Merrion Centre - Page 3

Credulous · October 23rd, 2006, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Leeds_John

A debate on which are the best bars and clubs of Leeds could be interesting amongst you gents and ladies.

It's all about Jake's bar. Period.

Stig282 · October 25th, 2006, 02:31 PM

You're not far wrong there Credulous. Jake & crew do a grand job!

Leeds_John · October 25th, 2006, 06:30 PM

Where is said legendary Jake's bar?

Val Verde · October 25th, 2006, 08:19 PM

Its on the top of Call Lane next door to the Corn Exchange. I think its only been there for a couple of years or so. Its in a location of quite a nice cluster of places which as well as Jakes there is BRB, Oporto, old Revolution (ok its a chain but it seems to have a better atmos than the Mill Sq branch in my opinion) and of course Normans the place with no sign displaying the name which instead is just a plain glass frontage and all are nice places and where I recommed you should go to have a good night out in Leeds. Other than that may I suggest Elbow Rooms on the Calls easily the best place in Leeds to play pool and of course the one and only Otley Run pub crawl for ideas for a good boozing session.

Smoggie_Si · October 27th, 2006, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Val Verde

Its on the top of Call Lane next door to the Corn Exchange. I think its only been there for a couple of years or so. Its in a location of quite a nice cluster of places which as well as Jakes there is BRB, Oporto, old Revolution (ok its a chain but it seems to have a better atmos than the Mill Sq branch in my opinion) and of course Normans the place with no sign displaying the name which instead is just a plain glass frontage and all are nice places and where I recommed you should go to have a good night out in Leeds. Other than that may I suggest Elbow Rooms on the Calls easily the best place in Leeds to play pool and of course the one and only Otley Run pub crawl for ideas for a good boozing session.

I'm showing my age here but I used to frequent Norman when it first opened in about 98, it was very cool for a few years (the toast door was a thing of Leeds legend!) but really rapidly went downhill about 2001 due to a lax door policy. I've been in a couple of times since and hated it.

Only been in Jakes once but remember the music policy being pretty good!

The Oil · January 21st, 2007, 01:21 AM

Well, looks like I'm resurecting an ancient thread here!

The Merrion market has turned into a gastronomic heaven, seemingly overnight. There is currently an Indian food store, beautiful herb/spices/fruit/veg etc that is dirt cheap. There is also a Rice and Peas cafe (absolutley tremendous), a noodle bar ( again cheap as chips), a Caribbean greasy spoon and an Etheopian cafe/restaurant. I've been working in town for the last week and discovered these by accident, try them, you won't be disappointed. They all serve fantastic food. It got me thinking, most of the market is deserted, wouldn't it be great if it was full of food establishments from all over the world? It could happen - spread the word!

Orgoglioso · January 21st, 2007, 01:28 AM

ive heard that Fuji Hero is awesome

aviator · January 21st, 2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Orgoglioso

ive heard that Fuji Hero is awesome

It looks a bit like a chippie with its formica-topped tables and the staff can be a bit brusque. But the food is great and it's cheap; try one of their bowls of ramen. You'll be full to bursting by the time you get through one. One of the comforting things about Fuji Hiro as well is that it never seems to change, so your favourite dishes are always on the menu.

mark*ie · January 21st, 2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Oil

Well, looks like I'm resurecting an ancient thread here!

The Merrion market has turned into a gastronomic heaven, seemingly overnight. There is currently an Indian food store, beautiful herb/spices/fruit/veg etc that is dirt cheap. There is also a Rice and Peas cafe (absolutley tremendous), a noodle bar ( again cheap as chips), a Caribbean greasy spoon and an Etheopian cafe/restaurant. I've been working in town for the last week and discovered these by accident, try them, you won't be disappointed. They all serve fantastic food. It got me thinking, most of the market is deserted, wouldn't it be great if it was full of food establishments from all over the world? It could happen - spread the word!

Gonna have to check this out !, sounds like a great idea.. world wide international cuisine ! Although the menu already seems quite extensive, How about some world wide beers to go with that ?

mark*ie · January 21st, 2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Orgoglioso

ive heard that Fuji Hero is awesome

I'm gonna have to give this a try, I'll let you know

SmartCity · January 21st, 2007, 09:02 PM

Yummy!!!!!

mark*ie · January 21st, 2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SMARTCITY

Yummy!!!!!

Only one thing missing there mate, The obligatory pint !

SmartCity · January 21st, 2007, 09:18 PM

I don't know mate... I think you'd need a few before you even dream of touching that!!!

Molly · January 22nd, 2007, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Oil

Well, looks like I'm resurecting an ancient thread here!

The Merrion market has turned into a gastronomic heaven, seemingly overnight. There is currently an Indian food store, beautiful herb/spices/fruit/veg etc that is dirt cheap. There is also a Rice and Peas cafe (absolutley tremendous), a noodle bar ( again cheap as chips), a Caribbean greasy spoon and an Etheopian cafe/restaurant. I've been working in town for the last week and discovered these by accident, try them, you won't be disappointed. They all serve fantastic food. It got me thinking, most of the market is deserted, wouldn't it be great if it was full of food establishments from all over the world? It could happen - spread the word!

Talking of gastronomic heavens ...have you been to Bradford Oastler Market!

Chariots · January 30th, 2007, 12:26 AM

What do you all think about the fact that the bowling centre is down so many stairs and refuses to put any accessin for disabled people.

