Soundings Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 We all know the Broadshaven pub at Potter has closed yet again. I am however informed by a local that this time it might be terminal as the structure has been condemned! Can anyone categorically confirm or deny this? I agree the place is something of a dump and needs re-building but my fear is that if it is demolished housing of some description will probably take its place. I cannot see another pub being built in this pub hostile business climate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Quite possible I would imagine. It's owned by Punch and I wouldn't put it past them to use this as an excuse to close the pub and sell it off. Imagine what a prime riverside site like that would be worth :-o 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Quite possible I would imagine. It's owned by Punch and I wouldn't put it past them to use this as an excuse to close the pub and sell it off. Imagine what a prime riverside site like that would be worth :-o Oh Howard how true. A rebuilt smaller version of the old Bridge Inn would be ideal IMHO. Iain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Oh Howard how true. A rebuilt smaller version of the old Bridge Inn would be ideal IMHO. Iain. Now you're talking Iain, that was a proper pub 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaters Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 In Potter today and this notice looking for staff was at the bottom of the pub sign .could it mean it may open this season ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtamping2 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaters Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Just heard that it should reopen next Friday 24July and food will be on offer.Look forward to developments and a pint by the river. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtamping2 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Wont be north to September ,,,, but here is wishing them good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 The staff wanted notice has the number of the Thurne Lion. So is Sid taking over the Broadshaven, or does Sid want staff at the Thurne Lion? Puzzle indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffbroadslover Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I was down there last week and from what I saw they could do with a gardener as well. Either that or a combine harvester Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I was down there last week and from what I saw they could do with a gardener as well. Either that or a combine harvester Jeff You DO have a way with words, Jeff! :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 The staff wanted notice has the number of the Thurne Lion. So is Sid taking over the Broadshaven, or does Sid want staff at the Thurne Lion? Puzzle indeed. If Sid does take over then I suppose we can expect a vast plethora of notices telling us what we can't do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 If Sid does take over then I suppose we can expect a vast plethora of notices telling us what we can't do! Oh JM, does that mean SWMBO canny go shopping at Lathams? Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I think it is unlikely that Sid would be taking this over. Due to see him later, so I might well ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I for one, and I suspect many other locals, won't be going to Broadshaven if Sid does take it over. Long memories . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Whoops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I think it is unlikely that Sid would be taking this over. Due to see him later, so I might well ask. We'll be very interested to hear the result of that conversation, Andy. I spent a pleasant enough hour or two in there last September. Definitely how it's described in TripAdvisor! Reviewed 10 June 2015 This property has had a change of hands and refurb but it it still pretty much like a working mans pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Whoops! Quite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 You might PM me on the topic, please, Pater? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 You might PM me on the topic, please, Pater? Pater! John, how old do you think that I am? Have p.m'd you with a suggested Google search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Sid says that the Broadshaven will (should, paperwork not fully signed yet) be operated under his management for ten weeks over the summer. If it works out, then he may take on the lease. I will be good to see this pub open again, even if it's only for Summer. If paperwork, etc. permits, it will reopen on Friday 24th July. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincsLass Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) I have just seen on Facebook that Did from the Thurne Lion and a friend of his are intending to re-open the Broads Haven on the 25th of this month. Will look forward to visiting soon and best of luck to them x Sent from my Hudl HT7S3 using Tapatalk Edited July 20, 2015 by Hockham Admiral Topic Merged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincsLass Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Can someone edit the spelling mistake in the title please & thank you! Xx Sent from my Hudl HT7S3 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Well, the 25th came and went. Broadshaven still closed. Gossip has it that the original plan to re-open just for the rest of the summer has been scuppered by the pubco offering a long lease to someone wishing to take it over longer term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I beleive that Punch just dilly-dallied about, missing deadlines to get things done and allow the doors to be opened, erroding the possibilty of making the place pay. I am unaware of a longer lease being offered to anyone, but I haven't spoken to Sid in the last seven days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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