gingermunkie Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thought it'd be nice to have a thread about the things Perth seems to be doing right/have going for it instead of just the 'Another Shop Bites the Dust' thread. Made it to the new Harry's place the other night. What a fantastic addition to Perth! Easily one of the best stocked bars in town with about 8/9 beer taps, including the brilliant William's Brothers Joker IPA, fantastic range of spirits and wines and a decent range of craft beers from around the world(mostly Scotland and N.America tbh but still). The food was pretty good and it seemed to have the right mix of family friendly and quality to make it a good night out for most people. It'll be interesting to see if they'll be opening up the Den as a bar in it's own right without food later in the evening(this may already be the case but I was there around seven and don't live in Perth town so haven't seen it later at night). There were a few tiny issues with staffing and their stocks but sure those are just teething problems that will be very quickly ironed out and was over all a great experience. Same night we went to the new City Cafe (and IMAX screen) at the Playhouse for the first time. It's been done up in an American style diner decor and has old film posters on the walls. Another really good addition to the town centre and seemed that people were using the cafe for just hanging out as well as pre-film get together. Has a decent small range of drinks and snacks, including alcoholic milk shakes and ice cream floats. Really good to see they haven't just got the standard Coca-Cola and dull popcorn. Supposedly is all part of a rolling renovation for the whole foyer and non screen spaces. The IMAX itself seemed pretty cool as I'd only ever been to the one in Bradford to see a demonstration show about 15 years ago it was a pretty incredible leap in tech. Not sure the film was improved by it any but the whole experience was good. Is there any other things that people enjoy about Perth, it doesn't even have to be a new thing, it's just could be nice to share positive experiences that some may have missed out on or similar. Wendy Saints and nips 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiginasaintsstrip Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Marinis at St Catherines retail park is the best chippie in a 40 mile radius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazman1977 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Went to Brown & Blacks on Sunday evening for food. Place had a nice vibe to it, decor very contemporary, service excellent and the food was very good. A cut above "pub grub" for about the same price as you'd pay in the likes of the Foundry, Sandeman et al. lmsaintee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Mcdairmid park stjohnstone 2014 Scottish cup winners gingermunkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejksjfc Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Being an exile from Perth can you please tell me where "Harrys place " is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Col Kojak Slaphead II Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Used to be called Sportsters, on Mill Street across the road from the Cinema Before that it was the old Perth & Kinross Council - Education Services Building and before that I think it was also a bank, could be wrong on that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingermunkie Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Yeah what the Lieutenant Colonel said! Just seen the racecourse is getting a fairly major investment too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejksjfc Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 With you now thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I have upgraded the vodee garden with new seats and more smirnoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelosi Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 What Invest in Perth do to promote the city (see link) and the council did to promote Saints in the Scottish Cup Final was excellent. I hope this type of thing will continue for many events. http://www.investinperth.co.uk/article/4357/Home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.w Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Used to be called Sportsters, on Mill Street across the road from the Cinema Before that it was the old Perth & Kinross Council - Education Services Building and before that I think it was also a bank, could be wrong on that though. Sportster's was in Methven St and that used to be the tax office at one time and probably other uses at one time or another. The Shands school was what the Southern District used to be called it wis on Nelson St and South William St but I feel a google coming on HOODLUM65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanginSaint Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Me and the Mrs never tire of walking round the river via the island/ railway bridge and round the North Inch - the view to the hills from Smeatons (?) bridge , the one at Brigend, is awesome McCarry One Nil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethamsaintee Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Marinis at St Catherines retail park is the best chippie in a 40 mile radius. Crieff Road Chippy. Happy Valley. Jade Palace. There's three within a mile, that are much much better. Open your mind. stanley saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardo Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Crieff Road Chippy. Happy Valley. Jade Palace. There's three within a mile, that are much much better. Open your mind. Disagree , Marinis is better than those 3 but I suppose it's personal taste . Edited August 12, 2014 by rickardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethamsaintee Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Disagree , Marinies is better than those 3 but I suppose it's personal taste . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejksjfc Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Craigie Chippy on St Leonards Bridge is as good as any chippy I have been in anywhere St Mikey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Bar Toilet Attendant Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) The new landscaped play area at the South Inch is excellent. Much better that what we had has kids in the late 70s/early80s! The addition of a decent cafe in the old Pavilion would be fantastic too. Edited August 13, 2014 by That Bar Toilet Attendant gertiesaints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy rhodes fancy watch Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 The 101 chippy is better than Marinis IMO. The 101 has improved remarkably since a certain banned ginger tosser worked there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Di Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 a) Sportsters / Harry's etc. was Sharp's School. The view from Perth Bridge is, indeed, awesome. But don't call it Smeaton's Bridge, it's Perth Bridge. Perth Bridge, d'you hear? c) Never been to Marinis, but sounds like it's worth a try. Nothing will ever beat the old Shanghai in Leonard St. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 The 101 chippy is better than Marinis IMO. The 101 has improved remarkably since a certain banned ginger tosser worked there. i agree . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Cant stand Marinis,dry and tasteless lethamsaintee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 101 Craigie bridge Holdgates Crieff Road Watsons Best in that order rest dont come close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 101 Craigie bridge Holdgates Crieff Road Watsons Best in that order rest dont come close Whats happened to the diet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 The fact that the bus and train stations are located so close to each other. Gives better options for getting out of the place quicker!! JOKING!! Pelosi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsaintee Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 The fact that the bus and train stations are located so close to each other. Gives better options for getting out of the place quicker!! JOKING!! to (hiv) positive edinburgh joking (sort of) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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