Me76
Not very good lurker
My suggestion is out for the moment as it's closing for refurb next week and then I will need to scout it before I am willing to inflict it on Urbs. Maybe next time.
Crystal Palace/Sydenham/Penge Chitter Chatter
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My suggestion is out for the moment as it's closing for refurb next week and then I will need to scout it before I am willing to inflict it on Urbs. Maybe next time.
Guineveretoo
Mostly bewildered
I have actually never been out drinking in Beckenham (although I have been to the cinema there), and have thought a few times that I should give it a go, because it is not that far from me. So, I would be up for it.
gaijingirl
Well-Known Member
I'm up for Penge/Anerley - not really mad about the idea of going to Beckenham or Bromley tbh, pubs of my youth, but don't let me sway the vote...
would love to do Beer Rebellion again. Also wouldn't mind checking out some Streatham pubs (is that too far West?)
would love to do Beer Rebellion again. Also wouldn't mind checking out some Streatham pubs (is that too far West?)
gaijingirl
Well-Known Member
omfg.. Me76 - (I've got the right person haven't I?)... just read this.. and sorry because it's probably not what you want to see (although I imagine you already know?)
https://www.facebook.com/TheNorwoodForumWestNorwood/posts/260254460806727
The West Norwood Hotel is set for a takeover…
Nick Willoughby a West Norwood local and two of his friends are armed with a drill, paint brushes and lots of pots and pans as they set to take over The Norwood Hotel and re-open it as The Great North Wood pub and kitchen.
With Nick's background in street food trading, Joe's chef credentials and Kerry's career in events, the plan is to create the perfect local for West Norwooders - a relaxed, family-friendly pub, serving delicious food and great beer. It will be light and airy during the day; a great place to enjoy the papers, a coffee or some lunch and in the evening it will be a cosy haven to have a well deserved drink and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal. When the sun decides to show itself the garden will open and the BBQ will fire up!
Talking about the new pub and kitchen, Nick said, “We are super excited about the opening of The Great North Wood. I’ve lived here for nearly 6 years and it just feels like West Norwood is crying out for a great pub and kitchen.
The Great North Wood kitchen is going to be serious, fun. Our food will be free to roam in whichever direction, creating an exciting, and ever changing menu.
As with our kitchen, our bar will be created to give quality, uniqueness and variety with a rotation of local beers showcasing some of London’s finest breweries, a great little wine list and of course a quality selection of spirits.”
The refurbishment will begin on the 17th of February and will re-open for the last weekend of March. To help build the pub West Norwood wants, the team will be running taster sessions to get feedback on the food and drink and find out exactly what people want in their local.
Lots more updates to follow in the coming weeks…
For more information contact Kerry Hill on
e: kerrymahill@gmail.com
t: 07792395116
https://www.facebook.com/TheNorwoodForumWestNorwood/posts/260254460806727
The West Norwood Hotel is set for a takeover…
Nick Willoughby a West Norwood local and two of his friends are armed with a drill, paint brushes and lots of pots and pans as they set to take over The Norwood Hotel and re-open it as The Great North Wood pub and kitchen.
With Nick's background in street food trading, Joe's chef credentials and Kerry's career in events, the plan is to create the perfect local for West Norwooders - a relaxed, family-friendly pub, serving delicious food and great beer. It will be light and airy during the day; a great place to enjoy the papers, a coffee or some lunch and in the evening it will be a cosy haven to have a well deserved drink and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal. When the sun decides to show itself the garden will open and the BBQ will fire up!
Talking about the new pub and kitchen, Nick said, “We are super excited about the opening of The Great North Wood. I’ve lived here for nearly 6 years and it just feels like West Norwood is crying out for a great pub and kitchen.
The Great North Wood kitchen is going to be serious, fun. Our food will be free to roam in whichever direction, creating an exciting, and ever changing menu.
As with our kitchen, our bar will be created to give quality, uniqueness and variety with a rotation of local beers showcasing some of London’s finest breweries, a great little wine list and of course a quality selection of spirits.”
The refurbishment will begin on the 17th of February and will re-open for the last weekend of March. To help build the pub West Norwood wants, the team will be running taster sessions to get feedback on the food and drink and find out exactly what people want in their local.
Lots more updates to follow in the coming weeks…
For more information contact Kerry Hill on
e: kerrymahill@gmail.com
t: 07792395116
Guineveretoo
Mostly bewildered
If we're voting, I'm fine with Penge, Sydenham or Beckenham. Or Crystal Palace, but not at all keen to do Streatham.
Monkeygrinder's Organ
Dodgy geezer swilling vapid lager
Beer Rebellion would be good. I missed the last one for some reason (probably my own uselessness).
RubyToogood
RubyTwobikes
Beer Rebellion obviously suits me and is dead handy for the station.
gaijingirl
Well-Known Member
If we're voting, I'm fine with Penge, Sydenham or Beckenham. Or Crystal Palace, but not at all keen to do Streatham.
yeah.. it's a bit far west for this thread. I think han was organising some on the Streatham thread.. so will keep my eyes open for that. I quite literally sit on the fence geographically..
TruXta
tired
I've been to a few of the places along/around Streatham the last few months.
The Earl Ferrer's is a lovely back street boozer with supposedly good food, decent selection on the taps and great music.
Pratt's and Payne could've been in Clapham or Balham (or Brixton
), full of the young and braying.
The Manor Arms is up a notch on the posh scales, decent drink selection but very dear and not a place I'd feel at home in for more than one.
