Yes, I know it's on the border with Penge...
Seems to be getting the Westow House treatment, judging from the garish wallpaper that's going up.
Bridge House Tavern
You all seem to be obcessed with Pubs on here.
I remember that pub as a dismal hole ....a few old geezers in cardys spending all night over a Guinness.
Pubs in Penge were the reason I moved out, I hope they've changed.
Queen Adeliade in Parish Lane, what a dive!!, home to all the scrotes for miles around, worse after they moved the failed world champ boxers into the top room, Plastic "glasses" and don`t look anywhere except atthe floor if you went in.
Crooked Billet, another dismal dive
Pawleyne Arms?, nuff said
then all those pubs up Maple road, There was about one up there you could go in and have a drink trouble free,the rest you needed a criminal record or a pass from the other "locals" to get in and out with out loss of blood.
What was the one in the High st just round the corner from Maple road? used to have Whelk stall out side when I was last there.
Not exactly a yuppy bar that one.
I remember that pub as a dismal hole ....a few old geezers in cardys spending all night over a Guinness.
Pubs in Penge were the reason I moved out, I hope they've changed.
Queen Adeliade in Parish Lane, what a dive!!, home to all the scrotes for miles around, worse after they moved the failed world champ boxers into the top room, Plastic "glasses" and don`t look anywhere except atthe floor if you went in.
Crooked Billet, another dismal dive
Pawleyne Arms?, nuff said
then all those pubs up Maple road, There was about one up there you could go in and have a drink trouble free,the rest you needed a criminal record or a pass from the other "locals" to get in and out with out loss of blood.
What was the one in the High st just round the corner from Maple road? used to have Whelk stall out side when I was last there.
Not exactly a yuppy bar that one.
I dont think the forum has an obsession with pubs,but the pub is part of the British psyche, and something that most of us have in common. Personally, I like to see it when someone takes over a pub and turns it into something worth visiting (unlike the Greyhound).
You're right though Kenny, all the pubs I ever visited in Penge have been pretty bad, from the Pawleyne Arms to The Crooked Billet.
The Bridge House was alright in the 80's though - it used to have a video jukebox, which was state of the art in those days.
That said, I went in there one Saturday night - not long after having arrived in London - and there was a huge fight, and someone got glassed. I wondered whether I had made the right choice moving to London.
It will be great if they save the place, and bring the custom back. There is a pretty big catchment area between there and Anerley, and I'll definitely give it a go.
You're right though Kenny, all the pubs I ever visited in Penge have been pretty bad, from the Pawleyne Arms to The Crooked Billet.
The Bridge House was alright in the 80's though - it used to have a video jukebox, which was state of the art in those days.
That said, I went in there one Saturday night - not long after having arrived in London - and there was a huge fight, and someone got glassed. I wondered whether I had made the right choice moving to London.
It will be great if they save the place, and bring the custom back. There is a pretty big catchment area between there and Anerley, and I'll definitely give it a go.
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Muddy Waters
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We went last night, its brilliant! Great atmosphere - there was a family with four children there last night and they were made very welcome, it seemed very natural that they be there, mind you, they were very well behaved too. There is a covered outside area and loads of space outside. Those of you with kids will love it, its just the right place after a walk in the park - a million miles better than the park cafe. The layout is great, its on different levels - with an entrance to the garden upstairs (its on a hill), and tastefully done up, sort of French/Modern, (well there's an amoir, lots of wood and some very funky lighting). A good selection of wines and I saw Leffe on tap. I ate fried noodles with vegetables and Mr S had the meze, all good portions and very tasty.
I can't wait till our friends visit with their two small sons, after a run around and a visit to the dinosaurs we'll be straight there. Its just great to have such a selection of places to go now. Years ago there was nowhere decent, now we have at least four good pubs within walking distance. Hurrah!!
I can't wait till our friends visit with their two small sons, after a run around and a visit to the dinosaurs we'll be straight there. Its just great to have such a selection of places to go now. Years ago there was nowhere decent, now we have at least four good pubs within walking distance. Hurrah!!
Dolphin / Dartmouth Arms at Forest Hill / Woodman / Bridge House Tavern and there's also the Perry Hill. We don't mind a walk, good for burning off the calories after all the food. Oh, and the Dulwich Woodhouse is good in summer too. Take the 227 to Beckenham and there's the Jolly Woodman and the Coach and Horses.
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nork1
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Well this was my local for 7 years. I went for a quiet pint.. I wanted to read my paper and check the place out. I walked in and was told by some Irish bloke on the door that football shirts were not acceptable. I pointed out that my shirt was not a football shirt but was in fact a Munster rugby shirt (Irish)... the tune changed - I was then told that, yes, come on in but in future no SPORTS shirts are allowed.
I'm an inoffensive bloke, I keep myself to myself, all I wanted was a pint but to be made unwelcome because of a bloody rugby shirt - IN PENGE - was a smack in the chops.
It's not the West End, it's Penge for God's sake. If you define your customers by the way they dress and totally dismiss former regulars unless they conform a dress code which, if you're honest really is out of place - then I hope you fail.
My apologies if I'm suddenly not good enough for you. To the Ruperts and Sophies who've suddenly come out of the woodwork... enjoy your butternut squash salad and chandaliers. You're bloody welcome to it.
I'm an inoffensive bloke, I keep myself to myself, all I wanted was a pint but to be made unwelcome because of a bloody rugby shirt - IN PENGE - was a smack in the chops.
It's not the West End, it's Penge for God's sake. If you define your customers by the way they dress and totally dismiss former regulars unless they conform a dress code which, if you're honest really is out of place - then I hope you fail.
My apologies if I'm suddenly not good enough for you. To the Ruperts and Sophies who've suddenly come out of the woodwork... enjoy your butternut squash salad and chandaliers. You're bloody welcome to it.
Well I went here on Friday night and I thought it was great, I can't say I noticed any door staff, just a group of people smoking outside. Beer was good, staff were friendly and efficient and they were passing out canapes (yes, I know it's wrong!). All in all a great addition to the area (I went in this pub a few times in it's previous life and this is definitely an improvement!)
My family went to try out The Bridge this afternoon and it was great! The owner has done a great job with the interior - modern but comfy. We arrived at 12:30 - by 1:00 it was packed. The food was really good - we had roast pork (£11.50) which was delicious with a moreish dessert of chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream (£4.95) - perfect Sunday lunch fare! It is pricey but the quality of the food was excellent - the service was also very friendly and welcoming. For those like us with small children there are a couple of highchairs at the moment but they told me more are on their way - I don't think they realised just how many families with young children would turn up! The child changing facilities are on order apparently and should be installed very soon too. All in all we had a lovely afternoon, great food, nice atmosphere and then off to the park to visit the dinosaurs!