I really must give this pub a mention!
I remember this pub before Chris and Glynis Higgins took it over.
It was pub which is all I can say - it wasn't a bad pub but Chris and Glynis have worked wonders with this extremely popular pub. The only complaint I can have is it is a bit too popular at times! I still like to go there when I can though.
Lynda
Technology is great when it works. Re: Trafford Arms, Norwich Captain Topical 30/10/2007, 9:43 AM The Trafford is a nice pub but my only problem with it is that if you order one of the bottled beers it HAS to be poured into a glass. The customer is not allowed a choice and apparently this is on the orders of the landlord! You are not allowed to drink from the bottle, you are not allowed to take the bottle with an empty glass and pour it yourself! It might sound like a small quibble but, in this age of people having their drinks spiked with date rape drugs, drinking from a bottle is one of the recommended ways women can protect themselves. In addition to this, the beer gets flat a lot quicker when poured into a glass! I find it irritating and intrusive that he dictates how the customer should enjoy their drink with no real explanation or rationale provided. I've no idea what the reason might be? It can't be because he's frightened that people may get rowdy and use the bottles as weapons as he pours the beer into a proper glass not a plastic one. Shame really as it is an otherwise nice pub. Re: Trafford Arms, Norwich Alan Hardesty 30/10/2007, 11:54 AM Maybe he does it to promote the image of the pub? Those amongst us who wish to "pose" with a designer beer should maybe go elsewhere. The Trafford is not alone in this practice, AFAIK the Adam & Eve also requires you to drink from a glass. I never stole your flag, I just rescued it from the gutter where you left it.For the truth go to www.bnp.org.uk Re: Trafford Arms, Norwich Captain Topical 30/10/2007, 8:45 PM Alan Hardesty wrote:Maybe he does it to promote the image of the pub? Those amongst us who wish to "pose" with a designer beer should maybe go elsewhere. The Trafford is not alone in this practice, AFAIK the Adam & Eve also requires you to drink from a glass.I must take issue with you on this Alan as I resent the implication that people are some how "posing" by wanting to drink their beer from the bottle! I tend to drink scotch and canada dry myself (hardly a "posers" drink!) but on the occasion I fancy a lager I prefer it straight from the bottle. The reason for this is not that I like flexing my biceps as I lift the bottle to my designer stubbled face whilst wearing a tight white T-shirt in some odd alcoholic parody of the diet coke advert, as it seems you would like to believe, but because I find the lager tends to become flat and warm quicker if poured into a glass. I actually resent the fact that I'm having to justify my reasons at all considering that if I am buying a drink I should be the one who decides how I enjoy it. I would also argue that not allowing people to choose bottles over glasses is irresponsible in the current climate. I will quote the guidelines from The Roofie Foundation, an organisation that campaigns for greater awareness of date rape and drink spiking etc. (I'll highlight the bit that is most relevant to this thread). HOW TO AVOID BEING DRINK SPIKED Whilst the following guide-lines will never guarantee your safety they offer a number of safety tips that will minimise danger and help you to remain safe. Make sure that someone knows where you are and what time you are expected home. When going to a pub, club or party avoid going alone. Friends can watch out for each other. Plan your night out including the journey there and back. If you are with a group, appoint a nominated drinks-watcher to keep an eye on all your drinks, maybe the same person who is the nominated driver. Remember alcohol affects your actions and reactions as well as your ability to be alert. The worse you are for drink the less likely you are to spot something suspicious. Stay aware of what is going on around you and keep away from situations that you do not feel comfortable with. Do not share or exchange drinks with others. Never accept a drink from anyone you do not completely trust. If you do wish to accept a drink from someone make sure it is in a bottle and that the bottle is opened in front of you - better still always carry your own bottle opener and open it yourself. Always drink from a bottle - it is far more difficult to drop a drug into a bottle than it is to drop a drug into a glass. Never drink left over drinks, or drinks discarded by someone else. Don't leave your drink unattended, when going onto