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  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,921
    AFKABartram said:
    cblock said:
    Croydon said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    I’ve not been - but my mate is a big fan. 
    Not least because he thinks it will piss off the moany old bag in the Shipwrights.

    Only been in The Shipwrights about twice but thought it was a great boozer, although will swerve it now as it has a spoons as a neighbour.
    What sort of person swerves a proper pub for a spoons. No wonder this thread exists
    I won't drink in the shipwrights, was that the pub where Charlton fans was chucked out for being loud, not pissed, after the playoff final.

     
    No, Wheatsheaf I think 
    Yep, was The Wheatsheaf. 

    And they didn't chuck out Charlton fans. They actually shut the whole pub. Absolutely ridiculous.
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,921
    Popped in the Richard 1 in Greenwich today for lunch with my daughter.

    Food was nice, but it was more like a creche than a pub, with kids screaming and their parents not telling them to shut the fuck up.
  • msomerton
    msomerton Posts: 2,998
    Has there been any more news about the Anchor and Hope.
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,240
    Not that I’ve heard but I saw a cryptic comment from the landlord of the Pelton on a mate’s insta post about the pub which got my hopes up. But not seen anything since. 


  • Budington
    Budington Posts: 180
    Off_it said:
    AFKABartram said:
    cblock said:
    Croydon said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    I’ve not been - but my mate is a big fan. 
    Not least because he thinks it will piss off the moany old bag in the Shipwrights.

    Only been in The Shipwrights about twice but thought it was a great boozer, although will swerve it now as it has a spoons as a neighbour.
    What sort of person swerves a proper pub for a spoons. No wonder this thread exists
    I won't drink in the shipwrights, was that the pub where Charlton fans was chucked out for being loud, not pissed, after the playoff final.

     
    No, Wheatsheaf I think 
    Yep, was The Wheatsheaf. 

    And they didn't chuck out Charlton fans. They actually shut the whole pub. Absolutely ridiculous.
    Correct. Bank holiday weekend and they just said fuck it we are closing. Charlton fans very well behaved apart from some jolly singing. Market porter etc closed them selves off too. Thank goodness Southwark Tavern up the top had the sense to keep letting anyone and everyone in.
  • Radostanradical
    Radostanradical Posts: 868
    edited November 1
    Croydon said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    I’ve not been - but my mate is a big fan. 
    Not least because he thinks it will piss off the moany old bag in the Shipwrights.

    Only been in The Shipwrights about twice but thought it was a great boozer, although will swerve it now as it has a spoons as a neighbour.
    What sort of person swerves a proper pub for a spoons. No wonder this thread exists
    COME ON NOW, There are lots of people who desire nothing more than eating a steak so dense light bends around it or a roast that would make a homeless person at christmas say "nah your alright, ill see what KFC throws in bins later".

    Also you undersetimate the value of a show with your drink, where else would you be able to see a a family of 14 all decked out in their finest Sport's Direct tracksuits with 12 kids who all have names that are a variation on "Kenzie, Kenzo, Dane etc", stare at ipads whilst their parents polish off their 4th WKDs at 1.45pm on a tuesday afternoon. Whilst some would prefer to pay £1 or 2 more a pint to have a more sophisticated experience surrounded by fellow intellectuals to discuss current events, politics and the latest developments in the STEM field. No judgement though guys.
  • Radostanradical
    Radostanradical Posts: 868
    Budington said:
    Off_it said:
    AFKABartram said:
    cblock said:
    Croydon said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    I’ve not been - but my mate is a big fan. 
    Not least because he thinks it will piss off the moany old bag in the Shipwrights.

    Only been in The Shipwrights about twice but thought it was a great boozer, although will swerve it now as it has a spoons as a neighbour.
    What sort of person swerves a proper pub for a spoons. No wonder this thread exists
    I won't drink in the shipwrights, was that the pub where Charlton fans was chucked out for being loud, not pissed, after the playoff final.

     
    No, Wheatsheaf I think 
    Yep, was The Wheatsheaf. 

