Meanwhile in Penge

Bovine Juice · Post by **Bovine Juice** » 11 Jul 2014 21:50

Antic are coming! Opening in Goldsmiths in about 6 weeks.

Steveofsyd · Post by **Steveofsyd** » 12 Jul 2014 18:14

Bloody typical if this is true....Sydenham will always suffer as a consequence of being in Lewisham.....

biscuitman1978 · Post by **biscuitman1978** » 13 Jul 2014 10:15

Steveofsyd wrote:Sydenham will always suffer as a consequence of being in Lewisham.....

Will it? Why?

Eagle · Post by **Eagle** » 13 Jul 2014 18:07

BJ

Where in Ponge is Goldsmiths .

Annie. · Post by **Annie.** » 13 Jul 2014 19:20

I think it is near the 75 bus stop just up from that estate agents that used to be the sports shop.

Annie. · Post by **Annie.** » 13 Jul 2014 19:22

Some idiot actually painted it gold if I remember rightly?

Bovine Juice · Post by **Bovine Juice** » 14 Jul 2014 05:59

Yep, it's opposite Penge DIY on Croydon Road, just up from the crossroads. A short hop on the 75 or 194. It should be great as big beer garden too.

And believe me, it's got nothing to do with councils. Bromley don't give a fig about its northern urban outposts in Penge, Anerley and CP.

stephen509 · Post by **stephen509** » 18 Jul 2014 14:51

Antic are also opening a pub in Bromley called the Railway Tavern.

They are also actively looking for a suitable site in Beckenham.

Eagle · Post by **Eagle** » 18 Jul 2014 14:53

They are really hospitable establishments and well run with excellent choices of ales.

The more the merrier

sarahsyd · Post by **sarahsyd** » 18 Jul 2014 15:35

I just wish they could open a pub in Sydenham too.

Eagle · Post by **Eagle** » 18 Jul 2014 15:50

Not impossible Sarah. You have Dartmouth Rd , but Sydenham itself sadly lacking in decent pubs.

Unfortunately Mary's efforts to keep the Windmill open , albeit more up market , were mocked by many. Shame.

Maybe this could be an Antic.

Ghlpc · Post by **Ghlpc** » 18 Jul 2014 20:37

I have to say I'm often popping into the Dolphin, either on my own for a quick pint or sometimes with the kids for a light bite.

Ok it's a bit pricey, but they have a good selection of beers (Kozel on draft is lovely), I love the decor and mix match furniture, and the garden is large and relaxing on a sunny afternoon.

Bovine Juice · Post by **Bovine Juice** » 19 Jul 2014 09:39

Ghipc

The Dolphin is good and has a great beer garden. However it is pricey and the beer predictable if decent. From a personal view though they need competition. Nowhere should be a one pub town and nipping from one to another or spending Friday night in one and Saturday in another is always great. The thought of a crawl going from the Dolphin to the relaunched Alex in Penge (hopefully late summer) to the Goldsmiths and then finishing off in the Moon and Stars, fills me with something approaching a trouser twinge.

Ghlpc · Post by **Ghlpc** » 20 Jul 2014 08:04

Yep, totally agree.

Hopefully add the greyhound to that list at somepoint in our lifetime ....

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » 11 Aug 2014 07:40

It is a shame Antic haven't yet come to Sydenham. We were all so hopeful when the Greyhound was said to be being acquired by them. The Two Halfs (sic) would have been a perfect site too. Not enough was done to preserve that as a pub site in my opinion.

And like you Eagle, I think Mary did a wonderful job with the Windmill.

G-Man

Sydenham Syd · Post by **Sydenham Syd** » 11 Aug 2014 08:06

Anyone have any idea what the plans are for the Railway Tavern on the St Circ in F/H?

Rachael · Post by **Rachael** » 11 Aug 2014 09:07

The Railway Tavern has been under new management for a few months now. They are closed for a few weeks for a total refurb. They do excellent food now, cocktails, and interesting evening events such as a Japanese whiskey tasting masterclass. Have a look at their posts on se23.com. They've put up a mood board to show how the pub will look, including a very lovely outdoor space.

Eagle · Post by **Eagle** » 11 Aug 2014 09:42

I assume you mean Railway Telegraph , never heard of Railway Tavern in Forest Hill.

Over the years has not been a bad pub and one of the first to have Shep's locally.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » 11 Aug 2014 10:04

I thought they'd opened? My mates went there for Sunday lunch and said the food was mediocre. So, they're closed again for a complete refurb? It's a shame as I'd only just found out that various soul music legends used to perform there as warm up shows for London gigs, including Alexander O'Neill. I was reliably informed on twitter this would be no more under the new management.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v2cZKlOdP0

Cheers

G-Man

Rachael · Post by **Rachael** » 11 Aug 2014 10:08

Yes, Eagle, Telegraph not Tavern.

G-man - The new management took over directly from the previous owners but waited until now when trade is traditionally quiet to refurb. They'll be open again on 26th August. I've heard good things about their Sunday lunch so maybe your friends were unlucky.

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