I've not been to the Railway by Streatham Common yet, looks nice tho.
Oh, and I'm easy with wherever for our next meet-up. Anyone know if Beer Rebellion has moved into their new place yet? Just next door to their old place IIRC.
The Earl Ferrer's is a lovely back street boozer with supposedly good food, decent selection on the taps and great music.
Pratt's and Payne could've been in Clapham or Balham (or Brixton
), full of the young and braying.The Manor Arms is up a notch on the posh scales, decent drink selection but very dear and not a place I'd feel at home in for more than one.
I've not been to the Railway by Streatham Common yet, looks nice tho.
Oh, and I'm easy with wherever for our next meet-up. Anyone know if Beer Rebellion has moved into their new place yet? Just next door to their old place IIRC.
Me76
Not very good lurker
Yep, it isn't what I want to hear really, but hey, things change.
Although, the landlady was all set for a leaving do on Saturday and pub to be closed from Monday, but apparently she was told yesterday that it isn't happening til the end of the month.
We've known it was coming for a while. I'll miss my local though.
gaijingirl
Well-Known Member
I've been to a few of the places along/around Streatham the last few months.
The Earl Ferrer's is a lovely back street boozer with supposedly good food, decent selection on the taps and great music.
Pratt's and Payne could've been in Clapham or Balham (or Brixton
The Manor Arms is up a notch on the posh scales, decent drink selection but very dear and not a place I'd feel at home in for more than one.
I've not been to the Railway by Streatham Common yet, looks nice tho.
Oh, and I'm easy with wherever for our next meet-up. Anyone know if Beer Rebellion has moved into their new place yet? Just next door to their old place IIRC.
yeah I wouldn't mind trying The Earl Ferrer at some point. We went into Pratt's and Paynes once but left again before ordering and went to a cafe instead. Went to the Railway about 3 years ago for an NCT meet up.. it's v. v. popular on the Streatham Mums Network but I think they reserve a room for families and kids.
The Manor Arms also popular on SMN and again I went there for a kids' singing class.
Just occasionally I'd like to go to a pub without the kids though..
TruXta
tired
There's always the Spoons up on Streatham Hill - Crown and Sceptre isn't it?yeah I wouldn't mind trying The Earl Ferrer at some point. We went into Pratt's and Paynes once but left again before ordering and went to a cafe instead. Went to the Railway about 3 years ago for an NCT meet up.. it's v. v. popular on the Streatham Mums Network but I think they reserve a room for families and kids.
The Manor Arms also popular on SMN and again I went there for a kids' singing class.
Just occasionally I'd like to go to a pub without the kids though..
Guineveretoo
Mostly bewildered
Have I strayed into the Streatham thread by accident?
Guineveretoo
Mostly bewildered
The Earl Ferrer does a good Sunday lunch.
That's all I have to contribute to a Streatham pub discussion, really, although I did go to an urban meetup in a Streatham pub once. Can't remember the name of the pub, though. Streathamite organised it, iirc.
That's all I have to contribute to a Streatham pub discussion, really, although I did go to an urban meetup in a Streatham pub once. Can't remember the name of the pub, though. Streathamite organised it, iirc.
Guineveretoo
Mostly bewildered
Blackbird Bakery?
Opposite Sainsburys in Upper Norwood.
Opposite Sainsburys in Upper Norwood.
TruXta
tired
Ah yes, why did I not remember that? Cheers for reminding me.
Maggot
The Cake of Liberty
The Penge Food Centre (PFC) opposite Sainsburies does lovely fresh Turkish bread.
TruXta
tired
True, but I'm after more "rustic" stuff IYSWIM.
spanglechick
High Empress of Dressing Up
There's one opposite sainsburys in CP too, funnily enough.
snowy_again
Slush
Out of interest, what's up with the Jolly Woodman lately? Was a teenage pub for me, and was pretty basic back then - beer, a dart board and some scrappy tables and not much else. Pretty relaxed with licensing hours and laws.Beckenham eh? Only question is where. Jolly Woodman is too far up its own jacksie. Anywhere near Beckenham Junction station is a big fat no. The Coach and Horses isn't too bad? The George is meh.
Can you tell I'm not a huge fan of Beckenham?
Sergeant Bob Crier from The Bill used to regularly drink drive there on his silly Honda Goldwing, along with other 'stars' from that programme. My parents now drink in the George, which I find baffling as they're not into incense, tie dye clothing and All About Eve, which used to be compulsory when I was 17.
TruXta
tired
I dunno really, I only first went there about a year ago. They do good beer and decent food, but the crowd seems a bit too local if you know what I mean; my father in law lives down the road, and even as gregarious as he is he finds it hard to crack the code there. It's not bad as such. Just a tiny bit up itself IMHO.
snowy_again
Slush
That rings bells, there was always a split between drinkers there and the Oak Hill. The Woodman isn't exactly a big pub, you can spill a pint and hit someone the other side of the room, so I guess that makes it a bit local drinks for local people.
19sixtysix
Life as viewed from a Gay Gorbals Garret
the Cake shop Sydenham does some good bread.
Guineveretoo
Mostly bewildered
That's the one I meant...
TruXta
tired
I've only walked past the Oak Hill, keep meaning to pop in but haven't been down those parts for a while. Online reviews suggests it's full of thugs and cokeheads
sounds like I'd fit right in (neither a thug nor a coke-fiend, but I do like a rough boozer once in a while).Similar threads
