Mrs Baillies

[Stuwell2]

I think the restrictions are on all OF games so I’d think it’s going to be due to increased pressure on the police at these games. 

[weeyin]

From NLC's Licensing Policy Statement

 

Quote

 

SECTION B - LICENSING OBJECTIVES

21        Overview

21.1     The following sections set out the board’s policy relating specifically to the five licensing objectives: 

• preventing crime and disorder 

• securing public safety 

• preventing public nuisance 

• protecting and improving public health

• protecting children and young persons from harm

 

 

Any combination of the first 3 would be justification, but I'd be surprised if they gave a specific reason like "we don't want a stadium full of drunk OF fans"

[claretband]

2 hours ago, weeyin said:

From NLC's Licensing Policy Statement

 

 

Any combination of the first 3 would be justification, but I'd be surprised if they gave a specific reason like "we don't want a stadium full of drunk OF fans"

Even though that's what it really means...bit like when some pubs in Motherwell wouldn't serve after about 9.30 pm after an OF game....I live in Ireland and they don't really believe you when you tell them stuff like this still goes on in Scotland.

[Toxteth O'Grady]

I don't know the full reasons why the club couldn't get a licence to open the bar today, but regardless, surely that was a missed opportunity to make some significant revenue from the new venture. 

As mentioned previously, there might not be many games during the season when the weather is suitable for a (mostly) outdoor setting, however this afternoon we had glorious sunshine, a big home support, and a later than normal kick off time. 

A few mates and I had planned to get there early and have a bite to eat before the game, however when we discovered it was closed then Club 100 got our business instead. 

[weeyin]

If the council doesn't grant a license, there's not much we could have done.

[Toxteth O'Grady]

17 minutes ago, weeyin said:

If the council doesn't grant a license, there's not much we could have done.

The chat I heard at the game was that we didn't actually apply for a license for today's match. Could be total nonsense of course. 

[Kmcalpin]

Hopefully, the club will capitalise on the demise, albeit the sad one, of Club 100. Perhaps that will boost patronage onf the club's own hospitality facilities be they the Cooper  or Centenary Suites and the developing Mrs Baillies or other kiosks. Its vital that the our off the field income is maximised. 

[Inflato]

7 minutes ago, Kmcalpin said:

Hopefully, the club will capitalise on the demise, albeit the sad one, of Club 100. Perhaps that will boost patronage onf the club's own hospitality facilities be they the Cooper  or Centenary Suites and the developing Mrs Baillies or other kiosks. Its vital that the our off the field income is maximised. 

Does anyone know if the Centenary has a walk-up bar these days, or is it Hospitality only? 

[wellfan]

On my one visit to Mrs Baillie’s Bar there was one lad serving and a huge queue, and the heaters weren’t working so it was freezing. It’s basically an outdoor shed so winter will never be cosy, but staffing and heating were issues. I see they’ve now added new shelters, so hopefully it keeps improving.

[Kmcalpin]

58 minutes ago, Inflato said:

Does anyone know if the Centenary has a walk-up bar these days, or is it Hospitality only? 

It was walk up last Saturday. 

[0Neils40yarder]

Sammy has given up the lease on Club100 so presumably, the owners (whoever they are) will be looking for new leaseholders...I think we'd be missing a trick by not at least enquiring on taking it on in some sort of lease.

[Kmcalpin]

1 hour ago, 0Neils40yarder said:

Sammy has given up the lease on Club100 so presumably, the owners (whoever they are) will be looking for new leaseholders...I think we'd be missing a trick by not at least enquiring on taking it on in some sort of lease.

I did mention this elsewhere but someone replied that a potential problem is that the building has an upper storey with all the maintenance costs that entails. A fair point. However, our current hospitality facilities in the Cooper Club and Centenary Suite are out of date, sub standard and cramped. We also have Mrs Baillies. In addition, the Centenary Suite is used during the week for players' lunches which rules it out for other catering and functions, I believe. If we want to increase our off the field income then these facilities have to be seriously improved in some shape or form 

[weeyin]

3 hours ago, 0Neils40yarder said:

Sammy has given up the lease on Club100 so presumably, the owners (whoever they are) will be looking for new leaseholders...I think we'd be missing a trick by not at least enquiring on taking it on in some sort of lease.

Hospitality is a mugs game these days. I don't want my Society contributions going to subsidize a failing business.