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Brixton news, rumours and general chat - April 2017

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He liked a drink, did Darcus. And the ladies.

There's a makeshift shrine with flowers and a photo outside Brixton Law Centre.
 
Brian Blessed was on Who Do You Think You Are? and his family has strong Brixton roots:

1856 - Post Office Directory
9 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton

1861 Census - listed as Barnalia
2 Camberwell Lane, Brixton

1867 - Post Office Directory
2 Sussex Road, Brixton

3 June 1869- Marriage of Elizabeth Blessed
Elizabeth Blessed was living in Brixton at the time of her marriage. She appears to have signed the marriage record, as does her brother, George Charles who was one of the witnesses.

1871 Census - indexed as Barnabas C Blesser
2 Coldharbour Lane

4 March 1873 - Marriage of George Charles Blessed
George Charles Blessed was a bootmaker living at 2 Coldharbour Lane.

1 Aug 1876 - Second marriage of Jabez Blessed to Sabina Johnson
463 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
Both Jabez and his brother Barnabas appear to have signed the marriage register.

1878 - Post Office Directory
463 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton

1881 Census
463 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton

Brian Blessed's episode : Who Do You Think You Are? 2014
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Interestingly 463, Coldharbour Lane was - I think - once the home of the Pleasure Land cinema.
 
Fantastic news! We're getting another exciting new restaurant/bar in Brixton! Now that Lexadon has got rid of that boring old Walton Laundry we'll be getting a fresh new location for foodies!

Anyone know how I can find out more about this "exciting new restaurant/bar"? I couldn't see anything in planning or licensing.

I've asked ol' moneybags Jerry but aren't confident of a reply.
 
editor said:
Fantastic news! We're getting another exciting new restaurant/bar in Brixton! Now that Lexadon has got rid of that boring old Walton Laundry we'll be getting a fresh new location for foodies!

Anyone know how I can find out more about this "exciting new restaurant/bar"? I couldn't see anything in planning or licensing.

I've asked ol' moneybags Jerry but aren't confident of a reply.
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What do you mean? Are you saying that Lexadon has sold on the Walton Lodge Laundry site in mid development?
Or are you saying that the development will include a restaurant? That is part of the 2015 planning application - but so far there seems to be no licensing application. Surely there is plenty more work to be done on site.

Can't see Jerry doing a Sainsbury and applying for a license that is never used (referring to their proposed Sainsbury Local at Loughborough Junction, which remained derelict despite being licensed to sell alcohol and tobacco).
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CH1 said:
What do you mean? Are you saying that Lexadon has sold on the Walton Lodge Laundry site in mid development?
Or are you saying that the development will include a restaurant? That is part of the 2015 planning application - but so far there seems to be no licensing application. Surely there is plenty more work to be done on site.
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This is what is now on the hoardings. No answer from Jezzakins yet.

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Tbf the planning permission was for A3 usage for the basement and ground floor of the new development, so this isn't exactly a surprise. There are three B class units behind. They have to demonstrate that there is no loss of employment, and in this respect i feel they've done a whole lot better for example the Loughborough house people
 
Recommendations sought: Best restaurant in Brixton for veggie food. It's a date, so nowhere too shabby, too loud or too overrun with hipsters (ideally). Ideas? ;)
 
EastEnder said:
Recommendations sought: Best restaurant in Brixton for veggie food. It's a date, so nowhere too shabby, too loud or too overrun with hipsters (ideally). Ideas? ;)
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Not quite Brixton but I seem to recall noticing the Half Moon menu was about 50% veggie.
 
EastEnder said:
Recommendations sought: Best restaurant in Brixton for veggie food. It's a date, so nowhere too shabby, too loud or too overrun with hipsters (ideally). Ideas? ;)
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Ya Hala does great veggie food. I'm not a veggie but every time I go there I gravitate towards the veggies stuff. So good!
 
EastEnder said:
Recommendations sought: Best restaurant in Brixton for veggie food. It's a date, so nowhere too shabby, too loud or too overrun with hipsters (ideally). Ideas? ;)
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There's not a lot out there especially for a date. You'd be better off jumping on the tube and going to Mildreds.

