(11-03-2024, 01:07 PM)Fescue Wrote: Road map delivered. I see that as essential to carry along. And I am staying in Ramsey for the duration. Let me know of the must stop restaurants, pubs, local stores/businesses to visit there.

Ramsey or Raaamsey as its sometimes called locally is a good spot.

First of all, you can do a night out of the whole town on foot. Start at Parliament Square on the TT Course. There are two pubs, one inside the course and one outside. Expect plastic glasses at both as they're on the course. Both are likely to be busy over the race period. The Swan (inside the course) does food while the Central doesn't.

Head down the main shopping street and Rum Babas is on your left around 150m. Its more restaurant than bar though. 100m on the right is Bar Logo. Expect a younger crowd with live music too.

Just across the road is the Plough which is my local. Its more a traditional pub with no food but its a friendly enough spot.

Out of the Plough turn left at the door and then left again. You're now on the Quay. You'll see the massive crowd outside the Trafalgar (or Traf as its known). This is a popular spot but don't be put off by the crowd, its usually quick to get served.

Just down from the Traf is the Mitre. There's also a music venue underneath but great sunset views from the Harbour Bar upstairs.

Finally on the corner is the Commercial or Commie.

The Commie partially fronts onto Market Place which is where the local authority will stage their Sprintfest. A selection of bands will be playing over TT week. Its free too and you're welcome to bring a load of cans with you and chill.

The Royal George is also their but that's currently closed and will apparently be  taken over by Barbary Coast (a sort of IOM Nandos). No idea if they'll be open for TT though.

The town has 2 chippies, 3 chinese (2 takeaway only), an indian, plus assorted takeaway outlets. The kebab shop is open till 2 at weekends but may shut before then. During the day there is a variety of cafes and some may open later for TT.

There's no late bar or club. Bar Logo and the Mitre may open till 1.00am but don't expect anything later.

Finally there's a private club - the RAOB Club which is known as The Buffs. Entry will depend on your behaviour but it may open a little later and if you're camping its on your way back.