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[cuppa tee]

I wasn’t, was at some post work drinks in Berrylands so was passing the chicken place on the way back from Vauxhall

That’s the pub with the theatre in right?

yes, more a performing space, the lounge side of the pub was a great pizza shop at one time. The other side was a basic boozer empty with an overloud telly blaring out last time I was in. nice building tho...

 

[jimbarkanoodle]

I wasn’t, was at some post work drinks in Berrylands so was passing the chicken place on the way back from Vauxhall

That’s the pub with the theatre in right?

Not often people mention Berrylands, that's where i was brought up. I take it The Berry is still open, and not suffering from staff shortages?

 

[naedru]

yes, more a performing space, the lounge side of the pub was a great pizza shop at one time. The other side was a basic boozer empty with an overloud telly blaring out last time I was in. nice building tho...

We are missing a good pizza shop so shame that’s not still there

 

[naedru]

Not often people mention Berrylands, that's where i was brought up. I take it The Berry is still open, and not suffering from staff shortages?

It was doing a roaring trade last night so seems to be doing well!

 

[coldwaterswim]

Prince regent shut til after xmas

 

[editor]

Apparently Mick Jagger was at the Effra Hall Tavern this week!

 

[editor]

Christmas Eve was an absolute disaster for Brixton venues: I heard that Hootananny, Gremio and Pop Brixton were all closed, and the Effra Social gave up at 11.30. Anyone go out last night?

 

[editor]

Apparently Mick Jagger was at the Effra Hall Tavern this week!

Update: I'm not sure about this now but he was pictured next to Errol Linton...

 

[jimbarkanoodle]

Went to the Effra Hall and The Albert on the 23rd. The former was depressingly quiet, the latter not much better. The pubs in Forest Hill are nice and busy though.

 

[cuppa tee]

So....Greater Brixton pub suggestions for NYE (asking for a friend)

 

[Mr paulee]

Best places for breakfast in Brixton, to go with in laws and my parents?
Good vegan choice essential!

 

[Rushy]

Best places for breakfast in Brixton, to go with in laws and my parents?
Good vegan choice essential!

Salon?

 

[cuppa tee]

Best places for breakfast in Brixton, to go with in laws and my parents?
Good vegan choice essential!

Shreddies and oat milk
or you could try Rhoda on Brixton road
not sure about set meal times but it seems to cover most options going by the times I pass.....

https://www.happycow.net/reviews/rhoda-south-west-london-227365

 

[Mr paulee]

Thanks Rushy and Cuppa.

 

[editor]

So....Greater Brixton pub suggestions for NYE (asking for a friend)

I'll be at the Effra Social - 10pm till very late. Free entry all night.

 

[DaphneM]

So....Greater Brixton pub suggestions for NYE (asking for a friend)

https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/nye-superspreader-event-plans.377067/page-2#post-17470840

probably relevant?

 

[cuppa tee]

I'll be at the Effra Social - 10pm till very late. Free entry all night.

I’ll pass that on, I’m stopping in myself.

 

[BusLanes]

I was walking through Brixton a few minutes ago and lots of stuff was closed, as you'd expect but so was Brixton Pop. Which mildly surprised me

 

[editor]

So we had a pretty good crowd at the Effra on NYE:

In photos: Brixton Buzz New Year’s Eve party at the Effra Social, Brixton

On Friday, Brixton Buzz hosted their final party of 2021 at the Effra Social – and it turned out to be a hell of a party! Here’s some photos taken from the DJ booth:

www.brixtonbuzz.com

 

[DaphneM]

So we had a pretty good crowd at the Effra on NYE:

In photos: Brixton Buzz New Year’s Eve party at the Effra Social, Brixton

On Friday, Brixton Buzz hosted their final party of 2021 at the Effra Social – and it turned out to be a hell of a party! Here’s some photos taken from the DJ booth:

www.brixtonbuzz.com

I wonder how many of them are now ill?

 

[editor]

I wonder how many of them are now ill?

Maybe that's entirely their business and they don't need your patronising faux concern?

 

[DaphneM]

I wasn't being patronising - I just think its really the wrong time to be organising gatherings of people in confined spaces.

I popped in there actually & popped out pretty sharpish...

but thanks for the New Year snippiness!

