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[editor]

Noise issues, perhaps? I know someone who lives near the place and complaints from the locals are not unheard of. Ironically, many of such complaints seem to arise from daytime events in the garden rather than night time music inside. But maybe the Council has given them a ticking off.

I don't think so because we were able to play loud later! Maybe they're trying to maximise their income from the restaurant which is open fairly late. The garden has shut at 11pm for ages now.

 

[discobastard]

Mmm... I would certainly say that they should either do DJ nights/ live music properly or not do them at all, but IMO there is far more to The Railway than the occasional DJ events they host. Even though dropping such events would be a loss, the place has never struck me as being *chiefly* a live music/ DJ venue, or optimised to be so in the first place.

I've never really liked the place, even though it was the only half decent boozer near me when I moved to TH nine years ago. I did once end up there on a (drunk) return trip from Surbiton one night and there was a band setting up who ended up playing what I can only describe as African Trance. It was *utterly* awesome

ETA I'm sure I recorded it on my phone but am struggling to find it

 

[editor]

I've never really liked the place, even though it was the only half decent boozer near me when I moved to TH nine years ago. I did once end up there on a (drunk) return trip from Surbiton one night and there was a band setting up who ended up playing what I can only describe as African Trance. It was *utterly* awesome

I've seen some good bands there - I just wish they'd use a small stage to make it more 'gig-like.'

 

[discobastard]

I've seen some good bands there - I just wish they'd use a small stage to make it more 'gig-like.'

Agreed, and they never really publicise the bands that much either. I've only ever happened upon stuff.

 

[T & P]

I don't think so because we were able to play loud later! Maybe they're trying to maximise their income from the restaurant which is open fairly late. The garden has shut at 11pm for ages now.

It certainly seems silly to offer dining and live music at the same time in such a venue. The Railway is not a place that would even register in my radar if I was trying to think of a place to go for an evening meal, at the weekend at least.

I get the impression the management is trying to cover too many angles there. I'm sure it brings a healthy profit but they host so many private functions during the Spring & Summer, it often feels as if every other weekend the pub is closed for a wedding or birthday party. Last year a friend and I found the pub closed for private functions on three occasions on a Saturday in a short period of time, after which we decided to meet at a different pub.

 

[discobastard]

It certainly seems silly to offer dining and live music at the same time in such a venue. The Railway is not a place that would even register in my radar if I was trying to think of a place to go for an evening meal, at the weekend at least.

I get the impression the management is trying to cover too many angles there. I'm sure it brings a healthy profit but they host so many private functions during the Spring & Summer, it often feels as if every other weekend the pub is closed for a wedding or birthday party. Last year a friend and I found the pub closed for private functions on three occasions on a Saturday in a short period of time, after which we decided to meet at a different pub.

True but its not like there aren't plenty other decent options. If they make money with the nights they do and also hosting private stuff then fair enought - just go to somewhere else where the food is better and the drinks are cheaper

 

[editor]

Last year a friend and I found the pub closed for private functions on three occasions on a Saturday in a short period of time, after which we decided to meet at a different pub.

I don't blame you. They seem to close a lot for private functions. That said, the place seems to be doing really well these days,

 

[pesh]

So is pop Brixton. Doesn't mean it isn't shit.
It feels more like more like a crèche than the pub I remember on the rare occasions I visit these days.

 

[Maharani]

The Railway is having a strange shift in policy: DJs now have to play 'quietly' until 11 or 12pm on Fri/Sat nights, with the tables left on the dancefloor all night, so it feels more like you're DJing a nice polite supper club or something.

That didn't happen at pepperpots on Friday. Did you ask them to move tables?

 

[Maharani]

I don't blame you. They seem to close a lot for private functions. That said, the place seems to be doing really well these days,

Cos they get paid a shit ton of money. Good on them. They are a business after all!

 

[discobastard]

Cos they get paid a shit ton of money. Good on them. They are a business after all!

Do they make good profits or bad profits?!

 

[editor]

That didn't happen at pepperpots on Friday. Did you ask them to move tables?

Of course I bloody did. But was told it was a new 'policy.' Perhaps Pepperpot get special treatment. I've always meant to pop into that night, but quite a few of the staff tell me it brings some elements of an incredibly rude crowd.

 

[Maharani]

Of course I bloody did. But was told it was a new 'policy.' Perhaps Pepperpot get special treatment. I've always meant to pop into that night, but quite a few of the staff tell me it brings some elements of an incredibly rude crowd.

What? No it doesn't! Oh dear. I've been going there for years now. The crowd is the best it ever is at the railway. A great mix of ages and races. I think some of the railway staff themselves are bloody rude and LAZY!

