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T666jay
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10 years ago

Well guys that time is comming again! It will soon be Haloween at the end of the month, followed by Bonfire Night on the 5th, Rememberance Sunday on the 8th, few other days inbetween im sure, then its our CHRISTMAS MEAL before christmas itself.

So for 2 years now it has been held in the Royal Oak in Betws Y Coed. On both occasions they have catered for us the meals were outstanding, this year it would be nice to push it up slightly towards BANGOR area, Conwy - possibly. Even on the island.

So this post is for

VENUE SUGGESTIONS AND DATE SUGGESTIONS.

The thursdays in December are
3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th but being realistic it will be a choice of the first 3. So please fire ideas!

Your Suggestions:

Dates
3rd -
10th -
17th -I

Venues
The Liverpool Arms - I
The Anglesey Arms - I
The Bridge Inn -I
The Antelope Inn -I
Boatyard Inn -I
Gladstone - Pen'mawr - I
Celtic Royal Caernarfon - I
Royal Oak Betws -I

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Margot
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10 years ago

17th is best for me! And 10 the worst. And as an islander I shall shamelessly plug The Liverpool Arms, the Anglesey Arms, the Bridge Inn, the Antelope Inn, Boatyard Inn. Or the four crosses! Blimey that would be convenient. 😮

Willy Eckerslyke
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10 years ago

Nice one Jay, thanks for organising again!
I'm easy on the dates. As for venue, anywhere except Menai Bridge gets my vote.

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T666jay
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10 years ago

Ok no menai bridge for Willy.

I emailed the Deganwy quay hotel and spa. This is how it pans out with them....

Good Afternoon Mr. Eaton,

I do have availability for our Party Night on the 17th December.
Ticket Prices are £30 p/p and we will need a £10p/p deposit to secure the booking.
It is one of our Winter Wonderland Themes which includes: Arrival Drinks, Selfie Photobooth, DJ & Dancing & a 3 course meal.
Our Christmas Party Menu is below:

Starter

Roast Tomato & Basil Soup, Pesto & golden croutons
Fine slices of Melon, mixed seasonal berries & lemon sorbet (V) (GF)
Pressing of Ham Hock, Shallot & Parsley, pineapple, pickled onions and caramel (GF)
Pant Ysgawen goats cheese & caramelised onion Tart, cherry tomato & red onion salad

Main Course

Roast Breast of Turkey, traditional trimmings, cranberry sauce & rich gravy
Braised shoulder of Welsh Lamb, roasted carrot dauphinoise potato & a minted jus (GF)
Pan Seared fillet of Salmon, buttered fondant potato, fine beans & hollandaise sauce
Roast Mediterranean Vegetable Risotto, mascarpone cheese, crisp parmesan & courgette fritter (V)

Dessert

Traditional Quay Christmas Pudding, Brandy sauce
Classic lemon posset, raspberries, Chantilly cream & shortbread biscuit
Chocolate Cheesecake, orange sorbet, orange gel & chocolate soil
A selection of Welsh cheese with biscuits, apple, grapes & celery

(£3.50 supplement for cheese per person.)

Please let me know if you need any more information & if you would like to go ahead and book this.

Kind regards,
Brittany Loughborough
Reservations

The Quay Hotel and Spa
Deganwy
Conwy
LL31 9DJ

Direct Line 01492 564100
www.quayhotel.co.uk

Any thoughts on this one?

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Margot
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10 years ago

We could also consider Tyn-y-Coed, or the Vaynol Arms in Pentir.
And well that Conwy place would be alright with me too. Not the snuggest place in the world but if it's too snug we might not fit in!

skimble
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10 years ago

"T666jay" wrote:
I emailed the Deganwy quay hotel and spa .... Any thoughts on this one?

The menu looks OK to me but not the Selfie Photobooth or DJ & Dancing. I'd rather go to somewhere quieter.

sinker
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10 years ago

"skimble" wrote:

"T666jay" wrote:
I emailed the Deganwy quay hotel and spa .... Any thoughts on this one?

The menu looks OK to me but not the Selfie Photobooth or DJ & Dancing. I'd rather go to somewhere quieter.

And I refuse to contribute towards the salary of someone called "Brittany Loughborough" :lol: :lol:

Any I personally don't think that Pingu can be trusted ANYWHERE NEAR a Selfie Photobooth. 😮

Yma O Hyd....

simonrl
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10 years ago

"Margot" wrote:
17th is best for me! And 10 the worst. And as an islander I shall shamelessly plug The Liverpool Arms, the Anglesey Arms, the Bridge Inn, the Antelope Inn, Boatyard Inn. Or the four crosses! Blimey that would be convenient. :o

You've eaten at the Antelope? And want to go back 😮

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Blober
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10 years ago

I just want a burger :lol:

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T666jay
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10 years ago

#10

Typical paul. Also had a email back from celtic royal in caernarfon. I will post the details up when im home!

