Brixton news, rumour and general chat - January 2015

[T & P]

Ruddy Nora, it's wet and windy out there. On my way home I dragged loads of bins and A boards out of the street and back on to the pavement.

I hope you ensured any tipped-over Foxtons signs were erected back to their intended position

 

[steeeve]

It's a blow Negril's no longer BYOB. Their bottled beer is really expensive too. £3.95 for a stubby of red stripe!

Food is still excellent though, may start just getting it delivered to the Elm Park Tavern instead

 

[leanderman]

Only a matter of time before Lambeth would want to take it down at exorbitant cost.

Little firestarter shits probably did is all a favour.

It was restored recently.

It's a shame - even though I can't recall using a park shelter.

 

[Crispy]

A proper local as well. Not a hipster to be seen

Maybe we should have an Urban drink there sometime!

Now you've done it!

 

[Tricky Skills]

Any Lambeth Labour members on here? You've probably already received your invite for the internal Lambeth Budget Conference taking place at the Town Hall on 31 January.

BBuzz piece.

Disclaimer: I didn't receive my 'invite' as a party member

 

[snowy_again]

Hyperlink error up there Mr Skills.

 

[editor]

Hyperlink error up there Mr Skills.

Fixed!

 

[Mr Retro]

I agree. It's fucking shit and the owners are an absolute bunch of sexist, capitalist twats posturing under the punk banner. I loathe the brewery and refuse to buy their drinks (even if they do taste nice).

I didn't know this.

I had 6 pints if it in the Albert last night. I have a real shit head today. It is very nice though.

 

[editor]

I had 6 pints if it in the Albert last night. I have a real shit head today. It is very nice though.

I was there for a bit last night but didn't get out till late because of a deadline so dashed over to the Queens for a rather splendid night.

 

[ShiftyBagLady]

I wanted to like their coffee but I haven't been impressed with the two bags I've bought to date.

I had some from them ages, probably years, ago and it was really nice but this one certainly smells different. I've not tried it yet but will report back. Did you try the house blend or the other one?

 

[Tricky Skills]

FREE food from Brixton People's Kitchen at Myatt's Fields later this month. Music as well...

BBuzz piece.

 

[teuchter]

so dashed over to the Queens for a rather splendid night.

No boycott then?

 

[editor]

No boycott then?

Edit: actually, I can't be bovvered

 

[leanderman]

I had some from them ages, probably years, ago and it was really nice but this one certainly smells different. I've not tried it yet but will report back. Did you try the house blend or the other one?

Contraband blend is good.

 

[gaijingirl]

Actually J and I have been in there quite a bit over the past couple of months.

Maybe we should have an Urban drink there sometime!

well there's your Streatham drinks sorted!

 

[editor]

The atmosphere is quite nice in the Crown and Sceptre actually!

Is the open fire still there?

 

[OvalhouseDB]

Lidl is selling sporrans, kilts, ghillie shirts, fancy socks and bagpipes.

Don't delay: when it's gone, it's gone.

 

[OvalhouseDB]

Is the open fire still there?

Yes, and it has very good wi fi. (invaluable when you are trying to change from one broadband supplier to another, via BT cabling., so need to fill that 7 week service hiatus)

 

[OvalhouseDB]

Is the open fire still there?

Everything that was ever there is still there. Carpet, regulars...

 

[DietCokeGirl]

Out of interest, will the budget meeting be open to public observers?

 

[mxh]

Is the open fire still there?

It is but I think it's fake.

 

[friendofdorothy]

I agree. It's fucking shit and the owners are an absolute bunch of sexist, capitalist twats posturing under the punk banner. I loathe the brewery and refuse to buy their drinks (even if they do taste nice).

I don't like the taste or gassiness either.

So there's nothing I like to drink in the Albert then... sad...

 

[editor]

I don't like the taste or gassiness either.

So there's nothing I like to drink in the Albert then... sad...

There's loads of bottled beers...

 

[Tricky Skills]

Out of interest, will the budget meeting be open to public observers?

My understanding is that it will be for Labour party members only.

But *shhh*

 

[Tricky Skills]

"In Lambeth we now have hundreds of residents who in their spare time are offering to manage parks, run libraries and take on beautiful buildings which we are simply struggling with. They have come up with fantastic locally tailored ideas to maximise income and are able to identify all those small pots of money, which can be bid for."

Welcome to the Co-op Council.

 

[ricbake]

Good to know that running parks and libraries has been cooperatively evolved into a part time hobby for amateurs with small pots of money

 

[teuchter]

Does anyone know anywhere in Brixton that would be able to sell me a 2A quick blow fuse?

 

[CH1]

Does anyone know anywhere in Brixton that would be able to sell me a 2A quick blow fuse?

Dunno if you've sorted this. It's a bit specialist. Maplin stock them in 10s @ £2.19 20mm size.
Other than that it is a case of finding an electrical repair shop.

 

[Onket]

Looking for seafood restaurant recommendations in central Brixton, please.

 

[Ms T]

Looking for seafood restaurant recommendations in central Brixton, please.

Not Brixton, but went to Fish & Wine in Herne Hill last week and it was really good if a bit pricey (but fish usually is). The only seafood restaurant in Brixton. Is Etta's Seafood Kitchen in the Village, I think. Went once back when it had just opened so can't really comment on the quality.