The Great Exhibition Pub

[rrm]

Visited this pub this afternoon and met Nick who runs it. What a great pub with great beers and food. Nick has some very positive changes that he intends to make over the coming months. There seems to be a great community spirit for this pub and I hope the community embrace and nuture it. It's a true gem and desrves success. Regards, Ralph

[GreatExhibitionPub]

Hi Ralph,

Thank you for this, it is sincerely appreciated. It's not been an easy job taking on a business like The Great Ex and this kind of thing really, really helps. I promise to keep to my word and ensure that things are both different and interesting here, I will honour the tradition of this pub and will restore it's former glories and it's wonderful community based feeling. This, after all, is why I have loved moving to Dulwich so much.

It was an absolute pleasure meeting both you and John today, I hope both of your ongoing projects are very successful and I will definitely pop into the gallery to see John's work as soon as I can prize myself away from here for a couple of minutes.

Thanks again,

Nick

[cazfay]

Have always loved this pub. Not been back for a while with one thing and another.. but a good reminder to pop in for food and beer soon!

[AP Garden Services]

might pop in for a couple this evening

[DK_87]

Has it changed hands in the last year / come under new management?

[Sue]

It has a new manager, I think.

He posted above :)

[AP Garden Services]

popped in for a swift one after work while sorting out my van insurance on the phone.

very nice pub, solid vibes, Super friendly staff, (new favourite pub in area)

GreatExhibitionPub Wrote:

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> Hi Ralph,

>

> Thank you for this, it is sincerely appreciated.

> It's not been an easy job taking on a business

> like The Great Ex and this kind of thing really,

> really helps. I promise to keep to my word and

> ensure that things are both different and

> interesting here, I will honour the tradition of

> this pub and will restore it's former glories and

> it's wonderful community based feeling. This,

> after all, is why I have loved moving to Dulwich

> so much.

>

> It was an absolute pleasure meeting both you and

> John today, I hope both of your ongoing projects

> are very successful and I will definitely pop into

> the gallery to see John's work as soon as I can

> prize myself away from here for a couple of

> minutes.

>

> Thanks again,

> Nick

[mimi21]

its my favorit place, the team goes always the extra mile, very good service even the chef came out once to make sure the food is delicious.. allways left that place with a smile. keep it up.xx

[AP Garden Services]

just had a bangin Zephyr Burugeer, as part of their pop-up

better than slow richies IMO

[Hendrix]

Nick is a legend. They were always a great pub but he's bringing new ideas to the place, Zephyr Burgers are insane!!!! I mean it, if you like burgers this is the pinnacle.

It was always a great pub but with the new management, different pop up's and great Craft beer on tap its the best in East Dulwich by a mile!!

Hendrix

[Mick Mac]

Nick - the best of luck - But some personal feedback on this pub under previous management:

Most pubs now give you the correct glass for your drink, or at least do their best to. Under previous management, TGE just used standard generic pint glasses. It probably shouldn't make any difference (to a lot of people perhaps it doesn't) but when eg Peroni and Moretti put a lot of thought and cost into designing really smart glasses for their "premium" beer, why does TGE not use them?

Last time we went in summer, TGE had no Aperol - every other pub in London had it stocked high as it was very popular. it was what my wife wanted so had to go elsewhere.

December 2017, we had a group table booked, and were given a long table down the end by the toilets. The music over the speakers was so loud, noone could have a conversation at 8pm. Is there a better volume for early evening....

[Sue]

I hate those weird beer goblets so much I always ask for a plain straight glass.

Maybe the Great Exhibition just had taste :))

I do agree about the noise level though. Put me off going there on several occasions.

[AP Garden Services]

i miles prefer plain glasses,

but then again i dont drink a beer for show

[reds]

Agree about the noise - it was like a nightclub on a Saturday afternnon/early evening and put me off going. The beer also went downhill a couple of years ago with cask beers often off and not really looked after. Having said that it is a nice pub and could be great under the right management. Good luck.

[Mick Mac]

AP Garden Services Wrote:

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> i miles prefer plain glasses,

> but then again i dont drink a beer for show

ok, a simple man with simple tastes and no interest in asthetics. Each to their own, you may be just what TGE is looking for, and all owner/managers love feedback that's says don't change anything, I like my bar just the way it is. It's very reassuring, but ultimately not helpful.

But its not me that recommends the glasses, it's the beer manufacturer. And when every other bar is doing it, and bringing in more money as a result.....

A GUIDE TO HOW BRANDED GLASSWARE CAN ENHANCE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND BRING MORE CASH TO YOUR TILL

http://www.clubperoni.com/branded-glassware/

[DovertheRoad]

I used to quite like it and was chatting with pals recently about why we had all kind of stopped going there. The two reasons that nailed it were:

" You try to go in there for a quiet pint midweek and there's always some **** with a microphone"

And

" Because I'm over 35 and don't wear a Deer Stalker"

[DovertheRoad]

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> December 2017, we had a group table booked, and

> were given a long table down the end by the

> toilets. The music over the speakers was so loud,

> noone could have a conversation at 8pm. Is there a

> better volume for early evening....

Like, move over grandad! This pub is for millenial game keepers now. Try The Plough?

[Mick Mac]

I have the grey pound to spend and they should want me.

[DovertheRoad]

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> I have the grey pound to spend and they should

> want me.

In current times you would think so. But its a tough revenue call- pack it out with full on 20-early 30 something friendly vibes or make it more age diverse. The truly great pubs seem to have a magic that works for all.

[Mick Mac]

I don't have grey hair, as you well know DTR.... that's what you were supposed to say...