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NYE a little subdued?

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I was out in Portsmouth last night and visited a couple of pubs...met Elvis no less.

Came home with the distinct impression that NYE was a little quiet and subdued; very much like the reality of the economy was hitting home and that people were cutting back; indeed the pubs were far from full.

Was this anyone elses experience or was I just in the wrong places?

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

King's Crustacean

NYE was wild here ..absolutely wild.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

pubs n clubs are overcrowded and shit on newyears. house parties ftw

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I think the pubs charging people to enter on NYE puts a few off, my local didnt and we had a great evening..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I went out for an hour with a friend in Swindon, the pub was quite quiet. We walked past another pub on the way home and that had even less people in!

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By *mumaWoman over a year ago

Livingston

brilliant Hogmanay and New Year up here... poor Soapy has had to go for a kip cos he cannae handle the pace wi the Scots!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I had a good time last night at a dance party organised by the dance school where I am learning to dance.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I was indoors and it was great!!

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By *erkshireMan123Man over a year ago

Devizes

I met elvis as well, plus batman... all in a quiet pub in wanborough.

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By *arambarMan over a year ago

swindon

"I went out for an hour with a friend in Swindon, the pub was quite quiet. We walked past another pub on the way home and that had even less people in!"

Ooh which pub? Although most pubs round here are a bit naff anyway.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh I haven't got a clue what they were called. One was beside the old town and ended in Oak. White building with black timbers. Sorry I am clueless

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By *arambarMan over a year ago

swindon

"I met elvis as well, plus batman... all in a quiet pub in wanborough."

There's a pub there which does amazing food.

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By *arambarMan over a year ago

swindon

"Oh I haven't got a clue what they were called. One was beside the old town and ended in Oak. White building with black timbers. Sorry I am clueless

Oh yes I know the one you mean. Never seen anyone in there although I quite often go to one just around the corner called the steam railway.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Well that was the quiet one we walked past. The one we drank in was about 100 metres further down the street opposite the garage.

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By *arambarMan over a year ago

swindon

"Well that was the quiet one we walked past. The one we drank in was about 100 metres further down the street opposite the garage. "

Yep, I know it... that's the one I go to every now and then. Kinda surprised it wasn't very busy. People tend to go there before hitting the bars in nearby Wood Street.

Maybe they'd heard I was having a quiet night in so didn't bother going out

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm at the age now when going out for NYE is a waste of time. Most places you usually go to now charge to get in; just so you can get squashed at the bar for hours trying to get served. Plus all the idiots who are usually responsible for ruining a standard evening are in full force that night Though this may just be Guildford lol.

Its why i believe house parties are the way forward for end of year celebrations; Drink from supermarkets, people you love and respect and (this year not an issue) generally not freezing my arse off!

Last night for me was a few friends, Top magic tricks, MOTD and Jools Holland. Fantastic night.

Saving my money for next sat for a friends birthday instead

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

We celebrated at home and then went out.

Was pretty pack at the place we went to!