Pubs, and the demise of.

swords_alive

pauleec said:

Afternoon all. Coming up on 11 years a member and about to make my 3rd post, so hoping this won't count as spam. I'm part of the group trying to get The White Swan in Charlton Village out of its current state and into community ownership. A pipe dream possibly, but we're giving it a go. You can read more here if you are curious: https://www.whiteswanmusicandarts.org/.

As part of our pre-crowdfunding efforts, we're shooting a promotional video, and we're looking to get a crowd outside the Swan at midday this Saturday, for - I think - what will be the final shoot of the video. Be great to see some lifers there!

Followed the web link and this looks fantastic. What is the video to be used for Paul? I get it's promotional but where will it go exactly and what are the role play expectations if any?

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Off_it said:

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Off_it said:

KBslittlesis said:

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KBslittlesis said:

Used to love The Standard when I worked at Belvedere nick.

Anyone know of decent pubs/restaurants in and around Paddington Station?
When I'm over in November my bestie is jumping on the rattler from Cardiff to spend the day with me. I'd like to say we'll go shopping/sightseeing but realistically we'll find a pub & stay there jibber jabbering so might as well make it a good un 😉 😜 

Loads of crap pubs in that area - the sort that makes you wonder how they survive when others closed down.

But the Swan (https://www.swanhydepark.co.uk) and the Victoria (https://www.victoriapaddington.co.uk) are both good pubs within a 10 min walk of Paddington station. Both Fullers pubs too, so decent food too.

Brilliant @Off_it thank you
I’d already earmarked the Victoria but I see it gets busy so wanted a few alternatives. I see the Monkey Puzzle gets good reviews too, have you been in there?

I know where it is, but am pretty certain I've never been in there (I know, amazing!). I'm always a bit wary of pubs under blocks of flats, which probably says more about my upbringing in Loosham!, although round that neck of the woods it's probably fine.

And yes, the Victoria can get pretty busy, mainly due to the layout in there and it not being the biggest, so getting a table on a walk-in might be difficult.

There's also the Mitre  (https://www.themitrehydepark.com/), which is near the Swan and is a proper good looking corner pub tucked away off the beaten track a bit, and it's Youngs too, so pretty female friendly and decent food, etc. Enjoy!

Is the harcourt still open?

The pub shut. There was talk of it being converted into housing, then it got bought and a lot of dough got spent on it turning it into some sort of wine bar/restaurant. But I don't think it did too well cos the last time I heard it had shut again.

What a shame. Was a great pub. The Windsor Castle round the corner has gone as well.

Was that the estate type boozer? Never gonna stand the test of time in that manor.

pauleec

swords_alive said:

pauleec said:

Afternoon all. Coming up on 11 years a member and about to make my 3rd post, so hoping this won't count as spam. I'm part of the group trying to get The White Swan in Charlton Village out of its current state and into community ownership. A pipe dream possibly, but we're giving it a go. You can read more here if you are curious: https://www.whiteswanmusicandarts.org/.

As part of our pre-crowdfunding efforts, we're shooting a promotional video, and we're looking to get a crowd outside the Swan at midday this Saturday, for - I think - what will be the final shoot of the video. Be great to see some lifers there!

Followed the web link and this looks fantastic. What is the video to be used for Paul? I get it's promotional but where will it go exactly and what are the role play expectations if any?

Cheers Swords. The video is to kick off a crowdfunding effort. The website has details but basically there are 3 parts of raising the funds to buy the building, and a crowdfunding effort is one of them. May even be a local legend or two in the vid! The video would feature all over our socials and on the website. We did the first half of filming last week in the Pelton, another great boozer. Not sure what you mean about role play?