Fairbairn Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I've got a family do in Renfrew on Saturday afternoon and then going to see my Mum (also in Renfrew) later that night. I've got about an hour or so in between and was thinking of going somewhere for a pint. Mrs Fairbairn will be with me and while she's a down to earth sort I don't want to be taking her anywhere too "rough and tumble"! Anyone know of anywhere that fits the bill? Does the Normandy Hotel have a bar as that would be ideal location wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I've got a family do in Renfrew on Saturday afternoon and then going to see my Mum (also in Renfrew) later that night. I've got about an hour or so in between and was thinking of going somewhere for a pint. Mrs Fairbairn will be with me and while she's a down to earth sort I don't want to be taking her anywhere too "rough and tumble"! Anyone know of anywhere that fits the bill? Does the Normandy Hotel have a bar as that would be ideal location wise. I'd get a taxi out of Renfrew and go elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I've got a family do in Renfrew on Saturday afternoon and then going to see my Mum (also in Renfrew) later that night. I've got about an hour or so in between and was thinking of going somewhere for a pint. Mrs Fairbairn will be with me and while she's a down to earth sort I don't want to be taking her anywhere too "rough and tumble"! Anyone know of anywhere that fits the bill? Does the Normandy Hotel have a bar as that would be ideal location wise. Normandy definitely has a bar. Been there a good few times for the Scottish Open darts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow jock Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Stayed in the Normandy before going to Tenerife, it definitely has a bar & large lounge area, the wife and I walked into Renfrew from the Normandy and had a bite to eat & frequented a couple of the pubs in the town centre. They served Pernod - that kept my wife happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 I'd get a taxi out of Renfrew and go elsewhere. I knew you'd say something like that! Given my closest other option would be Paisley, phrase "rock and hardplace" springs to mind!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I knew you'd say something like that! Given my closest other option would be Paisley, phrase "rock and hardplace" springs to mind!! Go up to Exscape... I'd rather drink in a Wetherspoons than any pub in Renfrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I once explored the Renfrew pub scene prior to attending a wedding reception at the Normandy - possibly the worst selection of pubs I've encountered in a town of that size - avoid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Looks like my best option is sitting on my Mum's doorstep till she gets in then!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Looks like my best option is sitting on my Mum's doorstep till she gets in then!! See you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serbo69 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I've got a family do in Renfrew on Saturday afternoon and then going to see my Mum (also in Renfrew) later that night. I've got about an hour or so in between and was thinking of going somewhere for a pint. Mrs Fairbairn will be with me and while she's a down to earth sort I don't want to be taking her anywhere too "rough and tumble"! Anyone know of anywhere that fits the bill? Does the Normandy Hotel have a bar as that would be ideal location wise. http://lunarossarenfrew.co.uk/#home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 See you there! She kicked you out again?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Depends what you want. Quite a few pubs have closed in the last few years and some have been tarted up. As someone just posted Luna Rossa is a nice, civilised wine bar but not cheap. Mrs would definitely like it. Normandy is alright but the Glynhill is better. If you want down to earth try the Kind Man's at Renfrew Cross. Don't listen to Parklife. He's talking pish. Renfrew is much better than Paisley. If you want to push the boat out you could try the new Ice Bar at Soar (formerly Xscape) or the Champagne bar in Braehead itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Go up to Exscape... I'd rather drink in a Wetherspoons than any pub in Renfrew When were you last in Renfrew as the Wetherspoons serves a truly awful pint. And which pubs upset you so much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 When were you last in Renfrew as the Wetherspoons serves a truly awful pint. And which pubs upset you so much? Porkys? I used to pass through Renfrew on my way to work, and always thought that looked an interesting establishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of Paisley Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Western Bar Kind Mans (as per RB) James Davidson's next door does a decent pint 19th Hole if you venture a wee bit away from Renfrew Cross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I once explored the Renfrew pub scene prior to attending a wedding reception at the Normandy - possibly the worst selection of pubs I've encountered in a town of that size - avoid! Fantastic post drink nosebag choice though. Must have the highest take-away per square mile ratio in Scotland... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 To be fair my visit was approximately ten years ago - it may have undergone a renaissance since then, but it was certainly a grim place at the time of my visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 To be fair my visit was approximately ten years ago - it may have undergone a renaissance since then, but it was certainly a grim place at the time of my visit. They have a skatepark. That's about the highlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 When were you last in Renfrew as the Wetherspoons serves a truly awful pint. And which pubs upset you so much? I moved from Renfrew about 15 months ago. I've not been back since and have no desire to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Porkys? I used to pass through Renfrew on my way to work, and always thought that looked an interesting establishment. Interesting is one word for it. ?It wasn't as bad as it looked but it's been shut for years. It did have truly awful karaoke nights though which must have made quite a few folk living nearby deaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 They have a skatepark. That's about the highlight.Depends if you're under 18 or not. My kids certainly think it's the highlight!I hate the fecking place. Too many kids swearing. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heid Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) 19th is probably your best bet as the rest are wee old mens pubs, not to far from the town centre aka aldi!!!! Luna Rossa is nice and fairly new but more a food place than a bar, easily kill an hour in it mind you, has a bit to sit outside to if it not to bad Edited August 11, 2015 by heid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of Paisley Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Luna Rossa is overprice, overhyped crap. If you were prepared to venture out a wee bit, Cottons and The Ferry Inn (Ferry Rd, funnily enough) are two cracking pubs. The schemes have fairly gone downhill since I left in 1987. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heid Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Aye and clydebanks went downhill since you arrived in it ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Aye and clydebanks went downhill since you arrived in it ha ha KoP - achieving the seemingly impossible. Edited August 12, 2015 by Charlie Endell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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