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[Monkeygrinder's Organ]

The Half Moon, Herne Hill, London: hotel review

This is what the Guardian had to say about the moon: 'But by the time it closed in 2013, after being flooded by a burst water main, the old pub was more notorious than famous, a soulless den of dodgy London geezers swilling vapid lager'


Dickhead.

 

[editor]

The Half Moon, Herne Hill, London: hotel review

This is what the Guardian had to say about the moon: 'But by the time it closed in 2013, after being flooded by a burst water main, the old pub was more notorious than famous, a soulless den of dodgy London geezers swilling vapid lager'


Dickhead.

Thank heavens it's been 'saved' for the middle classes. Huzzah!

Not for me, thanks.

 

[Lizzy Mac]

Thank heavens it's been 'saved' for the middle classes. Huzzah!

Not for me, thanks.

Now we know where to avoid : )

 

[MissL]

The Half Moon, Herne Hill, London: hotel review

This is what the Guardian had to say about the moon: 'But by the time it closed in 2013, after being flooded by a burst water main, the old pub was more notorious than famous, a soulless den of dodgy London geezers swilling vapid lager'


Dickhead.

Men drinking lager in a pub. How awful.

 

[T & P]

Thank heavens it's been 'saved' for the middle classes. Huzzah!

Not for me, thanks.

TBF that picture is hardly representative of the pub as a whole as the front bit retains its original charm (even if a cynic might argue it's only because of its listed features).

But as it has been generally agreed in this very forum numerous times before, a pub in any incarnation is far better than no pub at all, and given how very close this one came to being converted into flats, the eventual outcome has surely been the least bad one given the particular circumstances.

I've been just the once since it reopened and it didn't win me over, but I'd still choose it over no pub at all. It's not terrible as a pub, and no much different from many others in our area that have converted their back space into a dining area or, god forgive, a children's playground.

 

[editor]

TBF that picture is hardly representative of the pub as a whole as the front bit retains its original charm (even if a cynic might argue it's only because of its listed features).

But as it has been generally agreed in this very forum numerous times before, a pub in any incarnation is far better than no pub at all, and given how very close this one came to being converted into flats, the eventual outcome has surely been the least bad one given the particular circumstances.

I've been just the once since it reopened and it didn't win me over, but I'd still choose it over no pub at all. It's not terrible as a pub, and no much different from many others in our area that have converted their back space into a dining area or, god forgive, a children's playground.

I'm glad it's still a pub but it's no longer a pub I want to visit - and I'm basing that not on that one picture but on what many friends have told me about the place.

 

[editor]

Herne Hill is to get a Costa Coffee and a Greggs in the refurbished arches, apparently. Which is crap news for the bakery and independent coffee shops. I will be voting with my wallet and staying away. Doesn't bode well for Brixton, either.

Any more news on this? I see the shops are still boarded up. Are there any plans online?

 

[Lizzy Mac]

Any more news on this? I see the shops are still boarded up. Are there any plans online?

The Herne Hill Forum people repeated the promise made by Network Rail that chains won't be involved. Fingers crossed.

 

[Lizzy Mac]

The new old station doors are in and look good, maybe even worth a pic. The ticket hall is massive.

 

[technical]

Unlike Brixton, there appears to be work going on behind the hoardings. Or at least there were people in there yesterday afternoon

 

[snowy_again]

The new ticket hall is huge. I've forgotten where the plans posted earlier on here are to see what else is going in to it.

in other news - lots of Lambeth Living* stickers on bikes locked up in my blocks corridors and communal spaces; threatening to remove them by 23rd June. This is despite 2 years of Lambeth contracted builders working there, who would wedge open fire doors, broke lots of windows, leave piles of building refuse in fire exits etc.

*who don't exist any more

 

[friendofdorothy]

The Half Moon, Herne Hill, London: hotel review

This is what the Guardian had to say about the moon: 'But by the time it closed in 2013, after being flooded by a burst water main, the old pub was more notorious than famous, a soulless den of dodgy London geezers swilling vapid lager'


Dickhead.

Don't recall it being notorious or soulless in 2013 - there may have been the odd 'dodgy london geezer' but at least Fat Paul was still banned. The Herne Hill Stitch and Bitch group used to meet there quite happily.

 

[Maharani]

Does anyone know what the system is for getting tickets for the lido...is itvessy to get them in the morning and then not have to queue. Cheers.

 

[snowy_again]

Buy them online. go to front of queue, face wrath of faces...

 

[Maharani]

Buy them online. go to front of queue, face wrath of faces...

Can you do that?! Ok. Thanks

 

[Maharani]

I've got swim cards from over a year ago. Can't get through on the phone and can't see where to book online.

 

[gaijingirl]

I've got swim cards from over a year ago. Can't get through on the phone and can't see where to book online.

The queue isn't very long atm but they've closed down half of the pool for some kind of maintenance work (they said painting but I don't see how that can be the case - also nothing at all is happening in the empty half) so the water is busy. If you just want to lounge you'll be okay but it's not good for a proper swim and there are people drilling.

 

[gaijingirl]

Queue is huge now and they're painting the white pool edge ahead of tomorrow's anniversary celebrations. I wouldn't bother today personally.

 

[snowy_again]

what's going on tomorrow?! Do i need to go early to get a swim in?

 

[snowy_again]

The Jaws screening was um, a little delayed the other night. Jaws soundtrack at 11.20 was interesting...

 

[Rushy]

Queue is huge now and they're painting the white pool edge ahead of tomorrow's anniversary celebrations. I wouldn't bother today personally.

Other half was reopened by 2. Long queue.

It's about £85 to buy a ticket from now to end October. Brilliant for me because I prefer to nip in and out for short visits.

 

[snowy_again]

It's the Brockwell Park Dog Show this Sunday! 2pm

Not the normal judge I think...

 

[Maharani]

Queue is huge now and they're painting the white pool edge ahead of tomorrow's anniversary celebrations. I wouldn't bother today personally.

No, we'll go to WN leis I think. Thanks for the updates though.

 

[gaijingirl]

Other half was reopened by 2. Long queue.

It's about £85 to buy a ticket from now to end October. Brilliant for me because I prefer to nip in and out for short visits.

I have full membership because I swim more or less daily before work but there are days when it's very crowded that I avoid it and I would certainly avoid it if I had to queue.

 

[gaijingirl]

No, we'll go to WN leis I think. Thanks for the updates though.

no worries.

 

[Maggot]

A friend of mine, who many of you have met is organising a series of inflatable races at the Lido tomorrow as part of the 80th anniversary celebrations. Starts at 11.

 

[snowy_again]

Shakespeare was fun today. I cannot imagine the amount of barbecue food will be eaten.

 

[Rushy]

Shakespeare was fun today. I cannot imagine the amount of barbecue food will be eaten.

I was there from about 4 but didn't see you! Food was great.

 

[Maharani]

Ffs.

Historic London lido forced to close after vandals trash poolside

 

[Maharani]

Ffs.

Historic London lido forced to close after vandals trash poolside

Why the fuck would anyone do this?