Shannons, Hounslow

In the late 90's this pub was the place to be ! THE CHARIOT.
Then it was changed to an "Irish" theme pub which worked as the first staff were Irish, even if they did keep the original manager,hard but fair ! You could go in there day or night, get a smile and conversation from the staff and other customers. The customers were all races and creeds, all there to drink and enjoy each others company.There was a locals corner of very strange looking people , but strike up a conversation with them and thet would show a completly different side. The trouble, and there was little , was sorted out quickly, by mario, and his barstaff. Shannons was a real Music venue, with great bands, local and regional, with disco's and karoke on sunday, that was a good night.
After a couple of years away I returned to find the world upside down, Shannons was now under new management with attitude. The customers will not have eye contact, unless they are out to slot you. Pool tables are evident taking up one side of the pub, causing more bad behavior than ever I have witnessed before. But to be fair, Hounslow has changed in all facets. Bar staff are not of the chatty variety, and the Locals are evident by their absence.
I went in on "Paddys Day " and was spoilt for choice, where to sit. In the good old days, you had to fight to the bar, get served,green beer, frothing with dry ice, and listen to bands till 3am. I saw nobody from the old days so if you are out there, contact me. If you are old barstaff, Jock Joe + lesle, Tim, irish Oin + Mary,The other irish woman, scarey from Belfast,Kiwi Diana, any of the aussie or NZ or S.A or manager, marios, want a catch up about good old days !

30 Mar 2005 20:29