Veg Bar is vegan, but it's shit. Don't bother.
Senzala do some good veggie/vegan crepes (as well as some great dessert ones)
Most places in the village do a veggie option, but a lot of them are poor (BVG's "veggie burger" is literally some grilled peppers in a bun) and most places suffer from cramped seats/tables.
POP has some veggie options, but you'd be hard pushed to find somewhere to sit on a Friday night.
Ya Hala's veggie options are ok, but suffer from "1980s salad syndrome".
Mama Dough usually has two veggie pizzas on the menu and the drinks are quite nice. You can usually book a table too. Depends if your date is the pizza-for-a-date type or not.
 
EastEnder said:
Recommendations sought: Best restaurant in Brixton for veggie food. It's a date, so nowhere too shabby, too loud or too overrun with hipsters (ideally). Ideas? ;)
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Sadly, Brixton is really really poorly served for veggie choices. That said, The Lounge has a couple of veggie options and it seems to fit what you're after. If you're trying to avoid hipsters and grazing Ya Foodies, I'd advise missing out the Village and Pop altogether.
 
3Zeros said:
Mama Dough usually has two veggie pizzas on the menu and the drinks are quite nice. You can usually book a table too. Depends if your date is the pizza-for-a-date type or not.
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Over priced and - from my three times eating from there - waaaay overrated. For pizza, the place up by Herne Hill is good (3 Zillion Degrees or whatever its daft name is now).
 
3Zeros said:
There's not a lot out there especially for a date. You'd be better off jumping on the tube and going to Mildreds.

Veg Bar is vegan, but it's shit. Don't bother.
Senzala do some good veggie/vegan crepes (as well as some great dessert ones)
Most places in the village do a veggie option, but a lot of them are poor (BVG's "veggie burger" is literally some grilled peppers in a bun) and most places suffer from cramped seats/tables.
POP has some veggie options, but you'd be hard pushed to find somewhere to sit on a Friday night.
Ya Hala's veggie options are ok, but suffer from "1980s salad syndrome".
Mama Dough usually has two veggie pizzas on the menu and the drinks are quite nice. You can usually book a table too. Depends if your date is the pizza-for-a-date type or not.
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We went to Mildreds last weekend! :D

Going out again tomorrow night, but in Brixton this time - I know the options are limited, and trying to find somewhere that's not horribly cramped, achingly trendy or excessively meat focused is a major challenge.
 
Lounge is a good shout. The food isn't going to blow you away, but it's a nice relaxed spot. One place I've been meaning to try is Beast of Brixton. It's got great reviews and a couple of veggie options. It's a bit too close to Clapham for my liking though...
 
EastEnder said:
We went to Mildreds last weekend! :D

Going out again tomorrow night, but in Brixton this time - I know the options are limited, and trying to find somewhere that's not horribly cramped, achingly trendy or excessively meat focused is a major challenge.
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Asmara? They have a really good veggie option platter. That said it is a bit messy :D

ETA - I've not been for about 18 months so this may have changed.
 
editor said:
Sadly, Brixton is really really poorly served for veggie choices. That said, The Lounge has a couple of veggie options and it seems to fit what you're after. If you're trying to avoid hipsters and grazing Ya Foodies, I'd advise missing out the Village and Pop altogether.
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Yeah the Lounge is one of my go-to places, might just end up there again - Brixton really need its own Mildreds!
 
Probably not for a date date, but a relaxed lunch would be Katakata on Brixton Hill, next door to Negril. Amazing galetes (big buckwheat pancakes) all veggie. Save room for the granola and strawberry one for afters. Excellent value too
 
3Zeros said:
Lounge is a good shout. The food isn't going to blow you away, but it's a nice relaxed spot. One place I've been meaning to try is Beast of Brixton. It's got great reviews and a couple of veggie options. It's a bit too close to Clapham for my liking though...
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The name puts me off a bit. Sounds a bit "look at us, we're so Instagrammable!!!"
 
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Tbh the language they use on their menu makes me concerned that I would thump someone before I could place an order.
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"Scrummy"

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EastEnder said:
Recommendations sought: Best restaurant in Brixton for veggie food. It's a date, so nowhere too shabby, too loud or too overrun with hipsters (ideally). Ideas? ;)
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Hike along to Boqueria on Acre Lane which will have a good 8 or 10 veg options, is really good food and a nice buzzy atmosphere.

"The Lounge" and "Date" are uncomfortable bedfellows
 
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