Jailhouse

gabby27 · Post by **gabby27** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:48 pm

Hi all,
Does anyone know if the Jailhouse is still open with Bobby still running the place?
Thanks

kteee · Post by **kteee** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:20 pm

Yes, it's still open and Dave is still there, friends of ours went in on Tuesday night and left at 3am!

Canada · Post by **Canada** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 3:28 am

Great news Ktee - it wouldn't be the same without Bobby!

gabby27 · Post by **gabby27** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:26 pm

Thanks for your replies, I presume Dave is 'Bobby Stardust' of the Living Next door to Alice fame? He is great

Canada · Post by **Canada** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:37 pm

You've got it! The one and only HaHa

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:08 am

I really don't know how he does it. He has been at it for years and still seems to generate the energy and interest to carry on. I spend a good bit of time in the village when its almost empty and when you walk in the door he is behind the bar serving the beer and you take one look and say to yourself "this guy has had enough I think he will pack it in very soon" but once he gets the guitar in his hand he is off again. Not the greatest singer you have ever heard but I really do admire his endurance and ability to keep smiling and most importantly the ability to keep others smiling. Keep up the good work Dave

Canada · Post by **Canada** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:04 pm

Your are right Robbie! The thing that I find fascinating also is that in the middle of a song and the door opens - he can acknowledge you if he knows you- without missing a beat.

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:44 pm

I've heard his jokes a hundred times at this stage Canada and you would think that they would have gone stale but its the way he delivers them. For anyone out there who hasn't been to the Jailhouse and have never heard the jokes or the music give it a visit. Dave is a genuine guy who really works hard to make people feel welcome and he has a lovely outlook on life.

Just a slight warning for those with very young kids. Be careful not to let them sneak upstairs on their own as a young kid could easily fit between the gaps in the balcony looking down over the bar. They shouldnt really be up there on their own anyway unless they are using the toilets but just in case

Canada · Post by **Canada** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:52 pm

The jokes are always the same - but I have to listen very carefully because of his accent. I lost a silly contest one night and was given a shot of medronho- god it was awful!

SJ & RE · Post by **SJ & RE** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:10 pm

Its a fab place and yo always have a great night, especially when its busy
Long may it continue and Dave

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