SecretLeeds Relaunch and 7½th Birthday Party

Post by **cnosni** » Sat 16 Aug, 2014 4:38 pm

Dalehelms wrote: I am near there on Monday and will pop in for a recce. Your mission is now issued, take care as there may be many a temptation.God speed

Dalehelms · Post by **Dalehelms** » Mon 18 Aug, 2014 9:27 pm

As promised, I did a recce of the Adelphi today at lunch time with a friend who knew the place of old. The refurbishment has been very sensitively done. The downstairs area is much the same as before, retaining the separate rooms, but with fresh paint and new carpets. It was quiet when we went in, giving us a chance to chat to the helpful staff. They said that as it is a grade 2 listed building, they had to make sure they retained the original features. The function room had a "closed" sign at the foot of the stairs, but the staff member I was speaking to was only too happy to give us a guided tour. She has worked there for 15 years and obviously loves the place. My friend who knew the room prior to the makeover was really impressed. It is a big room but can be partitioned off if requested. It is light and airy, has two bars and lots of comfortable seats. The place has loads of character. You might have guessed by now that I liked the place and feel that it would be just right for our Big Bash.I didn't mention SL but said that I was interested in using the place for a celebratory event in October. The hire of the Function Room is £10 per hour during the week and £250 for the room at the weekend. I asked if the rate would be cheaper if we only used half of the space, but she said that the room got filled at the weekend and that £250 was the price. I then inquired about availability. The room is booked already for 14th and 15th October but is available on the 16th. These are weekdays and would cost £10 an hour for as long as we needed it. The room is still available on the 17th but would cost £250.I am not a beer buff, but my friend said that the choice of beers was good. She singled out Leeds Pale Ale and Doom Bar. We were also told that they regularly have guest beers on offer. I think the choice should cater for everyone's taste.I also asked about food. They do a comprehensive monthly menu in addition to The Adelphi Burger List and a fixed price menu at £8.50 for two courses and £11 for three courses. They all looked good to me. If I was a smarter person that I am, I would be able to post the menus, but I am me, so you'll have to take my word for it!So there we have it. I hope that I have whetted your appetites.

Post by **Croggy1** » Tue 19 Aug, 2014 1:25 am

Thanks for that - sounds good, although I'm not too sure about the weekend charge ...Fixed price menu is as follows:Two courses £8.50 or three courses £11.00Available Monday to FridayTo start, snack or shareDeep fried whitebait with tartare sauce & lemonClassic Caesar saladPan-fried Chorizo with Focaccia breadGazpacho soupMainsChar-grilled 7oz gammon, fries & a free range eggBaked macaroni cheese with garlic focacciaHake, pea & mint risottoTwo Cherry Orchard sausages, beer mustard mash & red wine gravyChar-grilled chicken burger with smoked chipotle jam, served with friesDessertsApple & raspberry sorbetsSalted caramel & chocolate tart with clotted creamVanilla pod ice cream with crushed amaretti biscuits(from http://www.theadelphileeds.co.uk/ )

Steve Jones · Post by **Steve Jones** » Tue 19 Aug, 2014 7:00 pm

If we want to book the 17th,I am happy to cover the charge myself.of course I would expect one free pint from SL members<LOL>.

Dalehelms · Post by **Dalehelms** » Tue 19 Aug, 2014 8:18 pm

That is a very generous offer, Steve. Perhaps we need to see how many folk can make it on the 17th and go from there. I feel that the cost should be shared by those participating, but that is only my personal view. If 50 SLers signed up it would be £5 each. That seems a reasonable price for a pleasant private room in a good pub in the centre of the city, My name can head the list if we do go down that route.

liits · Post by **liits** » Tue 19 Aug, 2014 8:25 pm

You can add my name for the 17th.

Dalehelms · Post by **Dalehelms** » Tue 19 Aug, 2014 8:42 pm

Good. So far the bill for you, me and Steve is a mere £83. With luck we will get a few more signatories!

liits · Post by **liits** » Tue 19 Aug, 2014 10:53 pm

Dalehelms wrote: Good. So far the bill for you, me and Steve is a mere £83. With luck we will get a few more signatories! Well, I'v had my hand down the back of the sofa and if you include a fluffy boiled sweet and two sets of nail clippers, I can just afford it.

Bruno · Post by **Bruno** » Tue 19 Aug, 2014 11:47 pm

liits wrote: I've had my hand down the back of the sofa and if you include a fluffy boiled sweet I can just afford it. liitsI hope we're not going to see your hairy old pear-drop out on the bar of The Adelphi...

tilly · Post by **tilly** » Wed 20 Aug, 2014 9:24 am

Bruno wrote: liits wrote: I've had my hand down the back of the sofa and if you include a fluffy boiled sweet I can just afford it. liitsI hope we're not going to see your hairy old pear-drop out on the bar of The Adelphi... That made me laugh if we do we will be all kicked out.Ps I am ok for the 17th look forward to seeing you all.