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LostThePlot

LostThePlot

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nutty Wrote:

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> Is about a 5 min walk from ED station - seems much

> closer to ED than Camberwell to me so not sure

> what Alan's gripe is about.

>

> Anyway, definitely provides something different

> from all the bars down LL (good beer for

> starters), so I'd recommend a visit.


Have to say Nutty I'm with you through and through. I live about 250 yds from it and I claim to be in ED, though have an SE15 Postcode. As for where it claims to be (And Alan's counter claims) BUT REALLY DOES IT FUC&ING MATTER! Since when do people define where they will drink by a boozer's postcode??


As for what Alan's problems are ......There is this big gripe about a possible flats conversion of the place, but by the same token he seems to go out of his way to discourage people from visiting, and having a general downer on the place/location. Now, if you don't want the place to convert to flats, then perhaps a more positive upbeat approach to the place, and not moaning about the "Location" would go more towards building up the business, and thus negate the worries about loosing a local boozer?


Alan, why are you so negative about this place?

*Bob*

*Bob*

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SeanMacGabhann Wrote:

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> I'm having THAT as the title for my Christmas CD

> compilation - only, how do I give Alan a copy?


Drop it round mine before Thursday and I'll see he gets it. TheMissus does Gala on Thursday night so that means 'Alan Time' for me mmmmm.

LostThePlot

LostThePlot

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*Bob* Wrote:

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> LostThePlot Wrote:

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> I live about 250 yds from it and I claim

> > to be in ED, though have an SE15 Postcode.

>

> Hilarious.


Why?

Alan Dale

Alan Dale

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*Bob* Wrote:

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> LostThePlot Wrote:

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> I live about 250 yds from it and I claim

> > to be in ED, though have an SE15 Postcode.

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> Hilarious.


That's just nuts. Post code shame is a mortal sin.


You are right about having a postive outlook about Hoopers. It is definitely underrated and if people have misconstrued negative comments from my posts then I apologise.


Great real ale, really friendly, guaranteed a seat, shows sport on a big screen, pool table and lap dancers!


Seriously though, I've heard they are making a big effort this Sunday perhaps that will be the start of a new era of really prosperous trade..

jamie h

jamie h

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I have been reading this thread with a big smile on my face. It started last with nutty asking if the pub quiz at Hoopers cut the mustard. He was encouraged to give it a go by Sean & Mr Bojangles. Nutty let you guys and gals know that he had a good time, albeit not as busy as the places on LL.


This gave Alan Dale the opportunity to throw his usual disparraging opinions of the place, as well as his well known views on postcodes, effectively saying it is irrelevant where you bank, shop or socilise, you should abide by how the Post Office determined postal areas long before any of us were born.


However Alan has obviously got some exciting ideas to make it the most buzzing place in Camberwell, and the envy of those East Dulwichites! So, having spoken to the management, they are willing to allow Alan the opportunity to work with them for a week so that he can start to get his ideas into practice.Hoopers has a Beer Festival starting tonightand if he pops in & makes him self known, they will be pleased to meet him,


Now, about that pub quiz....

Alan Dale

Alan Dale

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Are you asking me to do a sort of Gordon Ramsay kitchen nightmares on the place?


Jazz?! F*ck me!


You need simple food, locally produced, good honest british pub food. Toasted sandwich? F*ck me!


Thanks for the offer but I'm no Gordan Ramsay. More of a fat camp Simon Cowell and I would soil myself if I had to serve real customers in a real bar.


I am happy to make suggestions online though especially if they are welcome.


Glad you've got thick skin and the courage of your convictions to take my unwanted attention and turn it to your advantage..

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