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  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,544
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  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,404
    Gribbo said:
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     Clay shooting, Gribbo? You've lost your edge ;) 
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,404
    My constructive contribution here is that my local, the Fox & Hounds on Kirkdale, is undergoing a change of management this week, which is a huge shame cos I really like the guy who runs it. He used to do the pre-match pizzas at the Anchor & Hope if any of you did that. Think it was just not getting the turnover he needed. Dread what they'll do with it 
  • Charlton_Stu
    Charlton_Stu Posts: 3,877
    Leuth said:
    My constructive contribution here is that my local, the Fox & Hounds on Kirkdale, is undergoing a change of management this week, which is a huge shame cos I really like the guy who runs it. He used to do the pre-match pizzas at the Anchor & Hope if any of you did that. Think it was just not getting the turnover he needed. Dread what they'll do with it 
    I think the guy who works behind the bar in the Bugle is going there to manage it, i was chatting to him last week, and he said he was looking into it.
  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 7,765
    Gribbo said:
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    cheers @gribbo
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,544
    https://www.greenekingpubs.co.uk/pubs-to-let/england/kent/prince-frederick
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,329
    Swiss Cottage gone
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,544
    Henry Irving said:
    Swiss Cottage gone
    Got a feeling it'll get a stay of execution that one
  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 7,765
    Gribbo said:
    Henry Irving said:
    Swiss Cottage gone
    Got a feeling it'll get a stay of execution that one
    Saw somewhere today that they had already moved machinery in to take it down. 
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,940
    edited February 2
    Sam Smiths pub, so

    a) it's probably shite (unfortunately, especially as it's unique)
    b) the owners are batshit crazy, with a history of downright weird behaviour - so good luck anyone trying to get an answer from them as to why it's closed or what happens to it next.

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  • Rock Spectacle
    Rock Spectacle Posts: 1,447
    Angerstein going apparently, that's going to matchdays fun
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,641
    SuedeAdidas said:
    Gribbo said:
    Henry Irving said:
    Swiss Cottage gone
    Got a feeling it'll get a stay of execution that one
    Saw somewhere today that they had already moved machinery in to take it down. 
    I think it’s a listed building, although an unexpected fire or being left to rot and then claim it’s unsafe will get around that.

    Only been in there once about 3 years ago, was good but a little bit worn out. 
  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 7,765
    https://x.com/pubssaving/status/1886099836849574072?s=46&t=mGCOqsYjoEyJN0_hC5SN_A
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,827
    Rock Spectacle said:
    Angerstein going apparently, that's going to matchdays fun
    Really? They've just spent a small fortune redecorating the inside and outside
  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,686
    DaveMehmet said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    Gribbo said:
    Henry Irving said:
    Swiss Cottage gone
    Got a feeling it'll get a stay of execution that one
    Saw somewhere today that they had already moved machinery in to take it down. 
    I think it’s a listed building, although an unexpected fire or being left to rot and then claim it’s unsafe will get around that.

    Only been in there once about 3 years ago, was good but a little bit worn out. 
    Alas it’s not listed nor does it have ACV status. Ironic as the area was named after the pub. As @Off_it says above, good luck getting an answer out of Sam Smith and I don’t believe they have sent any communication out about it. 
  • Rock Spectacle
    Rock Spectacle Posts: 1,447
    Alwaysneil said:
    Rock Spectacle said:
    Angerstein going apparently, that's going to matchdays fun
    Really? They've just spent a small fortune redecorating the inside and outside
    Becoming a bistro type place with hotel source reckons
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,404
    So what on earth are the away fans gonna do now? Take over Sainsbury's?
  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,681
    Leuth said:
    So what on earth are the away fans gonna do now? Take over Sainsbury's?
    Marks has nicer toilets.
    The Anchor?
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,404
    Baldybonce said:
    Leuth said:
    So what on earth are the away fans gonna do now? Take over Sainsbury's?
    Marks has nicer toilets.
    The Anchor?
    When Wednesday took The Anchor it was a sad day 
  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,681
    Leuth said:
    Baldybonce said:
    Leuth said:
    So what on earth are the away fans gonna do now? Take over Sainsbury's?
    Marks has nicer toilets.
    The Anchor?
    When Wednesday took The Anchor it was a sad day 
    Even sadder they were in the Oak.

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  • InspectorSands
    InspectorSands Posts: 5,197
    Rock Spectacle said:
    Alwaysneil said:
    Rock Spectacle said:
    Angerstein going apparently, that's going to matchdays fun
    Really? They've just spent a small fortune redecorating the inside and outside
    Becoming a bistro type place with hotel source reckons
    Wouldn't be hugely surprising as the hotel side of it looks like it's been propping up the pub for years, 
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,827
    InspectorSands said:
    Rock Spectacle said:
    Alwaysneil said:
    Rock Spectacle said:
    Angerstein going apparently, that's going to matchdays fun
    Really? They've just spent a small fortune redecorating the inside and outside
    Becoming a bistro type place with hotel source reckons
    Wouldn't be hugely surprising as the hotel side of it looks like it's been propping up the pub for years, 
    For sure, this pub is my closest local, just closer that the River, and it only ever has about 10 punters in and half of them are overseas workers  staying in the hotel. 

