Brixton food & drink news: new restaurants, bars, pop ups, cafes and more

[editor]

Where's the old Gresham cafe?

Opposite the Barrier Block.

 

[SpamMisery]

Finally went to Naughty Piglets. Really nice food (especially the steak tartare). Staff were lovely. Could do with a larger champagne selection.

 

[MissL]

Finally went to Naughty Piglets. Really nice food (especially the steak tartare). Staff were lovely. Could do with a larger champagne selection.

Oh you really are a card SpamMisery.

 

[SpamMisery]

Oh you really are a card SpamMisery.

Am I this card?

 

[MissL]

Am I this card?

And refer back to my previous post

 

[happyshopper]

Saw the Phoenix Cafe guy standing in a hi-vis and a helmet this morning at the building site which was the old Phoenix Cafe next to Bookmongers. I assume that means they are returning to that site.

I suspect not. The new Phoenix Cafe has new windows with "Phoenix Cafe" written in large letters on them. Like before but fancier script.

 

[djdando]

I love their okonomiyaki, good value meal too, keen to see what their ramen is like. Great to see the UK getting some variations of Japanese food. If someone wants to open a real izakaya i'll be a very happy and drunk man.

Went to Okans new Ramen place last night. I'll be returning for sure.

 

[leanderman]

Should be open by this weekend!

 

[madolesance]

Should be open by this weekend!

Really hope it works out for them as it look like they've spent a lot of money on the plaice.

 

[Ol Nick]

And it's nice for the fish to have somewhere to hang out.

 

[gaijingirl]

Really hope it works out for them as it look like they've spent a lot of money on the plaice.

I think it was some kind of crowdfunder thing where everyone chipped in...

 

[Winot]

I think it was some kind of crowdfunder thing where everyone chipped in...

Ho Ho

 

[Ol Nick]

Ho Ho

Looks like a nice plaice.

 

[ViolentPanda]

Really hope it works out for them as it look like they've spent a lot of money on the plaice.

They cod be onto a winner.

 

[technical]

I'm going to leave the fish puns to salmon else

 

[ViolentPanda]

I'm going to leave the fish puns to salmon else

I wish you haddock done.

 

[brixtonblade]

I wish you haddock done.

We should skate over this whole sorry affair

 

[BigMoaner]

Should be open by this weekend!

by that decor, i bet they won't be charging traditional fish and chip prices...hope i'm wrong.

 

[leanderman]

It looks brill. I'll report back after my visit on Fryday.

 

[aka]

It looks brill. I'll report back after my visit on Fryday.

Type louder please. I'm a bit hard of herring.

For the love of cod.

 

[editor]

Rum Kitchen is opening next month:

Rum Kitchen prepares to open on Brixton’s Coldharbour Lane

 

[leanderman]

It looks brill. I'll report back after my visit on Fryday.

Had a look earlier today, and they'll need to get their skates on if they are to open tomorrow

 

[Rushy]

Haddock look earlier today, and they'll need to get their skates on if they are to open tomorrow

Corrected for you.

 

[han]

by that decor, i bet they won't be charging traditional fish and chip prices...hope i'm wrong.

Yes. Disappointing name as well. 'Fish Lounge' - how silly.

 

[han]

Still, I'm looking forward to checking it out. Brixton Hill has been crying out for a decent fish and chip shop since that place on Brixton Water Lane closed nearly 15 years ago.

 

[ViolentPanda]

Yes. Disappointing name as well. 'Fish Lounge' - how silly.

Well they do lounge, the lazy piscine slackers!

 

[han]

I can't believe The Albert is losing its stage. That's so sad. End of an era.

I wonder, will it turn into a gastro pub eventually?

 

[editor]

I can't believe The Albert is losing its stage. That's so sad. End of an era.

I wonder, will it turn into a gastro pub eventually?

That's what Greene King have wanted for ages but the landlord has fought hard it keep it a proper pub. It's so full now a band just occupies the space where thirsty freespending drinkers could be standing. Given that when I started putting bands on there was no stage, maybe I'll be able to put in some acts sometime

 

[han]

Ah so that's good. The music there isn't dead yet then.

 

[editor]

Ah so that's good. The music there isn't dead yet then.

The DJ nights are staying and may also happen on Saturdays too. I'll do my very best to keep the vibe old school and welcoming to all!