The Western Pub

[Roadman]

I'm so sad I'm not an Aussie

gayly frolicking in the desert in my lacey draws

aussie, aussie, oink, oink, oink

[wazza]

Roadman,

wasnt that the Kiwi rugby team , in drag LOL

[marjamlew]

I'm so sad I'm not an Aussie

gayly frolicking in the desert in my lacey draws

aussie, aussie, oink, oink, oink

but.........ah the serenity........hey wazza

[wazza]

LOL mate

Bonniedoon mate, tell him he's dreamin !!

[gulfman]

I'm not particularly fond of C & W, but the Western Bar has a nice atmosphere and is somewhere I can take my wife - for me an important consideration. It rates well in my book.

[BobHelm]

I was out and about last nite (well this morning ) at that end of town and was persuaded to go into the Western Bar. It is dark in there (the waitresses carried a torch so you could read the menu) !!
Pretty quiet in there but they did have some customers on a Tuesday, so not too bad. The band certainly had great musical skills although some of the songs were a bit Tenglish. They still did Black Sabbath, you will be happy to know Roy, & a very good rendition of Wonderwall.
All in all it was a very pleasant couple of hours in there & will certainly go in again when I am out that way.

[Irish Alan]

I was out and about last nite (well this morning ) at that end of town and was persuaded to go into the Western Bar. It is dark in there (the waitresses carried a torch so you could read the menu) !!
Pretty quiet in there but they did have some customers on a Tuesday, so not too bad. The band certainly had great musical skills although some of the songs were a bit Tenglish. They still did Black Sabbath, you will be happy to know Roy, & a very good rendition of Wonderwall.
All in all it was a very pleasant couple of hours in there & will certainly go in again when I am out that way.

Wow Black Sabbath and Oasis... I might be tempted. I need a fix of western music. Starting to go cold turkey with the Thai stuff. Listening to Men at Work and U2 in the car today but need more, a live guitar like a syringe into my veins.

[BobHelm]

They were doing Cocaine as we went in Alan (the song, not the powder ). 90% UK/USA Rock Classics, with 10% Thai Rock Classics (if such a category exists). I recognised (& enjoyed) everything they played.
As i said vocals sometimes iffy, guitar work (3 of them) was top quality. The drummer is, I am told, a Thai music teacher (& has been for at least 15 years) so they are not "spring chickens" but certainly know how to play.

[saint]

its a good place to go for something differant , better at weekends , more lively !! i agree with bob musically the band is very good , the lyrics can be quite amusing at times , but you can understand them especially after a few refreshers . occasionaly you get an english guy named bill , retired bobby from essex hooked up with the owners niece . he brings his guitar and joins the band , plays a lot of shadows stuff , very good too.

[mortiboy]

ST? You sure this man was ex bobby? I met up with a bloke has a problem walking.He invited me to his massive expensive house.Swimming pool the lot.i think he realised I was the" poor farang of Udon" He is a ex fireman.I bought my guitar ,had jam session.He could not play any Thai songs.I know one.I sent him my copy, notes and lyrics. He asked me send him.
He never ever replied to me.
Some time after, I went to the Western pub.There he was.But didnt want to know me!Next thing I know he's up on the stage playing "MAA" (Sec Loso) same song!He never even replied to my email say thanks.
Not knocking him but I thought I was better.I think he was upset because he's wife was so empressed me playing at his house.
I have always wanted to" go up" and have a go but I get nervious Hands shake! Crazy I know!. I did once in Pattaya. Went well too. But I was "merry" !

[Irish Alan]

its a good place to go for something differant , better at weekends , more lively !! i agree with bob musically the band is very good , the lyrics can be quite amusing at times , but you can understand them especially after a few refreshers . occasionaly you get an english guy named bill , retired bobby from essex hooked up with the owners niece . he brings his guitar and joins the band , plays a lot of shadows stuff , very good too.

Is that Bobby retired old bill, or old Bill retired Bobby?

[Gozzo]

A lady friend of mine took me there a couple of months ago and I had a really good night there. The guys in the band asked me what sort of music I wanted to hear so I said The Rolling Stones. They new quite a few of their numbers and yes they were pretty good musically. A good bunch of guys and a nice different venue for a change of scene.

Didn't hear any Shadows stuff though. Before my time.

[AussieBoy]

Always my favourite night out, Popular songs I know and never over loud, Love It!

[arjay]

The music is good, and not too loud, teh lighting well subdued, and they have french fries if you get peckish!

Is anyone planning a visit there friday evening (17th)?

[lepidoptra]

Hi
I am Bill not Bobby who plays a couple of times a week.Yes I was always a Shadows Fan but do play other music. If you're old enough you may remember it. My family say I'm stuck in a 60's time warp. Anyway I jam with the group,not for money I might add, but I've always played music back in the UK. By the way I was Met Police not Essex. 30 years was enough. It's true I met my 'Wife' at the pub. She is the neice of the owner. Someone referred to the man who plays the tamborine at the door. He is the boss and her uncle.
The bands that play in my opinion are excellent, the words are sometimes difficult to understand but who cares if the music is good. It is referred to as country and western music but actually its a blend of everything from the 50's to the 90's. The problem is the location is a little out of town and many Farangs have not even been there.
Although some people go over the top with their drinking the boss seems to keep everything under control.
The drinks are a little more expensive than the norm but considering the entertainment it's not bad. The Thai food is good as are the french fries but I would not recommend the steak (Usual Thai leather) The staff are very polite but don't expect the same service as you may get from the many drinking bars in town. They are pretty straight and it's a good place for couples to have a night out. OK the Thais are sometimes a little noisy but as we all know, that seems to be in their nature. Anyway anyone who fancies a night out with good music comealong. If anyone thinks I'm trying to promote the pub let me assure them I'm not on commision.
Hope to see you ther
Regards
Bill

[saint]

hi , bill long time no see , in fact the last time i saw you was in the western . sorry i got the force wrong , but you all look alike to me , especially in the rear view mirror . . anyway i didnt think you was qualified for the met !!! i thought you needed 1 o level and 2 previous to join that lot !!!!!

[bugseda]

Thanks Bill for the quick write up. I have seen the place before when I buy gas at the Shell station but never knew it was open.

Does anyone know........

Are single guys welcome or is it more of a couples/romantic type of place?

I gave up alcohol years ago and I assume the pub has non-alcoholic drinks available?

Also does anyone know the opening hours?

Thanks in advance.

g.

[BobHelm]

I think the opening hours are 1.00 pm. to 1.00 am.
Coke & other bottled soft drinks are available, not sure about something like freshly squeezed OJ though.
When I went there were couples, a small group(about 4) of Thai men, a few single Thai men & 2 single Farang (one of which I now guess was Bill )- but everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves. There is quite a bit of table/chair seating plus the bar, which I think there are stools at (but don't hold me to the stools bit as it was late at night & I do drink beer )

[lepidoptra]

Thanks to everybody for your replies. The Western pub opens about 8pm. The band plays about 9 pm. I jam about 10.30pm until 11pm. There is another band(very good) that play to midnight and then the resident band play until about 1pm (or later) anyone can get up and sing a song. Single men and ladies are all welcome. Hope this answers some questions
Regards
Bill

[lepidoptra]

ps
Yes coffee tea coke etc available. I'm one of those strange men who don't drink alcohol