Liam · January 30th, 2007, 07:07 PM

It would be hard to provide access to that particular bowling alley. I'm sure they won't of just 'refused'.

***Rob*** · January 30th, 2007, 08:40 PM

There are strict regulations about disabled access into public businesses. However, they only have to provide these facilities if it is considered commercially reasonable, otherwise they can be exempt.

***Rob*** · February 5th, 2007, 10:08 PM

LOOK, ... they've gone!

After how many years?

Leeds No.1 · February 5th, 2007, 10:19 PM

Oh my!

Val Verde · February 5th, 2007, 10:21 PM

Bloody hell interesting that the long derelict escalator has been removed after goodness knows how many years of disuse. Just a couple of things though is will they ever remodel this area properly and has anyone noticed the empty subway which is just used for holding stuff like fencing, signs etc and quite visible are early 1990s adverts for the Radio Times (with just four channels shown) and advertising Frosties at Morrisons and would they cover over the top of that to allow for more pedestrian space?

As for the sculpture why don't they put it back inside the Merrion Centre and why did they put it out of the sticks here in the first place?

October 25th, 2006, 02:31 PM	#42
Stig282 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Perth WA (ex-Leeds) Posts: 716 Likes (Received): 0	You're not far wrong there Credulous. Jake & crew do a grand job! __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...thskyline1.jpg

January 21st, 2007, 01:28 AM	#47
Orgoglioso Leeds, La dolce vita Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 629 Likes (Received): 0	ive heard that Fuji Hero is awesome __________________ Leeds, La dolce vita Ah'll sithee Leeds I am Nobody, Nobody is perfect, therefore I must be perfect!

January 21st, 2007, 09:02 PM	#51
SmartCity Not 8ANNED :-) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,331 Likes (Received): 0	Yummy!!!!! __________________ Interested in the goings on at your local airport? Aviation Photography Gallery

January 21st, 2007, 09:18 PM	#53
SmartCity Not 8ANNED :-) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,331 Likes (Received): 0	I don't know mate... I think you'd need a few before you even dream of touching that!!! __________________ Interested in the goings on at your local airport? Aviation Photography Gallery

January 30th, 2007, 12:26 AM	#55
Chariots Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1 Likes (Received): 0	accessibility What do you all think about the fact that the bowling centre is down so many stairs and refuses to put any accessin for disabled people.

October 25th, 2006, 06:30 PM	#43
Leeds_John Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 379 Likes (Received): 0	Where is said legendary Jake's bar?

October 25th, 2006, 08:19 PM	#44
Val Verde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 5,549 Likes (Received): 9	Its on the top of Call Lane next door to the Corn Exchange. I think its only been there for a couple of years or so. Its in a location of quite a nice cluster of places which as well as Jakes there is BRB, Oporto, old Revolution (ok its a chain but it seems to have a better atmos than the Mill Sq branch in my opinion) and of course Normans the place with no sign displaying the name which instead is just a plain glass frontage and all are nice places and where I recommed you should go to have a good night out in Leeds. Other than that may I suggest Elbow Rooms on the Calls easily the best place in Leeds to play pool and of course the one and only Otley Run pub crawl for ideas for a good boozing session.

January 21st, 2007, 01:21 AM	#46
The Oil Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds Posts: 568 Likes (Received): 4	Well, looks like I'm resurecting an ancient thread here! The Merrion market has turned into a gastronomic heaven, seemingly overnight. There is currently an Indian food store, beautiful herb/spices/fruit/veg etc that is dirt cheap. There is also a Rice and Peas cafe (absolutley tremendous), a noodle bar ( again cheap as chips), a Caribbean greasy spoon and an Etheopian cafe/restaurant. I've been working in town for the last week and discovered these by accident, try them, you won't be disappointed. They all serve fantastic food. It got me thinking, most of the market is deserted, wouldn't it be great if it was full of food establishments from all over the world? It could happen - spread the word!

January 30th, 2007, 07:07 PM	#56
Liam Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 328 Likes (Received): 0	It would be hard to provide access to that particular bowling alley. I'm sure they won't of just 'refused'.

January 30th, 2007, 08:40 PM	#57
*Rob* Proponent of Leeds Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leeds, UK, EU. Posts: 4,357 Likes (Received): 14	There are strict regulations about disabled access into public businesses. However, they only have to provide these facilities if it is considered commercially reasonable, otherwise they can be exempt. __________________ Visit Leeds on Skyscrapernews.com

February 5th, 2007, 10:08 PM	#58
*Rob* Proponent of Leeds Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leeds, UK, EU. Posts: 4,357 Likes (Received): 14	LOOK, ... they've gone! After how many years? __________________ Visit Leeds on Skyscrapernews.com

February 5th, 2007, 10:19 PM	#59
Leeds No.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leeds, EU Posts: 22,314 Likes (Received): 103	Oh my! __________________ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure, It is our light not our darkness, that frightens us"

February 5th, 2007, 10:21 PM	#60
Val Verde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 5,549 Likes (Received): 9	Bloody hell interesting that the long derelict escalator has been removed after goodness knows how many years of disuse. Just a couple of things though is will they ever remodel this area properly and has anyone noticed the empty subway which is just used for holding stuff like fencing, signs etc and quite visible are early 1990s adverts for the Radio Times (with just four channels shown) and advertising Frosties at Morrisons and would they cover over the top of that to allow for more pedestrian space? As for the sculpture why don't they put it back inside the Merrion Centre and why did they put it out of the sticks here in the first place?

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