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  • Anyone been to The Sail Loft, the new Fullers "pub" in Greenwich. I think having the Food tab before the Drink tab on the website sums it up for me. I haven't been but will, although I must say doesn't look my cup of tea really. I'm sure it will do very, very well though.
  • More happy memories and sad pictures - http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/14257413.PICTURE_GALLERY__71_lost_pubs_of_Lewisham___how_many_of_these_ex_boozers_do_you_remember_/

    In relation to the Copperfield in Catford, looks like it might reopen towards then end of this year - http://www.catfordtavern.com/

    Still furious that the Deptford Arms on Deptford High Street, which appeared to be thriving, is now a Paddy Power. Deptford High Street has been absolutely ruined by bookies, there's more than 10 of them there now.

  • The New Cross Turnpike in Welling, one of the better Wetherspoons, re-opened last week after last years fire.
  • New gastro pub The Guardsman in Woolwich Arsenal opens on 15th February .
  • MrLargo said:

    More happy memories and sad pictures - http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/14257413.PICTURE_GALLERY__71_lost_pubs_of_Lewisham___how_many_of_these_ex_boozers_do_you_remember_/

    In relation to the Copperfield in Catford, looks like it might reopen towards then end of this year - http://www.catfordtavern.com/

    Still furious that the Deptford Arms on Deptford High Street, which appeared to be thriving, is now a Paddy Power. Deptford High Street has been absolutely ruined by bookies, there's more than 10 of them there now.

    Didn't see the Prince Arthur on there.
  • Riviera said:

    Anyone been to The Sail Loft, the new Fullers "pub" in Greenwich. I think having the Food tab before the Drink tab on the website sums it up for me. I haven't been but will, although I must say doesn't look my cup of tea really. I'm sure it will do very, very well though.

    A pal of mine says The Sail Loft comprises two floors and a riverside terrace, and is bland in the typically modern bar style; surprisingly for a Fuller's tied house it doesn't have ESB on handpull. The Park Tavern in Eltham was as convivial as usual after the debacle on Saturday: St Austell Tribute in top nick. I hope you are continuing to thrive at The Long Pond, Riviera.

  • MrLargo said:

    More happy memories and sad pictures - http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/14257413.PICTURE_GALLERY__71_lost_pubs_of_Lewisham___how_many_of_these_ex_boozers_do_you_remember_/

    In relation to the Copperfield in Catford, looks like it might reopen towards then end of this year - http://www.catfordtavern.com/

    Still furious that the Deptford Arms on Deptford High Street, which appeared to be thriving, is now a Paddy Power. Deptford High Street has been absolutely ruined by bookies, there's more than 10 of them there now.

    I used to live in the Royal Archer as kid. Was a Millwall pub on Saturdays, brimming with filth.
  • edited February 2016
    The Paper Moon in Dartford has closed down, Used to go in there for a few beers at lunchtime before the management meeting on a Friday afternoon. Wetherspoons still have the flying boat in the town.
  • Very sad news about the Paper Moon - there was a petition to keep it open with 600 names on it. A pub I used to frequent closed about 2 years ago and one of the regulars talked about raising a petition to keep that open but he'd have been lucky to get more than 6 signatures - there were only ever 3 or 4 people in there.
  • MrLargo said:

    http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/14247083.PICTURE_GALLERY__Time_at_the_bar___remembering_82_lost_pubs_of_the_Greenwich_area/

    Knocked down, turned into bookmakers or tiny, overpriced flats. Modern England can piss off.

    Am I doing something wrong? I can only see two lines of text under each pub picture, I get "...it was closed following a planning..." and can't read any more?
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  • PopIcon said:

    MrLargo said:

    More happy memories and sad pictures - http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/14257413.PICTURE_GALLERY__71_lost_pubs_of_Lewisham___how_many_of_these_ex_boozers_do_you_remember_/

    In relation to the Copperfield in Catford, looks like it might reopen towards then end of this year - http://www.catfordtavern.com/

    Still furious that the Deptford Arms on Deptford High Street, which appeared to be thriving, is now a Paddy Power. Deptford High Street has been absolutely ruined by bookies, there's more than 10 of them there now.

    I used to live in the Royal Archer as kid. Was a Millwall pub on Saturdays, brimming with filth.
    I used to drink in there with a few scum mates before we played them, when they were still at the old dump.
  • MrLargo said:

    More happy memories and sad pictures - http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/14257413.PICTURE_GALLERY__71_lost_pubs_of_Lewisham___how_many_of_these_ex_boozers_do_you_remember_/

    In relation to the Copperfield in Catford, looks like it might reopen towards then end of this year - http://www.catfordtavern.com/

    Still furious that the Deptford Arms on Deptford High Street, which appeared to be thriving, is now a Paddy Power. Deptford High Street has been absolutely ruined by bookies, there's more than 10 of them there now.

