I had the misfortune to visit The Porcupine about 7 years ago and have no hesitation whatsoever in saying that (along with The Portobello in West Kingsdown), it was the most horrendous shyte hole imaginable. It may well have been good in its day but as it has been for many a day now……..sad to say it’s no loss.
I had the misfortune to visit The Porcupine about 7 years ago and have no hesitation whatsoever in saying that (along with The Portobello in West Kingsdown), it was the most horrendous shyte hole imaginable. It may well have been good in its day but as it has been for many a day now……..sad to say it’s no loss.
Not surprised your visit was shit; it closed 9 years ago.
Knew the people who looked after the porcupine garden and animals 30-35 years ago and I thought it was a nice pub then. Not sure whether the closing of the relatively nearby Royal Tavern, The King and Queen and the Royal Eltham displaced certain clientele contributing to its downfall.
I can confirm that Tthe Shirkers Rest is a very fine little pub, with a decent selection of beers. Their own best is very quaffable and only £3.80 a pint.
I can confirm that Tthe Shirkers Rest is a very fine little pub, with a decent selection of beers. Their own best is very quaffable and only £3.80 a pint.
Good to hear that I'm sure my mate in Lewisham will visit soon if he hasn't already.
I can confirm that Tthe Shirkers Rest is a very fine little pub, with a decent selection of beers. Their own best is very quaffable and only £3.80 a pint.
I went in there after the Sutton game, but was pretty wrecked by then so do not remember much about the place.
Been in the Shirkers a couple of times, it's a big step up and probably already one of the best pubs in the borough. I live in Lewisham so a reasonable walk or short bus ride away. I can see it becoming a regular haunt (I think the only place that even sells real ale near my end of Lewisham is the Wetherspoons so there's not a lot of competition). Good beer, and they have a mild for those that like it
Been in the Shirkers a couple of times, it's a big step up and probably already one of the best pubs in the borough. I live in Lewisham so a reasonable walk or short bus ride away. I can see it becoming a regular haunt (I think the only place that even sells real ale near my end of Lewisham is the Wetherspoons so there's not a lot of competition). Good beer, and they have a mild for those that like it
In Battersea Power Station 'village' last night, which was surprisingly pleasant. I thought I got away with it paying £15 for an IPA and a Gin n Tonic.
This place yesterday was like going back in time. 5pm and about 20 people in there, the locals were great. £7.60 for two pints as well, I paid that for one last week.
Went to The Potting Shed, Langley (near Maidstone) last night. Very nice pub, great garden, good food and decent selection of beers. Bit pricey, but the boss was paying, so rude to say no.
It's owned by Elite pubs who have a small chain of 13 pubs (soon to be 14) around Kent (mostly the Maidstone area). All have similar menus/beer selection, all done up very nicely.
What is the Pilot at North Greenwich like price wise?
I would guess it's on the expensive side.
I used to love the Pilot. But gradually over the years it's been given the corporate rebranding treatment and every time a bit more of the old pub dies.
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It may well have been good in its day but as it has been for many a day now……..sad to say it’s no loss.
Not sure whether the closing of the relatively nearby Royal Tavern, The King and Queen and the Royal Eltham displaced certain clientele contributing to its downfall.
I’ll add my old local the Yorkshire Grey and the Dutch House to the list to try and get a few more bites.
I went in there after the Sutton game, but was pretty wrecked by then so do not remember much about the place.
Apparently the mild sells extremely well.
In Battersea Power Station 'village' last night, which was surprisingly pleasant.
I thought I got away with it paying £15 for an IPA and a Gin n Tonic.
This place yesterday was like going back in time. 5pm and about 20 people in there, the locals were great.
£7.60 for two pints as well, I paid that for one last week.
It's owned by Elite pubs who have a small chain of 13 pubs (soon to be 14) around Kent (mostly the Maidstone area). All have similar menus/beer selection, all done up very nicely.
I used to love the Pilot. But gradually over the years it's been given the corporate rebranding treatment and every time a bit more of the old pub dies.