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Topic ID 4031

28/12/2008 by athomas

New Years Eve

Does anyone know of any pubs in Hertford which are having a special New Years Eve do. I am looking for something for a group of people in their mid-30's. Thanks. [?]


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Reply ID 58558

29/12/2008 by publandlord

I think Deco still have some spaces.


Reply ID 58563

29/12/2008 by jjr

Have just booked tickets for Deco. We are having a meal and then going to the bar afterwards. Have eaten and drank here before and have always had a good experience


Reply ID 58573

29/12/2008 by athomas

Thanks for the recommendations 'publandlord' and 'jjr'. Being new to 'Discover Hertford' I don't know anything about Deco. I was initially thinking about Baroosh for New Years Eve, but am interested to hear more about Deco - to be honest I don't even know where it is located in Hertford (it has been a few years since I was last out in Hertford as you can tell!!). Does anyone know what Baroosh is doing on New Years Eve? How do Deco and Baroosh compare - which is likely to have more atmosphere / people etc... How much is Deco selling it's tickets for? I appreciate any further information. Thanks everyone.


Reply ID 58574

29/12/2008 by publandlord

Admin will probably help in a minute with useful links to reveiws of both (I'd do it but my laptop is being very slow and I am lazy). I don't know about baroosh on new years, try their website !!


Reply ID 58577

29/12/2008 by athomas

I have looked at the Deco website and it appears that New Years Eve admission includes a meal - resulting in £70 per ticket. As we will be eating before coming out to town, this may well mean Baroosh for me, or can anyone else recommend another option in Hertford? I know that Baroosh is £5/ticket, but as it has been sometime since I have been there, I don't know what a typical evening out is like there now. Can anyone explain to me the kind of night we will expect from Baroosh on NY Eve, and whether this is anywhere better for "30-somethings" to go to in Hertford as we celebrate 2009? Thanks.


Reply ID 58579

29/12/2008 by Donostia

Deco is £20 without the meal .


Reply ID 58581

29/12/2008 by athomas

Thank you Donostia for your reply. £20 is a lot better than £70 - what with the credit-crunch!!! Still a little pricey though, so does anyone know what Deco is offering for the money - hopefully a lot for the premium-priced tickets? Is so, are there still tickets available / what is the dress code / what time is Deco closing? Thanks.


Reply ID 58584

30/12/2008 by jjr

I think the reason deco is charging £20 is that they won't over fill the venue. Talking to them they seem to want people to be able to enjoy themselves and not be too packed in and be be able to get a drink at the bar. As a thirty something, being an over 25's venue it is a crowd that suits what I look for on a night out.


Reply ID 58594

30/12/2008 by buzz

Why don't they just limit the number of people rather than charge £20 per head? Seems like blatant profiteering.


Reply ID 58595

30/12/2008 by shunt

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Originally posted by buzz
Why don't they just limit the number of people rather than charge £20 per head? Seems like blatant profiteering.
.....or a business.[;)]


Reply ID 58600

30/12/2008 by buzz

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Originally posted by shunt
quote:
Originally posted by buzz
Why don't they just limit the number of people rather than charge £20 per head? Seems like blatant profiteering.
.....or a business.[;)]
They won't be getting my business at that price. I think I might even have a glass or two with Shunt at the White Lion rather than pay £20 just to get in[:D]


Reply ID 58601

30/12/2008 by shunt

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Originally posted by buzz
quote:
Originally posted by shunt
quote:
Originally posted by buzz
Why don't they just limit the number of people rather than charge £20 per head? Seems like blatant profiteering.
.....or a business.[;)]
They won't be getting my business at that price. I think I might even have a glass or two with Shunt at the White Lion rather than pay £20 just to get in[:D]
If only. My partner has (for reasons only she understands) offered to hold open house for all the children of our friends whilst they go out. I believe I am required to stay in and provide moral support[?] and entertainment[:o)] during the inevitable noisy mayhem.[B)]


Reply ID 58607

30/12/2008 by buzz

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Originally posted by shunt
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Originally posted by buzz
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Originally posted by shunt
quote:
Originally posted by buzz
Why don't they just limit the number of people rather than charge £20 per head? Seems like blatant profiteering.
.....or a business.[;)]
They won't be getting my business at that price. I think I might even have a glass or two with Shunt at the White Lion rather than pay £20 just to get in[:D]
If only. My partner has (for reasons only she understands) offered to hold open house for all the children of our friends whilst they go out. I believe I am required to stay in and provide moral support[?] and entertainment[:o)] during the inevitable noisy mayhem.[B)]
Well, I never thought I would say this but good luck to you. Happy New Year to you


Reply ID 58608

30/12/2008 by athomas

Thanks all. Finally decided to get tickets for Baroosh (£5 a ticket. Open from 8 --> 1.30am, and has a DJ). They seem to have sold 200+ tickets already, so seems to have been fairly popular with people. Hopefully it will be a good night - just hope they have a fair few bar staff on, to avoid long queues!


Reply ID 58610

30/12/2008 by shunt

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Originally posted by buzz
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Originally posted by shunt
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Originally posted by buzz
quote:
Originally posted by shunt
quote:
Originally posted by buzz
Why don't they just limit the number of people rather than charge £20 per head? Seems like blatant profiteering.
.....or a business.[;)]
They won't be getting my business at that price. I think I might even have a glass or two with Shunt at the White Lion rather than pay £20 just to get in[:D]
If only. My partner has (for reasons only she understands) offered to hold open house for all the children of our friends whilst they go out. I believe I am required to stay in and provide moral support[?] and entertainment[:o)] during the inevitable noisy mayhem.[B)]
Well, I never thought I would say this but good luck to you. Happy New Year to you
...and to you, buzz.


Reply ID 58611

30/12/2008 by Willow

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Originally posted by athomas
I have looked at the Deco website and it appears that New Years Eve admission includes a meal - resulting in £70 per ticket. As we will be eating before coming out to town, this may well mean Baroosh for me, or can anyone else recommend another option in Hertford? I know that Baroosh is £5/ticket, but as it has been sometime since I have been there, I don't know what a typical evening out is like there now. Can anyone explain to me the kind of night we will expect from Baroosh on NY Eve, and whether this is anywhere better for "30-somethings" to go to in Hertford as we celebrate 2009? Thanks.
Have had a few good nights out at Baroosh with friends and have enjoyed ourselves. We are all mid 30s and wondered if we would feel out of place and old but I am pleased to say the age limit was definitely 25/30 plus, so that was good! Have a good night [:D]


Reply ID 58626

01/01/2009 by athomas

FYI - ended up at Baroosh for New Years Eve. All in all a good night - sometimes had to queue a while to get served, but overall well worth the £5 admission! What were other places like in Hertford?


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