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well having claire working there the place will be closeing down as she is steeling money out the till
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Popped in for a swift pint because the Malt Shovel closes at four for some reason. Can certainly see that under certain circumstances that this pub would be a popular place,but there's a certain faded greatness to it and it comes over a bit rough and ready - the smoking ban has not been kind to this boozer. That said, the ale was fine. Just a bit of a sticky table sort of place.
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I used to go here at least once a month when I lived in Milton Keynes (not a bad feat especially when you don't drive!) - I used to love the rock music played there. Even though I don't have a beard (I blinking well hope not!), my friends and I were made to feel welcome. The drinks were reasonable (though one of my mates thought he was charged for a double JD, and not a single, and kicked off)
Not a place for a quiet pint and a read of the paper, but there are plenty of place for that in Northants ;o)
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A very good pub - not the place to go if you want a quiet night as there is often a band playing - a good range of ales, and the variety of single malts is very impressive.
The Malt Shovel is just down the road, so why not visit both and be ensured of a good night.
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Hello!!! Anyone remember me?!!! I haven't been to Northampton for years-I am glad to see live music is still thriving in The Billy.I am enjoying my retirement in Sunny Exeter!! Still playing-occassionally with"The Skiffle Group" "Wop Bam Boo" Duo/Solo-in fact anyone who will have me!!! My daughter Sue has just taken over my old pub-again!!! "The Bowling Green" here in Exeter.Some sad news;my ex wife-Sheila-sadly passed away two and a half years ago.
Check out myspace.com/rogersayer
All the best to all of you who may remember me.
Cheers
Roger
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A brilliant pub, particularly if you enjoy live rock music. I'm missing it like mad now I've moved away from Northampton. Great staff, nice regulars. Four pints and tinnitus for a tenner used to be a great way to end the week - the beer's gone up, but it would appear the place is every bit as good as it was. Can't wait to get back there for a couple of weeks in a month or so... :)
anonymous - 2 Jun 2007 14:56 |
Don't let the shaggy faced men put you off, everyone is welcome in this pub. I love it here and i'm not even a Biker.
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its a home from home or used to be for me.
real ales,good food exelent music.
moshing on and of stage.and they let my dogs in.
bring back willby street is what i say.
helo to all who know me and thoes who dont.
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I'm not a biker, not an all out rocker, but I still loved this pub.
Intimidating in some ways, but get over yourself it has a great atmosphere and is what a traditional pub should be about.
Get over you prejudices and give it a go.
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Having run a Rock/Bikers pub in Oxford (the Gloc) i can say with some conviction that this is a truly awsome establishment and a must visit every time i am in Northampton.
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One of the best atmospheres I've ever been to. Bit daunting when walk in, it is a biker pub and I'm quite 'sweet' looking so I stick out like a sore thumb! But will keep going back. Look out for the Billy Burnout, it's a corker!
Nikki - 3 Jun 2004 17:05 |
its a wicked bikers pub, wicked people great music. have a laugh doing the quiz most sundays!!!
sam - 26 May 2004 21:26 |
Awesome pub with fantastic selection of real ales, rock jukebox, live bands all weekend and Quiz night most sundays!
Dave - 24 May 2004 12:24 |
great bikers pub! have bands on on a thurs night. good in the summer because they play outside. they also have a pool table. cant remember if there is one or two!
anon - 31 Mar 2004 18:19 |
