Time Machine in Alderney

[cheetra]

Does anyone know what is happening about the "Divers" bar, in Braye. We always used to call it a time machine, as walking through its door was like travelling back to 1940.

I have visited Aldeney very many times over the years, and the Divers is now closed, as the entire row of the buildings is being renovated. Does anyone know if it will reopen again? I fear that if it does, its original charm will have been lost.
We have met may "Characters" in this bar, for example an almost legless lighthouse keeper, who, half way through the evening, announced that he would have to leave, as he was on duty!!
The lady who used to run this establishment was also a real gem, with her memories of Alderney being re-habited after the war.
If anyone has any news, I would be very interested.

 

[A_7]

Last time I heard it will re-open but as a Brewers Fayre. They are putting a conservatory out over the beach on piles with a childrens play area in it.

 

[tcm]

excellent. I am hoping there'll be some music as well - last time it was a bit quiet. It needs a TV as well.

 

[duncan]

be nice to have a reliable consistent Brewer's Fayre menu as well - bloody frustrating to get in after a crossing and not know what's going to be available.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Great stuff. If they update it to 1975 it would be in keeping with the rest of the island.

 

[sarabande]

Yes, Elfin Safety are insisting on plastic sawdust on the floor, and you have to go on a training course before using the cuspidors.

 

[Sans Bateau]

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I heard it will re-open but as a Brewers Fayre

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Thats great!

So when we want to remind ourselves of our summer sailing season, we can go to the nearest BF and whilst eating deep fried something and chips, we will instantly think of Alderney!

 

[Koeketiene]

Funny that - I think of Alderney every time I'm sloshed on red wine

 

[dean1973]

the divers is open summer of 2006 little newer but as good as 10 years ago still got the diver in the corner

 

[pgod]

...but does it have the sand on the floor?

 

[cheetra]

Many thanks, but I feel dissapointed; a Brewer's fayre will not be the same, might as well go to "The Moorings" a few yards up the road, (Which seems to have remained open during the renovation work).

The "Divers" was always one of our first places to visit, a "Plastic" pub will never be the same!

 

[StugeronSteve]

I find it reassuring to know that a meal of predictable quality will now be available in Braye as well. It's nerve wracking trying to find somewhere to eat when there are no familiar names on the high street..

 

[Sans Bateau]

Any point in lobbying for a Mac Donalds on the Island?

 

[StugeronSteve]

Absolutely, although I'm sure there will be one included in the the new Cineplex development.

 

[A_7]

Also the little shop further up on the right has become an Anne Summers outlet!

 

[Sans Bateau]

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Also the little shop further up on the right has become an Anne Summers outlet!

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Its not being run by pualineb from the lounge is it? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1278256/an/0/page/0#1278256

 

[Twister_Ken]

Ann Summers in Alderney

Not much to do on Alderney apart from fishing or fornication. And in the winter it's too windy to go out fishing.

 

[A_7]

Re: Ann Summers in Alderney

2400 alcoholics clinging to a rock!

 

[duncan]

indeed but does it still retain it's embroidary service so you can get items personalised!

 

[burgundyben]

Apparently there is to be a sail through Macdonalds in the Little Russel, two lanes, one slow lane for raggies and a high speed one for Mobo's