Aviation Pubs
Whilst cycling round the Isle Of Wight last summer I chanced upon the Propellor Inn at Bembridge.
The beer garden sits right on the airfield perimeter with good views of the threshold and the Britten Norman plant on the far side of the runway. Inside the bar is full of memorabilia, WWII bits and bobs and all sorts of Britten Norman stuff.
A top place to spend a sunny afternoon.
The beer garden sits right on the airfield perimeter with good views of the threshold and the Britten Norman plant on the far side of the runway. Inside the bar is full of memorabilia, WWII bits and bobs and all sorts of Britten Norman stuff.
A top place to spend a sunny afternoon.
The Woodman at Nuthampstead. I posted on one of the other threads about this pub earlier this year. Cracking pub, good beer and a ham egg and chips to die for!
The pub hosts a tribute to the 398th bomb wing that flew B17s out of Nuthampstead. Beautifully done, with some stunning photos of the era on the walls.
On the edge of Nuthampstead aerodrome.
Cheers,
BSD.
The pub hosts a tribute to the 398th bomb wing that flew B17s out of Nuthampstead. Beautifully done, with some stunning photos of the era on the walls.
On the edge of Nuthampstead aerodrome.
Cheers,
BSD.
There used to be a pub on the Bath Road at Heathrow called the Air hostess which was very popular with crew. I think it was on the site of the McDonalds which I guess still attracts crews from the hotels.
There was a pub in Morden called the Beverley which had a nice sign showing that fine old aircraft.
There was a pub in Morden called the Beverley which had a nice sign showing that fine old aircraft.
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The Windsock at Western St Dunstable Downs was bizarre, so sad it didn't survive.
The Plough at Plumpton has a Polish Air Force Memorial in the car park and an inside full of pictures and memorabilia. Just down the road is the Chailey Advance Landing Ground.
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The Plough at Plumpton has a Polish Air Force Memorial in the car park and an inside full of pictures and memorabilia. Just down the road is the Chailey Advance Landing Ground.
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Marvellous to see another boozer adopting some local history - The Wellington at Feltwell. Good for you, chaps, and a VC link to boot; and thanks for an excuse for keeping this thread going.
... and it is still there, but it looks more like the era of ER rather than EIIR.
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Aviation Pubs ? Still in Kansas, Dorothy? Visit Hangar One Steakhouse located on the northern perimeter of KICT, (Wichita Mid-Continent Airport), providing an overhead view to the approach of RWY 19L, this restaurant/pub is a great aviation oriented venue. It is home to the Control Tower Lounge where, of all things, the SMOKING OF CIGARS IS PERMITTED.!! Good food, (especially the steaks), and cheap pints of beer, (depending upon the daily special), plus a free view of the airport !! ...
The waitress said the outdoor patio-pub, (the wearing of Ray Bans being mandatory), is open from mid-spring until early autumn, alas.. the patio does not afford a good view of the airport, just glimpses of landing and departing aircraft.
The waitress said the outdoor patio-pub, (the wearing of Ray Bans being mandatory), is open from mid-spring until early autumn, alas.. the patio does not afford a good view of the airport, just glimpses of landing and departing aircraft.
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What about the 94th Aero Squadron. midfield, south side of KMIA?
Haven't been there since I retired 10 years ago, but back then it was set up to resemble WW1 field in France. You could watch aircraft coming and going whilst you dined, and listen to ATC
Haven't been there since I retired 10 years ago, but back then it was set up to resemble WW1 field in France. You could watch aircraft coming and going whilst you dined, and listen to ATC
Going back a few years on this thread was quite entertaining and nostalgic as I grew up right next to Heathrow and as stated there area few aviation related names for pubs around the airport.
The Happy Landing in Stanwell (not the Happy Landing(s) was at the centre of an Airways Housing Corporation estate and for many years had what was probably a unique pub sign showing an airliner undercarriage just about to touch down.
Just to the north of LHR was indeed a pub called the Air Hostess but I cannot remember ever visiting it but I do remember the sign showing a 1950s60s trolly doll in smart period uniform and hat.
On the same road was the Three Magpies which was a true aviation pub if not a themed one. It is still there but back then it seemed about half the LHR workforce were there any given evening. Same road but further east towards Hounslow was the Travellers Friend (now a McDs ) but the traveller was from a much earlier era.
A little further afield in nearby Hanworth was The Airman , with a proper pre WW2 airman in leather cap and goggles .
I cannot remember any other aviation related as opposed to aviation patronised pubs though it is interesting how many places - all adjoining really had strong aviation connections;
Hanworth Airpark, Hounslow Aerodrome, Heston Airport and finally LHR , why they all begin with H is a bit of an odd coincidence
The Happy Landing in Stanwell (not the Happy Landing(s) was at the centre of an Airways Housing Corporation estate and for many years had what was probably a unique pub sign showing an airliner undercarriage just about to touch down.