    And they didn't chuck out Charlton fans. They actually shut the whole pub. Absolutely ridiculous.
    Correct. Bank holiday weekend and they just said fuck it we are closing. Charlton fans very well behaved apart from some jolly singing. Market porter etc closed them selves off too. Thank goodness Southwark Tavern up the top had the sense to keep letting anyone and everyone in.
    Bizarre that publicans complain about industry then turn away well behaved customers. Especially on a playoff day when most will realise its transient.
  • EastTerrace
    EastTerrace Posts: 3,963
    Off_it said:
    Popped in the Richard 1 in Greenwich today for lunch with my daughter.

    Food was nice, but it was more like a creche than a pub, with kids screaming and their parents not telling them to shut the fuck up.
    The Dickie 1 / Tolly was a great pub until its conversion to a restaurant. Spent many many nights down there.
  • iaitch
    iaitch Posts: 10,271
    Off_it said:
    Popped in the Richard 1 in Greenwich today for lunch with my daughter.

    Food was nice, but it was more like a creche than a pub, with kids screaming and their parents not telling them to shut the fuck up.
    You can't use language like that to Tarquin, Tristram and Annabelle, could scar them for life.
  • HastingsRed
    HastingsRed Posts: 1,612
    cblock said:
    Croydon said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    I’ve not been - but my mate is a big fan. 
    Not least because he thinks it will piss off the moany old bag in the Shipwrights.

    Only been in The Shipwrights about twice but thought it was a great boozer, although will swerve it now as it has a spoons as a neighbour.
    What sort of person swerves a proper pub for a spoons. No wonder this thread exists
    I won't drink in the shipwrights, was that the pub where Charlton fans was chucked out for being loud, not pissed, after the playoff final.

     
    Was in there after the second Sunderland game....don't recall anyone getting chucked out though we were drinking outside the pub itself. 

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  • HastingsRed
    HastingsRed Posts: 1,612
    bolloxbolder said:
    Croydon said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    I’ve not been - but my mate is a big fan. 
    Not least because he thinks it will piss off the moany old bag in the Shipwrights.

    Only been in The Shipwrights about twice but thought it was a great boozer, although will swerve it now as it has a spoons as a neighbour.
    What sort of person swerves a proper pub for a spoons. No wonder this thread exists
    Those who are thrifty and couldn't give a toss about ambience
    And from a female point of view can't stand filthy toilets.
  • Redskin
    Redskin Posts: 3,124
    Croydon said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    I’ve not been - but my mate is a big fan. 
    Not least because he thinks it will piss off the moany old bag in the Shipwrights.

    Only been in The Shipwrights about twice but thought it was a great boozer, although will swerve it now as it has a spoons as a neighbour.
    What sort of person swerves a proper pub for a spoons. No wonder this thread exists
    Someone who can't afford to drink in a 'proper pub'.
    A snob from Croydon, HA!
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,921
    iaitch said:
    Off_it said:
    Popped in the Richard 1 in Greenwich today for lunch with my daughter.

    Food was nice, but it was more like a creche than a pub, with kids screaming and their parents not telling them to shut the fuck up.
    You can't use language like that to Tarquin, Tristram and Annabelle, could scar them for life.
    You know what, I'm fairly certain I heard the name Annabelle being used for one of the kids. In between screams.
  • Boom
    Boom Posts: 1,682
    Off_it said:
    iaitch said:
    Off_it said:
    Popped in the Richard 1 in Greenwich today for lunch with my daughter.

    Food was nice, but it was more like a creche than a pub, with kids screaming and their parents not telling them to shut the fuck up.
    You can't use language like that to Tarquin, Tristram and Annabelle, could scar them for life.
    You know what, I'm fairly certain I heard the name Annabelle being used for one of the kids. In between screams.
    You will do tomorrow as well!
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,917
    Radostanradical said:
    Croydon said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    I’ve not been - but my mate is a big fan. 
    Not least because he thinks it will piss off the moany old bag in the Shipwrights.

    Only been in The Shipwrights about twice but thought it was a great boozer, although will swerve it now as it has a spoons as a neighbour.
    What sort of person swerves a proper pub for a spoons. No wonder this thread exists
    COME ON NOW, There are lots of people who desire nothing more than eating a steak so dense light bends around it or a roast that would make a homeless person at christmas say "nah your alright, ill see what KFC throws in bins later".