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sinker
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10 years ago

#11

"SimonRL" wrote:

"Margot" wrote:
Or the four crosses! Blimey that would be convenient. :o

You've eaten at the Antelope? And want to go back :o

I'm unbiased, as everyone knows that I will go ANYWHERE for a night out. Not fussy. :thumbup:

However, Four Crosses has always been good value, nice food and nice atmosphere. And "Broadside" on draught....:angel:

Antelope no thanks :thumbdown:

Yma O Hyd....

TheBogieman
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10 years ago

#12

To be honest, the whole atmosphere / ambience in Betws y Coed would be hard to beat...

Difficult on Anglesey - the only places to give similar ambience would be something like the Tresgawen or the White Eagle at Rhoscolyn - but expensive..?

Lastra Farm at Amlwch wouldn't be too bad if you really want Anglesey.

I'll go with the flow for now until something more definite appears but definitely want to come (plus Mrs B - especially if we end up back in ByC!)

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davel
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10 years ago

#13

As a very occasional Thursday nighter I appreciate that my vote doesn't count for much, but my preference is for somewhere in the Conwy valley.

Dave

T666jay
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10 years ago

#14

"Blober" wrote:
I just want a burger :lol:

Or sausage and mash!!!

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Tamarmole
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10 years ago

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"T666jay" wrote:
Ok no menai bridge for Willy.

I emailed the Deganwy quay hotel and spa. This is how it pans out with them....

Good Afternoon Mr. Eaton,

I do have availability for our Party Night on the 17th December.
Ticket Prices are £30 p/p and we will need a £10p/p deposit to secure the booking.
It is one of our Winter Wonderland Themes which includes: Arrival Drinks, Selfie Photobooth, DJ & Dancing & a 3 course meal.
Our Christmas Party Menu is below:

Starter

Roast Tomato & Basil Soup, Pesto & golden croutons
Fine slices of Melon, mixed seasonal berries & lemon sorbet (V) (GF)
Pressing of Ham Hock, Shallot & Parsley, pineapple, pickled onions and caramel (GF)
Pant Ysgawen goats cheese & caramelised onion Tart, cherry tomato & red onion salad

Main Course

Roast Breast of Turkey, traditional trimmings, cranberry sauce & rich gravy
Braised shoulder of Welsh Lamb, roasted carrot dauphinoise potato & a minted jus (GF)
Pan Seared fillet of Salmon, buttered fondant potato, fine beans & hollandaise sauce
Roast Mediterranean Vegetable Risotto, mascarpone cheese, crisp parmesan & courgette fritter (V)

Dessert

Traditional Quay Christmas Pudding, Brandy sauce
Classic lemon posset, raspberries, Chantilly cream & shortbread biscuit
Chocolate Cheesecake, orange sorbet, orange gel & chocolate soil
A selection of Welsh cheese with biscuits, apple, grapes & celery

(£3.50 supplement for cheese per person.)

Please let me know if you need any more information & if you would like to go ahead and book this.

Kind regards,
Brittany Loughborough
Reservations

The Quay Hotel and Spa
Deganwy
Conwy
LL31 9DJ

Direct Line 01492 564100
www.quayhotel.co.uk

Any thoughts on this one?

Why do menus always have to mangle language - what in the name of almighty god is a "pressing" of ham hock?

The one that really winds me up is "a trio of......."

Anyway sorry for hijacking the thread :flowers::flowers:

sinker
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10 years ago

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"Tamarmole" wrote:

Anyway sorry for hijacking the thread :flowers::flowers:

No worries. Feel free to join us if you like? Jay beat me to it and posted it up first but the Christmas bash is open to anyone who wants to come along, not just the AN Thursday Night crew :thumbsup:

I appreciate that it is a bit far for you personally but its an open invitation to anyone :flowers: :flowers:

Yma O Hyd....

pingu
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10 years ago

#17

Any where suits me so long as it doesn't have a disco, stupid party games and a selfie booth. I'm quite content to eat and entertain my self with the aid of my "Go-Pro" and the local barmaid:tongue::tongue:

TheBogieman
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10 years ago

#18

Anyone know what the Gladstone at Penmaenmawr is like? Always looks nice and seems to always be busy which is a good sign... Might be worth looking at. Easy access from A55.

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Willy Eckerslyke
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10 years ago

#19

"TheBogieman" wrote:
Anyone know what the Gladstone at Penmaenmawr is like? Always looks nice and seems to always be busy which is a good sign... Might be worth looking at. Easy access from A55.

It does look nice. Worth considering?

"The true crimefighter always carries everything he needs in his utility belt, Robin"

TheBogieman
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10 years ago

#20

As it happened, I was passing along the A55, driving from Mold to Anglesey, this afternoon so called in at the Gladstone. Has a reasonable ambience, Bragdy Conway and Black Sheep ales on draught so that's a plus.

Downside? They haven't got the Christmas menu out yet although they already have a couple of bookings. Left my e-mail with them and they said the Chef will get back to me next week latest.

They said no problem with our numbers, believe we could have their function room that they use for weddings rather than in with the main bar.

So, I'll see what they have to offer and relay it here for your consideration when it arrives.

Also detoured via Beamaris but only the Bulkeley Arms where I had a works Christmas do a few years ago. It was alrightish but nothing special...

(Still like the Royal Oak in ByC...)

Clive

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