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Roll Call Bankso 8th March 09

Rich Author:Richard posts : 18   (Beginner)Date : 02-28-09 00:36

Roll Call Bankso 8th March 09

Wondering who else is heading out to Bankso on the 8th of March??

Have read the reviews on Victoria's and def going to give that a whirl thank you Heidi for the review, can anyone recommend a paticular mehanna ?? or are they all good ??

Not been to Bankso before, have enjoyed two trips to Boro and trying Bansko for a change and looking foward to it after reading the reviews...

Any bars in paticular that are good ?? have seen the Happy end mentioned , where abouts is this ??? we are ...
Wondering who else is heading out to Bankso on the 8th of March??

Have read the reviews on Victoria's and def going to give that a whirl thank you Heidi for the review, can anyone recommend a paticular mehanna ?? or are they all good ??

Not been to Bankso before, have enjoyed two trips to Boro and trying Bansko for a change and looking foward to it after reading the reviews...

Any bars in paticular that are good ?? have seen the Happy end mentioned , where abouts is this ??? we are staying in the strazite hotel... any body else in the same hotel ????

Really looking foward to getting out there ...

Booze Booze Booze

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Carlos Author:Carl Quinn posts : 1   (Beginner)Date : 02-28-09 12:54

re: Roll Call Bankso 8th March 09

Rich - glad you're looking forward to your trip.

Happy End is right at the bottom of the mountain opposite the gondola - you really can't miss it. Usually a good atmosphere in there, and you're talking 5lev for a large beer. There are other bars - a personal fave is Harry's Bar, which is about 5 min walk from the gondola station.

Foodwise, if you like your meat, veg and fresh salads, then there'll be plenty of choice in the mehanas! If you head down Pirin St towards the old town, ...
Rich - glad you're looking forward to your trip.

Happy End is right at the bottom of the mountain opposite the gondola - you really can't miss it. Usually a good atmosphere in there, and you're talking 5lev for a large beer. There are other bars - a personal fave is Harry's Bar, which is about 5 min walk from the gondola station.

Foodwise, if you like your meat, veg and fresh salads, then there'll be plenty of choice in the mehanas! If you head down Pirin St towards the old town, there are plenty of mehanas around, and as a general rule, the further down the hill you go, the cheaper it becomes. Can thoroughly recommend a shepherd's salad for starters and any lamb dish for a main. But ask the waiters - they're usually pretty good at telling you what's the best meat at that moment in time. I've never had any problems in any of the mehanas and I'd say I've tried about 6 different ones.

I've not stayed in the Strazite Hotel, so I couldn't tell you whether it's good or not!

Have a great time mate - just enjoy yourself!

Booze

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Rich Author:Richard posts : 18   (Beginner)Date : 03-02-09 01:49

re: Roll Call Bankso 8th March 09

Thanks for the info carlos, yes we are all looking fwd to getting out there, been watching the downhill on the tv today and it looks good, thanks for the info about the mehanas, will bear it in mind that the further you walk down the hill the cheaper it gets !! sounds like good advice...

Thank you Carlos...
Hugh Jarse Author:Hugh Jarse posts : 16   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-09 21:57

re: Roll Call Bankso 8th March 09


Harry and Tony going out on the 8th from Newcastle. Staying at hotel Bansko
Rich Author:Richard posts : 18   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-09 22:59

re: Roll Call Bankso 8th March 09

See you both at Newcastle then, have you been to Bankso before ?? skiers or boarders, we are a group of 4, three skiers and one boarder... cant wait looks like they have had some snow today and more expected before we get there... getting excited !!
Kim Author:Kim posts : 1110   (Master)Date : 03-03-09 23:06

re: Roll Call Bankso 8th March 09

Hiya

Myself and son out on 7th staying in the Emerald. Have posted loads on here in past about places to go - try the mehanas down in town - good food/good prices. Happy End is expensive and not that great though it the first place you see when coming down slope/off gondola. Friendly Bar under Fortuna is good and many like the Lion Bar for UK style food as well as BG food/Sky TV etc etc.

Not stayed in Strazhite but never heard a bad report about it. Has bowling alley there.

