eastexpo Wrote:
> scotia Wrote:
>
>
> > No problem Mr H
> >
> > Have only been to Hollywood and Fouries and
> must
> > say 5 star for punters including food and
> > facilities, have not been in a tab since Bosman
> > St.
>
>
> Just want to expand on Fouries.
>
> I usually punt from home but if I do hooked up
> with friends etc my choice of venue is always
> Fouries in PMB. They are "streets ahead" of the
> rest in PMB and others that I have visited in
> other cities.
>
> Fouries have a very, very large general area which
> incorporates the bookies section and across the
> hall from the bookies section is where the tote
> machines are located. They have state of the art
> television and sound. All the bookies prices are
> marked up electronically at strategic locations.
>
> There are TWO seating sections in the general area
> that are raised and has restaurant style seating
> on both raised sections. Each of the raised
> sections has approx 15 - 20 tables that seat 4 per
> table.
> There is a constant supply of ice water in glass
> jugs with glass tumblers (not plastic or foam) to
> cater for those patrons in the general area.
> There is a smoking section that leads off from the
> general section and can seat about 30 patrons.
>
> There is a huge oval bar area as you enter the
> facility with fantastic service. Thee is also a
> "takeaway" with a modern kitchen with waiters
> ready to serve you. There are 3 private lounges
> located in this area with table seating that can
> accomodate 16 to 20 patrons in each lounge. There
> is yet another bookie section in this area for
> your convenience.
>
> If this is not enough, this area leads out to a
> covered patio with braai facilities and seating
> for about 20 - 30 people (braai packs are sold in
> house).
>
> It is undoubtedly the best facility that I have
> visited but must add that it does not look much
> from the outside.
> IT'S NOT OUTSIDE - IT'S ON TOP
>
> Colin - If you have read this please try to post
> some photo's.
Ive been in JHB now 3 years and still yet to find a place that come close to fouries(10/10)... That was my punting spot... relaxed and the service was brilliant. Damn i miss that place!!!!! However for a place like JHB, I would have thought there would be something close but unfortunenately nothing.... So sad....
Carnival city - 6/10 (Service ok, music too damn loud but it caters for evryone other than those watching racing.... Sometimes hard to get a bet in on somewhat big race day...)
Bruma lake - 4/10(Excellent bookies services, ok bar.... nothing else I guess... Oh seating limited)
Hillfox - 4/10 (Ok if you just going to grab a drink.... limited seating at the bar, patrons behind the tellers need to take pride/a different approach to service... you can see they do not want to be there.... oh and the eating and drinking while taking apatrons bet is a NO NO!!!! hence my 4/10.... should be a 3/10 but there aint anything else in that area...)
So now, I dont frequent any TABS or Pubs cause they don't offer the all round experience..... I rather hit the course (Turffies), which I think If you not in the Furious soom or any section where there is a good meal, good service and no rowdy people then it just might not be worth it if you feel like taking the lady out for a sunday/saturday lunch... my two cents....
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