My Fathers Place on Coldharbour Lane to become a cocktail bar

[Gramsci]

Thats a very sneery article.

Read article and I do not see it as sneery.

Link is to Chris and Daves "Saltsearth" twitter. They put this online for all to see.

 

[TruXta]

Read article and I do not see it as sneery.

Link is to "Salt and Earth" twitter. They put this online for all to see.

The bit about "lucky enough to go skiing" is well, a bit sneery, no?

 

[leanderman]

Read article and I do not see it as sneery.

Link is to Chris and Daves "Saltsearth" twitter. They put this online for all to see.

Really?

Not this bit, just a little bit: 'Chris, who is lucky enough to be off skiing this week – commented'

Mind you, I always sneer at skiers.

 

[Dexter Deadwood]

All Brixton needs now is a poodle parlour so the posh can get their Bichon Frise fluffed up.

 

[editor]

There was a bar in one of the arches at London Bridge that had a robot arm that made cocktails.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodandd...-of-the-week-Cynthias-Bar-and-Restaurant.html

That was 12 years ago, I could be wrong, but I don't think the idea really took off in a big way.

 

[editor]

The bit about "lucky enough to go skiing" is well, a bit sneery, no?

I was just adding some detail that was posted on the public Twitter account for the new bar. I don't see it as sneery. In fact, I wish I was lucky enough to go skiiing.

Either way, he seemed to have no problems with the article at all - in fact, he described it as "amazing" and thanked me for posting it - so perhaps we could now move on from this exceedingly minor bit of nitpicking, no?

 

[TruXta]

I was just adding some detail that was posted on the public Twitter account for the new bar. I don't see it as sneery. In fact, I wish I was lucky enough to go skiiing.

Either way, he seemed to have no problems with the article at all - in fact, he described it as "amazing" and thanked me for posting it - so perhaps we could now move on from this exceedingly minor bit of nitpicking, no?

Fair enough.

 

[Brixton Hatter]

"Handmade cocktails" or not, this is another symbol of the ongoing screwing of the area by moneyed incomers who see Brixton as their new playground, rather than somewhere that's been home to many communities for many years. People who now can't afford to live here any more. That's why people are angry. Anyone who doesn't understand that has more money than sense.

 

[Smick]

That was 12 years ago, I could be wrong, but I don't think the idea really took off in a big way.

There is a chemist at Streatham Hill which does robotic prescriptions, and a helter shelter at the end.

I'm not sure but I think it is to slow everything down, frustrating robbers.

 

[leanderman]

"Handmade cocktails" or not, this is another symbol of the ongoing screwing of the area by moneyed incomers who see Brixton as their new playground, rather than somewhere that's been home to many communities for many years. People who now can't afford to live here any more. That's why people are angry. Anyone who doesn't understand that has more money than sense.

I expect these incomers would much rather be in Chelsea or Clapham, but can't afford to live there any more.

 

[editor]

I was talking to someone on my estate about what's going to happen to My Fathers Place. They'd been regulars there for years and commented that having it turn into a trendy cocktail bar would feel like 'having their faces rubbed in it'.

 

[isvicthere?]

Hand-made cocktails. It's a bit like saying 'oven-baked' or 'pan-fried', isn't it. Stating the bleedin obvious, and pretentious.

Surely they mean ARTISAN cocktails!

Also: will they be serving them in "edgy" jam jars?

 

[isvicthere?]

"Handmade cocktails" or not, this is another symbol of the ongoing screwing of the area by moneyed incomers who see Brixton as their new playground, rather than somewhere that's been home to many communities for many years. People who now can't afford to live here any more. That's why people are angry. Anyone who doesn't understand that has more money than sense.

^^^^this!

 

[Winot]

Also: will they be serving them in "edgy" jam jars?

Like Kaff you mean ?

 

[Brixton Hatter]

I expect these incomers would much rather be in Chelsea or Clapham, but can't afford to live there any more.

Poor them! At least they have a choice of where to live.

Brixton is being specifically targeted. This guy thinks handmade cocktails are "just what Brixton's been missing."

 

[Smick]

Maybe the existing regulars will continue to go there. That seems to have happened at the new and improved White Hart in Tulse Hill.

 

[ska invita]

This just makes me thirst for a Mango Landin' mojito

is it right that Mango has shut down?
if so whats happened to the spot?
very sad news if so.

 

[leanderman]

Poor them! At least they have a choice of where to live.

Brixton is being specifically targeted. This guy thinks handmade cocktails are "just what Brixton's been missing."

If Brixton's being targeted, it is only because it is the last 'undeveloped' central area - after being shunned by these types for so long.

And rent on this bar is no doubt a lot cheaper than Clapham High Street.

I suspect these 'incomers' genuinely can't afford to live in Chelsea or Clapham. I know I can't.

 

[leanderman]

is it right that Mango has shut down?
if so whats happened to the spot?
very sad news if so.

Tenant returned lease to freeholder, who will probably cash out with flats.

 

[cuppa tee]

And rent on this bar is no doubt a lot cheaper than Clapham High Street.

by strange coincidence I had a couple of minutes to spare and did a bit of research on the cats starting this bar
and it didnt take long to find out they are linked to a company that makes C+F look fairly modest in its scope and another that runs two premises on Clapham High Street both these look well glossy, also one's linked in says......

myself and Dave have formed a new company called salts of the earth: cocktail counsellors.
we write cocktail lists, train, innovate, counsel as well as many more.
I will start a new position in march with the mint group on their new venture in Clapham.