Nice ...
Hiya

Myself and son out on 7th staying in the Emerald. Have posted loads on here in past about places to go - try the mehanas down in town - good food/good prices. Happy End is expensive and not that great though it the first place you see when coming down slope/off gondola. Friendly Bar under Fortuna is good and many like the Lion Bar for UK style food as well as BG food/Sky TV etc etc.

Not stayed in Strazhite but never heard a bad report about it. Has bowling alley there.

Nice little place just opposite ice rink 'Bistro Pirin' I think it called now - we (SkiDVDers) call it the "Mish Mash" (named after it's BG dish - like a sort of omelette) - very cheap beer and good food - always my fave to pop into at the end of the day - I like their pork skewers - small ones but much bigger ones to be had in the mehanas down town - BG meat and their chips are my fave!!!

Have a great hol - may see you there!!

Kim Razz

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Rich Author:Richard posts : 18   (Beginner)Date : 03-03-09 23:37

re: Roll Call Bankso 8th March 09

Thanks for the information, yes just read someone esle going on about the mish mash, will have to go for sure!! where abouts is it ?? you mention the ice rink , where abouts is that ?

Yes we are all looking fwd to going , been to Boro last two years and giving Bansko a go this year..

Yes have read a bit about happy end and reckon that will prob end up there at the end of the day but def looking fwd to tryin the mehanas out .... we are half board but to be fair am sure we wil be eating ...
Thanks for the information, yes just read someone esle going on about the mish mash, will have to go for sure!! where abouts is it ?? you mention the ice rink , where abouts is that ?

Yes we are all looking fwd to going , been to Boro last two years and giving Bansko a go this year..

Yes have read a bit about happy end and reckon that will prob end up there at the end of the day but def looking fwd to tryin the mehanas out .... we are half board but to be fair am sure we wil be eating out and about like we did last year..

From what I read the hotel had good reviews etc, is it far from the lion and the others that you mention ??

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Carlos Author:Carl Quinn posts : 1   (Beginner)Date : 03-04-09 00:00

re: Roll Call Bankso 8th March 09

Rich, if the Strazhite Hotel is the same hotel as I'm thinking of, it is right opposite the Lion's Pub! Also, as you come down the hill from the gondola, you will pass the ice rink (on your left) and the 'Bistro Pirin' that Kim mentions (on the right) on your way back to the hotel.

And 'mish mash' is served in quite a few places, but I've not tried it at the one that Kim mentions, so I might have to give it a go myself! Surprised
Kim Author:Kim posts : 1110   (Master)Date : 03-04-09 00:04

re: Roll Call Bankso 8th March 09

Hi Rich

Strazhite fairly central - is on Pirin Street - main road down to town etc. Not far from gondola but they will have shuttle buses running every 5 mins or so take you there anyway if you don't want to walk. Lion Bar is BANG opposite!!! Just over the road - so easy for staggering back from - lol!! Booze Ice rink is about afew mins walk down the road from there - Bistro Pirin (Mish Mash) almost opposite.

Many good mehanas as you go further down into town. Carry on down ...
Hi Rich

Strazhite fairly central - is on Pirin Street - main road down to town etc. Not far from gondola but they will have shuttle buses running every 5 mins or so take you there anyway if you don't want to walk. Lion Bar is BANG opposite!!! Just over the road - so easy for staggering back from - lol!! Booze Ice rink is about afew mins walk down the road from there - Bistro Pirin (Mish Mash) almost opposite.

Many good mehanas as you go further down into town. Carry on down the main street i.e. walk straight downhill on that main road - Strazhite on your left - carry on down.

I am back for my 6th visit (will email you my mobile) if you want any info just shout - several of us out that week, me and others from SkiDVD and from here - you will have a GREAT time!!!! Have done Boro but for me, I love BANSKO!!!

Oh - and it just snowed nicely for us - wooo hoooo!!!!

Enjoy!!

Kim Cool

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Hugh Jarse Author:Hugh Jarse posts : 16   (Beginner)Date : 03-04-09 01:45

re: Roll Call Bankso 8th March 09



Rich

Learned to ski in Pamporovo 2 years ago with Mario - Brilliant guy - Enjoyed it so much went to Bansko last year - stayed in Eagles Nest which was unbeatable for price and facilities
Did all the reds and blues last year - This year Tomba - look out for us as Batman and Robin.

Watched the super g - slopes look great - woooooooooooooooooooooooo