Pubs, and the demise of.
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Talking to some mates about this today (down the rubbadub, naturally)... Reckon half the problem with millennials and their mental health is that they don't just get shit faced, talk a load of nonsense, whatevers on their minds, and nobody remembers or cares what anyone said the next day, as everyone is in severe physical pain.buckshee said:The demise of pubs is down to social media. So many people air their entire lives on Facebook and the like that they’ve got fuck all to talk about down the pub.
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Thanks, I have glimpsed that pub whilst walking down Brick Lane, I was also going to try The Culpepper in Commercial Rd, looks like it was an old pub, that's now been done up to look like......... ere..........an old pub.Viewfinder said:
More about the death of Duke of Wellington: http://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/07/17/so-long-the-duke-of-wellington/favershamaddick said:Friday lunchtime, my work mate and I have been frequenting The Duke of Wellington at the back of Spitalfields near Commercial Rd, a traditional pub, untouched by modern gaudy awfulness.
Been in existence since 1843 but alas we arrived there on Friday and it was actually in the process of being boarded up.
I believe the owners had lost a long term battle with redevelopers . It's a real shame, had a good lunchtime clientele and I've been in there after work and it's always been busy.
Now looking for a suitable replacement, any suggestions greatly appreciated.
As a replacement traditional pub, try the Pride of Spitalfields in Heneage Street, just off Brick Lane.0 -
How I miss sessions like that - getting shit faced and talking random bollox.McBobbin said:
Talking to some mates about this today (down the rubbadub, naturally)... Reckon half the problem with millennials and their mental health is that they don't just get shit faced, talk a load of nonsense, whatevers on their minds, and nobody remembers or cares what anyone said the next day, as everyone is in severe physical pain.buckshee said:The demise of pubs is down to social media. So many people air their entire lives on Facebook and the like that they’ve got fuck all to talk about down the pub.
Happy memories - I think.
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An absolutely legendary pub during my City years. If you were well known to the staff and had trouble getting home after one of their lock-ins you were allowed to stay in the spare room known as The Oliver Reed Suite.favershamaddick said:Friday lunchtime, my work mate and I have been frequenting The Duke of Wellington at the back of Spitalfields near Commercial Rd, a traditional pub, untouched by modern gaudy awfulness.
Been in existence since 1843 but alas we arrived there on Friday and it was actually in the process of being boarded up.
I believe the owners had lost a long term battle with redevelopers . It's a real shame, had a good lunchtime clientele and I've been in there after work and it's always been busy.
Now looking for a suitable replacement, any suggestions greatly appreciated.6 -
A big blow to the Darts leagues as well.
Many teams home pub.1 -
The River down on the lower road, much mentioned as a proper ale pub with decent prices is trying to get a cribbage team together.
I’d love to play but the time commitment may be too much. Worth a look for anyone interested, can send you the organisers details if you PM me.0 -
'The White Horse' Woolwich Road seems to have closed down judging by its appearance,a pub that was run by former Charlton manager & player Mike Bailey in the early 1980's.0
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lovely rooftop at The Culpepperfavershamaddick said:
Thanks, I have glimpsed that pub whilst walking down Brick Lane, I was also going to try The Culpepper in Commercial Rd, looks like it was an old pub, that's now been done up to look like......... ere..........an old pub.Viewfinder said:
More about the death of Duke of Wellington: http://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/07/17/so-long-the-duke-of-wellington/favershamaddick said:Friday lunchtime, my work mate and I have been frequenting The Duke of Wellington at the back of Spitalfields near Commercial Rd, a traditional pub, untouched by modern gaudy awfulness.
Been in existence since 1843 but alas we arrived there on Friday and it was actually in the process of being boarded up.
I believe the owners had lost a long term battle with redevelopers . It's a real shame, had a good lunchtime clientele and I've been in there after work and it's always been busy.
Now looking for a suitable replacement, any suggestions greatly appreciated.
As a replacement traditional pub, try the Pride of Spitalfields in Heneage Street, just off Brick Lane.2 -
Is that the one opposite Mama Thai restaurant (if that's still there even)?!?Riviera said:
An absolutely legendary pub during my City years. If you were well known to the staff and had trouble getting home after one of their lock-ins you were allowed to stay in the spare room known as The Oliver Reed Suite.favershamaddick said:Friday lunchtime, my work mate and I have been frequenting The Duke of Wellington at the back of Spitalfields near Commercial Rd, a traditional pub, untouched by modern gaudy awfulness.
