NewWave Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Walking by today I noticed that there was scaffolding outside what appeared to be building work going on within.As I rarely walk down this end of the road I was unaware the pub had closed-We used to like this place a lot but haven't been for a couple of years mainly due to it being really noisy (dj) and packed last couple of times we went wanting a nice quiet drink.Has it closed down? what is taking its place? or is it just a renovation? Its one of the few pubs with a lovely traditional interior in the area-the other being the dog but we stopped going there too due the appalling service the half dozen times we went post refurb. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Just a refit according to thishttps://www.greatexhibition.pub/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1368867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humdinger Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Whats the prices like in this pub? expensive, like most of the others in ED? i really dont agree with paying ?5+ a pint.I suppoose this question might be a bit pointless anyway, after a refurb pubs normally bump their prices up so even if it was reasonable before its probably not going to be when it reopens. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1368961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
franki_k Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 It's always been pretty pricey, Humdinger, particularly on the food front... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1368970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 franki_k Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> It's always been pretty pricey, Humdinger,> particularly on the food front...And the standard of food has been very variable since the pub reopened as The Great Exhibition, ranging from excellent to crap, presumably depending on the chef ...... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1368982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Humdinger Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Whats the prices like in this pub? expensive, like> most of the others in ED? i really dont agree with> paying ?5+ a pint.> > I suppoose this question might be a bit pointless> anyway, after a refurb pubs normally bump their> prices up so even if it was reasonable before its> probably not going to be when it reopens.It's 5 a pintBut I'm paying 6 in some pubs nearer work. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1368984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
creditwheredue Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I?m paying ?5 for Brick Pale Ale at Dulwich Hamlet !! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1369038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humdinger Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I'm paying ?3 a pint of Estrella at Dulwich Hamlet. Also have the option of paying ?3 for a Peckham Pale Ale.Worth noting, this is season ticket members prices, but still. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1369054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Saucy Goose Island IPA 5.9% abv ?5.80 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1369076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
granadaland Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 DulwichFox Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Saucy Goose Island IPA 5.9% abv ?5.80For a pint? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1369127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 granadaland Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> DulwichFox Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Saucy Goose Island IPA 5.9% abv ?5.80> > > For a pint? Yes. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1369134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reds Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 The ?5 Brick Brewery Pale at Dulwich Hamlet will be on keg, as will Goose Island at ?5.80. Keg beer is considerably more expensive anywhere you go. Cask beer is cheaper and I'd be surprised if anywhere around here charges ?5 for cask. The Beer Shop in Nunhead often sells it for under ?4. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1369164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 EDT does there own Brew Volden Session for ?3.30 per pint and its pretty good. They also do Volden Hamlet for ?3.95 and donate 10p per pint to DHFC DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1369170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbiscuits Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 reds Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Keg beer is considerably more expensive anywhere you go.Yep. But word has it that this is only partially due to actual costs... and partially because of customer expectations. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1369183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reds Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 fishbiscuits Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> reds Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Keg beer is considerably more expensive anywhere> you go.> > Yep. But word has it that this is only partially> due to actual costs... and partially because of> customer expectations.Agree. Pubs are also prepared to pay more for keg as it lasts longer and it takes zero skill to keep it in good condition.Well kept cask always beats keg for me and it amazes me that so many people are prepared to pay ?1.50-?2 more for the keg version. I suppose keg is trendy but most people wouldn't know the difference. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1369220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbiscuits Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 reds Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> most people wouldn't know the difference.This is where I disagree... I think the same beer in keg and cask is totally different. For instance, Thornbridge beers widely available in both. I'm not sure if it is the carbonation and temperature which are influencing the tastebuds, or something more intrinsic (the ongoing fermentation process in the cask?), or probably both.I'm generally happy drinking cask ale. It's cheaper, lower carbonation (= better for a session), and I like the fact that it's a traditional, uniquely British, often artisanal product. But in all honesty if you want to try something different or innovative, most of the time it's going to be keg or bottle/can. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1369249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Agree with fishbiscuits. Jaipur is the example I come across most frequently. I like both cask and keg versions - but they are different experiences Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1369253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 ?5 for a coke in the pub in the village Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1369288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbiscuits Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Angelina Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> ?5 for a coke in the pub in the villageThat's the one that really, really annoys me. Charging as much for soft drinks (syrup concentrate diluted with carbonated water at point of sale) as they do for beer is outrageous. Especially if you go out to a country pub or something, it feels like you're being penalised for not drink driving! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1369314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humdinger Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 i suppose its a money spinner round those parts as the rich people that come in need to get their little darlings a glass of coke to keep them quiet.I must say though, never heard of it costing that much! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/236808-great-exhibition-pub-crystal-palace-road/#findComment-1369328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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