Local deals for delivery - food / drink / etc. [Archive]

Speedy

01-04-2020, 08:27 PM

Hopefully this isn't against the rules... I thought it would be good to raise awareness of local deals, both so we can take advantage of them and also help support local businesses.

Couple to start:

Thistly Cross (Cider/Beer) doing 20% off and free delivery
https://www.thistlycrosscider.co.uk/shop/

Edinburgh Bacon Company doing various meat parcels (collection in Leith/Penicuik)
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3834526236587656&id=2139498309423799

Itsnoteasy

02-04-2020, 02:04 PM

Billy Whizz

02-04-2020, 02:09 PM

I believe there are quite a few Edinburgh based Companies trying to deliver to homes

https://www.capitalwholesalers.com/

Speedy

03-04-2020, 08:06 PM

What like is the meat from Edinburgh Bacon company?
Just took delivery of my Thistly Cross this morning. I have drunk loads of different ciders & to me this is the best.

Haven't tried it personally. Mate recommended it to me but leith/penicuik is a bit out the way for me at the minute.

The strawberry is very good. Not as sickly as other brands.

HUTCHYHIBBY

03-04-2020, 08:50 PM

Haven't tried it personally. Mate recommended it to me but leith/penicuik is a bit out the way for me at the minute.

The strawberry is very good. Not as sickly as other brands.

All about opinions eh? I don't think I've had more sickly cider than Thistly Cross. It's like drinking sugar.

Itsnoteasy

03-04-2020, 11:45 PM

All about opinions eh? I don't think I've had more sickly cider than Thistly Cross. It's like drinking sugar.

What's your fave cider tipple. I also enjoy Jack Daniels cider.

Captain Trips

04-04-2020, 02:25 AM

I found Angry Orchard to be decent cider.

HUTCHYHIBBY

04-04-2020, 04:54 AM

What's your fave cider tipple. I also enjoy Jack Daniels cider.

Old Rosie, although it's hardly one for a session! I also recall really enjoying a French Cider years ago, possibly from Britanny/Normandy, nae idea of its name though.

Itsnoteasy

04-04-2020, 09:49 AM

I found Angry Orchard to be decent cider.

To dry for me.

Itsnoteasy

04-04-2020, 09:49 AM

Old Rosie, although it's hardly one for a session!

😃

Scouse Hibee

04-04-2020, 11:12 AM

Old Rosie, although it's hardly one for a session!

Oh yes my favourite too.

pollution

04-04-2020, 11:28 AM

Rocquette, from Guernsey. Look it up. No hangover !

Since90+2

04-04-2020, 11:40 AM

Old Rosie, although it's hardly one for a session!

Rocket fuel that stuff. Is it not about 6.5%?

speedy_gonzales

04-04-2020, 11:47 AM

What's your fave cider tipple. I also enjoy Jack Daniels cider.

When I was younger I used to drink all ciders as if they were going out of fashion (I think it actually did) but nowadays the only cider I'll drink is an Italian one, Angioletti. It's made in a similar way to Prosecco(which I don't like) but on a summers afternoon in an ice cold glass it's actually more than enjoyable.

Scouse Hibee

04-04-2020, 12:29 PM

Rocket fuel that stuff. Is it not about 6.5%?

Something like that once had a session on it in the Corrie Inn when they had it on draught as a guest cider, it wasn’t a long session that’s for sure.

Smartie

04-04-2020, 02:31 PM

When I was younger I used to drink all ciders as if they were going out of fashion (I think it actually did) but nowadays the only cider I'll drink is an Italian one, Angioletti. It's made in a similar way to Prosecco(which I don't like) but on a summers afternoon in an ice cold glass it's actually more than enjoyable.

Where do you get that from? It sounds great.

I went about 35 years thinking I hated cider then developed a taste for it.

speedy_gonzales

04-04-2020, 02:52 PM

Where do you get that from? It sounds great.

I went about 35 years thinking I hated cider then developed a taste for it.

Tesco (Corstorphine Extra) definitely stock it.

HUTCHYHIBBY

04-04-2020, 02:54 PM

What's your fave cider tipple. I also enjoy Jack Daniels cider.

To be honest some folk can be a bit snobby about cider but, I'm not ashamed to say Strongbow has been my go to for years.

grunt

04-04-2020, 02:56 PM

This thread seems to be about cider?

danhibees1875

04-04-2020, 04:49 PM

To be honest some folk can be a bit snobby about cider but, I'm not ashamed to say Strongbow has been my go to for years.

