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« on: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 21:16:19 » |
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POPULAR Swindon nightspot Soda could be set for a new lease of life after being put up for sale by its current owner.
Stephen Reid, who also owns the Brunel Rooms in the town centre, has called time on the Old Town property to concentrate on other business interests.
Mr Reid's father, Bill, bought Soda, formerly Vadims, in 1976 and established it as a regular haunt for hundreds of Swindon revellers.
And it is the nightclub's strong reputation which is already making it an attractive proposition to potential investors.
Anthony Alder, director of AG&G, the surveyors handling the sale, said: "It has been in the same ownership for 30 years and the owner wants to look to do other things. It is a lively little business. It can be used as a late-night bar or pub and has lots of potential. There has been very strong interest already, but there has been no target date set for best offers."
Soda can hold 360 partygoers and has the added benefit of a new licence which would see it open from 11am until 6am.
As well as a nightclub, it is also a thriving live music venue. And clubbers are keen to see it remain that way when it comes under new ownership.
On hearing that Soda is for sale, Chris O'Connell, 26, of Copse Avenue, Stratton, said: "Soda is a good place for indie bands to play and always has a good mix of people.
"It's just a pity it is not busier, although having a late licence will mean more people attending."
Fellow clubber Michael Short, 29, of Hawkswood, Covingham, said: "I remember when it used to be Vadims. Me and my mates would pile in there on a Sunday night. Back in those days it was a little rough around the edges." I will be your manager  |
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« Reply #1 on: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 21:19:23 » |
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Its got massive potential that club, how much is it?
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« Reply #2 on: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 21:20:02 » |
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Are you going to buy it for me Asher?
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« Reply #3 on: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 21:22:14 » |
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Don't think I've ever been to soda but my housemate (who's also from Swindon) said it was the best club he'd been to in Swindon by a mile, just a bit expensive. I'd buy it myself if I had the money.
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« Reply #4 on: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 21:23:58 » |
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Soda is small but ace! You can't beat the Funky house nights. :\/ |
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If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit...
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« Reply #5 on: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 21:24:31 » |
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With this Bath Uni thing coming to swindon could be a possible goldmine. Maybe we should all club together and buy it. I'll have £80 spare tomorrow |
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« Reply #7 on: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 21:28:56 » |
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iD BE VERY INTERESTED, MY BRO WANTS A BAR AND SO Do i, oh fuck it caps lock was on
Its not expensive in tehir at all but it would be......
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« Reply #8 on: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 21:34:50 » |
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soda is a rare gem, a venue thats willing to let live bands play there...
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Fuck you Leggett, fuck you.
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« Reply #9 on: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 21:34:58 » |
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I'm used to £1.50 a bottle, £1.70 a pint so £2.50 a drink is expensive.
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« Reply #10 on: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 21:36:40 » |
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I reckon the rent and stuff is too expensive for it to make any money. They have loads of decent nights there but nobody seems to go there. Lots of better places close by unfortunately.
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« Reply #11 on: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 23:48:27 » |
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do you honestly think i have that kind of money!!!
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« Reply #12 on: Friday, January 13, 2006, 02:43:09 » |
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The new indie nights on a Saturday are golden...
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« Reply #13 on: Friday, January 13, 2006, 02:48:02 » |
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Soda is probably my favourite club when I'm back in swindon. costs a bit but has a good mix of being able to sit and chat with mates and dancing the night away! Music is normally better aswell
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« Reply #14 on: Friday, January 13, 2006, 06:28:51 » |
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Ive never been in SODA!, i hope it doesnt get bought out by something shit!.
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