Croydon - nightlife, accommodation, things to do and general chat

[Onket]

Sorry to hear that, mate.

 

[strung out]

it's ok, was all very friendly. we just wanted different things innit. congrats on your news btw!

 

[boohoo]

ok, definitely not moving to croydon now

That's a shame.... definitely not fixable?

 

[strung out]

never say never, but probably not no. she never wants to get married or have kids, and i do, so unless one of us changes our mind, that's it

all very friendly anyways, so no drama

 

[quimcunx]

Sorry to hear that, mate.

This. Sorry you're going to miss out on Croydon too.

congrats on your news btw!

News? Have you completed your Panini sticker collection already, Onkey?

 

[boohoo]

never say never, but probably not no. she never wants to get married or have kids, and i do, so unless one of us changes our mind, that's it

all very friendly anyways, so no drama

The marriage and kids thing.... that can change - however it is easier to get out of something if it seems what you want is so different rather than attempt to change their mind.

 

[strung out]

there was other stuff too, we'll see what happens a few years down the line. i told her that if she ever changes her mind and i'm single to give me a call

 

[Paulie Tandoori]

ok, definitely not moving to croydon now

hard luck mate, keep your chin up

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

The marriage and kids thing.... that can change .

Indeed it can. I have a friend who has been stoney dead against both for the 15 years that I have known her.

She is happily expecting her first child and is about to get married and is as giddy as a teenager.

 

[RaverDrew]

never say never, but probably not no. she never wants to get married or have kids, and i do, so unless one of us changes our mind, that's it

all very friendly anyways, so no drama

She's probably just terrified of becoming a single mother stuck out in New Addington.

Although there's a couple of girls I know who consider that as "living the dream"

Anyway chin up geez, Croydon mourns your non-arrival.

 

[cesare]

never say never, but probably not no. she never wants to get married or have kids, and i do, so unless one of us changes our mind, that's it

all very friendly anyways, so no drama

Still, sorry it didn't work out.

 

[strung out]

i've just returned from a week in croydon anyway, and i must say it's a nicer than i expected. the people sticking up for it on this thread were correct to do so.

 

[Miss-Shelf]

sorry about your sad news

you should move there anyway after converting to croydon

 

[Onket]

it's ok, was all very friendly. we just wanted different things innit. congrats on your news btw!

Cheers.

News? Have you completed your Panini sticker collection already, Onkey?

Nearly.

 

[Divisive Cotton]

Okay, so don't laugh at the title but I'm helping to organise a 4,000-strong, week-long conference that will be held in Croydon next August.

Any recommendations for restaurants, pubs in Croydon?

 

[Kanda]

Thread over.

 

[hiccup]

Avoid Tiger Tiger at all costs.

 

[strung out]

i've got the names of one or two people i need beating up if you like

 

[discokermit]

burn down my workshop. that'll be fun.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Go to Yates

 

[ernestolynch]

Is the conference for Beans or for Normals?

 

[Callie]

A bit more info about the conference goers would be useful!

 

[Stoat Boy]

Maybe a Palace game ?

There are some good pubs in the back streets that are worth a visit. The Royal Standard is a good one and South Croydon has lots of restaurants and bars.

You also have the David Lean cinema in the Clock Tower complex and central London is easily accessible with fast trains from East Croydon to London Bridge and Victoria.

 

[Divisive Cotton]

Thanks Stoat. The most sensible response so far. Can you list the other decent pubs?

 

[FoxyRed]

OMG.... take them shopping in the Whitgift Centre

 

[London_Calling]

Not too many restaurants in Croydon seat 4,000 .

Best bet for anything involving large numbers is Lunar(cy) House.

 

[Divisive Cotton]

The immigration center?

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Warehouse Theatre.
Clocktower

Galicia Tapas restaurant on south end is yummy, big and good value.
Oshushi a bit further down is also nice.

Pubs?
I don't go out much but I like the builders arms on Leslie Park Road. Not the greatest location though.

 

[Streathamite]

Okay, so don't laugh at the title but I'm helping to organise a 4,000-strong, week-long conference that will be held in Croydon next August.

Any recommendations for restaurants, pubs in Croydon?

block booking @ Joe Bananas?

 

[kyser_soze]

central London is easily accessible with fast trains from East Croydon to London Bridge and Victoria

He does have some sensible suggestions...