    The missus used to go to the Greyhound, Sydenham to watch Vic and Bob before they were famous.
  • Ah, glad you bought that up Mr @Algarveaddick ........

    Just re-reading James Bannon's book about the mill-wall 'ooligans.

    Okay, a lot is exaggerated, but, a lot of pubs mentioned, but, apparently, changed because of libel laws.

    The Puffin ?
    Dover ?
    The Depot ?

    And more........

    Any ideas which is which ?
  • MrLargo said:

    http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/14247083.PICTURE_GALLERY__Time_at_the_bar___remembering_82_lost_pubs_of_the_Greenwich_area/

    Knocked down, turned into bookmakers or tiny, overpriced flats. Modern England can piss off.

    Am I doing something wrong? I can only see two lines of text under each pub picture, I get "...it was closed following a planning..." and can't read any more?
    Nope, does the same to me.
  • Curb_It said:

    In the meantime Woolwich Arsenal is getting yet another gastro pub.

    Its called the Guardhouse and opens on the 15th Feb.. those of you know that Geronimo Inns, ie. Oyster Shed in the City etc will know them.

    Cant quite believe that this is happening in Woolwich but I guess its another reason for the Arsenal Residents to not have to venture out the gates.

    http://www.theguardhousewoolwich.co.uk/

    http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/



    Geronimo is owned by Youngs, so I guess the Dial Arch must be doing well if they want to open another one nearby.
  • The Paper Moon in Dartford has closed down, Used to go in there for a few beers at lunchtime before the management meeting on a Friday afternoon. Wetherspoons still have the flying boat in the town.

    Will there be another pub where the Paper Moon was?
  • It is very poncy. Popped in. Look at the bar in the gallery. It is tiny and more than six people is a crowd. Badly designed. There is a wasted area in the centre which is like a pantry.

    It is a restaurant mainly. Not somewhere I'll be going for a drink.
  • Yellow & blue decor. Yuk.
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  • Riviera said:

    Very pleased to be on the shortlist for SE London CAMRA Pub of The Year 2016.

    Well done fella. Been in your place pre match with me dad and Pete for the last two home games. Can't beat a bit of pond life!
  • Nice one Chirpy - congratulations.

    So, how's it all going? Everything you expected and hoped, or do you miss the old life when you were the other side of the ramp?
  • iaitch said:

    Strange that they want the Royal Bell as they've got the Railway at Bromley North just round the corner.

    haven't been in there since they've taken it over. do they still have bands on?
    I believe so but the place is so poncy now. It's best time was pre bands with Arthur and his wife as the landlord when everyone barred from the Swan would drink there.
  • Doesn't even look like a pub
    Riviera said:

    Very pleased to be on the shortlist for SE London CAMRA Pub of The Year 2016.

    Congratulations, Mike. Well deserved.
  • Riviera said:

    Very pleased to be on the shortlist for SE London CAMRA Pub of The Year 2016.

    Nice one - well done!
  • Anyone know what's going on with The Cranbrook near St John's Station? Been boarded up for a few weeks now. Bit of a dump before it closed, lovely building though. Too much to hope that it reopens as a good pub, rather than some flats or a sterile, pretentious organic paté bar?
  • MrLargo said:

    Anyone know what's going on with The Cranbrook near St John's Station? Been boarded up for a few weeks now. Bit of a dump before it closed, lovely building though. Too much to hope that it reopens as a good pub, rather than some flats or a sterile, pretentious organic paté bar?

    Might go one night after work so I can be the first ever person to get off at that station.
  • MrLargo said:

    Anyone know what's going on with The Cranbrook near St John's Station? Been boarded up for a few weeks now. Bit of a dump before it closed, lovely building though. Too much to hope that it reopens as a good pub, rather than some flats or a sterile, pretentious organic paté bar?

    Might go one night after work so I can be the first ever person to get off at that station.
    Beaten you to it, I used to be THE daily user until a couple of months ago. Must be the only station in London with a free car park, albeit only with 7 spaces.
  • MrLargo said:

    Anyone know what's going on with The Cranbrook near St John's Station? Been boarded up for a few weeks now. Bit of a dump before it closed, lovely building though. Too much to hope that it reopens as a good pub, rather than some flats or a sterile, pretentious organic paté bar?

    It's been boarded up for months now. Was very strange inside.
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