Redondo Saint Posted 10 June, 2010 Share Posted 10 June, 2010 Whatever happened to the casino some of 'us' would stumble in to for another last drink and the occasional sandwich many years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 10 June, 2010 Share Posted 10 June, 2010 Thnks for reminding me. Now I shan't be able to sleep at night thinking about those girls in their pleated 'slave' outfits. (You're talking about the one at Southsea, right?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 10 June, 2010 Share Posted 10 June, 2010 Thnks for reminding me. Now I shan't be able to sleep at night thinking about those girls in their pleated 'slave' outfits. (You're talking about the one at Southsea, right?) Probably Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 10 June, 2010 Share Posted 10 June, 2010 Probably Southampton. There were two of them! :smt107 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Jazzbo Posted 10 June, 2010 Share Posted 10 June, 2010 Its now known as the Centre For The 3rd Age which is PC speak for the Darby and Joan club, as it provides services and activities for the elderly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redondo Saint Posted 10 June, 2010 Author Share Posted 10 June, 2010 I am referring to the one in Bevois Valley. Free sandwiches and if you got lucky maybe a Chinese () Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocco boxo Posted 11 June, 2010 Share Posted 11 June, 2010 Valet car parking as well,how my old mark 1 escort enjoyed that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 11 June, 2010 Share Posted 11 June, 2010 I am referring to the one in Bevois Valley. Free sandwiches and if you got lucky maybe a Chinese () I thought you were, all along. Never used it much. Onc or twice we went down to the TV lounge and watched a late film, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 11 June, 2010 Share Posted 11 June, 2010 Once you joined, you were a life member. (Not even a £5 annual charge ). In the early 80's the restaurant was very good. Then the owner of the Chinky, which I think was called "The Friendly" across the road is alleged to have won 1/2 of the place at the table and it changed its menu! Not absolutely sure, but I think it closed about 93/94 when the then owners took it down to Leisure World and then sold out to Grosvenor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redondo Saint Posted 12 June, 2010 Author Share Posted 12 June, 2010 Happy Days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 12 June, 2010 Share Posted 12 June, 2010 Once you joined, you were a life member. (Not even a £5 annual charge ). In the early 80's the restaurant was very good. Then the owner of the Chinky, which I think was called "The Friendly" across the road is alleged to have won 1/2 of the place at the table and it changed its menu! Not absolutely sure, but I think it closed about 93/94 when the then owners took it down to Leisure World and then sold out to Grosvenor. can I still use my membership? Sure its in the bottom of a drawer somewhere. Don't think ever saw it when I was sober! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjwills Posted 12 June, 2010 Share Posted 12 June, 2010 Always remember back in the late 70's going to the Silhouette Club Casino after getting inebriated in the nightclub downstairs, was great if you needed toasted sarnie free of charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carljack Posted 12 June, 2010 Share Posted 12 June, 2010 Tiberius And the Magnum Club well known late drinking holes if you did NOT! mind gambling or shirt lifters LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntingdon Posted 12 June, 2010 Share Posted 12 June, 2010 I remember it well, we used go quite a bit in the late 80's This was a time when Southampton's red light district was rife compared to today - you'd get prostitutes waiting outside for lucky punters who wanted to celebrate with a **** Happy memories!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redondo Saint Posted 13 June, 2010 Author Share Posted 13 June, 2010 I seem to remember the Indian Cottage was a little further down the road towards Portswood and was another last call. God did that place give me the poops the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 13 June, 2010 Share Posted 13 June, 2010 I seem to remember the Indian Cottage was a little further down the road towards Portswood and was another last call. God did that place give me the poops the next day. That was probably The Manzil, which is still there. The Cottage is in the opposite direction, on the way to St Marys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 14 June, 2010 Share Posted 14 June, 2010 Tiberius Bevois Vallay, happy days indeed. Downstairs for Mah Jong, entrance level for roulette and upstairs for telly and shady goings on. Then down the Manzil for a curry at 3am. All that and living in Cranbury Avenue too - great days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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