 

[editor]

What? No it doesn't! Oh dear. I've been going there for years now. The crowd is the best it ever is at the railway. A great mix of ages and races.

Err, OK then. I'll pass that on to the one female staff member who was threatened with a punch in the face for clearing up a table.

 

[Maharani]

Err, OK then. I'll pass that on to the one female staff member who was threatened with a punch in the face for clearing up a table.

yeah, that could have happened on any night...do you know that that's a regular pepperpotter? weird line of argument.

 

[editor]

yeah, that could have happened on any night...do you know that that's a regular pepperpotter? weird line of argument.

OK. The staff must have made it all up and they never encounter extra attitude from some individuals at those nights. And they're all rude and lazy too. I'll leave it at that then.

 

[Nanker Phelge]

I gotta say that the Pepperpot crowd is generally pretty good, not unlike a Time Tunnel crowd, and like any other night, we occasionally get complete dickheads show up.

I think Pepperpot is the longest running night at the Railway....been going years

 

[editor]

I gotta say that the Pepperpot crowd is generally pretty good, not unlike a Time Tunnel crowd, and like any other night, we occasionally get complete dickheads show up.

I think Pepperpot is the longest running night at the Railway....been going years

Mind you, I had the King Of All Dickheads at the Railway last time I was there. The kind of dickhead who wouldn't move his stupid drunken face from the DJ area despite being asked multiple times and then trashes expensive decks by spilling his beer right into the mixer. And then sneaking off before he could receive his well earned slap in the face. The cunt.

 

[editor]

I gotta say that the Pepperpot crowd is generally pretty good, not unlike a Time Tunnel crowd, and like any other night, we occasionally get complete dickheads show up.

I think Pepperpot is the longest running night at the Railway....been going years

I heard it's a great night but, sadly, it only takes a few unpleasant regulars to tarnish the rep of a particular club night - well, at least amongst the staff if that's who they're being unpleasant to. Every one else may be having a great time!

 

[Nanker Phelge]

Mind you, I had the King Of All Dickheads at the Railway last time I was there. The kind of dickhead who wouldn't move his stupid drunken face from the DJ area despite being asked multiple times and then trashes expensive decks by spilling his beer right into the mixer. And the sneaking off before he could receive his well earned slap in the face. The cunt.

Everytime I DJd the Railway there was higher percentage of dickheads than other places (even Market House!)

 

[Maharani]

OK. The staff must have made it all up and they never encounter extra attitude from some individuals at those nights. And they're all rude and lazy too. I'll leave it at that then.

Can't think why you're picking a fight with me!

 

[Monkeygrinder's Organ]

Last time I went to the Railway there were a load of coked up lads acting quite aggro. We ditched the pool table as it seemed trouble was brewing.

Generally I have mixed feelings about it - it should be a really good pub given the space, but it's not quite. And they charge a fortune.

 

[Maharani]

You get all types there. It's a pub, quelle surprise!

 

[editor]

Can't think why you're picking a fight with me!

Maybe try appreciating that there may be more than the one side of the story you're seeing and that your positive experiences at this night may not always be shared by the staff - and with good reason.

 

[Thimble Queen]

Last time I went to the Railway there were a load of coked up lads acting quite aggro. We ditched the pool table as it seemed trouble was brewing.

Generally I have mixed feelings about it - it should be a really good pub given the space, but it's not quite. And they charge a fortune.

Same. It does seem to attract a fair few aggy coke heads in the evenings. Some of the women behind the bar can be incredibly slow at serving pints and I often found them surly. I much preferred it as an early evening/afternoon type place simply for the garden.

 

[Nanker Phelge]

Same. It does seem to attract a fair few aggy coke heads in the evenings. Some of the women behind the bar can be incredibly slow at serving pints and I often found them surly.

Have to say that pretty much sums it up

 

[gaijingirl]

Yeah, a friend of mine is working down there and has insider info.

ooh well pass it on!

 

[Maharani]

Sorry to hear your Offline night got pulled at the Railway editor. why did this happen? I thought your night was becoming quite popular.

 

[Nanker Phelge]

Too much dancing not enough spending???

 

[editor]

Sorry to hear your Offline night got pulled at the Railway editor. why did this happen? I thought your night was becoming quite popular.

It was popular - constantly one of their busiest nights according to their staff. I've still no idea why it was pulled so swiftly, but I was also told that another regular night has also been unexpectedly cancelled (I'll wait for it to be confirmed before naming it). The last time I played there, I had one of their customers trashing my equipment after he spilled in a pint into my personal CD decks/mixer. Never even got a 'sorry' from the venue. It's all a bit disappointing, to be honest.

That said, I've usually enjoyed the nights we put on there and had a great crowd.