Unusual request: Ten years since Comet closed

[vx220]

Hi all,

It's coming up for ten years since Comet went bust.

A few of us ex-staff get together a few times a year, and as it's approaching an anniversary I thought we'd do something different, with your help.

Does anyone know of any ex-Comet stores that are now restaurants?

We'll consider anything! Preferably Kent/Essex-ish area...

TIA!

[vx220]

Don't say "go out for a Curry(s)"

[Draxindustries1]

vx220 said:

Don't say "go out for a Curry(s)"

......

[vx220]

Anybody?

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

I'm guessing the sheds were way too big to be restaurants?

Good wheeze though to keep in touch with colleagues

[VS02]

I guess it is pretty unlikely that any would have become restaurants due to the size of the stores. But the local Comet (and company HQ) to me in
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire became a block of penthouse flats (with a fabulous restaurant just down the road) so if you are so inclined could be your next best bet…






Comet (HQ)
Homestead Road
Rickmansworth WD3 1QY


Restaurant Idea:

Prime Steak and Grill

Redhall Ln, Chandler's Cross, Rickmansworth WD3 4LU, United Kingdom


HTH


Or if you are absolute about going to a Comet that may have been a restaurant, idea is you could find out all the list of Comet locations then google to see what they are now. But IMO if they turned out to be a restaurant, it’s probably some sort of fast food chain drive thru.

[Last Visit]

Doesn't seem like 10 years ago...thats whizzed by.

[StescoG66]

Not much help, but Celinos in Dumbarton Road, Glasgow used to be a Comet store.

Great eaterie

[king arthur]

Just go for an indian anywhere and insist everyone has at least a vindaloo or a phaal. Then at least you will all feel as though you are in a comet, even if it's not an ex-Comet.

[Spare tyre]

Hello, is that comet?

I’d like to make an enquiry about two supplementary auxiliary speakers to go with my midi hi-fi system.

[glenrobbo]

vx220 said:

Don't say "go out for a Curry(s)"

Too PC for you, OP?

[Zarco]

Comet Reading is a self storage place now. You could rent one out and have a party inside.

My fond memory of that place is my dad putting his shades on and walking straight into the window rather than out the sliding door.

[glenrobbo]

Just an idea:

https://www.google.com/search?q=the+comet+hotel+ha...

[ninepoint2]

StescoG66 said:

Not much help, but Celinos in Dumbarton Road, Glasgow used to be a Comet store.

Great eaterie

Was just about to post this!

[vx220]

Spare tyre said:

Hello, is that comet?

I’d like to make an enquiry about two supplementary auxiliary speakers to go with my midi hi-fi system.

Need to check, but pretty sure that was Curry's!

Apropos...

[vx220]

glenrobbo said:

Too PC for you, OP?

Very good!

[vx220]

Thanks for all replies, keep them coming

[trick3000tt]

Comet in Halesowen was turned into a motorbike shop, which has a cafe inside. Might be as close as you can get.

[AlunJ]

The original site of Comet Newport South Wales now consists of a Starbucks Drive Thru, Greggs Drive Thru and Dominos

[bongtom]

AlunJ said:

The original site of Comet Newport South Wales now consists of a Starbucks Drive Thru, Greggs Drive Thru and Dominos

Greggs drive through?!

Shut the front door!!!!