Roughest pub in aberdeen?

[Wester Hailes Skins]

Edinburgh, by accident or intention, manages to hide its rougher areas from visitors. Other cities might have inner city deprivation. Or you go through their rougher areas to get to the centre.

You could visit Edinburgh 100 times from Aberdeen, including football. You're never gonna see any of Wester Hailes, Niddrie, Muirhouse or any of these outlying schemes. Same for tourists who think we all live in the Royal Mile and eat shortbread.

[BrisDon]

3 minutes ago, Wester Hailes Skins said:

Edinburgh, by accident or intention, manages to hide its rougher areas from visitors. Other cities might have inner city deprivation. Or you go through their rougher areas to get to the centre.

You could visit Edinburgh 100 times from Aberdeen, including football. You're never gonna see any of Wester Hailes, Niddrie, Muirhouse or any of these outlying schemes. Same for tourists who think we all live in the Royal Mile and eat shortbread.

The north end of Lothian Road and surrounds was always pretty sleazy (think the Ambassador Sauna was finally shut down?) but you’re right - the main approaches into Edinburgh bypass these areas. 
 

[Wester Hailes Skins]

7 minutes ago, BrisDon said:

The north end of Lothian Road and surrounds was always pretty sleazy (think the Ambassador Sauna was finally shut down?) but you’re right - the main approaches into Edinburgh bypass these areas. 
 

The top end of Lothian Road starts to become Tollcross. Which I wouldn't say is deprived, mostly tenements, but has had its share of trouble over the years. Toll-X / Tollcross Rebels a famous old school gang.

Lapdancing bars also from Tollcross to top of Grassmarket. So yeah, a kinda tattoo parlour, lapdancing type area.

[BrisDon]

9 minutes ago, Wester Hailes Skins said:

The top end of Lothian Road starts to become Tollcross. Which I wouldn't say is deprived, mostly tenements, but has had its share of trouble over the years. Toll-X / Tollcross Rebels a famous old school gang.

Lapdancing bars also from Tollcross to top of Grassmarket. So yeah, a kinda tattoo parlour, lapdancing type area.

Lived not too far from Tollcross so know that area well. An eclectic area right enough. 
 

[Don Fonte]

Stayed in Edinburgh for quite a few years.  A wonderful city.

Played football in some of the less salubrious areas at times.  Could be interesting.

[Bluto10]

who did you play for donald?

[BrisDon]

6 minutes ago, Don Fonte said:

Stayed in Edinburgh for quite a few years.  A wonderful city.

Played football in some of the less salubrious areas at times.  Could be interesting.

11s or 5s?

Powerleague at Portobello was alright but used to get some nutters turning up at Sighthill.

 

[Don Fonte]

1 minute ago, BrisDon said:

11s or 5s?

Powerleague at Portobello was alright but used to get some nutters turning up at Sighthill.

 

11s

[jamiesd]

Back in the day Double Two Torry.  

[For Fecks Sake]

Heard that the Dutch Mill has gone right down hill of late and guys like Hutch often frequent it now.

[Don Fonte]

17 minutes ago, Bad_Mobby said:

Fuck, I bet you played against some right minks 

Playing central belt/Southerners in Scottish cup games was something else! 

Aye, some off the scale minks.

Although the worst ever was Saltcoats away in the Scottish Junior Cup. What an absolute shithole.

[sigh]

11 hours ago, Studebaker-90 said:

A great review of the broadsword after a google search. Anyone know when/why it was shut down? 
 

Ah, the Broadsword - uncles and cousins were regulars, my faither used to go in when we were visiting.

I popped in, on my own, mid 90's, it was if I had stepped into a western saloon, everyone stopped and stared.

Went in a few times over the years for a pint with my faither and uncles, not the usual sort of place I would frequent.

[Beachend Bootboy]

Was only ever in the Broadsword once.  A pool match when I played for the St Clements.  No issues that night but it was a mini demographic of Tilly.  Mongs, junkies, alkies, scum, pond life and other assorted bottom feeders.

[Bluto10]

18 minutes ago, Sooper-hanz said:

Pride FC

captain, top goal scorer and super star #10 no doubt

[BrisDon]

Just now, Bluto10 said:

captain, top goal scorer and super star #10 no doubt

Excels at playing deep in the hole.

 

[Matt Armstrong's Dog]

6 hours ago, Wester Hailes Skins said:

The top end of Lothian Road starts to become Tollcross. Which I wouldn't say is deprived, mostly tenements, but has had its share of trouble over the years. Toll-X / Tollcross Rebels a famous old school gang.

Lapdancing bars also from Tollcross to top of Grassmarket. So yeah, a kinda tattoo parlour, lapdancing type area.

