New bikers cafe !!

With permission from Vicki i would like to tell you about a new cafe that opened up last saturday just outside Stokesley,North Yorks.

The Flag Cafe is situated on the Seamer to Stokesley road approx half a mile from Seamer..... As you leave Seamer going towards Stokesley there is a public weighbridge on the left hand side...... once you get there turn into the weighbridge entrance and follow the flags for 3/4 of a mile along a driveway leading to the cafe which is set in its own beautiful surroundings with views of Roseberry Topping and The Cleveland Hills.

The owners Lol and Carol have started this cafe which is aimed specificly at all bikers (Lol is a Pan European rider himself)......Initially the cafe will be open on saturdays and sundays from approx 9.30am....with a view to opening during the week if his business succeeds.

Having met Lol yesterday he seems a very genuine fella that is open to all ideas and suggestions on how to improve the cafe. The cafe has a large indoor seating area with tv to view and tables and chairs outside in his very spacious field. There is plenty of hard standing areas for bikes to park. The land the cafe is on is all owned by Lol and possibly in the future he may let bikers camp at the site. If you are local to the area its agreat place to meet up with your mates for a cuppa before your ride out....... If your travelling from further afield come and have a ride round North Yorkshires twisty roads before trying out The Flag Cafe for Burger/chips or a bacon sarny and a cuppa. It is slightly off the beaten track but this is the first cafe i know of in this area thats directly aimed at us bikers so for that reason i would love it to take off and be well used........ If your in the area this weekend please call in....... I will be there on Sunday as ive prayed to the sun gods for nice dry weather.

I have no connection to Lol or his business other than a tea drinking bacon sarny eating biking customer but id love to have a place like this on my doorstep(well,10 mins ride away).

I have promised vicki i will print off some flyers and business cards for TheMotorbikeforum that will be available for customers in the cafe.

Many thanx Trevor (teedee)

Fantastic find, matey!

When the bike's back on the road, I'll give this a shot!

Wish them all the best from me on Sunday - I'll be in Blackpool!

nice one!

much as i like seaways at fridaythorpe, it's just not far enough on a nice day

will try get up there soon as i can

Might be out that way saturday!!

Yes heard about this, not found yet!!! might do now!! but not on bike.. bit bent at mo like me leg

Dont know but there is another 1 bit local, not just for bikers but well known with bikers think they have 2 biker nights, def on a tues night but not sure bout the other!! ope link works

http://www.annes-mountain.co.uk/Lordstone.htm

Yes heard about this, not found yet!!! might do now!! but not on bike.. bit bent at mo like me leg

Dont know but there is another 1 bit local, not just for bikers but well known with bikers think they have 2 biker nights, def on a tues night but not sure bout the other!! ope link works

http://www.annes-mountain.co.uk/Lordstone.htm

I know there is a couple of cafe's locally that bikers use but this new cafe is specifically aimed at bikers..... we just have to spread the word and hope a few lads (and ladies) try it out.

Ah, yes know what you mean, have tried twice now, was told look for flags and signs but nothing there, phoned them and he said hadn't opened yet, was out that way today so had a look again but no signs or flags!!!! If you are a member of the forum , easy to find now with your directions but not so easy if you just out looking!! we just used his directions of the card but as said no signs yet!! fingers crossed he gets something sorted and gets enough customer t open during the week.

Ah, yes know what you mean, have tried twice now, was told look for flags and signs but nothing there, phoned them and he said hadn't opened yet, was out that way today so had a look again but no signs or flags!!!! If you are a member of the forum , easy to find now with your directions but not so easy if you just out looking!! we just used his directions of the card but as said no signs yet!! fingers crossed he gets something sorted and gets enough customer t open during the week.

The flags are only out when the cafe is open on saturdays and sundays from 9.30am...... The owner Lol does wish to open on a week nite but is currently gauging customer reaction before opening midweek.

The flags are only out when the cafe is open on saturdays and sundays from 9.30am...... The owner Lol does wish to open on a week nite but is currently gauging customer reaction before opening midweek.

Thank you all for words of encouragement and support.Just to verify.....at the moment open Sat and Sundays,many customers have said that i should do a " bikers night ".i have no problem with this, its just a matter of deciding which night. What about Wednesdays ? it breaks the week up. Any suggestions greatly appreciated

should stick an image of the map on from google maps or something.. im rubbish at finding places..

i only live down the other end of brass castle too, Seamers a nice place though - used to take me car in to that garage there.

When my bikes working again i'll pop in

That's Seamer, near Scabby-Bog-Horror (Scarborough)

Ooooh a swear word for us Whitby-ites!

Besides, I always use the Malton to Whitby run - so much more fun!

BUT: Best of luck to the owners, I hope it takes off for them

That's Seamer, near Scabby-Bog-Horror (Scarborough

BUT: Best of luck to the owners, I hope it takes off for them

NO.......NO.......NO.......NO........NO.......NOT the seamer near scarborough,the seamer near middlesbrough.....Oh im off for a lie down !!!!

That's Seamer, near Scabby-Bog-Horror (Scarborough

BUT: Best of luck to the owners, I hope it takes off for them

 

NO.......NO.......NO.......NO........NO.......NOT the seamer near scarborough,the seamer near middlesbrough.....Oh im off for a lie down !!!!

I was at The Flag this evening (Thursday) and found TMBF advertised on the notice board so decided to have a look on the site.

The Cafe was open last night (Wednesday) and will now be open on Wednesday evenings every week.

Please find below details of The Flag and directions if you need them.

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo80/davidsykes/DSCN2860.jpg

Directions from Stokesley to The Flag:-

http://tinyurl.com/n3sbkw

Directions from Seamer to The Flag:-

http://tinyurl.com/mflwk7

(Viewing satellite imagery and zooming in may be helpful.)

Hi ..... I promised Vicki i would put a couple of notices up on the notice board at the cafe advertising this forum, i also left a bundle of business type cards.

Many thanx for your help Vicki.... Your a diamond

Popped in there today and took some picies.

Not a bad little setup, its not their full time business (he's a builder) but they are very enthusiastic about bikes and providing a venue for bikers to meet/party etc. Currently they are open Wednesday evenings, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 9pm

Prices in the cafe are average, £1 for a mug of tea, £1.40 for a big bacon bap - they do cooked breky, omlettes etc to order. They did say that if you camped they would expect no cooking your own grub but would be happy to come to an arrangement over tea/coffee.

Beer etc would be sold in the evening over the counter in tins/bottles and they would get in whatever was asked for.

Toilets are porta-loo at the moment but they are under cover and plumbed into the main sewage. They plan to convert where the porta-loo's are at the moment into perm toilet/wash/shower rooms.

One of the photos is of the inside but what it doesn't show is the comfy chair area just like a living room complete with TV/DVD. Enough room inside for I'd say up to 50 people and loads of room outside, so a smallish do is probably all you would want to go there for.

All in all defo a site worth considering for a small weekend chill out or just somewhere to use as a base for a whole weekend of rideouts.

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a cracking cafe and worth looking for. Keep an eye open for The union jack signs

Is this still open?

mm never knew that! theres another on top of green bank.

turn right at shopgate onto a little road but mind the tractors/dirt!