Meanwhile in Penge

[G-Man]

Yeah Rachael. I'm sure it was just teething problems. I think they went the first week.

I'm looking forward to a trip to Shannon's followed by a nice pint.

G-Man

[Sydenham Syd]

Thanks - yes, Telegraph rather than Tavern...apols

Defo seems to be under some sort of construction - was in the garden cntr opposite yesterday and it had scaffolding outside. Good news that it is decent - always used to be, although admittedly haven't been there for about ten years

[sparticus]

With all these pubs on our boarders, the Railway Telegraph and Honor Oak in SE23, the Constitutional Club in Catford and what promises to be a couple of decent pubs in Penge, makes it even more poignant that, Sydenham itself is so poorly served. It would be really great to have some more local competition for the Dolphin, which ain't bad, but as already said, is a bit pricy and the beer is mainly just so-so. It always amazes me that the Golden Lion keeps going, a miserable place where the turnover is so low that the beer is often stale. One day......

[robbieduncan]

With all these pubs on our boarders, the Railway Telegraph and Honor Oak in SE23, the Constitutional Club in Catford and what promises to be a couple of decent pubs in Penge, makes it even more poignant that, Sydenham itself is so poorly served. It would be really great to have some more local competition for the Dolphin, which ain't bad, but as already said, is a bit pricy and the beer is mainly just so-so. It always amazes me that the Golden Lion keeps going, a miserable place where the turnover is so low that the beer is often stale. One day......

I walk past it every day on my way home. There are always people sat outside drinking lager. Never ale. Always lager.

[Eagle]

I have not been in G L for about 5 years but over the years they usually looked after their beer well.. Unfortunately tended to be Courage.

It baffles me why people choose to drink a cold , fizzy , tasteless and overpriced lager , whilst they could have a decent craft ale.

Guess some people have no taste buds. SAD

[JMLF]

I agree would be great for antic to get involved in Syd. The windmill, the regency club, the old post office or the greyhound would all be decent locations for them to consider I reckon.

[Eagle]

I agree JMLF , but you have missed the best venue.


The former Walter Cobb up market restaurant.

I believe it is being used , or misused , at present as a so called early morning disturb the neighbours club .


This would be a great venue with the promise of 11 pm closing. Also pubs specializing in real ale very rarely if ever have any trouble...

[Bovine Juice]

I'de be amazed if Antic aren't weighing up Sydenham and just waiting for the right place to come up for grabs. They are ambitious and very keen to get a foot in every part of South London. They've just opened in Bromley (the Railway), are rumoured to be looking at Beckenham and before they got the Goldsmiths, bid for both the Alex and the Kent House in Penge.

[Eagle]

BJ

Is the Bromley pub open. Must give it a try sometime.

[Bovine Juice]

Not sure. I've just asked to join the fb page and will let you know when they respond.

[sarahsyd]

That's interesting, I hadn't realised that they have considered other Sydenham venues. Hopefully something suitable will come up soon.

Where is the old post office building?

[Eagle]

Bovine Juice


Waled past Bromley Antic Pub this morning.

Grand Opening is 6pm on this Thursday , the 16th.

Anything like other Antic's will be a GEM.

[Eagle]

Sorry meant Thursday the 14th , not 16th. Many apologies.

[Eagle]

BJ

Had Late Knight's Great Exhibition last night at M and S . They are back.

[Bovine Juice]

Excellent. Must have reached a compromise.

[Bovine Juice]

Goldsmiths re-opening on Wednesday 5th November.

[robbieduncan]

Goldsmiths re-opening on Wednesday 5th November.

Fantastic

[mosy]

Any chance of a postcode pls? I usually look things up on http://streetmap.co.uk/ (others map sites are available).

If opening night is 5 Nov, should we all bring indoor sparklers?

[Bovine Juice]

It's this one: http://goldsmithsarms.com/

SE207TJ

It's just set back from the main crossroads of Penge High Street / Croydon Road / Green Lane, almost opposite the Pawleyne Arms

Big pub with big garden. Will be great in Summer

[Manwithaview1]

It's this one: http://goldsmithsarms.com/

SE207TJ

It's just set back from the main crossroads of Penge High Street / Croydon Road / Green Lane, almost opposite the Pawleyne Arms

Big pub with big garden. Will be great in Summer

Served by 75,176,197, 356 and 358 buses.