Just to the north of LHR was indeed a pub called the Air Hostess but I cannot remember ever visiting it but I do remember the sign showing a 1950s60s trolly doll in smart period uniform and hat.
On the same road was the Three Magpies which was a true aviation pub if not a themed one. It is still there but back then it seemed about half the LHR workforce were there any given evening. Same road but further east towards Hounslow was the Travellers Friend (now a McDs ) but the traveller was from a much earlier era.
A little further afield in nearby Hanworth was The Airman , with a proper pre WW2 airman in leather cap and goggles .
I cannot remember any other aviation related as opposed to aviation patronised pubs though it is interesting how many places - all adjoining really had strong aviation connections;
Hanworth Airpark, Hounslow Aerodrome, Heston Airport and finally LHR , why they all begin with H is a bit of an odd coincidence
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Yes!! Not exactly a pub, however, the 4-Star 94th Aero Squadron Restaurants are located in Van Nuys, San Diego and Miami are all excellent !! But do they allow the smoking of Cubans ??
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Whilst reading the latest entries in this thread, I suddenly realised that my local is an Aviation Pub!
Well, sort of. There's not a picture of an aircraft in sight, let alone an F-101/CF-101, but the name's the thing:
I appreciate Tan Son Nhat is a bit far for a weekend bimble, but if anyone is using faster transportation and is in the neighbourhood, give me a shout and I would be delighted to buy them a cold Tiger and introduce them to the friendly staff.
The Vietnamese name (Nhà Hàng Thuật Diệu Kỳ) translates as Restaurant Magical Arts.
Well, sort of. There's not a picture of an aircraft in sight, let alone an F-101/CF-101, but the name's the thing:
I appreciate Tan Son Nhat is a bit far for a weekend bimble, but if anyone is using faster transportation and is in the neighbourhood, give me a shout and I would be delighted to buy them a cold Tiger and introduce them to the friendly staff.
The Vietnamese name (Nhà Hàng Thuật Diệu Kỳ) translates as Restaurant Magical Arts.
The Victoria Hotel in Darwin, aka The Vic, was the preferred watering hole of all of the early aviators passing through on the England - Australia trail.
Hudson Fysh, Ross and Keith Smith, Kingsford Smith, Hinkler, Amy Johnson et al.
A section of wall bearing their signatures was preserved behind glass when the hotel was renovated in the 80's. It's still in situ, although the ink has often faded and there's a kiosk in front of it.
Hudson Fysh, Ross and Keith Smith, Kingsford Smith, Hinkler, Amy Johnson et al.
A section of wall bearing their signatures was preserved behind glass when the hotel was renovated in the 80's. It's still in situ, although the ink has often faded and there's a kiosk in front of it.
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Bugger I wish I'd known about the George and Dragon at Clyst St George when I stayed there a couple of years ago. It's a vintage Inkeepers Lodge now, there was nothing indicating any Aviation History when I was there, just the usual generic hotel type stuff. Mind you I'd had a fairly long day so staying awake and not dropping off to sleep in my Pie and chips was the main task of the evening!
There are two Premier Inns at Stafford, Stafford North Hurricane which I stayed at a few years ago, and the Stafford North Spitfire. The Hurricane had a few pictures about the place but none of the staff knew the history behind the choice of names.
Finally any of you who are passing therough the Swondon area could look in here Goddard Arms, Clyffe Pypard It's run by Farley Family, the Widow and son of the late John Farley who was behind the Vickers Vimy replica that was flown a few years ago.
There's some interesting stuff there and they are good folk.
Edited to Add years ago going to the Aberdare Park road races passed a pub on the way there around the Blaenafon turnoff, I seem to remember seeing signs for the Big Pit and a Pub sign with a Vulcan Bomber on it. A quick goggle only brings up the Vulcan in Merthyr town centre, which was named after the foundry and the one I saw was by the side of the road not in the town centre.
There are two Premier Inns at Stafford, Stafford North Hurricane which I stayed at a few years ago, and the Stafford North Spitfire. The Hurricane had a few pictures about the place but none of the staff knew the history behind the choice of names.
Finally any of you who are passing therough the Swondon area could look in here Goddard Arms, Clyffe Pypard It's run by Farley Family, the Widow and son of the late John Farley who was behind the Vickers Vimy replica that was flown a few years ago.
There's some interesting stuff there and they are good folk.
Edited to Add years ago going to the Aberdare Park road races passed a pub on the way there around the Blaenafon turnoff, I seem to remember seeing signs for the Big Pit and a Pub sign with a Vulcan Bomber on it. A quick goggle only brings up the Vulcan in Merthyr town centre, which was named after the foundry and the one I saw was by the side of the road not in the town centre.
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