Been in existence since 1843 but alas we arrived there on Friday and it was actually in the process of being boarded up.
I believe the owners had lost a long term battle with redevelopers . It's a real shame, had a good lunchtime clientele and I've been in there after work and it's always been busy.
Now looking for a suitable replacement, any suggestions greatly appreciated.1 -
And never looked like it'd be done up since the early 80's.clive said:'The White Horse' Woolwich Road seems to have closed down judging by its appearance,a pub that was run by former Charlton manager & player Mike Bailey in the early 1980's.
I don't think there are any pubs left on the lower road now between Woolwich and the ground, as The Greyhound looks shut too.0 - Sponsored links:
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The Greyhound was open yesterday evening when i passed it heading towards The Valley,but there is a board stating the lease is up for sale.Plumstead_Micky said:
And never looked like it'd be done up since the early 80's.clive said:'The White Horse' Woolwich Road seems to have closed down judging by its appearance,a pub that was run by former Charlton manager & player Mike Bailey in the early 1980's.
I don't think there are any pubs left on the lower road now between Woolwich and the ground, as The Greyhound looks shut too.0 -
Must be hanging on by a thread.clive said:
The Greyhound was open yesterday evening when i passed it heading towards The Valley,but there is a board stating the lease is up for sale.Plumstead_Micky said:
And never looked like it'd be done up since the early 80's.clive said:'The White Horse' Woolwich Road seems to have closed down judging by its appearance,a pub that was run by former Charlton manager & player Mike Bailey in the early 1980's.
I don't think there are any pubs left on the lower road now between Woolwich and the ground, as The Greyhound looks shut too.0 -
I drink in the Red Lion in Bromley North. A proper traditional old back street boozer. I was in there earlier and looked around the place and realised I was the youngest in there by about 20 years (I’m 44). There is a crowd similar age to me that get in there but when the old boys go, the place will collapse as it just won’t have the regulars to make any money. Give it ten years and it will either be flats, or some desperate place going through various owners trying to reincarnate itself before turning into flats.0
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Nailed on.Plumstead_Micky said:
Must be hanging on by a thread.clive said:
The Greyhound was open yesterday evening when i passed it heading towards The Valley,but there is a board stating the lease is up for sale.Plumstead_Micky said:
And never looked like it'd be done up since the early 80's.clive said:'The White Horse' Woolwich Road seems to have closed down judging by its appearance,a pub that was run by former Charlton manager & player Mike Bailey in the early 1980's.
I don't think there are any pubs left on the lower road now between Woolwich and the ground, as The Greyhound looks shut too.
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Good boozer that. Used to see Lennie Lawrence in there.stop shouting said:I drink in the Red Lion in Bromley North. A proper traditional old back street boozer. I was in there earlier and looked around the place and realised I was the youngest in there by about 20 years (I’m 44). There is a crowd similar age to me that get in there but when the old boys go, the place will collapse as it just won’t have the regulars to make any money. Give it ten years and it will either be flats, or some desperate place going through various owners trying to reincarnate itself before turning into flats.
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One regular there had the most bulbous nose ever.Riviera said:
An absolutely legendary pub during my City years. If you were well known to the staff and had trouble getting home after one of their lock-ins you were allowed to stay in the spare room known as The Oliver Reed Suite.favershamaddick said:Friday lunchtime, my work mate and I have been frequenting The Duke of Wellington at the back of Spitalfields near Commercial Rd, a traditional pub, untouched by modern gaudy awfulness.
Been in existence since 1843 but alas we arrived there on Friday and it was actually in the process of being boarded up.
I believe the owners had lost a long term battle with redevelopers . It's a real shame, had a good lunchtime clientele and I've been in there after work and it's always been busy.
Now looking for a suitable replacement, any suggestions greatly appreciated.0 -
I think this is the boozer at the top of Lee Church Street.SoundAsa£ said:Try The Dacre Arms.....sandwiched in the back streets between Lee High Road and Lee Terrace near to Blackheath Village.
It’s a little gem!
The last time I went there was around '85. I used to live 300 yards away when I was a kid.
Max Wall used to drink in there.1 -
I had one of them in a couple of pubs at one timeRiviera said:
An absolutely legendary pub during my City years. If you were well known to the staff and had trouble getting home after one of their lock-ins you were allowed to stay in the spare room known as The Oliver Reed Suite.favershamaddick said:Friday lunchtime, my work mate and I have been frequenting The Duke of Wellington at the back of Spitalfields near Commercial Rd, a traditional pub, untouched by modern gaudy awfulness.
