Brixton news, rumours and general chat - April 2013

[Orang Utan]

Are there many truly independent pubs left? I don't know much about it but vaguely remember reading the thread about the old Sun & Doves. IIRC it's very difficult to survive without being owned by a chain as the collective bargaining for cheaper prices from the brewery is the only way of being profitable. Or summat.

 

[Orang Utan]

we could always squat the place....
commercial property innit.

Aren't they tightening up that law now? Which means the death of squat parties in the very near future

 

[Thimble Queen]

*stops panicking*

 

[simonSW2]

Sturgeons Fish Bar, Brixton Hill is now To Let.

 

[Chilavert]

To continue the pub theme; I've been told the top floors of the Elm Park Tavern are being converted into flats with a separate entrance via the garden at the back of the pub.

 

[Aimee_MFT]

Does anyone know what's on Atlantic avenue now - beside black and white cafe? There was a vintage shop there for a while and now it looks like some kind of private dining room

 

[Ms T]

Does anyone know what's on Atlantic avenue now - beside black and white cafe? There was a vintage shop there for a while and now it looks like some kind of private dining room

It's going to become an Eritrean restaurant, apparently. Was chatted to the new owner a few weeks ago.

 

[quimcunx]

I happier news I've been frequenting* Curry Paradise on Brixton Hill. Mostly their Channa masala and veggie pilau rice andI would recommend them heartily so far. And you can eat in in pleasant surroundings too.

*the last 3 nights.

 

[leanderman]

To continue the pub theme; I've been told the top floors of the Elm Park Tavern are being converted into flats with a separate entrance via the garden at the back of the pub.

And their quiz night is tonight, right? Going to give it a go.

 

[billythefish]

And their quiz night is tonight, right? Going to give it a go.

Yup. Starts at 8.30 pm these days, rather than the 9pm start it used to be. May see you there

 

[leanderman]

Yup. Starts at 8.30 pm these days, rather than the 9pm start it used to be. May see you there

Excellent! I have assembled a crack team of renaissance men.

 

[Chilavert]

I happier news I've been frequenting* Curry Paradise on Brixton Hill. Mostly their Channa masala and veggie pilau rice andI would recommend them heartily so far. And you can eat in in pleasant surroundings too.

*the last 3 nights.

Three nights in a row? Impressive!

I can't remember the name of it, but they do an excellent lamb and chickpea curry which I'd heartily recommend.

 

[quimcunx]

I have reasons.

not necessarily very good ones, like.

 

[wemakeyousoundb]

And their quiz night is tonight, right? Going to give it a go.

Yup. Starts at 8.30 pm these days, rather than the 9pm start it used to be. May see you there

nope, quiz night is on Tuesdays I'm afraid, but you're still welcome to pop in any day you feel like it

 

[isvicthere?]

Breaking news: Grosvenor pub sold to golfrate without warning thank you punch taverns cnuts.

Shit!

 

[colacubes]

nope, quiz night is on Tuesdays I'm afraid, but you're still welcome to pop in any day you feel like it

They're talking about the Elm Park Tavern.

 

[wemakeyousoundb]

They're talking about the Elm Park Tavern.

 

[twistedAM]

I happier news I've been frequenting* Curry Paradise on Brixton Hill. Mostly their Channa masala and veggie pilau rice andI would recommend them heartily so far. And you can eat in in pleasant surroundings too.

*the last 3 nights.

Is it on a par with, or better than Khan's?

 

[quimcunx]

Is it on a par with, or better than Khan's?

I'm not quite so sure what's so special about Khans, although/because I have limited experience of curry houses*. So I'd go with 'just as good as, if not better'.

I have a thing for channa masala at the moment. I don't know if Khans do that.

*It's only in recent years that I've realised there is Indian food I like, rather than just hot curry, or hotter curry.

 

[twistedAM]

I'm not quite so sure what's so special about Khans, although/because I have limited experience of curry houses*. So I'd go with 'just as good as, if not better'.

I have a thing for channa masala at the moment. I don't know if Khans do that.

*It's only in recent years that I've realised there is Indian food I like, rather than just hot curry, or hotter curry.

Cheers, I'm so close to there every night but have never went in despite the fact it looks nice after the revamp they had a while back.

 

[el-ahrairah]

i've been in there a few times, it's dead good.

 

[shakespearegirl]

Mr Shakes who is half Indian rates Curry Paradise well above Khans..

 

[nagapie]

Is it on a par with, or better than Khan's?

Khans is much better IMO. And I eat a lot of curry.

 

[pissflaps]

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[Chilavert]

Curry Paradise>>>>>>>>>>>>Khan's imvho.

 

[tarannau]

They're both fine and dandy enough, but if I didn't live nearby then I can't say I'd be arsed make a special trip to either.

I can't say I'm a great fan of Mr Khan's approach to his property empire or maintenances standards to boot.

 

[nagapie]

I wouldn't say Khans is amazing curry but it is good. What I like about it is that it always comes fresh tasting rather than the brown gloop swimming in oil that a lot of the other local Indians seem to serve up. I can only speak for the vegetarian dishes however.

 

[gaijingirl]

also - like the Elm Park Tavern, the top floors and rear of the Half Moon in Herne Hill is also to be developed as private flats it would seem.

 

[Thimble Queen]

I like khans but I've had better curries elsewhere. I grew up eating indian food though so im prob fussier than most.

 

[Badgers]

So nobody has eaten at the Jamm Car Wash Café then?