Observations

23/08 ::
Bloody Tourists

Tourists continue to annoy. Why don't you all piss off somewhere else with your demands for tables and decent service? "Can i get you a table? What am I, a fkn carpenter"? And you can take your own effing picture.

18/07 ::
Walkers Welcome?

Have you come to Arran to enjoy its beautiful scenery, incredible natural heritage, or the wide variety of active pursuits on offer? Well you can piss off if you think you're welcome in the Brodick Bar.
Walkers? Wankers. And don't even get me started on cyclists.

15/06 ::
Favourite Customers

Seem to be elderly or middle aged couples who will enter and leave quietly and put up with middling food, slow service and astonishing rudeness rather than cause a fuss. Anyone too old is a pain in the arse though. It appears that Mr McFadzean prefers customers he can intimidate.
All of the above are based on genuine anecdotes.
 
 
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  Welcome to The Brodick Bar. Maybe.

Damaging Arran's image since 1997.
The Brodick Bar, Alma Road, Brodick, Arran, is a pretentious and overpriced "bistro" in the village of Brodick on the otherwise lovely island of Arran. It is owned and run by an odious little toerag by the name of Ian McFadzean.

Mr McFadzean is the single most unpleasant publican - or businessman of any kind - we have ever encountered. In fact he's right up there in the top 10 most obnoxious people we've ever met in the whole world, ever. And we've been around. He may think he is some kind of big deal because he's running a successful business. Let's face it, you'd have to be pretty "special" NOT to be able to run a successful bar / restaurant in Brodick. Especially if its already doing well when you take it over from your father.

There are plenty of better places to eat and drink on Arran. Go to one of them!

The Rules
Let's get one thing straight. This is McFadzean's pub and he can do what he wants and serve who he wants. He has the right to be as obnoxious as he pleases. If you don't like it, piss off. If he doesn't like the look of you, you'll be out on your ear before you can say "pint of lager please". In order to avoid embarrassment and make things easier for everyone, we've provided a few simple guidelines. Following these when planning a visit to the Brodick Bar will save him the hassle of chucking you out on a whim later. OK?

  • No laughing.
  • No talking in loud voices.
  • No complaints, no questions, no queries.
  • If he starts throwing his ample weight around, don't look him in the eye or stand up for yourself.
  • Larger groups will be accommodated because he wants your money but you will be treated like you are a major inconvenience.
  • No single - sex groups of more than four. They intimidate him.
  • Preference at the bar will be given to aggressive and surly locals.
  • No hanging about. When you're finished your meal, pay your bill and beat it.

Only business. Nothing personal.
Mr McFadzean is a bully and, like all bullies, is a coward. No matter how much of an arrogant shitbag he may have been to you, remember that this was in his own little fiefdom with his staff around him. If he sees you in the street he will keep his head down and keep out of your way. Please don't tell him what you think of him, or punch him in the piggy little face (or, like one chap we heard about, hit him with a spade), however much you think he deserves it. It wouldn't be fair. Hit him where it hurts. The wallet. Go somewhere else.

 

The Brodick Bar, Alma Road, Brodick, Arran