the dance floor and especially when going to the toilet. Think very carefully whether you should leave the pub, club or party with someone you've just met. If you begin to feel drunk after only a drink or two seek help from a trusted friend or a responsible member of the club staff and management. If you smoke never leave your drink unattended when you go to a designated smoking area or just outside for a cigarette. Finish your drink first. Like I said in my first post on this subject, I do actually like the Trafford Arms! It would be the perfect pub if it were not for this irritating, intrusive and wholly unreasonable policy. Re: Trafford Arms, Norwich Alan Hardesty 31/10/2007, 9:10 PM Captain Topical wrote: Alan Hardesty wrote:Maybe he does it to promote the image of the pub? Those amongst us who wish to "pose" with a designer beer should maybe go elsewhere. The Trafford is not alone in this practice, AFAIK the Adam & Eve also requires you to drink from a glass.I must take issue with you on this Alan as I resent the implication that people are some how "posing" by wanting to drink their beer from the bottle! <snipped> Always drink from a bottle - it is far more difficult to drop a drug into a bottle than it is to drop a drug into a glass.You could always ask for a teat on your bottle while at the bar.......And beware basketball players :-) I never stole your flag, I just rescued it from the gutter where you left it.For the truth go to www.bnp.org.uk Re: Trafford Arms, Norwich Captain Topical 01/11/2007, 11:18 AM "You could always ask for a teat on your bottle while at the bar......."Said like true sexual deviant! Revealing far to much of your own private fantasies there Alan! Copyright © 2007 Archant Regional Limited. All rights reserved. Terms and conditions
Alan Hardesty wrote:Maybe he does it to promote the image of the pub? Those amongst us who wish to "pose" with a designer beer should maybe go elsewhere. The Trafford is not alone in this practice, AFAIK the Adam & Eve also requires you to drink from a glass.
HOW TO AVOID BEING DRINK SPIKED
Whilst the following guide-lines will never guarantee your safety they offer a number of safety tips that will minimise danger and help you to remain safe.
Make sure that someone knows where you are and what time you are expected home.
When going to a pub, club or party avoid going alone. Friends can watch out for each other.
Plan your night out including the journey there and back.
If you are with a group, appoint a nominated drinks-watcher to keep an eye on all your drinks, maybe the same person who is the nominated driver.
Remember alcohol affects your actions and reactions as well as your ability to be alert. The worse you are for drink the less likely you are to spot something suspicious.
Stay aware of what is going on around you and keep away from situations that you do not feel comfortable with.
Do not share or exchange drinks with others.
Never accept a drink from anyone you do not completely trust.
If you do wish to accept a drink from someone make sure it is in a bottle and that the bottle is opened in front of you - better still always carry your own bottle opener and open it yourself.
Always drink from a bottle - it is far more difficult to drop a drug into a bottle than it is to drop a drug into a glass.
Never drink left over drinks, or drinks discarded by someone else.
Don't leave your drink unattended, when going onto the dance floor and especially when going to the toilet.
Think very carefully whether you should leave the pub, club or party with someone you've just met.
If you begin to feel drunk after only a drink or two seek help from a trusted friend or a responsible member of the club staff and management.
If you smoke never leave your drink unattended when you go to a designated smoking area or just outside for a cigarette. Finish your drink first.
Like I said in my first post on this subject, I do actually like the Trafford Arms! It would be the perfect pub if it were not for this irritating, intrusive and wholly unreasonable policy.
Captain Topical wrote: Alan Hardesty wrote:Maybe he does it to promote the image of the pub? Those amongst us who wish to "pose" with a designer beer should maybe go elsewhere. The Trafford is not alone in this practice, AFAIK the Adam & Eve also requires you to drink from a glass.I must take issue with you on this Alan as I resent the implication that people are some how "posing" by wanting to drink their beer from the bottle! <snipped> Always drink from a bottle - it is far more difficult to drop a drug into a bottle than it is to drop a drug into a glass.
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