 

[Rushy]

Like Kaff you mean ?

Have you seen Kaff has started the Rue Atlantic Supper Club? An "exclusive" monthly feast of Chef Myer's NOLA inspired cuisine with speciality cocktails created by Emanuel Ferris Hue. Their chef's food usual is seriously tasty so might be worth a go. I think Emanuel used to manage the bar and cocktails at Courtesan. They had a stunning whiskey cocktail called Courtesan with lapsansouchong tea which I presume was one of his creations. You need to book - no mention of prices on their site.

 

[TruXta]

They had a stunning whiskey cocktail called Courtesan with lapsansouchong tea which I presume was one of his creations.

Nah, that's a well known cocktail.

 

[editor]

Like Kaff you mean ?

I'm really not a fan of those jam jar cocktails, but at least the ones at Kaff are very affordable (some are just £3 on Fridays which is ridiculously cheap) and some of the others they create are quite fun (if that's your thing). Emanual is the barman there. Nice bloke.

Their chef is unbelievably enthusiastic about his food and it's not unusual for customers to be treated to a free dish. I like the way they run things at Kaff - they were the first to get right behind the Buzz Beer, and it's a real shame that Mango Landin' dicked the owners around.

 

[editor]

by strange coincidence I had a couple of minutes to spare and did a bit of research on the cats starting this bar
and it didnt take long to find out they are linked to a company that makes C+F look fairly modest in its scope and another that runs two premises on Clapham High Street both these look well glossy, also one's linked in says......

Ruddy hell. How are they linked to these two?

Since 2008, we have opened six contemporary and stylish bars and restaurants in London which have been turning heads with our customers and within the industry, proving that it’s the little touches that count. We pride ourselves on beautifully presented food using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, over 50 wines available by the glass and a range of innovative cocktails, including a "skinny" list dedicated to low-calorie creations.

The Refinery on Bankside was our first bar and restaurant, followed by The Parlour in Canary Wharf, The Anthologist and The Folly, both in the City, and the The Drift. Our most recent opening has been the happenstance, which we launched in St Pauls this year.

We are very pleased to announce that Bowmark Capital, the mid-market private equity firm, has invested in the expansion of Drake & Morgan.

The future of Drake & Morgan is to continue to grow with a further ten sites in the pipeline which are scheduled to open in the next few years. We have grown steadily since the launch of our very first site, the refinery, in 2008 and will continue to drive the business forward for our customers in terms of innovation, design and of course our food and drink offering.

Jillian MacLean commented: "We are very excited about the next phase of our growth strategy and with Bowmark's support and financial backing, we look forward to accelerating the roll-out of the company"
http://www.drakeandmorgan.co.uk/about-us.php

Mint Group take a dynamic and forward-thinking approach to business. Adept at finding a gap in the market and servicing specific needs, the group has launched five successful venues - one of the UK's premier live music venues, KOKO in Camden; Infernos, a fun party disco in Clapham; the decadent party bar, Mary Janes, in the City; the Elk Bar in Fulham and Bison & Bird Bar in Clapham. Several exciting projects are also currently in the pipeline. These include the Mint Lodges, a luxury log cabin development, the acquisition of further bars and a series of outdoor music events.
http://www.mintgroup.co.uk/

 

[Rushy]

Nah, that's a well known cocktail.

Never heard of it before - but it is seriously good.

 

[Chilavert]

I was talking to someone on my estate about what's going to happen to My Fathers Place. They'd been regulars there for years and commented that having it turn into a trendy cocktail bar would feel like 'having their faces rubbed in it'.

Apologies if this has been mentioned elsewhere, but do you know whether the owners of My Fathers Place have sold up/lease expired/rent increased prohibitively?

 

[TruXta]

Never heard of it before - but it is seriously good.

Tea and whiskey is old as the hills really. The lapsang's smokiness lends a nice savoury taste to it.

 

[leanderman]

I'm really not a fan of those jam jar cocktails, but at least the ones at Kaff are very affordable (some are just £3 on Fridays which is ridiculously cheap) and some of the others they create are quite fun (if that's your thing). Emanual is the barman there. Nice bloke.

Their chef is unbelievably enthusiastic about his food and it's not unusual for customers to be treated to a free dish. I like the way they run things at Kaff - they were the first to get right behind the Buzz Beer, and it's a real shame that Mango Landin' dicked the owners around.

Cocktails are okay. And cheap. And they give a discount for paying B£ by text.

Food's pretty decent, if a little hot for my pathetic palate.

 

[Peanut Monkey]

Ruddy hell. How are they linked to these two?

Bloody hell, what a load of wank. I thought that stretch of Coldharbour Lane would be immune from the rest of the changes happening to Brixton, that it'd get no further than Brixton Village.
I honestly can't see this new place doing a decent trade.

 

[TruXta]

Bloody hell, what a load of wank. I thought that stretch of Coldharbour Lane would be immune from the rest of the changes happening to Brixton, that it'd get no further than Brixton Village.
I honestly can't see this new place doing a decent trade.

Why not? Brixton Square is just around the corner and LBJ is going up and up.