Been in existence since 1843 but alas we arrived there on Friday and it was actually in the process of being boarded up.
I believe the owners had lost a long term battle with redevelopers . It's a real shame, had a good lunchtime clientele and I've been in there after work and it's always been busy.
Now looking for a suitable replacement, any suggestions greatly appreciated.0 -
He also drank in The Three Tuns in Blackheath village and lunched most Sundays in The Trafalgar Tavern. Sadly as I posted before the Dacres is not the pub it was.ElfsborgAddick said:
I think this is the boozer at the top of Lee Church Street.SoundAsa£ said:Try The Dacre Arms.....sandwiched in the back streets between Lee High Road and Lee Terrace near to Blackheath Village.
It’s a little gem!
The last time I went there was around '85. I used to live 300 yards away when I was a kid.
Max Wall used to drink in there.1 -
Riviera, there was a chap that used to get in your place for a while but you wouldn’t have seen him for 8 or 9 months. His name was Pete/peter in his late 70s with broad shoulders and white hair. He used to make an excuse to go to the long pond by telling his wife he needed to go to m and s at eltham to do the shopping - he lived in Sidcup. I think he would have been there around once a week fairly early or around midday. Unfortunately, he passed away fairly suddenly last year. I wanted to tell you as many regulars must come and go and sometimes the landlord must have no idea what happened to them. I hope you remember Pete who was a real ale aficionados and loved his visits to the LP.0
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Yes I remember Peter well, that's very said news. He visited us regularly from when we first opened. His grandmother ran a pub in the East End and he was trying to find out the history of it.stop shouting said:Riviera, there was a chap that used to get in your place for a while but you wouldn’t have seen him for 8 or 9 months. His name was Pete/peter in his late 70s with broad shoulders and white hair. He used to make an excuse to go to the long pond by telling his wife he needed to go to m and s at eltham to do the shopping - he lived in Sidcup. I think he would have been there around once a week fairly early or around midday. Unfortunately, he passed away fairly suddenly last year. I wanted to tell you as many regulars must come and go and sometimes the landlord must have no idea what happened to them. I hope you remember Pete who was a real ale aficionados and loved his visits to the LP.
Please pass on our condolences to his family.0 -
Did anyone on here attend the meeting ?Starinnaddick said:Re The land at the rear of the Vanbrugh Tavern Greenwich.
There is a Greenwich Area Committee meeting at the Town Hall,Wellington Street, Woolwich on Tuesday 24th July starting at 6.30 pm where the above is one of the items on the Agenda.
This meeting is open to the public.0 -
That calls for a pint!Curb_It said:0 -
True......but it’s still worth a visit if you’re ever in the area.Riviera said:
He also drank in The Three Tuns in Blackheath village and lunched most Sundays in The Trafalgar Tavern. Sadly as I posted before the Dacres is not the pub it was.ElfsborgAddick said:
I think this is the boozer at the top of Lee Church Street.SoundAsa£ said:Try The Dacre Arms.....sandwiched in the back streets between Lee High Road and Lee Terrace near to Blackheath Village.
It’s a little gem!
The last time I went there was around '85. I used to live 300 yards away when I was a kid.
Max Wall used to drink in there.
It still retains that quintessential local atmosphere and attracts, shall we say, a much classier clientele than the average Lewisham pub.
A relaxing friendly pub.......I like it.2 -
My other half’s nan and granddad used to run the Royal Oak in Boone St in Lee in the 80’s.
I don’t remember it....but another one that’s now flats.0 -
The Volunteer in Bexleyheath, now run by local residents, has a really nice ambience. Was in their last night and really friendly atmosphere and guitarist playing in the background.4
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Similar little pub to how the Dacre Arms was in its heyday when I occasionally went there in the seventies.SuedeAdidas said:My other half’s nan and granddad used to run the Royal Oak in Boone St in Lee in the 80’s.
I don’t remember it....but another one that’s now flats.0 -
Was my local when I lived in Church rd., loved it, glad to hear thisbolloxbolder said:The Volunteer in Bexleyheath, now run by local residents, has a really nice ambience. Was in their last night and really friendly atmosphere and guitarist playing in the background.
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May 2013, first comment, Porcupine in Mottingham. 5 and a half years later, still boarded up and nothing happening. People in Mottingham deprived of a cheaper supermarket for what! Bob Neill must be very proud.1