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« on: November 12, 2006, 07:51:25 PM » |
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We found this one while we were out & about on the trikes this afternoon. Nelsons Diner is a great 50s style American diner, on the A339 at Kingsclere, between Basingstoke & Newbury. It really looks the part -all shiny chrome & red leather, & has a nice atmosphere. The staff are all fairly young, but very welcoming & the service is excellent. It's already been used as a photographic backdrop for several magazine photoshoots & several car clubs meet here each month. Worth a visit if you're in the area. http://nelsonsdiner.co.uk/ |
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« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2006, 07:51:48 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2006, 07:52:43 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2006, 08:17:44 PM » |
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Thats the same decor and all as the OK Diner we use at Leominster  |
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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2006, 08:23:41 PM » |
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Ahhhhh!
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2006, 08:30:33 PM » |
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Could be a new meeting place for us once a month, Manky said he'll buy dinner for everyone that comes along  |
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2006, 08:37:13 PM » |
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I think you misheard me -I said I'll buy dinner for one -me.
So who paid for the teas & chips today then eh? Your turn next time Flappy Boy.
Would make a great venue for a Summer evening ride out or Sunday morning breakfast run though.
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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2006, 08:42:24 PM » |
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I prefer to meet once a month, while dave would like to meet up once a day. HA HA HA HA.
Manky better do some more overtime to pay for this lot.
I'm starvin!
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« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2006, 08:47:30 PM » |
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So we cruising over there in the Consul on Friday missus? Maybe this is a franchise if there are other identical ones. A good idea if it is. The whole retro thing's pretty strong at the moment isn't it -& good, friendly service will never go out of fashion.
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« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2006, 10:19:20 PM » |
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Just read on their website that Elvis is in the house every Monday & Wednesday night!
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« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2006, 10:22:18 PM » |
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 Nelsons Diner, Kingsclere, Hants. This is the one in Leominster |
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« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2006, 10:49:44 PM » |
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Would make a great venue for a Summer evening ride out or Sunday morning breakfast run though.
Or even a lunchtime meet to allow those of us from further away to have a leisurely ride there and back? |
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« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2006, 11:26:34 PM » |
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Whenever you feel like coming up Bobbi, just say & we'll meet up to suit you -or anyone else that fancies visiting.
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« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2006, 11:23:38 AM » |
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Did this used to be a "truckers" cafe about 15 years ago? it looks like the place I used to stop at. Would like to have ride out there again for late breakfast/lunch some time next summer.
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« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2006, 11:32:20 AM » |
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Bring Bobbi with you then!
It was a Wimpy Bar years ago, then stood empty before becoming "Scooby's", with a yellow sign-written "Del Boy Trotter" Reliant van parked outside. It's probably had several other names over the years too. Stands to the side of a petrol station just after the Star pub. I really hope people support it this time cos it's very pleasant. As we pulled in, 5 assorted big Yank motors from Farnborough were pulling out, so hopefuly it'll take off as a rod/bike venue.
They're open till 9 in the evening. The menu & opening times are on their website -the link's at the top of this thread.
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