Molly Quirk Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I can't find that Portofino has an alcohol licence - anyone know what's happening here? Is it closed for good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 14 minutes ago, Molly Quirk said: I can't find that Portofino has an alcohol licence - anyone know what's happening here? Is it closed for good? why not go down and ask them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Quirk Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 I think I might look a bit silly shouting at an empty building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Rumour says it is closed. Check the Firm Closing thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Molly Quirk said: I can't find that Portofino has an alcohol licence - anyone know what's happening here? Is it closed for good? Are you a restaurant competitor by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war baby Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 It's now called Quay West. Location and staff the same. It has become 'on trend' AKA ruined. Bistro style menu and bite size portions, great for the 20 to 40 year olds no doubt, but no good for a grumpy octogenarian. I have not been, but Mrs WB has. She thinks she's still a teenager, bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred the shred Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 That is good news, that it has not closed just changed name etc, it is sad when you hear places have closed for whatever reason it always means a job loss for the people who worked there and grief for the owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I've been in, it's quite good but being a bit of a traditionalist I did prefer the ambiance of the previous theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Max Power said: I've been in, it's quite good but being a bit of a traditionalist I did prefer the ambiance of the previous theme. Whereas 1886 tends to have an ambulance of a theme. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Albert Tatlock said: Whereas 1886 tends to have an ambulance of a theme. What? There are at least two rooms you can eat in which are really nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 38 minutes ago, CrazyDave said: What? How? https://www.manxradio.com/searchresults/?q=1886&sort=date&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, Albert Tatlock said: How? https://www.manxradio.com/searchresults/?q=1886&sort=date&page=1 Don't know how they manage to keep their licence... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Albert Tatlock said: How? https://www.manxradio.com/searchresults/?q=1886&sort=date&page=1 All late night or early morning and in the bar at a guess, not in the restaurant at times people are eating. To disregard the very good food and environment because of a few early morning fights in the bar is a bit silly. We have had many god meals in there from late morning, weekday lunches, weekend lunches, afternoon tea, Sunday lunch and evening meals and never seen a spot of bother Would you knock the restaurant upstairs in Jaks for the same reason? Edited September 30, 2023 by CrazyDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarley Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 hour ago, CrazyDave said: We have had many god meals in there from late morning, weekday lunches, weekend lunches, afternoon tea, Sunday lunch and evening meals and never seen a spot of bother. Frog legs and locust fries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 hour ago, CrazyDave said: To disregard the very good food and environment because of a few early morning fights in the bar is a bit silly. Corrected... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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