thebackrow
Considerably more Brixton.
Never underestimate the ability of Irish and Australians to drink heavily right through the night even without chemical assistance. I lived with a couple of Irish guys in the 90's.
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Rushy
basically a scrotum
I'd forgotten that! I lived nearby at the time and would give mates a key to go back and help themselves to "appropriate attire".
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hiraethified
Loads of the old Irish bars around Brixton used to have lock ins that would last through the night, and they weren't always full of coked up types. I dare say that there's some folks doing 'excitables' at the Swan- just like every other bar around town - but it was a much friendlier and happier crowd than most venues I've been to late at night, and it felt more boozy than druggy.
DietCokeGirl
Fishing in the rivers of life
Worse, students from all the surrounding student accommodations.
RubyToogood
RubyTwobikes
There is a newish Indian restaurant, the Great Indian Kitchen, on Tulse Hill in that row of shops near Brixton Water Lane. I tried it out with a friend on Thursday. It was not bad. Most importantly they do dosas.
I think it must have been a coffee shop in its previous incarnation and they haven't redecorated - that's what it looks like anyway.
If I was going again I'd ask them to recommend us things off the menu - I suspect that some of the less familiar things are what they do best.
I think it must have been a coffee shop in its previous incarnation and they haven't redecorated - that's what it looks like anyway.
If I was going again I'd ask them to recommend us things off the menu - I suspect that some of the less familiar things are what they do best.
ash
Inittogether
I noticed the queues from the bus at 4.30 this afternoon. What’s so good that you have to endure queues and pat downs at that time of day?
ash
Inittogether
It did all look a bit depressing tbh. All blokes too ?!?!
DietCokeGirl
Fishing in the rivers of life
Agreed. Daytime dancing is the best for us oldies. But POW always looks shit.
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hiraethified
To endure long queues, ID scanning, and pat downs at the door, I've got to really want to see something, and there's nothing at the PoW that appeals that much to me.
jimbarkanoodle
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They seem to be focusing on 'disco' events these days, which sounds a little boring. Particularly given the draconian entrance policies. Having worked there about 5 years ago, its a well run establishment that knows how to generate plenty of income. The only good thing going for the place (in the pub bit anyway) was the Thursday night jazz night which they seem to have got rid of, which is a shame.
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hiraethified
Last night at the Effra Hall Tavern In photos: Sunday live music session at the Effra Hall Tavern, Brixton
urbanspaceman
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Brixton Market’s Chishuru named Time Out’s best restaurant of 2022
West African food served with lashings of charisma
Time Out says Chishuru in Market Row is London's best restaurant.
Oh... and incidentally, it appears that the Ritzy is London's best cinema.
London has a new favourite cinema
The votes are in for the city’s most beloved picturehouse – and it’s south of the river
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hiraethified
For those who can afford itOh... and incidentally, it appears that the Ritzy is London's best cinema.
London has a new favourite cinema
The votes are in for the city’s most beloved picturehouse – and it’s south of the riverwww.timeout.com
urbanspaceman
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Mondays are considerably cheaper than other days: £7.90 for an adultFor those who can afford it
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hiraethified
That's good to know but it still rankles that they can charge such high prices (and rake in fat profits) when the place only exists because of the public money sent on it in the past.
surreybrowncap
“Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand"
I would often go to The Ritzy or Clapham Picture House on a Monday.
Cost around a tenner.
Where are these £7.90 tickets?
I can't find them on their site.
This Bank Holiday are costing nearly £17
£14.40 normal Monday after....
urbanspaceman
Well-Known Member
Ritzy Picturehouse | Brixton Cinema | Picturehouse
The Ritzy's is a much-loved destination for film-lovers at the heart of a bright and bustling Brixton. 5 screens, restaurant and events space, Upstairs at the Ritzy.
www.picturehouses.com
Under a fiver for a student. That’s a great deal!Ritzy Picturehouse | Brixton Cinema | Picturehouse
The Ritzy's is a much-loved destination for film-lovers at the heart of a bright and bustling Brixton. 5 screens, restaurant and events space, Upstairs at the Ritzy.
surreybrowncap
“Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand"
Not sure that is up to date price wise.Ritzy Picturehouse | Brixton Cinema | Picturehouse
The Ritzy's is a much-loved destination for film-lovers at the heart of a bright and bustling Brixton. 5 screens, restaurant and events space, Upstairs at the Ritzy.
I will try to book something for Monday 25th of this month.
Will be pleasantly surprised if they have reduced prices...
Hopefully this is the case
felonius monk
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Not exactly "fat profits" at the moment. Due to Covid, the Picturehouse group (15 cinemas across the UK) made an operating loss of £31.2m in 2020 (of which the Ritzy was £2.1m) and probably not in profit last year either. In 2019, the last "normal" year, the operating margin of the group was 4.7%, which does not seem excessive. If anyone is interested the legal name of the Ritzy is CS (Brixton) Ltd.
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hiraethified
Why it's almost as good as the Peckhamplex where all films are £4.99 for everyone, all ages, every day.
Regular Ritzy tickets for adults are three times as much. What a deal!
The Ritzy's rates for retired folks are fucking stingy too: just a quid off. How many pensioners can afford £13.80 to see a film?
Oh, and the regular student rate is also £13.80. You probably think that's great too.
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hiraethified
Well the boss did OK out of it. Six years ago he was paid £550,000 and "financial number crunchers at Bloomberg calculated his total package from various enterprises is £1.2million" - and things seem to be looking up now
Cineworld revenues pass pre-Covid levels thanks to Bond, Dune and Venom
Cinema operator’s shares are biggest riser on FTSE 250 as UK and Ireland box offices recover
No I think it’s a good deal on a Monday for under a fiver. Sorry didn’t I make myself clear?
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hiraethified
And what's your thoughts on the prices for the rest of the week?
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