forward to the 'all drinks £1.50' promotion at the pineapple.
He claims there are no terms and conditions on the advertisements.
He shall be ordering several quadruple aged malts.
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My husband is looking forward to the 'all drinks £1.50' promotion at the pineapple.
I thought that they closed on Sunday ???
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It would make a good restaurant,cafe , deli if on the rather large side. maybe even a good late store to replace the very dubious one on Church lane
No chance to many open and close same day some of them .,
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Sorry richard, i must correct your spelling.
It is chirch lane.
Have you not read the banner
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My husband is looking forward to the 'all drinks £1.50' promotion at the pineapple.
He claims there are no terms and conditions on the advertisements.
He shall be ordering several quadruple aged malts.
Invitation to treat
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It would make a good restaurant,cafe , deli if on the rather large side. maybe even a good late store to replace the very dubious one on Church lane
Why do you say that its "dubious" Richard ?
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The Pineapple public house building has just gone on sale:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-for-sale/property-39147820.html
A former public house with car park in a prominent corner position in the town centre with frontage to Market Street and Church Lane. - Substantial accommodation over two floors and with extensive cellars - Suitable for a variety of alternative uses and possible redevelopment subject to planning permission - For sale by informal tender -closing date for offers Friday 12 July at 12noon .
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Bargain price, you don't get 2 up 2 downs in Marple for that price any more ::)
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Tesco and Sainsbury's seem to be converting former pubs into convenience stores (Tesco Express, Sainsbury's Local). It could happen.......
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Bargain price, you don't get 2 up 2 downs in Marple for that price any more ::)
Wow, that would make a really nice house or flats. The governemnt are telling the local deadbeats to speed up commercial - resdientials, that would do nicely
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I'm hoping Wetherspoons buy it. It's a nice looking pub, and it would open up the market in Marple that Robbies currently have by the throat
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Good idea, nbt. And Wetherspoons prices are good news too :)
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I drove by the Pineapple the other day and the sales board said its been sold. When I saw it advertised at £150,000 I did think it was a bargain. Watch this space - I wonder what it will be??
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I've heard that the owner(s) of 32 Whites Dental Practice have bought it.
Post edited at orginator's request. Admin