Inside 72 - selling up

[barrymarshall]

I believe there's scope for an outside area at the back. The problem would be how to access it from the bar (there is the small matter of two toilets in the way!). I also believe that there was talk at one point of extending upstairs. However, the flat above is apparently occupied.

I wasn't in this weekend to enquire what the situation is - has anyone else asked Bev and Steve yet? I am due to go in for a few drinks tomorrow night though ...

If it is definitely the case that they are selling up, then mini-Forum drinks are surely in order to commiserate the (potential) closing of my (and others') fave bar in ED.

[Cassius]

The Black Cherry was open at the back when it first opened but only until 9.00 or 9.30pm as the neighbours protested. That situation lasted a couple of months only and then the back garden shut down - a real shame as it was very pleasant out there.

[Keef]

So why does The Bishop get away with it? They are only a couple of doors away, and open at the back til 10 I think.

[barrymarshall]

The bouncers at the Bish are quite proactive in making sure people are not making a nuisance, not taking drinks out after 10pm, etc. I don't think the Cherry have any door staff to keep things in order. It's a pity though as it might be nice to have a few quiet drinks out back in the summer.

[MrBen]

Its good point though and goes for residential planning too. No consistency across the board!

Mr BarryMarshall - I agree if Inside 72 is closing to become something else we have to have a mother of all parties as a send off. And a few drams.

[barrymarshall]

MrBen - well, they'll need help gettign rid of all that old stock ... we couldn't let it go to waste!

[hayesgrover]

How does this weekend sound?

Agree that this is the best bar in ED. They used to do Lone Star beer, which I was very fond of. Don't mess with Texas...

[barrymarshall]

I will be in there this weekend, no doubt ...

[MrBen]

Were you in there two nights ago having a quiet glass of wine? I saw a very dapper looking gentelman in a well cut black suit and black tie and in my head I thought "That is Mr BarryMarshall of Inside 72 fame".

Or it was one of Franz Ferdinand.

[barrymarshall]

It wasnae me, I's afraid.

Though I have been known to patronise the establishment occasionally donned in my whistle and flute ...

[demery]

Seems to me a prime opportunity for the forum and community to give some feedback and support to the owners.

I recently returned to The Seacow, after the owner promised improvements after reading complaints registered on here. Guess what? He had made the improvements and things are looking up again.

So, what we would like to see in Inside 72 and what improvements could be made ...

e.g. Music quiz, football screen for mon nights, films showed, suggestions on easy to do simple food.

How about a forum drinks night there? The place will only thrive if the locals like it and support it.

I'll be popping in for a pint this weekend

david

[barrymarshall]

We cannot allow the 72 to close. East D will not be the same without it. Therefore, we must all do our duty as good citizens and pile on in there as often as possible to avert the threat of closure.

Solidarity, comrades!

[SeanMacGabhann]

Methinks it's too small for a forum drinks

And I could be completely wrong but I don't think lack of customers is the reason for the selling up - I had the impression it was a case of "enough" after 6 years for the owners?

[????]

Hurrah, let's get some proper pubs back

[SteveT]

What's wrong with the castle, that's as proper as they get quids.

[bignumber5]

barrymarshall Wrote:

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> We cannot allow the 72 to close. East D will not

> be the same without it.

we can and we will - horses for courses, but i've only been in once or twice and it's been a generally uncomfortable experience. much better sense to make room for a cafe or a shop selling attractive girly items for around the house that have no real use ;-)

[SeanMacGabhann]

that smiley might just save you bignumber5- hmmmmm

I'm with mostothers on 'ere - love the place and I'm in there at least once a week

but SteveT is spot on too re: The Castle. Old School as you like. I know some forumites live near there and witness "unpleasantness" but I like it. It was mooted as a forum drinks venue but some people were a bit anxious about the place. T'would have done them good to spend an evening in there I say. Failing that.... national service!

[lynchhim]

TRULY GUTTED.

THIS IS THE BEST BAR IN LONDON.

IT REMINDS ME OF NEW YORK.

LET'S ALL CLUB TOGETHER AND BUY IT.

x

[chuff]

I know someone that is very interested in buying this bar but it is too late, under offer and I have no idea whom has taken it.

chuff

[alieh]

My favourite things about Inside 72 are the music and the Lowenbrau. Lowenbrau the new owners can keep, but I fear the music playlists will leave with the current owners? Such a loss to the neighbourhood!

[Keef]

Has it now closed? I went past yesterday around quarter to 5, and all the chairs were on the tables. Or does it always close before the evening??? I'm sure I've sat there from an afternoon straight through til closing in the past.

[barrymarshall]

It opens at 5pm these days, Keef. (12pm-12am Sat & Sun tho).

[Ashkhan]

David, your comment about ?4,000 takings being good with a rent of ?20,000 is misguided. Of the ?4,000, take away VAT and then the actual cost of the booze and food and you are probably left with a gross profit of ?2,000 a week before all your costs: rent is just one. Rates are probably another ?10K a year, then you have salaries, wages, national insurance, utilities, insurance, building maintenance..with takings of ?4K a week the place can only be running at a loss.

Good luck to the Inside 72 guys.

[Keef]

Hmm guess it wasn't doing the afternoon business to make it worth opening. I used to enjoy sitting in there on days off with a steak sandwich, a paper, a fag and a beer.

[david_carnell]

Thanks Ashkhan. HAdn't really considered all those options. Plus the license as well.

Good job I'm not an economist or a publican.