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Feb 12th 2010, 10:27 pm

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Not so much of a pub as a cigar lounge, but Cristal at the Millenium used to be my local. The odd high-class whoooer, but generally quite civilized and conversation ususally available at the bar with business travellers and a mixed set of clientelle. Popular with the Lebos and other NRA's, but I had no problems with that....

Only problem being now is that they have turned the whole hotel into a non smoking place. The whole place is dead - as you well know I don't smoke but used to love the place. It is dead in there now

Feb 13th 2010, 1:14 pm

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Only problem being now is that they have turned the whole hotel into a non smoking place. The whole place is dead - as you well know I don't smoke but used to love the place. It is dead in there now

a non-smoking cigar bar. Yes, I see the flaw in the plan.

What a shame, I used to enjoy chatting to the various chanteuses at the bar, there. I seem to recall a particularly cute Italian one, with resplendent flowing locks.....

Feb 14th 2010, 2:31 am

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Coopers bar in the Park Rotana is pretty good. All night happy hour. Bottles of Stella 11AED if i recall correctly.

Feb 14th 2010, 3:55 am

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Heroes, The Tavern and Chequers got visited over the weekend. The Tavern would have to be my preference out the 3 so far, mainly due to there not being any hookers clawing at you!

Feb 14th 2010, 5:52 am

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Only problem being now is that they have turned the whole hotel into a non smoking place. The whole place is dead - as you well know I don't smoke but used to love the place. It is dead in there now

They've reversed the non-smoking thing... I was in there last weekend and the ashtrays are out and smoking's back on... so it may well be picking up again. They're also having Ladies Night on Monday - free champagne and chocolates for ladies between 6pm and 8pm...

Feb 14th 2010, 7:40 am

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Trap bar is a great bar - NOT!!!
49er's upstairs isn't much better!
Great place to go if you are feeling lonely and want some attention!!

Chris, Your not much fun mate. Let the guy find out for himself.

Feb 14th 2010, 7:43 am

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Heroes, The Tavern and Chequers got visited over the weekend. The Tavern would have to be my preference out the 3 so far, mainly due to there not being any hookers clawing at you!

Have you found PJ O'Reillys yet? It's in Le Royal Meridien, just up from the Sheraton (The Tavern)

Feb 14th 2010, 10:10 am

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they day Im having, I might go for a pint there as soon as I get out of this office! I'd forgotten about that one, gaffer took me for a pint and grub there when I was over in Sept for the interview.