I like dark fruits, but the normal stuff isn't nice. I used to drink it, but I recently went back when panic buyers took all the good stuff and I panic bought the normal strongbow. Had to cut it with robinsons juice. :greengrin

Thislty cross is nice. I like the whisky cask one too - might buy a few of those from that link. :aok:

Pretty Boy

04-04-2020, 04:56 PM

To be honest some folk can be a bit snobby about cider but, I'm not ashamed to say Strongbow has been my go to for years.

I like a pint of Strongbow but can't stand it in a can. Same with Tennents on the lager front, really enjoy a pint but it's rank out a can.

pollution

04-04-2020, 05:09 PM

Rocket fuel that stuff. Is it not about 6.5%?

On draft I think it is 5%

The bottle stuff is 7% and 5% . The former is a killer not to be messed with.

Scouse Hibee

04-04-2020, 05:37 PM

On draft I think it is 5%

The bottle stuff is 7% and 5% . The former is a killer not to be messed with.

The draught Old Rosie they had in the Corrie Inn a few years back was 7.3%

Since90+2

04-04-2020, 05:44 PM

On draft I think it is 5%

The bottle stuff is 7% and 5% . The former is a killer not to be messed with.

Definitely more than 5%. They have it on draught in the Barony on Broughton Street and it's 6.5% or thereabouts.

HUTCHYHIBBY

04-04-2020, 05:54 PM

The draught Old Rosie they had in the Corrie Inn a few years back was 7.3%

I'm sure that's what it is when they sell it from boxes in Spoons.

DH1875

04-04-2020, 08:47 PM

This thread seems to be about cider?

Well I got a delivery from Asda today. Self isolating so told them just to leave it at the door. They did but they just left is sitting in creates outside my front door, no chap or anything to say it was there. Fair enough you might say but
I've still got the creates, boys not been back for them?????

patch1875

05-04-2020, 09:40 AM

Well I got a delivery from Asda today. Self isolating so told them just to leave it at the door. They did but they just left is sitting in creates outside my front door, no chap or anything to say it was there. Fair enough you might say but
I've still got the creates, boys not been back for them?????

Sainsbury’s delivered ours in bags he rung the bell and backed off.

Got a dominos delivered last night the same ring the bell and waited at his car until I came out.

pollution

05-04-2020, 11:44 AM

Has anyone bought a carry out recently from a pub?

I may have mis read it but I believe pubs are allowed to open for a carry out, be it drink or food.

danhibees1875

05-04-2020, 12:33 PM

Sainsbury’s delivered ours in bags he rung the bell and backed off.

Got a dominos delivered last night the same ring the bell and waited at his car until I came out.

I seen my delivery park outside so went to the door as I normally would. He got up to the door and put the food on the ground between us.

It was the right thing to do, but all looked a bit strange. :greengrin

jonty

05-04-2020, 06:59 PM

I seen my delivery park outside so went to the door as I normally would. He got up to the door and put the food on the ground between us.

It was the right thing to do, but all looked a bit strange. :greengrin

Our sainsburys guy did that. I thought i'd offended him :greengrin
Delivery contents seem to be almost back to normal (still struggling for Dolmio smooth sauce though).

I've ordered online from campbells meets and buffallo farm which should arrive over the next few weeks. never used them before, so a bit unknown.
I did look up the local butcher in dunfermline for online ordering but i dont think they do it.
Dont fancy driving into town just to find out they're shut.

Itsnoteasy

06-04-2020, 01:08 AM

To be honest some folk can be a bit snobby about cider but, I'm not ashamed to say Strongbow has been my go to for years.

Wouldnae touch the stuff, used to sponsor the Jambos.

HUTCHYHIBBY

06-04-2020, 06:50 AM

Wouldnae touch the stuff, used to sponsor the Jambos.

I'm well aware.

Scouse Hibee

06-04-2020, 07:14 AM

I'm well aware.

How dare you consume an alcoholic beverage that was once associated with a rival football club 🙄 😂

HUTCHYHIBBY

06-04-2020, 08:19 AM

How dare you consume an alcoholic beverage that was once associated with a rival football club 🙄 😂

Commonly known as Jambo Juice among my circle of mates, nobody could give a dugs dangler though! ☺

speedy_gonzales

06-04-2020, 08:51 AM

How dare you consume an alcoholic beverage that was once associated with a rival football club 🙄 😂

It's the same reason I'll not eat a Marshalls chicken, chunky or otherwise 🙄

DH1875

06-04-2020, 12:56 PM

Well I got a delivery from Asda today. Self isolating so told them just to leave it at the door. They did but they just left is sitting in creates outside my front door, no chap or anything to say it was there. Fair enough you might say but
I've still got the creates, boys not been back for them?????
Creates are still sitting at my front door. WTF am I supposed to do with them.

