Natty Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 There?s some cryptic message on their website and a hand written message? Anyone got information? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1964 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 That would be good. I think if they can get some quality food offerings from pop ups it could work. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1395392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbiscuits Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I've expressed my reservations about that site before. However - I'd love it if they made a success out of it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1395593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivag Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Looks like it's opening at 5pm today according to their instastories https://instagram.com/dulwichbeerdispensary Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1404112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulwichbeer Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Hi everyone! We are back in business!To start with we will be open at weekends.Friday from 5pm, Saturday from 12 and Sunday from 12!Weve got 8 keg lines and 3 cask lines, along with a selection of wines, spirits and soft drinks. Were also doing HUGE hot dogs this weekend with a variety of toppings.We hope to see you soon!Jake & Kerrie x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1404114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siduhe Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Well that is exciting! My better half will be thrilled. And weekend opening makes sense to build things up. We'll aim to stop in on Saturday for sure. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1404120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1964 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Here now. Great beers. Maybe 25-30 punters. Varied soundtrack. Loud enough to be heard over the chatter but not loud enough to make chatter difficult. Give it a go. If, like me, you?re local enough for this to be your local, you might be pleasantly surprised. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1404143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffers Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Just had a nice couple of early evening pints in there, all very pleasant with good hopes and aims.Down to us now though isn't it? Use it or lose it (again). Give it a go for what it is - a nice place for a beer. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1404348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Had some lovely ales in there this afternoon. So glad this beer emporium has reopened. Overjoyed, especially as it is at the end of my road. Very handy for a quick snifter or two. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1404552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1964 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Sounds like a good idea. Any pop-up food offerings? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1404668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siduhe Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 There were hot dogs available on Saturday - didn't try one but they looked good. And the space was lovely and warm this time round so a big improvement. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1404679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DovertheRoad Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Good news - best beer I ever had locally.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1405188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I really hope they do better this time round, however the room just feels characterless.It isn't really enough just to put candles on the tables.It wouldn't cost much to have some plants or ornaments on the windowsill, or some cut flowers, would it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1405859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1964 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I don't give a toss about flowers but I do agree it's characterless.. Particularly if empty. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1405983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shivering swan1 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Whilst it's better than nothing, it's a shame that an expensive craft beer bar is open opposite a big old traditional pub that has closed down because not enough people were using it. I suppose it's a sign of the times, but wouldn't it be awful if places like this were the only place to get a beer! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1405993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 The pub was well attended - you usually had to queue up for a table as they would only take reservations at Christmas only. It was a fire in kitchen/dining room that closed the pub. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1405994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shivering swan1 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Just because it was busy on a Sunday, stuffed full of buggies, prams and toddlers called 'Willow' and 'Oscar' being taken out by their parents for a Sunday roast, doesn't mean it was busy enough the rest of the time to justify its existence. If it was making good money it would still be a pub today. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1405996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 jimbo1964 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I don't give a toss about flowers but I do agree> it's characterless.. Particularly if empty.The huge empty space in front of the bar doesn't help. I wonder why the tables seem to be arranged all around the edge.So far as the pub opposite goes, when it was a Harvester I had the misfortune to have a meal there as a mystery shopper. Two things were so bad they had to be sent back (I can't remember what now, this was years ago) and the rest was pretty dire. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1405997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1001uk Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Me and my other half went on Saturday, there was no problem about taking our dog in and the couple/people who were running it were really lovely, offering to make some food for our mutt if he was hungry. The beer/cider was really good and we'll definitely go again. Try not to stick the boot in so quickly, if it's not for you just don;t go back rather than slag the place off on here. Good luck to them and hope they do well with their business. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1406012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Not sticking the boot in.Just making suggestions.Sorry if they seemed negative. That wasn't my intention. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1406118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Sue Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> The huge empty space in front of the bar doesn't> help. I wonder why the tables seem to be arranged> all around the edge.> Not visited yet but I will - Some pubs move tables later in the evening to cater for the drinkers who like to stand and mill around once the eaters go home. Tables and when to move them is a big thing really when you think about it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1406162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbsy Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 I popped in sunday night for a quick pint. Nice beer, nice place I thought. Good luck to them. Was disappointed to miss the hot-dogs but hey ho! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1406409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applespider Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 My wishlist for the Dulwich Beer Dispensary* that it stays open. I'll do my bit by going in more often than last time* post a tap list with your guest beers on it - even if just on social media. I'm more likely to drop in if I know there's a beer I'd like to try. And make the tap list more visible in the bar than it was last time where there were some on a pillar, some on the bar and some on a blackboard behind. * get a few comfier more seats/armchairs. The tables/chairs feel left over from Barcelona and it feels a bit formal. * post a flyer through doors within 5 minutes walk. Many of my neighbours didn't realise it was open last time until after it had closed.In terms of price, craft beer is dearer than mass produced stuff. It takes a lot more hops to make a craft beer than a Carling. There's a lot of craft beer that isn't designed to drink in pints; you drink it in thirds or a half. Means you get to try a lot more too... And the Harvester was a dump for its last decade; it was only worth going to on a sunny day for the beer garden (not for the beer). I'm hoping that the Dispensary stays open long enough this time around to use their outside space. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1406557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DovertheRoad Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Good post Applespider... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1406559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulwichbeer Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Hello Dulwich!We're here all weekend, hot dogs are back but not for long!We've got some cracking beers in this week, and we'll be expanding our range over the coming weeks. Hope to see some of you very soon! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/246141-dulwich-beer-dispensary-opening-again/#findComment-1407164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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