Gnomicide Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 I thin I may have spotted my new favourite bar though I didn't go in, however I may have been confused. Is there a bar inside the Pilton Palais and is it really about a pound a pint cheaper than the other bars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Avalon Inn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandycoke Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 The bar at the Wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) 36 minutes ago, donkeykong said: Avalon Inn has always been a favourite, as has the Park Bar. This year had a really good Thursday night in the bar in Williams Green after Rhythm of the 90s - not sure what it's called but the one opposite the WG tent that has a sail-like roof. We kept saying 'we'll leave after this song' but the music was fantastic so we stayed for ages That’s the White Rabbit that I was referring to in my earlier post, and yeah, the dj nailed it that Thursday night. Edited July 13, 2017 by Badlands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majormajormajor Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, brandycoke said: The bar at the Wood. When I went it was terrible, warm drinks and no ice! Nice location etc though, sure it was fine at other times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majormajormajor Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 What's the bar in the middle of the Park at the bottom of the hill with the hot-tub, piano etc inside? We got in by pot luck, the security just said 'oi, you two, come in here!' as we walked past. Not sure if it's staff-only or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 In order of preference this year: Cider Bus (quick one on way to / from Pyramid / Peel; Brother's Bar (or 'B' Bar as they seem to prefer to to know themselves as these days for the traditional Wednesday meet up immediately post-pitching - and no, they only do Cider, not Perry. Their 'Festival Pear' is cider with Pear Flavouring); Avalon Bar; Ridge and Furrow; Stonebridge; Bimble; that one just as you go into the Common from Circus on the left, that funny mini-bar in Piano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, Pinhead said: In order of preference this year: Cider Bus (quick one on way to / from Pyramid / Peel; Brother's Bar (or 'B' Bar as they seem to prefer to to know themselves as these days for the traditional Wednesday meet up immediately post-pitching - and no, they only do Cider, not Perry. Their 'Festival Pear' is cider with Pear Flavouring); What gives you that idea? It's made out of pears*, it's Perry. And low grade Perry at that, they coined the term "pear cider" at Glastonbury because nobody knew what perry was. The term is utter bollocks, the most insulting thing of all is that people have started to use "pear cider" to denote horrible industrial perry like Brothers or Koppaberg. Just because it's Strongbow style perry, doesn't make it cider. It's an insult to the good stuff that comes from apples - AKA the best drink in the world. * We'll, I think it is, unless you know something I don't! But I'm 95% sure you're wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyShambles Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 We always end up at Avalon Inn. Had many a good night round there just drinking and chatting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglist1981 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 This one at the very top of the Park. Still have no idea what it's called, but we're there on the Wednesday evening without fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 8 minutes ago, Junglist1981 said: This one at the very top of the Park. Still have no idea what it's called, but we're there on the Wednesday evening without fail. Was in there on Friday night, post Lemon Twigs - daft queues and no staff. I'd also been under the impression there were decent beers in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 7 minutes ago, Badlands said: Was in there on Friday night, post Lemon Twigs - daft queues and no staff. I'd also been under the impression there were decent beers in there. Yep. I approached it once and gave up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosj Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 23 minutes ago, Junglist1981 said: This one at the very top of the Park. Still have no idea what it's called, but we're there on the Wednesday evening without fail. 13 minutes ago, Badlands said: Was in there on Friday night, post Lemon Twigs - daft queues and no staff. I'd also been under the impression there were decent beers in there. Tricketts bar, and the beers aren't different from the other bars really, or at least I thought there was nothing standing out. With it being a small bar with no close rivals, the queues were long at various times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewUnion Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 The Cockmill, The Avalon Inn and just because I go the a lot Mandela. Always have a good chat with strangers in The Cockmill, plenty of places to sit and decent beers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 The Mandela and the Wood are my 'locals', cos I camp around there - but my favourite has to be the t+c bar, it now incorporates the craft bar next door as that's where my Grimbergen has moved to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
___S_o_m_a__ Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 The one I blagged my way in to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 4 hours ago, majormajormajor said: What's the bar in the middle of the Park at the bottom of the hill with the hot-tub, piano etc inside? We got in by pot luck, the security just said 'oi, you two, come in here!' as we walked past. Not sure if it's staff-only or what? I think you're referring to the 'secret' Rabbit Hole, which was renamed as Funkingham Palace this year. My favourite might be West Holts bar, not because it's a fabulous bar or anything but that's where Freddie and the Freeloaders regularly play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blobm Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 The Glade because with the mirror-ball, trees, little pathways is truly magical 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink_Tequila Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 5 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: What gives you that idea? It's made out of pears*, it's Perry. And low grade Perry at that, they coined the term "pear cider" at Glastonbury because nobody knew what perry was. The term is utter bollocks, the most insulting thing of all is that people have started to use "pear cider" to denote horrible industrial perry like Brothers or Koppaberg. Just because it's Strongbow style perry, doesn't make it cider. It's an insult to the good stuff that comes from apples - AKA the best drink in the world. * We'll, I think it is, unless you know something I don't! But I'm 95% sure you're wrong I thought pear cider is made from dessert pears and perry is made from perry pears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazzatron Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Was disappointed with the bar at the wood this year, last year they had draught beer and cider, plus Pimms etc. This year just some boxes of cider stacked behind the bar. Strange. I think maybe it was not finished in time? Best for me was finding the Brooklyn lager in the T&C field this year. It was nice to feel a bit tipsy on some stronger beer after a few pints, rather than drinking many pints of piss weak carlsberg and generally needing the loo more than anything! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Surely the correct answer is: A Twix. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 18 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: What gives you that idea? It's made out of pears*, it's Perry. And low grade Perry at that, they coined the term "pear cider" at Glastonbury because nobody knew what perry was. The term is utter bollocks, the most insulting thing of all is that people have started to use "pear cider" to denote horrible industrial perry like Brothers or Koppaberg. Just because it's Strongbow style perry, doesn't make it cider. It's an insult to the good stuff that comes from apples - AKA the best drink in the world. * We'll, I think it is, unless you know something I don't! But I'm 95% sure you're wrong I guess its a bit of a definition problem then perhaps (though I'd like to see a Brothers recipe for their "Festival Pear" to see whether it really is brewed with pear syrup or apple syrup with pear flavouring. The argument has been going on a while though. Wiki says: "CAMRA takes makers like Brothers to task, defining perry and pear cider as quite different drinks, stating that "pear cider" as made by the large industrial cidermakers is merely a pear-flavoured drink, or more specifically a cider-style drink flavoured with pear concentrate, whereas "perry" should be made by traditional methods from perry pears only.[(Brothers, Bulmers and other pear ciders are made from pear concentrate, often imported.) Others, including the industry trade National Association of Cider Makers, maintain that the terms perry and pear cider are interchangeable. Its own rules specify that perry or pear cider may contain no more than 25% apple juice." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomfromStroud Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 50p Tea Tent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watergirl Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Cockmill, in the Acoustic Field, although I was less impressed by the fact that the Guinness was unavailable a number of times. Nice tent though and usually possible to find a seat if you want to rest the legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareToDibble Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 I have 2: - Brothers Bar: As others have said, their cider (perry) is really nice and that 7% stuff is deadly. Perfect. That and the music all night when the acts have finished mean I spend a lot of time there - Kasbar: Spent a couple of hours in there on Thursday and had a good laugh. Standard drinks of Carlsberg or Somersby with a couple of other options but the atmosphere in there was awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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