    The one day a year it is busy is the london marathon, and charlton home games with away fans.
  • R0TW
    R0TW Posts: 1,688
    Leuth said:
    Gribbo said:
    @SuedeAdidas


     Clay shooting, Gribbo? You've lost your edge ;) 
    Bit of a crossover here. Mate of mine is one of the few remaining on the Volunteer consortium, just got out of hospital due to someone putting a shotgun cartridge through his foot at JJ’s.
  • jimmymelrose
    jimmymelrose Posts: 9,783
    InspectorSands said:
    Rock Spectacle said:
    Alwaysneil said:
    Rock Spectacle said:
    Angerstein going apparently, that's going to matchdays fun
    Really? They've just spent a small fortune redecorating the inside and outside
    Becoming a bistro type place with hotel source reckons
    Wouldn't be hugely surprising as the hotel side of it looks like it's been propping up the pub for years, 
    God knows how! It’s worse than a Thai backpacker hostel. The shower units are downright dangerous.  I’m surprised that that place gets through health and safety regulations. 
  • InspectorSands
    InspectorSands Posts: 5,197
    jimmymelrose said:
    InspectorSands said:
    Rock Spectacle said:
    Alwaysneil said:
    Rock Spectacle said:
    Angerstein going apparently, that's going to matchdays fun
    Really? They've just spent a small fortune redecorating the inside and outside
    Becoming a bistro type place with hotel source reckons
    Wouldn't be hugely surprising as the hotel side of it looks like it's been propping up the pub for years, 
    God knows how! It’s worse than a Thai backpacker hostel. The shower units are downright dangerous.  I’m surprised that that place gets through health and safety regulations. 
    ha - naturally it doesn't look too bad on the booking sites: https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/angerstein.en-gb.html
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,404
    R0TW said:
    Leuth said:
    Gribbo said:
    @SuedeAdidas


     Clay shooting, Gribbo? You've lost your edge ;) 
    Bit of a crossover here. Mate of mine is one of the few remaining on the Volunteer consortium, just got out of hospital due to someone putting a shotgun cartridge through his foot at JJ’s.
    Fuckin hell. How many safety protocols do you have to overlook for THAT to happen 
  • 1905
    1905 Posts: 2,756
    R0TW said:
    Leuth said:
    Gribbo said:
    @SuedeAdidas


     Clay shooting, Gribbo? You've lost your edge ;) 
    Bit of a crossover here. Mate of mine is one of the few remaining on the Volunteer consortium, just got out of hospital due to someone putting a shotgun cartridge through his foot at JJ’s.
    You need to tell your mate that he needs to get a grip of the Volly.  A fair few weeks since I have been in there, and I was hearing rumours that it had become drug city.  Went in there last night and it was grim. The few in there were openly dealing, and also quite comfortable taking it off their hands.  A few people walked in and walked straight back out.  As I said earlier in the thread, it has thrived on the reputation of being a nice local .............. but it was far from that last night.
  • R0TW
    R0TW Posts: 1,688
    edited February 4
    1905 said:
    R0TW said:
    Leuth said:
    Gribbo said:
    @SuedeAdidas


     Clay shooting, Gribbo? You've lost your edge ;) 
    Bit of a crossover here. Mate of mine is one of the few remaining on the Volunteer consortium, just got out of hospital due to someone putting a shotgun cartridge through his foot at JJ’s.
    You need to tell your mate that he needs to get a grip of the Volly.  A fair few weeks since I have been in there, and I was hearing rumours that it had become drug city.  Went in there last night and it was grim. The few in there were openly dealing, and also quite comfortable taking it off their hands.  A few people walked in and walked straight back out.  As I said earlier in the thread, it has thrived on the reputation of being a nice local .............. but it was far from that last night.
    To be fair, he is more concerned about his lack of a foot at the moment.
    Think he is looking for an out, and don’t be surprised if it doesn’t last the year out.
  • R0TW
    R0TW Posts: 1,688
    edited February 4
    Leuth said:
    R0TW said:
    Leuth said:
    Gribbo said:
    @SuedeAdidas


     Clay shooting, Gribbo? You've lost your edge ;) 
    Bit of a crossover here. Mate of mine is one of the few remaining on the Volunteer consortium, just got out of hospital due to someone putting a shotgun cartridge through his foot at JJ’s.
    Fuckin hell. How many safety protocols do you have to overlook for THAT to happen 
    I was quite surprised at the openness of shotguns being carried around cocked.
    The scarceness of stewarding, and the overall amount of people present.
    There must have been 4 guns waiting on each bay. 10 bays, 20 traps.
    Take into account that each gun may have been shared by up to 4 people.
    160+ people the morning after Boxing Day.
    Thought the bays were too close together.
    Still doesn’t excuse the incompetent prick who let the gun off.

    Mate laying there for a good 20/30 mins awaiting ambulance, who was awaiting firearm police.
    Lucky an ex serviceman assisted with slowing the blood flow.
    Fucking awful day.
  • 1905
    1905 Posts: 2,756
    R0TW said:
    1905 said:
    R0TW said:
    Leuth said:
    Gribbo said:
    @SuedeAdidas


     Clay shooting, Gribbo? You've lost your edge ;) 
    Bit of a crossover here. Mate of mine is one of the few remaining on the Volunteer consortium, just got out of hospital due to someone putting a shotgun cartridge through his foot at JJ’s.
    You need to tell your mate that he needs to get a grip of the Volly.  A fair few weeks since I have been in there, and I was hearing rumours that it had become drug city.  Went in there last night and it was grim. The few in there were openly dealing, and also quite comfortable taking it off their hands.  A few people walked in and walked straight back out.  As I said earlier in the thread, it has thrived on the reputation of being a nice local .............. but it was far from that last night.
    To be fair, he is more concerned about his lack of a foot at the moment.
    Think he is looking for an out, and don’t be surprised if it doesn’t last the year out.
    Ok - once his foot is sorted, tell him to sort my local out.
    In all seriousness a lot of chit chat circulating about whether the co-operative still have their hearts in it.  Shame if it does go - but I know where my money is.

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