Brewdog brewery release Brixton Porter ale - Brixton bar to follow?

[han]

My advice is to never leave anything of value anywhere else but in your pocket right next to your crown jewels. That way, if someone does try and nick your phone/wallet you should certainly feel it!

Sadly, they're cleverer than that. People are picking pockets of jackets/trousers/bags that people are wearing.

 

[leanderman]

Sadly, they're cleverer than that. People are picking pockets of jackets/trousers/bags that people are wearing.

I'm with the editor: front trouser pockets are a safe bet - and I always use them for wallet and phone if I take my coat off.

Only thief to put his hands down there was a very drunk England fan in Toulouse, at the 1998 World Cup.

 

[han]

I'm never taking my phone to the Albert again unless it's in me knickers

 

[cuppa tee]

I'm never taking my phone to the Albert again unless it's in me knickers

scope for fun with imaginative ringtones there......

 

[editor]

Sadly, they're cleverer than that. People are picking pockets of jackets/trousers/bags that people are wearing.

They'd have to be extra-expert to take my phone from my front pocket!

 

[editor]

I'm never taking my phone to the Albert again unless it's in me knickers

Put it in your Chatham Pocket.

 

[cuppa tee]

Put it in your Chatham Pocket.

....but turn vibrate to OFF.

 

[CH1]

but why do YOU like it? is she giving you backhanders or any other sort of hander?

It all started when I had a pash on Tony, long time barman at the Beehive - who is now a bar manager at the Effra Hall Tavern (or was last year).
Tony II his replacement has attractions too - short, slim but intensely muscular. I once saw him hold back an irate customer twice his size who was fighting with Julian the Polish under-manager (long since banished to Tooting Wetherspoons apparently).
Then there is the petite intellectual barman from Uganda, who is happy to exchange friendly liberal minded banter on Stephen Fry's programme about gay oppression in Africa.
You did ask -- and I can see your tastes differ from mine!

 

[editor]

....but turn vibrate to OFF.

Oh, I don't know...

 

[CH1]

Wetherspoons aren't my favourite - even though as a Camra member I get vouchers off their ale. Beehive was better when my mate Sue worked behind the bar in '90s, but rather rough even then. Last time I was in the Beehive (more than ten years ago?) it was not only smelly (god know what it's like since the smoking ban) but rather threatening and intimidating - leary old chaps, men wanting a fight, people poncing fags with menaces, not much fun. As a woman I did not feel welcome there. Haven't bothered going there again. Has it changed?

I think it is changing. There are leary old chaps still, but it seems to be shifting a bit with the general Brixton demographic. The smoking ban may make it less oppressive in that the tough nuts tend to spend a lot of time out the front or the back instead of in the bar. I never noticed a smell - but this is subjective. I would hate loud music more than a wet dog smell.

 

[marty21]

but why do YOU like it? is she giving you backhanders or any other sort of hander?

been there a few times, I like the place and the beer

 

[han]

Put it in your Chatham Pocket.

I just googled that. Marvellous!
I reckon I could fit it in after a few poppers. I'll leave vibrate ON, thankyou very much!

 

[editor]

Brewdog really are twats though. If their corporate 'punk' empire slithers into Brixton, I won't be giving them my money.

 

[editor]

I just googled that. Marvellous!
I reckon I could fit it in after a few poppers. I'll leave vibrate ON, thankyou very much!

Some bloke was caught with two - yes TWO - phones in his Chatham Pocket and a charger too!

*crosses legs at the thought.

 

[han]

Oh my god!!
And a charger?! Owweeee!

 

[cuppa tee]

Some bloke was caught with two - yes TWO - phones in his Chatham Pocket and a charger too!

A charger in his Chatham Pocket is no big surprise......A small cylindrical object that can be filled with money or drugs and inserted into the anus to conceal their whereabouts from the police/prison guards etc. As described in the classic French book ''Papillon''.
ref........http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=charger

 

[snowy_again]

It all started when I had a pash on Tony, long time barman at the Beehive - who is now a bar manager at the Effra Hall Tavern (or was last year).

He's at the regent now...

 

[CH1]

The founder of Brewdog was just on Radio 4. Described his typical customers as "Borderline alcoholics with commitment issues".
I expect this was part of the "punk" brewery act.

 

[editor]

The founder of Brewdog was just on Radio 4. Described his typical customers as "Borderline alcoholics with commitment issues".
I expect this was part of the "punk" brewery act.

What a twat.

 

[Smick]

Brewdog really are twats though. If their corporate 'punk' empire slithers into Brixton, I won't be giving them my money.

Apparently a load of their beer has been swiped in Essex. I'd happily buy some off the back of a lorry, if it is at the appropriate price.

You could do similar. Check it out and not give them any of your money.

 

[Tolpuddle]

Must be popular stuff;

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-25594482

 

[cuppa tee]

Must be popular stuff;

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-25594482

Is it normal to mention the brand in cases like this or have the pr dept been busy

 

[leanderman]

Is it normal to mention the brand in cases like this or have the pr dept been busy

Does seem a little over the top