 

[editor]

Elm Park Tavern launches crowdfunder to 'keep the pub alive'

Crowdfunder launched to keep The Elm Park Tavern alive

With the pub being hit hard by the seemingly endless waves of Covid variants, the Brixton’s Elm Park Tavern have launched a crowdfunder to keep the pub in business.

www.brixtonbuzz.com

 

[editor]

Elm Park Tavern launches crowdfunder to 'keep the pub alive'

Crowdfunder launched to keep The Elm Park Tavern alive

With the pub being hit hard by the seemingly endless waves of Covid variants, the Brixton’s Elm Park Tavern have launched a crowdfunder to keep the pub in business.

www.brixtonbuzz.com

Reader comment on Buzz:

The Elm was my local for years until it was taken over by the owners of the King & Queens who deliberately ostracised the regulars and attempted to turn it into a 90s-themed Gastropub. Now we have £7 pints and Sunday lunches with mummy and daddy visiting from the Home Counties. I do wish you all the best but to pretend that this gem of a pub ‘needed love and ambition’ is a slap in the face to all those who packed it out every evening for years

I've not been back to the pub since it was taken over. Is it as bad as this person says?

 

[jimbarkanoodle]

What the deal The Elm Park Tavern? i have never been in. Correct me if i am wrong, but my research suggests it is run by 'fledging pub operator', Bright Pete Holdings. They also recently opened a large bar/restaurant in Streatham called 'Carmine'. The pub must have doing well enough to open a 100 seat bar/restaurant only 3 months ago. I get pubs will have a tough month but im not convinced about this outstretched hand.

 

[editor]

And in other news, the Cambria looks like it's going to have a tough time if it wants to reopen with extended hours

Lambeth Licensing Committee to consider allowing The Cambria pub at Loughborough Junction to reopen until 1am seven days a week

Punch Taverns has plans to reopen The Cambria pub at Loughborough Junction with extended licensing hours.

www.brixtonbuzz.com

 

[Jesterburger]

Reader comment on Buzz:



I've not been back to the pub since it was taken over. Is it as bad as this person says?

That was the previous owner - when it was first refurbed they took it too expensive and had a very wanky beer list, and it very much felt like they were trying their best to get rid of the old customers. They failed, and then these new owners took over mid-pandemic (July 2020) which with hindsight probably wasn't the best choice, but then frankly which of us knew it would go on this long?
The new owners are much better, the beer list is more balanced (obviously not as cheap as the old EPT, but where is?) and they are really friendly and welcoming. They've kept the long-running quiz; on Mondays you can bring your own food or order takeaway; and on Thursday they do kitchen takeovers for local chefs.
I've lived round the corner for nearly 10 years and most people on our street seem to like it, there aren't that many side-steet boozers left in Brixton and it would be a real shame to lost it.

 

[felonius monk]

And in other news, the Cambria looks like it's going to have a tough time if it wants to reopen with extended hours

Lambeth Licensing Committee to consider allowing The Cambria pub at Loughborough Junction to reopen until 1am seven days a week

Punch Taverns has plans to reopen The Cambria pub at Loughborough Junction with extended licensing hours.

www.brixtonbuzz.com

I think they are onto a loser if they want extended hours (and live music) in a residential area. Might get away with Friday and Saturday.

 

[editor]

I think they are onto a loser if they want extended hours (and live music) in a residential area. Might get away with Friday and Saturday.

They had live music there before. I can't see the pub being a viable option if it has to shut at 11pm every night or midnight on weekends.

 

[Mr paulee]

That was the previous owner - when it was first refurbed they took it too expensive and had a very wanky beer list, and it very much felt like they were trying their best to get rid of the old customers. They failed, and then these new owners took over mid-pandemic (July 2020) which with hindsight probably wasn't the best choice, but then frankly which of us knew it would go on this long?
The new owners are much better, the beer list is more balanced (obviously not as cheap as the old EPT, but where is?) and they are really friendly and welcoming. They've kept the long-running quiz; on Mondays you can bring your own food or order takeaway; and on Thursday they do kitchen takeovers for local chefs.
I've lived round the corner for nearly 10 years and most people on our street seem to like it, there aren't that many side-steet boozers left in Brixton and it would be a real shame to lost it.

Perfect summary