Jump to content

Recommended Posts

malumbu Wrote:

-------------------------------------------------------

> Thought it was quite a nice objective post thank

> you very much. In deed did go to the Dispensary

> hence my observation. It was once and haven't

> done a study on what range of beers they sell on a

> routine basis. The point about pale ales/IPAs is

> that it seems to be many places that focus on

> these. There is much more variety than that, and

> at times it's nice to have some subtle flavours

> too.

>

> Trends/fashions do influence demands. Surely you

> must have clocked this. FFS fruit flavoured cider,

> that really can't be nice. Or a light (tasteless)

> Mexican 'style' beer with a lime in it. Hmmm.

> Better to be prepared to debate and to challenge

> rather than be supine and roll over.


Every so often a fruit cider with ice, or a bottle of Mexican with lime is OK but not my go to. We had Alchopops back in the day - they were horrible.


Gin is the flavour of the moment, although I've begun to notice a switch to spiced rum.

  • 2 weeks later...

Actually it will not open until the 4th October according to them:




Dulwich Bruncher Wrote:

-------------------------------------------------------

> The Dulwich Beer Distillery opens tomorrow evening

> (Thursday 27 September). Exciting stuff!

> 481 Lordship Lane London SE22 8JY (where Barcelona

> Tapas used to be)

Sue Wrote:

-------------------------------------------------------

> jimbo1964 Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

> -----

> > It's not off the beaten track for people that

> live

> > there. Currently no pub between The Plough and

> > Forest Hill.

>

>

> Exactly.


Even if you live in goose green end a 176 and 185 bus go there its hardly off the beaten track when its on a main road near a major junction, the P4 from dulwich village stops nearby and the 197 from peckham rye vis Barry road.

In the summer it'll be a pleasant stroll too

Just to keep you all in the loop regarding our food offer... From this week we will have the magnificent Stranger Naans guys providing delicious meals every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5pm onwards and on Saturdays from midday 'til late. Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from Sunday 14th October we will have local foodsters Taco De Planta serving up their gorgeous Tacos. If you have any questions feel free to drop us a line at [email protected].


Much love,


The DBD team x

  • 2 weeks later...
Without getting into discussion about the success of the Beer Dispensary is this a good sign that the Grove Tavern could be made to work? Please to direct me to any other relevant thread. The Harvester was not my cup of tea, but seemed to be popular enough and I had the odd drink in the garden.

And the cabinet is still there.


I?ve been in a couple of times since they opened and each time, every other person who arrived at the bar commented how great it was to be able to get a drink locally.


Think it will take some time to establish itself and then, I guess we?ll see if there would enoughdenand for the far bigger Grove to re-open. I can?t see that as a bar/restaurant only but could have seen it as an inn with rooms until the two proposals for hotels at Forest Hill went in

I'm sure it was another restaurant or wine bar before Flashmans but can't remember the name. The original Flashmans was smaller and they built the wrap around extension at the front. Nice guy ran it, Graham?


Anyway me and MrsOldie popped in the other day to give it a go and we were a bit underwhelmed. The beer wasn't great and the place looked like it could do with a good clean. I'm very glad it's there mind and I'll definitely go back. Maybe I just had a flat pint.

After Flashman's for about 2 years or so it was La Pharmacie - a quasi French-ish bistro sort of place; generally good but I remember some diabolical over-cooked and dried out Cromer crab there. Then the Barcelona chain took the premises over. I agree that the extension to the front was done whilst it was still Flashman's - I can remember the before and after. I think the Flashman's owner/ manager continued to live over the premises for some time. It was Flashman's 30 years ago when I moved to the area.

malumbu Wrote:

-------------------------------------------------------

> Without getting into discussion about the success

> of the Beer Dispensary is this a good sign that

> the Grove Tavern could be made to work? Please to

> direct me to any other relevant thread. The

> Harvester was not my cup of tea, but seemed to be

> popular enough and I had the odd drink in the

> garden.


It could work, but more profitable as flats. Hence it?s being allowed to deteriorate to the point where people are begging for it to be knocked down.

  • 3 weeks later...

rahrahrah Wrote:

-------------------------------------------------------

> malumbu Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

> -----

> > Without getting into discussion about the

> success

> > of the Beer Dispensary is this a good sign that

> > the Grove Tavern could be made to work? Please

> to

> > direct me to any other relevant thread. The

> > Harvester was not my cup of tea, but seemed to

> be

> > popular enough and I had the odd drink in the

> > garden.

>

> It could work, but more profitable as flats. Hence

> it?s being allowed to deteriorate to the point

> where people are begging for it to be knocked

> down.



There is currently a sign outside the Grove saying it is a pub lease to let, or words to that effect?

This place is great. Fantastic beer selection, friendly staff. When we went last week there was a pop up menu by Stranger Naans (home made flatbreads & wraps) - turns out they're going to be there daily from tomorrow onwards which is great news because the food was ace!


http://www.strangernaans.co.uk/thefood/

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Latest Discussions

    • Big recommendation for Stephen Viccary who has created a magnificent bathroom for us. Quality of work is absolutely top notch. We couldn't be happier - see pics.  Stephen is considerate and tidy meaning working from home during the work was fine (some noise - obviously, it is a demo and installation after all. He does not work on multiple jobs, does a full days work and does ALL the work himself - Tiling, plumbing, lighting (including lighting on a motion sensor under the vanity and in the shower niche - for night time visits 😉), he even changed the door architraves, sorted the badly cracked ceiling and did all the paint work. A full end to end service. Stephen's number - 07941 266 145
    • Highly recommend Dulwich Eco Gardening.  When he came to quote Saied said he’d give our garden back so we could decide what we do next.  Under two weeks of hard work from Saied and Mo and we have the garden back and can see paving I’d forgotten about. Not only did Saied remove our very overgrown greenery. Nature had taken over. He also took back to our fence line overgrown ivy, apple and pear trees and and dealt with a neighbours bamboo that had invaded our garden.  We are now going to get quotes for what we do next so those quoting will be able to see the space.  Saied has suggested someone to quote and will be coming back when he does in case he has any questions or they can work together.  I thought Saied would be a good choice and he was. Quotes from others didn’t leave me with confidence for the end result. That was never a concern with Saied.
    • Having a BBQ (fingers crossed) in 2 weeks and need a small BBQ for veggie bits and any spare benches or garden tables and chairs to borrow to add to mine. Any going? Thanks in advance...
Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...