    Also you undersetimate the value of a show with your drink, where else would you be able to see a a family of 14 all decked out in their finest Sport's Direct tracksuits with 12 kids who all have names that are a variation on "Kenzie, Kenzo, Dane etc", stare at ipads whilst their parents polish off their 4th WKDs at 1.45pm on a tuesday afternoon. Whilst some would prefer to pay £1 or 2 more a pint to have a more sophisticated experience surrounded by fellow intellectuals to discuss current events, politics and the latest developments in the STEM field. No judgement though guys.
    They don’t do steak in Wetherspoons mate. 
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,204
    Redskin said:
    Croydon said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    I’ve not been - but my mate is a big fan. 
    Not least because he thinks it will piss off the moany old bag in the Shipwrights.

    Only been in The Shipwrights about twice but thought it was a great boozer, although will swerve it now as it has a spoons as a neighbour.
    What sort of person swerves a proper pub for a spoons. No wonder this thread exists
    Someone who can't afford to drink in a 'proper pub'.
    A snob from Croydon, HA!

    Finding a snob in Croydon, that'll be a first.
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,204
    edited November 1
    MrOneLung said:
    Radostanradical said:
    Croydon said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    I’ve not been - but my mate is a big fan. 
    Not least because he thinks it will piss off the moany old bag in the Shipwrights.

    Only been in The Shipwrights about twice but thought it was a great boozer, although will swerve it now as it has a spoons as a neighbour.
    What sort of person swerves a proper pub for a spoons. No wonder this thread exists
    COME ON NOW, There are lots of people who desire nothing more than eating a steak so dense light bends around it or a roast that would make a homeless person at christmas say "nah your alright, ill see what KFC throws in bins later".

    Also you undersetimate the value of a show with your drink, where else would you be able to see a a family of 14 all decked out in their finest Sport's Direct tracksuits with 12 kids who all have names that are a variation on "Kenzie, Kenzo, Dane etc", stare at ipads whilst their parents polish off their 4th WKDs at 1.45pm on a tuesday afternoon. Whilst some would prefer to pay £1 or 2 more a pint to have a more sophisticated experience surrounded by fellow intellectuals to discuss current events, politics and the latest developments in the STEM field. No judgement though guys.
    They don’t do steak in Wetherspoons mate. 

    And it's more than "£1 or £2 more".  Particularly in a lot of them between Monday and Wednesdays when the spoons do promotions.
    One of my mates has CAMRA vouchers and he can get a pint for around £1.50 :)  I have told him to save some for me when I'm over in March.
  • Radostanradical
    Radostanradical Posts: 868
    MrOneLung said:
    Radostanradical said:
    Croydon said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    I’ve not been - but my mate is a big fan. 
    Not least because he thinks it will piss off the moany old bag in the Shipwrights.

    Only been in The Shipwrights about twice but thought it was a great boozer, although will swerve it now as it has a spoons as a neighbour.
    What sort of person swerves a proper pub for a spoons. No wonder this thread exists
    COME ON NOW, There are lots of people who desire nothing more than eating a steak so dense light bends around it or a roast that would make a homeless person at christmas say "nah your alright, ill see what KFC throws in bins later".

    Also you undersetimate the value of a show with your drink, where else would you be able to see a a family of 14 all decked out in their finest Sport's Direct tracksuits with 12 kids who all have names that are a variation on "Kenzie, Kenzo, Dane etc", stare at ipads whilst their parents polish off their 4th WKDs at 1.45pm on a tuesday afternoon. Whilst some would prefer to pay £1 or 2 more a pint to have a more sophisticated experience surrounded by fellow intellectuals to discuss current events, politics and the latest developments in the STEM field. No judgement though guys.
    They don’t do steak in Wetherspoons mate. 
    I wouldnt call it steak, but they 100% do what they call steak.
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,908
    Steaks were removed form the Weatherspoons menu in May 2025.
  • Radostanradical
    Radostanradical Posts: 868
    SporadicAddick said:
    Steaks were removed form the Weatherspoons menu in May 2025.
    You live and learn

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