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[IronWing]

Okay, that’s the entire forum, but anyway…

Back in the 70s, there was an American restaurant chain that had “pewter” mugs with glass bottoms. Anyone recall the chain? Shakey’s?

I understand that the mugs were a fad in England but unusual in the US.

 

[lxskllr]

Never been to the restaurant, but I wouldn't say the tankards were unusual here. That was one of the 'big event' type gifts at the time. Groom gift, graduation, maybe some corporate bullshit...

edit:
for the chain, Steak & Ale seemed like a likely candidate, but an image search isn't bringing up pewter.

 

[IronWing]

I think the pewter was really galvanized steel or weathered aluminum.

 

[waffleironhead]

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Seems like it.
Was a bit before my time, or not in my area.

 

[lxskllr]

I don't think I've ever seen a Shakeys. I made an image search, but the results didn't seem right for the cup description. Seemed like it should've been some kind of 'ye olde' place.

 

[pcgeek11]

They sell fun at Shakeys also Pizza.

 

[Charmonium]

"Shakeys" sounds like an alcoholic w/ the DTs

 

[lxskllr]

"Shakeys" sounds like an alcoholic w/ the DTs

I looked it on wikipedia. It was named after Shakey Johnson. He got that name cause of nerve damage from malaria during WWII

 

[WelshBloke]

Okay, that’s the entire forum, but anyway…

Back in the 70s, there was an American restaurant chain that had “pewter” mugs with glass bottoms. Anyone recall the chain? Shakey’s?

I understand that the mugs were a fad in England but unusual in the US.

Pewter mugs haven't been a thing in the UK for a few decades. I have both my grandads mugs. It used to be a thing that you'd keep your mug behind the bar of your local and they'd have it filled by the time you got to the bar. They very much weren't something anyone could use!
Pub culture isn't the same since it became 4 or 5 quid a pint!

 

[Charmonium]

I'm not moving unless you're paying me.

 

[Chaotic42]

Pewter mugs haven't been a thing in the UK for a few decades. I have both my grandads mugs. It used to be a thing that you'd keep your mug behind the bar of your local and they'd have it filled by the time you got to the bar. They very much weren't something anyone could use!
Pub culture isn't the same since it became 4 or 5 quid a pint!

Reminds me of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy radio play:

BARMAN:
There you are sir, six pints.

FORD PREFECT:
Keep the change.

BARMAN:
What from a fiver? Thank you sir!

 

[nakedfrog]

I'm not old enough to remember anything that happened in the 70s.

 

[pcgeek11]

I'm not old enough to remember anything that happened in the 70s.

I'm old enough that I don't remember a lot that happened in the 70s...

 

[KLin]

I was only 5 months old when the 70s ended.

 

[olds]

Used to love going to Shakey's in South Lake Tahoe. Still went to the one in Oroville, CA when I was up that way.