The Empty BM's wallet party thread

[Bar Wench]

That's what I'm panicking about! I've been caught like this by friends of Mr Wench's. Oh we'll book a hotel great to see you blah blah blah. Come kicking out time apparently they have no hotel booked and end up staying Chez Wench.  
I now require proof of booking from some of his friends.

Don't be too concerned by my overnight bag will you   

Well so long as you don't mind bunking up with Snoops it shouldn't be a problem. I hear beagles do have snoring problems though!

[Nick]

Farting also. Poor Snoopy 

[Bar Wench]

Flatulence is an issue in the Wench household. So Snoopy would not feel alone in that respect!

[Nick]

Could be like the Holocaust 

[Uncle Mort]

That's what I'm panicking about! I've been caught like this by friends of Mr Wench's. Oh we'll book a hotel great to see you blah blah blah. Come kicking out time apparently they have no hotel booked and end up staying Chez Wench.  
I now require proof of booking from some of his friends.

Don't be too concerned by my overnight bag will you   

Well so long as you don't mind bunking up with Snoops it shouldn't be a problem. I hear beagles do have snoring problems though!

it's the fags you know.

[Nick]

Are they coming too? 

[Uncle Mort]

Don't think I know any.

[Bar Wench]

We have two living upstairs.

[Nick]

They are all around us  

[Barman]

I'm fairly sure it is going to be at the Marquis of Granby in Epsom High street close to the station like... real ales-a-plenty for the men...

I sahll check it out tomorrow lunch time just to get a feel for the me and you... 

Miss D -care to join me for lunch on the 'morrow like...? 

[Miss Demeanour]

Not sure my opinion on ale's would be of much use .......

[Barman]

Not sure my opinion on ale's would be of much use .......

And I spec you are washing your hair or summat... 

[Miss Demeanour]

Or filing my feet 

[Barman]

Or filing my feet 

Okay then... I'll go on my own like... 

[Snoopy]

I can't wait  

Thanks to its refurbishment, Epsom’s Marquis of Granby is enjoying its transformation into a hip, heaving and contemporary nightspot.

The Venue
The recently renovated Marquis of Granby combines the heart of an authentic English pub with theatrical design, novelty talking pieces (the wax candle adorned oak piano is a favourite) and junkshop chic. As one of Epsom’s oldest pubs The Marquis was becoming rapidly outdated in recent years but has now been given a new lease of life. The alternative, stylish and artistic interior now encompasses eccentric lamps, eclectic tables and chairs and a bizarre and wonderful collection of unusual oddities behind the bar.

The combination of innovative interior and traditional pub exterior are delightfully unusual and set it apart from other Epsom pubs. The garden and patio areas at both the front and rear are particularly popular whilst inside it's equally as rammed at weekends and queues for the bar can be deep.

The Atmosphere
The pub’s previously surly bar staff have now been replaced with fresh faced art school students and gap-year travellers who give the bar a much younger feel, encouraging the town’s art school students to flock to this watering hole almost every night. Although predominantly young, everyone in Epsom seems to visit the bar at one time or another and no-one appears out of place whatever their age or inclination. Intergenerational drinking at its best. 

The Food
In keeping with the new interior is the new contemporary cuisine. Traditional pub grub favourites have all been given a modern once over. Steak and Chips, Pie and Peas and Bangers and Mash are now thoroughly edible, stylishly cooked, moreish masterpieces. A special mention must go to the 19 day aged steak burger with stilton and honey glazed bacon, served with thick but crispy real potato wedges, that is well priced and totally delicious.  

The Drink
After your meal, you're likely to stay all night. With its new late licence the bar stays open past 1am and with the wide range of ales, traditional lagers and newly imported European bar staff chances are you'll find yourself looking for excuses to stay as late as you can. The soundtrack to the drinking isn't bad either - indie, cool electronica and much loved retro and rock classics feature heavily.  
The Last Word
If you’re a fan of fine attention to detail, contemporary art school cool and a wide selection of beverages, The Marquis of Granby will serve you well. An excellent pub and an excellent night out.

Sounds delightful