I'm surprised the councillors of Edinburgh City Council would allow such grotesque and repugnant establishments to be allowed to operate and, in turn, tarnish the poshness and touristy nature of Auld Reekie.😄

There must be a market for it though (councillors, executives, the mayor, MSPs, etc.) to enable the parlours to trade. 

Good for the local economy.

[BrisDon]

11 minutes ago, Matt Armstrong's Dog said:

I'm surprised the councillors of Edinburgh City Council would allow such grotesque and repugnant establishments to be allowed to operate and, in turn, tarnish the poshness and touristy nature of Auld Reekie.😄

There must be a market for it (councillors, executives, the mayor, MSPs, etc.) to enable the parlours to trade. 

Good for the local economy.

Edinburgh was chock full of these types of establishments. There was one directly behind my office on George St (Angel’s I think it was called). One of my colleagues said he saw one of his old Edinburgh uni professors going in during his lunch break. I’d suggest your theory isn’t far from the truth. 

 

[Matt Armstrong's Dog]

6 minutes ago, BrisDon said:

Edinburgh was chock full of these types of establishments. There was one directly behind my office on George St (Angel’s I think it was called). One of my colleagues said he saw one of his old Edinburgh uni professors going in during his lunch break. I’d suggest your theory isn’t far from the truth. 

 

There used to be quite a few off Easter Road back in the day min.

They only way they can operate is with the hard cash of highly-paid folk like professors et al. and having councillors onside.

The same applies to the quines who offer their services in Aberdeen.

[Bournemouth Gee]

14 minutes ago, Matt Armstrong's Dog said:

There used to be quite a few off Easter Road back in the day min.

They only way they can operate is with the hard cash of highly-paid folk like professors et al. and having councillors onside.

The same applies to the quines who offer their services in Aberdeen.

Yeah I lived off Leith walk. At one point the road with Robbie's on the corner had 2 'saunas' on it.

I was always too scared to go in...

[Matt Armstrong's Dog]

12 minutes ago, Bournemouth Gee said:

Yeah I lived off Leith walk. At one point the road with Robbie's on the corner had 2 'saunas' on it.

I was always too scared to go in...

Quite right as well min. There's always a big black bouncer (male or female) in them places, with their sheer presence meant to intimidate you.

Once you pay your money on entry, even though you end up with a boot, you're obliged to stay to try and get your money's worth.

Around the corner from Leith Walk is a bar called The Regent where I went with the Granite City Reds the once.

Never realised it's a fucking poofs pick up bar.

Even the bars around there cater for the oldest profession.

[Fridge]

6 hours ago, For Fecks Sake said:

Heard that the Dutch Mill has gone right down hill of late and guys like Hutch often frequent it now.

He’s nae been in for ages

[Don Fonte]

8 hours ago, Bluto10 said:

who did you play for donald?

ZesT FC

[Studebaker-90]

40 minutes ago, Don Fonte said:

ZesT FC

Dodgier than the old huns that lot 

[Studebaker-90]

42 minutes ago, Don Fonte said:

ZesT FC

Dodgier than the old huns that lot

[Studebaker-90]

43 minutes ago, Don Fonte said:

ZesT FC

Dodgier than the old huns that lot

[Don Fonte]

34 minutes ago, Studebaker-90 said:

Dodgier than the old huns that lot

Not to be trusted. Scandal incoming.

[ericblack4boss]

A total shithole out in the country is the Commercial at Insch,

The nicotine stained decor has adorned the walls and ceilings there since the 1970s, 

Whilst every othe establishment in the area has closed or been closed for long spells that fucking dump has continued remain open,

The last I heard the entertainment that was on show was two dogs shagging in the bar.

Also it's not unknown for the clientele to be given oral sex whilst sat at bar 

[milne_afc]

3 minutes ago, ericblack4boss said:

Also it's not unknown for the clientele to be given oral sex whilst sat at bar 

You bumpkins love a family day oot

[maryhilldon]

6 minutes ago, ericblack4boss said:

A total shithole out in the country is the Commercial at Insch,

The nicotine stained decor has adorned the walls and ceilings there since the 1970s, 

Whilst every othe establishment in the area has closed or been closed for long spells that fucking dump has continued remain open,

The last I heard the entertainment that was on show was two dogs shagging in the bar.

Also it's not unknown for the clientele to be given oral sex whilst sat at bar 

That doesn't rhyme. Might be the worlds longest Limerick though.

[ericblack4boss]

6 hours ago, Bad_Mobby said:

I see the Brig (of Alford) is back open 

What an ace bar that was back in the day 

The toonsers had nothing like it  (Haughton too) 

 

Have you seen the promotion video for the Brig, 

Certainly seems like light years away from the days of Mad John.