"PubSpy" NewsShopper.

Miserableoldgit

Reading the "Shelvey/LFC" link-up thread and noticed "PubSpy" being mentioned alot.
Not sure if there are many readers of His/Her columns in the paper, but noticed recently that they gave a glowing review of The Dolphin, Sydenham Road, SE26, and thought something was wrong: Gave it 4 or 5 stars (out of 5) in everything, Decor, Food, Drink, Service, etc. A couple of years back they wouldn't have even gone into a place like this, its primarily a trendy "GastroPub/WineBar", where as PS likes/liked his real Ale, pork scratchings and open fires.
NewsShopper, I ask:

Whats going on ?

Miserableoldgit

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/leisure/pubspy/10053377.Review__The_Dolphin__Sydenham/?ref=rss

BIG_ROB

Stopped reading Pub Spy a while back pal, defo some back handers involved there!

Miserableoldgit

Spot the difference ?

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/leisure/pubspy/9109522.PUB_REVIEW__Golden_Lion__Sydenham_Road__Sydenham/

shirty5

Did the Pub Spy get out of the Abbey Arms, Abbey Wood in one piece? Would explain a lot

Hastingsaddick

When I lived in the area that was my favourite bit in the NS.

Miserableoldgit

shirty5 said:

Did the Pub Spy get out of the Abbey Arms, Abbey Wood in one piece? Would explain a lot

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/leisure/pubspy/9348952.Review_of_The_Abbey_Arms__Wilton_Road__Abbey_Wood/

Miserableoldgit

Hmmmm.......


.http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/freetime_old/pubspy/pubspy/9959266.Review__Henry_s_Cafe_Bar__Bromley/

Mortimerician

Used to be good when it was the grumpy real ale drinker. Funny review of the unlamneted Copperfield, barely really glance at it now.

floydroadfaithfull

Loved the spit n sawdust reviews
But must be different chap now

AFKABartram

think it has changed writers a few times.

In seen one of them that did it though, when he slagged off my local a couple of years back they went back through the cctv to work out who he was !

MrLargo

Mortimerician said:

Used to be good when it was the grumpy real ale drinker. Funny review of the unlamneted Copperfield, barely really glance at it now.

That was a great review. Gave everything full marks!

It's a bird now - not only are her reviews rubbish, but she now seems to be spending all her time in Bromley and Penge rather than sticking to South East London.

man_at_milletts

AFKABartram said:

think it has changed writers a few times.

In seen one of them that did it though, when he slagged off my local a couple of years back they went back through the cctv to work out who he was !

LOL.

I seem to remember he did the Charlcoal Burner in Sidcup once, and gave it a similar rating to what we did on here some time back (Netaddicks I think).

Curb_It

He made some disparaging remarks about Kidbrooke in one review which really offended a few! Took it far too seriously.

JohnBoyUK

AFKABartram said:

think it has changed writers a few times.

In seen one of them that did it though, when he slagged off my local a couple of years back they went back through the cctv to work out who he was !

AFKA, to quote Pub Spy... "It’s just a shame drinking here requires robbing a bank or having a lobotomy. " Fair point though

Charlton and on

This doesn't really fit with pubspy as I know it

Growing up in Leicester, I remember dreaming of turning 18 and heading straight for the posh champagne bar in town.

But now I’d give anything to be underage again, drinking neat vodka at house parties every night, leaving surprise mackerels in people’s grandfather clocks to be discovered at a later date.

News Shopper

I will forward this link to PubSpy.

BIG_ROB

I remember being pissed up in Curry Garden in Greenwich, trying to get a large discount by convincing the fella I was Curry Spy. It didn't work.....

tangoflash

Miserableoldgit said:

Hmmmm.......


.http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/freetime_old/pubspy/pubspy/9959266.Review__Henry_s_Cafe_Bar__Bromley/

Bet you have to wear a cardigan to get in though......................

Chris_from_Sidcup

Miserableoldgit said:

shirty5 said:

Did the Pub Spy get out of the Abbey Arms, Abbey Wood in one piece? Would explain a lot

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/leisure/pubspy/9348952.Review_of_The_Abbey_Arms__Wilton_Road__Abbey_Wood/

to be fair, i think that review is actually being kind!!

tangoflash

Miserableoldgit said:

Hmmmm.......


.http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/freetime_old/pubspy/pubspy/9959266.Review__Henry_s_Cafe_Bar__Bromley/

Bet you have to wear a cardigan to get in though......................

Chris_from_Sidcup

Miserableoldgit said:

shirty5 said:

Did the Pub Spy get out of the Abbey Arms, Abbey Wood in one piece? Would explain a lot

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/leisure/pubspy/9348952.Review_of_The_Abbey_Arms__Wilton_Road__Abbey_Wood/

to be fair, i think that review is actually being kind!!

Miserableoldgit

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/leisure/latest/10123671.PubSpy_awards_the_Golden_Pint_and_Grotty_Toilet_Awards_for_2012/?ref=eb

northstandsteve

?

se9addick

News Shopper said:

I will forward this link to PubSpy.

Grass

Friend Or Defoe

Miserableoldgit said:

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/leisure/latest/10123671.PubSpy_awards_the_Golden_Pint_and_Grotty_Toilet_Awards_for_2012/?ref=eb

TPs is a worthy winner. I think you have to have your ID scanned to gain entry.

Off_it

Is PubSpy now a woman?

Ollywozere

TPs is a dive. But the Swan and Mitre down the road is the worst pub I've ever stepped foot in. Full of no good druggies and scum.
Guessing pub spy didn't fancy venturing down there!

Indigo Joe

Miserableoldgit said:

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/leisure/latest/10123671.PubSpy_awards_the_Golden_Pint_and_Grotty_Toilet_Awards_for_2012/?ref=eb

Thanks for posting that. Can't agree with their choice of The Lord Northbrook in Lee as the best pub around though, The refurbishment as made it sterile and I can't think of anything worse than walking into a pub and seeing someone eating their dinner.

Indigo Joe

Miserableoldgit said:

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/leisure/latest/10123671.PubSpy_awards_the_Golden_Pint_and_Grotty_Toilet_Awards_for_2012/?ref=eb

Thanks for posting that. Can't agree with their choice of The Lord Northbrook in Lee as the best pub around though, The refurbishment as made it sterile and I can't think of anything worse than walking into a pub and seeing someone eating their dinner.

Numbers

Pub spy liked The Woodman in Farnboro Village recently ,use to have a row down there when i was a yob might see what it's like now days 1 sunday lunchtime