Caffeine and Machine

[fcz360]

I know its been mentioned on another thread, but ive had a couple of visits to this place as its only 30 mins from me and 5 from work.
They only started in October and its already manic, at the weekend they were full by 11am and its huge, there must be parking for 200 plus cars and bikes. At the weekend there was everything from a Countach, 488 pista, Mclarens, lambos, SLS etc. and every modified piece if Japanese **** you can imagine and a multitude of classic sports. Only one maser though - Doris!! - even got a clap for a quick rev off.

Its a bit like ace but the foods good, rather than sloppy grease, and they sell proper beer - and lager for the ladies, and no fricken Puntos!

The owners are nice guys and are trying to stop the idiots who will spoil it for us all, by having a moto - "dont be a dick" i.e. dont crash on your way out spinning up. But police were there on Sunday as so many turned up.

They are up for an Italian car fest on a regular basis, so as i feel ive got to go and have another visit ill ask what he can do for us after winter, he has rooms as well.

Worth checking the videos on Facebook (i dont do myfaceinstaspacesnaplinkedchatbook) so find it for yourself.

Not connected to it in any way, but bored of Ace and closer for those not in that there London.

couple of pics

 

[D Walker]

http://caffeineandmachine.com/about-us/

https://www.facebook.com/caffeineandmachine/

 

[Navcorr]

and they sell proper beer - and lager for the ladies....

Ah, well, now then, you see, that's not right is it.... there are rules:


“A beer for the gentlemen, and a wine or fruit-based drink for the ladies. Those are the rules."

 

[Whiterose]

This looks great few people have mentioned it to me all good reviews.

 

[safrane]

Had the same issues here in Bristol with too many d**ks spoiling it with tyre smoke and burn offs.

This does look good though.

 

[hashluck]

I went on a Sunday and have to say I did not enjoy it. Nowwhere to park. Surprised they were serving beer. Nowehere to sit, waited ages for a not very good coffee and could not have a conversation due to loud music blaring out. But I might have caught it on a bad day. It is well located so a dedicated day would work well I think. As it stands I think they could be victims of their own success and trying to please all the people all the time.

 

[MrPea]

Hmmm, just noticed on ther "Roundhouse" page on the website that they say "Also, we have excellent gin. We like gin."
Are they gluttons for SM punishment?

 

[alfatwo]

The Cotswold section of AROC have booked an afternoon in May, not open to the public.. about 30 cars and food, I'll be taking the Maser

Dave

 

[zagatoes30]

It pretty good on non event days but it gets manic on event days, too successful maybe

 

[Blox]

Had the same issues here in Bristol with too many d**ks spoiling it with tyre smoke and burn offs.

This does look good though.

We should have a beer? I’m near Portishead.

 

[safrane]

Indeed; in both Bristol (outskirts ) and edg of the Cotswolds.

drop me a PM post March once the GS comes out of hiding.

 

[Mr S]

I went up there Sunday, and was just amazed how well set out it is. We got there just before 3, as parking is free after 3. Turned up in the Mas, and got special parking near the tent, which was a nice touch, only one there too. Some of the barmaids are nice also........
Its about 1.5hours from MK, which is along some nice roads, so that's good also. Think we should do a meet there at some point, il be going back for sure. Il upload a few photos when I'm back home next week

 

[allandwf]

We have the V8 breakfast on a Sunday at Inverurie, I try and make that occasionally. Low key and always a superb eclectic mix of cars. If anyone's up that way on a Sunday its well worth a visit.

 

[Geo]

We have the V8 breakfast on a Sunday at Inverurie, I try and make that occasionally. Low key and always a superb eclectic mix of cars. If anyone's up that way on a Sunday its well worth a visit.

I might just do that Allan.

 

[Vince2]

Great post. At last somewhere in the midlands.

 

[Mr S]

A couple of photo’s from my phone

 

[ukgroucho]

Wow it's only 12 or 13 miles from where I live. Might see if neighbour wants to take his Caterham and I'll transport the rest of the families in my Levante