Hootananny pub (formerly Hobgoblin)
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lizardqueen
his little casualty
NOoooooooo!
I can't believe this is happening to my local.
A flaming scottish theme pub - are they taking the piss?? 
I've just done a spot of searching and have found that the hob is currently owned by pubs'n'bars, who are letting the tenancy through Howard Day Associates. Although I doubt we can do much now - looks like its a done deal already.
http://www.pubsnbars.co.uk/tendeatilas_current.asp?fdunitid=18
Shocking
I can't believe this is happening to my local.
A flaming scottish theme pub - are they taking the piss?? I've just done a spot of searching and have found that the hob is currently owned by pubs'n'bars, who are letting the tenancy through Howard Day Associates. Although I doubt we can do much now - looks like its a done deal already.
http://www.pubsnbars.co.uk/tendeatilas_current.asp?fdunitid=18
Shocking
So how many fucking Bravehearts are going to brave the trip down Effra Road for a bit of sporran wangling, cheesy dancing then? Sounds like a Scottish equivalent of the Swan, only without the close proximity to the tube station.
It's going to fail. The old regulars are going to look on and laugh at the silly pissed visitors and then place will change hands again in 6 months. It's such a silly idea, so out of keeping with the surroundings, that I'll be surprised if they even have the usual welcoming introduction to the area.
It's going to fail. The old regulars are going to look on and laugh at the silly pissed visitors and then place will change hands again in 6 months. It's such a silly idea, so out of keeping with the surroundings, that I'll be surprised if they even have the usual welcoming introduction to the area.
ivebeenhigh
Well-Known Member
i have a few Scottish friends in brixton i am composing the "you will never believe it but..." email right now.
I know some Scottish people in Brixton. They moved to fucking to London to get away from this crap - I doubt they've got a taste for ersatz Scottish nights down here.
And next week... the Pretend Proclaimers, followed by Not so Wet Wet and Wee Aye Jockey Charlie. It's a must see...
And next week... the Pretend Proclaimers, followed by Not so Wet Wet and Wee Aye Jockey Charlie. It's a must see...
ivebeenhigh
Well-Known Member
the scots think its hilarious.
it seems they had aberfeldy play at their other venue, who are pretty good.
also if they are applying the same level of care and attention to their pricing, advertising, decorating and music policy as they are to their website then then place will shut within 3 months never mind 6
it seems they had aberfeldy play at their other venue, who are pretty good.
also if they are applying the same level of care and attention to their pricing, advertising, decorating and music policy as they are to their website then then place will shut within 3 months never mind 6
Chairman Meow
Perth, WA
tarannau said:
I bet they said that about the neighbouring Chinese Elvis restauarants in Streatham.
Are they still there?Yeah, but that Chinese Elvis was in a Streatham institution - one of Sarf London's first ever continental restaurant venues, beloved of hen and stag parties. A match made in heaven.
Whereas bringing Maurice McMicklethwaite, his bagpipes and singing cardigan down to the Canning is likely to meet with a slighty frostier response to say the least.
Ah well, we'll see just what the management are made of when the moans start flying in. If they think that Scottish music is going to keep most of the locals and nearby people content then they may be sadly misguided, especially seeing as the place boasted a full garden listening to the RDK reggae rig this weekend. Could be a culture clash, and not in a particularly good way.
Whereas bringing Maurice McMicklethwaite, his bagpipes and singing cardigan down to the Canning is likely to meet with a slighty frostier response to say the least.
Ah well, we'll see just what the management are made of when the moans start flying in. If they think that Scottish music is going to keep most of the locals and nearby people content then they may be sadly misguided, especially seeing as the place boasted a full garden listening to the RDK reggae rig this weekend. Could be a culture clash, and not in a particularly good way.
lights.out.london
Black Flag
chio said:I've never been in the place, but I'm intrigued at the thought of a Chinese restaurant and ceilidh in one place
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lizardqueen
his little casualty
This makes me very very sad
The hob has been my local for years. I've made loads of fab friends there, and it has been the setting for some of my happiest brixton memories.
Unfortunately I'm not surprised to see it being sold off for re-furbishment - almost every pub in the area has been re-incarnated over the past couple of years, so it was only a matter of time.
But a scottish theme pub. I would never have guessed that one in a million years.
The hob has been my local for years. I've made loads of fab friends there, and it has been the setting for some of my happiest brixton memories.
Unfortunately I'm not surprised to see it being sold off for re-furbishment - almost every pub in the area has been re-incarnated over the past couple of years, so it was only a matter of time.
But a scottish theme pub. I would never have guessed that one in a million years.
lizardqueen
his little casualty
Yossarian said:
But could you resist the fun they have in store for the opening weekend...
I'd love to see the regulars' faces when they arrive for a quiet pint, only to be greeted by Davy the Ghost and a bagpipe band
The mind boggles....
