Oily Telly Tyke

Really interesting to read all the comments on here. I'm opening (subject to planning) a small 10-tap bottle shop/bar in Penge where I moved to. Right on the 176 route by the Homebase stop/just down from Penge West station. As a former ED resident I'm surprised there isn't more of this in ED. Hopefully if the Penge place takes off I can pop one in LL! I'll be crowdfunding for beer tokens soon so I'll keep you posted if you're interested. The taproom and shop will be a physical version of my online beer club www.craftmetropolis.co.uk which I run out of Penge. Cheers all! Speak soon, Oli

Welcome to Penge Ednewmy! Check out the Penge Tourist Board on Facebook, it's a source of all info Penge. We have a new wine/bar/restaurant coming to the high street from Antic gang that own the Goldsmiths and the Alex pub is finally about to open courtesy of Late Knights brewery opposite the fantastic Alexandra Nurseries. If beer is your thing there's a craft beer delivery to your door now doing Penge local rates (courtesy of me!) www.craftmetropolis.co.uk and a new crepe and mussel restaurant on Maple road - it's all go in Penge!

A massive thanks to everyone that came along and made it such a fun night. The beers went down a treat. For those asking www.craftmetropolis.co.uk is where you can grab your London craft beers!

UPDATE! Just to let people know wine and soft drinks will also be available on the night! Thanks

Join us at The Nurseries for a ?Bring Your Own Vinyl? night, hosted by Plastic from the Attic. 1st May, 7pm-11pm, ?5 entry, tickets available from The Nurseries or on the door. Bring along 3 records to play if you want your tunes played! There will be a bar serving local London craft beer brought to you by Oliver Meade of Craft Metropolis. http://www.alexandranurseries.co.uk/event/vinyl-night/?instance_id=20

My SE20 based craft beer site is taking last orders for Christmas! www.craftmetropolis.co.uk Would be ideal for anyone looking for last minute Christmas gift or beer for the festive period. Order by midnight Sunday for free Tuesday delivery! Thanks ED Oli

Without risking the wrath of admin my site I posted about the other day has a load of styles from London breweries and has more set to come in the new year. If anyone has any recommendations or additions they would like to see please let me know - I will see what I can do. www.craftmetropolis.co.uk Code CM10 for 10% off and free delivery.

I think a lot of places make an IPA as a default beer as it's solid but you will find most breweries have at least 4 beers on their books that are varied in style and flavour. Jeremy, you are right the American Pale ales do very well especially as they are quite fruity with their hoppyness. Most breweries know they need to satisfy growing tastes and that's great news for beer fans as loads of new beers are coming onto the scene. O

Sorry this isn't a cheap excuse to bump the thread but major teething issues with website are now fixed - sorry to everyone who had problems earlier this should be fixed now. Apologies Oli

Hello my name is Oli and I've started an online craft beer club/shop - www.craftmetropolis.co.uk My aim is to deliver the best of London's craft beers to your doorstep. My stock at the moment includes delights from nearby breweries in Peckham (Brick) and Penge (Late Knights) and will expand over the next few months. Take out a subscription and use code SUB20 and you get 20% off your first "We Pick" box. There's also a option to buy a box as a gift for immediate delivery or as a voucher code for the lucky person to use at their whim. I'm also on social media: https://www.facebook.com/craftmetropolis/ I'm a former SE22 resident of many years and only live around the corner now in SE20 so I hope this is all above board! Thanks for reading, Oli

tradesman 32 is about spot on with costs, just had one done that size to that cost...you will however have to add on "Dulwich and/or London extra tax" that some quotes include.

How much was a Rangemaster fitting out of interest as need to do one myself when it arrives in two weeks? Thanks all

Another vote for Penge, as per lots of threads on here, and all that Otta says on this one. New refurb pub by EDT people Attic opening in few short weeks to add to list of upward development in area. We love it.

Owners of EDT have taken over a pub in Penge and local brewery also are moving into a pub...its on the up and its already great. Viva la Pong?!

Otta, glad to see you are settling in....which pubs have you tried, i'd be interested to know. You're right it would be good to have a busy pub that does that kinda thing well.