After a week of reflection after the Pubcrawl its time to publish a roundup! Do you want to know how it went down, people’s responses and the lessons we learned? Then read further....The night began at Europa Cafe which demonstrated fine dining with a delicious platter accompanied by delicious sauces that went over well with the entire group. A number of revellers weren't aware that Europa served alcohol, they have a great cocktail list (sampled, tried and tested!), and they start serving at 1830 every day. With the bus running late, Europa was more than accommodating holding our frozen strawberry shots till the last minute, allowing us to kick off our pubcrawl with style.

Our next stop, Ribs and Rumps was truly a shot in the dark. I was told multiple times that I shouldn't take the chance with them, that they wouldn't be able to deal with a 35 people for an hour and a half. Sadly, despite my desperate desire to have this venue become successful they failed to deliver. Upon arrival, they were not ready for us, so we left.

This was the beginning of a great lull in our night; remind me never to let my memories and ambitions of a location influence my decision for the pubcrawl route. While that brings out hidden gems like Cattle Baron, check it out their Facebook page for events (insert shameless plug sign here), it can also lead misplaced faith in the institution that is Khwest. We have all enjoyed our time there, they have done great things for poetry and open mics, but there just isn't any way of explaining the experience we had there.

Despite giving the Khwest management an hour notice and multiple updates about our arrival, we found ourselves standing outside Kwhest, filling up the balcony as some event promoter named (I’m paraphrasing here) "Zulu Arseface" berated the revellers on not wanting to pay P30 to enjoy the pleasure of seeing him strut around Khwest with his night resistant sunglasses on. Rather than satisfy the large group of customers outside, management chose to placate him and didn't follow through with the promise of free shots...So we left.

The long ride out to Phakalane was full of drama, as anybody that has been on a pubcrawl knows; this is the stage of the crawl where EVERYBODY is friends with EVERYBODY. A few songs, a few stops, a case of Effect energy drinks and a mandatory O3 water break later, we arrive at Cigar Lounge ready to finally get our night started, and get it started we did! When we walked in it seemed like a slower night at the lounge, in fact someone tried to recruit me to take the party next door. (What’s up with that, do they get paid a commission?)  Our crew rolled in, followed by a few stragglers, we only had trouble with one chap that decided to wear flip flops in winter (Cigar Lounge has a strict closed shoes, long pants policy). True to form, the owner accommodated us, gave us the free shots as previously agreed and Dj Six started up with the an epic mid-school set, working classic hip-hop and R&B hits from the mid-90s and early 00's. The kind of stuff that makes you go, "Oh no! He didn't."  The kind of stuff that makes you think, "I forgot I even liked this song!" The kind of stuff that makes you dance back to back because it won you the Standard 6 primary school dancing competition.

We had a blast! The place filled up, we bought hookah and smoked it outside, the staff went through all the trouble to make sure we were happy on all fronts; there is literally nothing bad that I can say about our experience at Cigar Lounge that night, and honestly, it’s my new Saturday Night Hangout. The revellers were happy, I was happy. I bought a round of shots to make up for Khwest and Ribs & Rumps, but sadly out time was up...So we stayed.

40 minutes off schedule and we hopped on the bus again, Effect still coursing through our veins, we had another mandatory O3 water break. We arrived at Bull and Bush only to have a breakdown in communication almost ruin our long standing arrangement. Bull and Bush has been on all 10 Pubcrawls and dominated every single one. Due to hat arrangement, they let in the crew for free but we were disappointed about not getting our shots. The majority of the revellers didn't care; I looked around the bar and saw nothing but people from the bus buying drink after drink. I think the P100 pula bottle of whatever it they saved would have been worth it to keep the people happy. I love you Bull and Bush, but this Pubcrawl Championship goes to Cigar Lounge.


Cigar Lounge Are The Champions of Pubcrawl 10!!!!


In closing, I’m constantly astonished by the inability of individuals working in the entertainment industry to stand by the commitments that they make. When an agreement is made between parties it’s better to take a loss than to show yourself to be unreliable. PC10s losers showed an inability to cater to the basic needs of customers, to understand that customer is what pays the bills at the end of the day, and without that formula of pleasing the customer, you are just easily replaced in their gallery of familiar haunts. True to form, the venues that did not pull through are the places with a reputation for poor service, and I had really hoped that they would take this opportunity turn that perception around. Like they say, you can lead a horse to water...but when in Rome...

24 Hours till Pubcrawl 10!! The schedule is final and there are 20 tickets left, lets get going and snap them up quickly!

