Sydenham Town Forum

I don't really drink beer or ale, but my partner does occasionally. If there was a small sub-section covering wines and spirits though I would definately shop here to support the a local sydenham business over sainsburies/ somerfield and the local off-licence on the corner of station approach. I usu...

I also really like the way they text you with discounts and offers too - i haven't had that from any of the other nail bars and beauticans in sydenham and I think its a great idea. It has reminded me to book up...

I had a pedicure here and thought they were great. They offered me a glass of wine and made a real effort to make me feel pampered. The decor is really nice and very relaxing.

I will def. be returning and wish them all the success.

id like the HSBC bank to become a bar - like the Black Cherry or EDT in E. Dulwich or Bridge House in Anerley. Outdoor seating, good beer nice food but aimed at a slightly younger crowd to The Dolphin. I'd like the Proctor & Gamble estate agents across the road from HSBC to become a restaurant. ...

Totally agree belle. I love the greenery - it makes such a difference and im sure they absorb/ block a bit of the noise from the road too!

I'd love a thai or a local bistro. Think that is a great idea Lee! Are you working on development of the high street in any formal capacity - as I ve seen a few of your ideas and they look fab.

id like to see some greenery (pots etc) in the decked area. Its a great space but a bit sterile with just brick and wood. Hope they soften it up a bit as in the summer its the only cafe with an outdoor bit at the back they should really capitialise on that..

Best of luck to Kente cafe though..!

I'd like a 'Thai on the Corner' to open up...

What would everyone like the old estate agents on the highstreet (corner of silverdale) to be..? I think its a fab location and size. with big windows. I think it would make a great 'thai on the corner' or intimate little eatery in the evening. I'd love more restaurants to choose from in an evening...

Yes, I agree. The houses in the Thorpe's are beautiful and it would be a real shame for them to be changed.

When I was renting I used to do a walk with my boyfriend round the thorpes in the summer evenings. He hated the walk but I think it's some of the prettiest streets in the area...!

I totally agree Lee. I went to the Pizza restaurant on friday night and the food was fantastic. The restaurant was quite though, and I hope this is just a lull after New years. It's a definate asset to the hight street. I agree adding specials and changing the menu would be nice as when we go we alm...

Just got my little black book of local businesses in the area through the door today. What a fab idea. I will definately be using it over the next year and trying to using local businesses wherever possible. In times like theses we need to be supporting over local community and businesses and it's g...

.. forgot to also say, thanks to all the people who put in all the work to make this happen.

Think this will be brillaint for Sydenham..!

It's great to see some plans for the Greyhound and hopefully the extra shops will initiate some business and enterprise to the area. With Sugahill, BMC, if Jam Circus come too and Kirkdale bookshop, along with the Greyhounds re-generation, and Station Approach looking good, I think it could look rea...

I really hope the premises don't stay empty, it's a great location.. I think it would make an excellent shop/ restaurant or bar. I love having places with big windows where you can look in - they are much more inviting. So may places in sydenham use the shop windows to put up displays or posters and...

I went with my boyfriend last saturday and it was really good. The music was really nice and it was busy too - so had a nice atmosphere. We had a calzone pizza and pasta, starters and a shared dessert for just over £30. All the food was really tasty and really good prices. It is definately a great a...

I think Sydenham could be a great place to open a Bistro - simply because there is soo little competition and such high demand. I went to The Dolphin to watch Midsummer Nights Dream last week and the place was packed. I was really surprised at the high demand, and looking at the High Street & ex...

This sounds like a brillant idea! East Dulwich has a sort of gallery/ warehouse shared by different shops & stalls - perhaps they might be worth contacting to see if they want to branch out and do something similar a few miles away in Sydenham..? Crystal Palace also had a similar thing at the ba...

I think this is a great idea!

Thought I'd add my small comment to the thread too - as a 20-something living in sydenham since the credit crunch I have definately been looking more locally for my evenings out rather than venuring into central london for a expensive night and having to pay for a cab home. Its a shame sydenham does...