Itsnoteasy

06-04-2020, 08:33 PM

It's the same reason I'll not eat a Marshalls chicken, chunky or otherwise 🙄

And the slogan was.
Marshalls chunky chicken champions.
We all know how that season ended.

Pretty Boy

06-04-2020, 08:42 PM

Creates are still sitting at my front door. WTF am I supposed to do with them.

Asda took on a whole load of new delivery drivers recently. Could be a new driver who has just made a mistake. Phone your local store, explain the situation and ask if they can advise.

All online deliveries that are contactless are supposed to be bagged, I'm not sure if you have to select that option at the checkout though. Seems like a bit of miscommunication somehere at their end. I'm sure they will want to resolve it, if nothing else they will want the crates back.

Future17

07-04-2020, 07:25 AM

It's the same reason I'll not eat a Marshalls chicken, chunky or otherwise 🙄

It's the same reason I pay my debts, wash and don't have sex with my sister.

MagicSwirlingShip

07-04-2020, 07:37 AM

Any local deals then? 🤔

Billy Whizz

07-04-2020, 09:00 AM

Any local deals then? ��

Corn exchange are selling alcohol on line, not sure how cheap it is though

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/edinburghcornexchange/363035/

HUTCHYHIBBY

07-04-2020, 09:13 AM

Corn exchange are selling alcohol on line, not sure how cheap it is though

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/edinburghcornexchange/363035/

I don't think Asda will be worrying.

Billy Whizz

07-04-2020, 09:14 AM

I don't think Asda will be worrying.

Probably not, but the owner is a good Hibee

HUTCHYHIBBY

07-04-2020, 09:42 AM

Probably not, but the owner is a good Hibee

The £4 2l draught offer was a very good deal, long gone unfortunately. 🍺

MagicSwirlingShip

13-04-2020, 05:33 AM

Any others?

Surely some local business we can help keep afloat at this time?:confused:

Sudds_1

13-04-2020, 07:56 AM

It's the same reason I pay my debts, wash and don't have sex with my sister.

So she's a munter yeah? 😇😳😳😳😁

Hibee87

13-04-2020, 08:27 AM

I like cider now and again, depends what mood I am in and if it's hot out. I'm not a fan of the pre mixed fruit ciders like dark fruits or koppaberg as the are too gassy to me, however Info enjoy a normal strongbow with s little touch or diluting juice (cherries and berries from Tesco, or plain old blackcurrant and apple). I like the Henry Weston ciders, but only a few as it's rocket fuel. Before fruit cider became big strongbow had a bottles out called Jacques cider, this was nice and not as gassy as others. If im in a pub on a hot day and fancy a nice crisp cider then aspall is usually my go to

McSwanky

13-04-2020, 10:52 AM

Just got a delivery from Charles Stamper, only ordered it on Saturday. Loads of veg, bread, milk etc. Top quality service!

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Scouse Hibee

13-04-2020, 11:23 AM

Just got a delivery from Charles Stamper, only ordered it on Saturday. Loads of veg, bread, milk etc. Top quality service!

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Was it an online order mate?

McSwanky

13-04-2020, 12:02 PM

Was it an online order mate?Yep it was.

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Scouse Hibee

13-04-2020, 10:43 PM

Yep it was.

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👍

The Modfather

15-04-2020, 11:05 AM

speedy_gonzales

15-04-2020, 11:55 AM

Hibby Bairn

15-04-2020, 02:25 PM

Anyone drink Bon Accord drinks? My next door neighbour has recently started working there doing the sales and marketing. In the normal course of events any ideas of where they could get involved or avenues to sell?

Used to get juice from the “Bon Accord Man” when I was a child. Lorry came around where I lived. Pineapple was my favourite.

If it came down my street right now then I’d buy some.

McD

15-04-2020, 04:54 PM

Used to get juice from the “Bon Accord Man” when I was a child. Lorry came around where I lived. Pineapple was my favourite.

If it came down my street right now then I’d buy some.

pineapple was the best! :greengrin