1700-1830: Europa
1900-2000: Ribs & Rumps
2030-1000: Cafe Khwest
1030-0000: Cigar Lounge
0030-0200: Bull & Bush

Powered by Heineken, Effect, O3 and Mafia Soul

I had to replace my face with Keanu Reeve's so you wouldn't be too intimidated, but the message stands. No More Group Discounts after end of day Thursday 5th July!

72 Hours till takeoff!

20 tickets left

Nothing left to finalise but you!!!

Get your tickets from Airport Junction's Mafia Soul. email [email protected] or call 74293546 for more information!

Effect and O3 will be keeping us Energized and Refreshed on  he Pubcrawl...There will be no excuses, now we have all that it takes to make it all the way to the end!

July 7th 250ppn, 225ppn for groups of 4 and and 200ppn for groups of 10+. Tickets available at Airport Junctions Mafia Soul or email [email protected]. Call 74293546 for more information.

#Pubcrawl10!

Yes, you heard, Heinken is the offical beer sponsors for the Pubcrawl. Cases of beer, t-shirts and other swag available. More sponsors to follow.

Make sure you buy you get your tickets.P250 books your seat, 10% off for 4 tickets, 20% for 10 or more! Go to Mafia Soul at Airport Junction; email [email protected] or call 74293546 for more information!

#Pubcrawl

Europa Cafe, the official kick-off location for Pubcrawl 10. This European style cafe with an extensive menu featuring great food from across the continent, but even better than that, and what you really care about, they have a great range of cocktails:

•          Espresso Martini

•          Mojito
•          Pina Colada
•          Mixed Berry & Mint Muddle
•          Macadamia Cosmopolitan
•          Frozen Watermelon Margarita

•          Strawberry Daiquiri and many more...
  

So cab it, combi it, drive there, I don't care. registration is at Europa on Saturday the 7th of July. Welcoming drinks and a Smorgasbord of offerings for you sample Europa's fine Menu.
Are you getting ready...do you have your ticket? Email [email protected] or call 74293546 for more information.

Mafia Soul, Botswana's Premier Urban Clothing Brand, will be kitting us out for Pubcrawl 10! Offering fresh giveaways from their latest lines and offering a central selling location for tickets, So if you can't get a hold of me, tickets will be on sale at the newly opened Mafia Soul outlet @Airport Junction. Thats Airport Junction and Aiport Junction only....if you go to another store they will just look at you like you quoted Bob Mabena.

So now there are no excuses! Thats P250 for a Pubcrawl ticket, 10% discount for groups of 4; and 20% discount for groups of 10+. Discounts will only be given for purchases made at one time.

This is it! The lengendary PubCrawl is finally in its 10th Edition!
65 people, 6 great stops, free drinks and prizes and nothing to loose.

Free welcoming drinks at every location. Free food platters at every other location. Prizes and Giveaways, and 1 massive intangible....possibly the greatest night of your life!

P200 for tickets before 25th June
P250 for tickets after 25th June
10% off for groups of 4 or more
20% off for groups of 10 or more

Call 74293546 or email [email protected] for tickets or more information.

#PubCrawl10

Sign up on the main page...here!

We are ready to roll, everything is in place, we are just waiting for y'all to show your face. Due to unforseen circumstances there are 15 seats newly available, so for any of you that are afraid that you'll be left on the short bus, your time to get on the right bus is now!! call me, facebook me, email me. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS OUT ON TONIGHT!!



1700:   Starting Gun is fired at Wharic Park: The Home of The Hogs (The Rugby Club)
             Registration
             Welcome Drinks
             Rules and Regs
             Party Rocking
1800:   Cattle Baron (The People's Pub)
             Free Entry
             Welcoming Shot
             Food Platter
             Electronic Juke Box followed by DJ
             Meal Voucher Prize
1930:   Khwest (The Main Mall Music Hall)
             Free Entry
             Welcoming Shot
             Champions League Final
             DJ in Seperate Room
             T-shirt Prize
2130:   Cigar Lounge (The Classy Choice)
              Free Entry
              Welcoming Shot
              T-shirt Prize
0030:    Bull & Bush (The Gabs Go-to)
               Free Entry
               Welcoming drinks
                DJ Kuchi's Thank You Party
0230:    Kosher Nights @President Hotel (The After Hours Hotspot)
               Free Entry
0330:    Return to Wharic Park

PLease sign up for the cab list at the beginning of the night special rates will be negotiated. otherwise please identify your designated driver.  Its not that we care, we just want you on the next pubcrawl!