Dj TAB
Mr Whippy
tarannau said:I went to University in Wales, they're actually depressingly common. A bit like an unfortunate version of the 'Come on Eileen' section of the local pissed-up disco, only extended for hours and given dubious Celtic schtick.
Needless to say I'm gutted for the pub. I can't see this lasting more than a few months.
...can't say I'd be upset to see this venture fail IMHO....
Sort of culture for the disney masses who like a bit of gloss!
clandestino
no llevar papel
tarannau said:
I thought the same. I used to live opposite the Swan and would find myself in there every so often. The three minute walk from the tube to my flat contained too much temptation on nights when I'd had a skinfun. Sunday night - Ladies night, free chips - was the best.
clandestino
no llevar papel
I couldn't see any mention of the Chinese food on the website. Maybe that's just a rumour...
Monkeygrinder's Organ
Dodgy geezer swilling vapid lager
ianw said:
Maybe the building is going to be split into two? It's pretty big, and I'd have thought they'll struggle to fill half of it with their ceilidh bar.
clandestino
no llevar papel
I can't imagine they care about appealing to the locals - if anything they're probably hoping they fuck off and drink somewhere else. The only way something like this can work is if it attracts the stag/hen/office party crowd, who'll travel to Brixton for the Canning Chinese Ceilidh experience.
I once went to a wedding in Glasgow which was a curry and a ceilidh. That was fun. Why can't they do a deal with Khans and go for that?
I once went to a wedding in Glasgow which was a curry and a ceilidh. That was fun. Why can't they do a deal with Khans and go for that?
Tricky Skills
Well-Known Member
I like to think that somewhere up in the East East of Glasgow, a 'Brixton themed bar' is selling red stripe and jerk chicken to the locals
lang rabbie
Je ne regrette les gazebos
It seems to fly in the face of all commercial logic.
The previous attempt at Scottish themed pubs in London ended in late 2004. IIRC a company called JD Morrison's once had four, but AFAIK they are now down to the Rob Roy at Paddington, which is a dive that would attract only the most hardened member of the Tartan Army.
Both the London Scotia Bar in Bermondsey Street (now the Woolpack), the William Wallace in Aybrook Street, Marylebone (now the Gunmakers) closed down due to lack of custom on nights when there wasn't a big Scottish sporting event.
I liked the Scotia. It was a good down to earth vantage point from which to sit bemusedly and watch the gentrification of Bermondsey. The prospect of random crowds of Scots (plus bagpipes) was very effective at keeping some of the worst excesses of "New Bermondsey at bay. The Scotia had a good final St Andrew's Night with both pipers and fiddlers!
For the William Wallace being the base for London's Kilmarnock and Hibs supporters clubs clearly wasn't a year round paying propostion, but it may also have been a reflection of the lousy customer service under various managers. When they stopped serving Deuchars on draft, that was the end for me.
The previous attempt at Scottish themed pubs in London ended in late 2004. IIRC a company called JD Morrison's once had four, but AFAIK they are now down to the Rob Roy at Paddington, which is a dive that would attract only the most hardened member of the Tartan Army.
Both the London Scotia Bar in Bermondsey Street (now the Woolpack), the William Wallace in Aybrook Street, Marylebone (now the Gunmakers) closed down due to lack of custom on nights when there wasn't a big Scottish sporting event.
I liked the Scotia. It was a good down to earth vantage point from which to sit bemusedly and watch the gentrification of Bermondsey. The prospect of random crowds of Scots (plus bagpipes) was very effective at keeping some of the worst excesses of "New Bermondsey at bay. The Scotia had a good final St Andrew's Night with both pipers and fiddlers!
For the William Wallace being the base for London's Kilmarnock and Hibs supporters clubs clearly wasn't a year round paying propostion, but it may also have been a reflection of the lousy customer service under various managers. When they stopped serving Deuchars on draft, that was the end for me.
lang rabbie said:It seems to fly in the face of all commercial logic.
The previous attempt at Scottish themed pubs in London ended in late 2004. IIRC a company called JD Morrison's once had four, but AFAIK they are now down to the Rob Roy at Paddington, which is a dive that would attract only the most hardened member of the Tartan Army.
Both the London Scotia Bar in Bermondsey Street (now the Woolpack), the William Wallace in Aybrook Street, Marylebone (now the Gunmakers) closed down due to lack of custom on nights when there wasn't a big Scottish sporting event.
I liked the Scotia. It was a good down to earth vantage point from which to sit bemusedly and watch the gentrification of Bermondsey. The prospect of random crowds of Scots (plus bagpipes) was very effective at keeping some of the worst excesses of "New Bermondsey at bay. The Scotia had a good final St Andrew's Night with both pipers and fiddlers!
For the William Wallace being the base for London's Kilmarnock and Hibs supporters clubs clearly wasn't a year round paying propostion, but it may also have been a reflection of the lousy customer service under various managers. When they stopped serving Deuchars on draft, that was the end for me.
There is also Albannach in Trafalgar Square. But that's pretty bloody smart. I don't think they're aiming at the same market as this lot!
