Recommendations for pubs in the general area - tier 2 Covid

[malumbu]

What pubs would you recommend meeting? - both within your bubble and (outside) in groups of up to 6.

I did a few pubs after 4 July and noticed a massive difference - from those only taking booking and using table service to a scrum at the bar, the latter was a bit uncomfortable and this was during a low number of cases so don't plan to go back at present. I've not been out for a drink since we went up a notch.

please go beyond SE22 eg Nunhead, Peckham and Honor Oak/Forest Hill. Thanks.

[mima08]

The Gowlett! Hands down fabulous - they are taking the regulations very seriously: you have to book, table service only, good social distancing - with nice drinks and fab pizza. Been a few times and really enjoyed it!

[legalalien]

Half Moon in Herne Hill at lunchtime is a well controlled environment. Have not been in the evening.

[smooch]

The Herne Tavern are very organised and have a large garden for non family groups of up to 6

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

The Wood House has little open-faced sheds/cabanas and a big garden. I think you can pre book the sheds. I don't know how they're doing drinks service.

[Chick]

Definitely the Gowlett! The staff are doing a brilliant job.

[Rockets]

Agree with all of the above.

Rosendale is good, albeit a little further afield - although a nice walk through Dulwich Park it's easy to get to. Lots of outdoor heater seating.

[Sue]

Have I lost the plot?

I thought in Tier 2 you weren't allowed to sit on the same table as people from another household, including outside?

My partner and I recently cancelled pints and pizzas at the Gowlett with a friend for that reason.

[legalalien]

I think you can meet up outside at pubs subject to rule of 6.

Outdoors, you can meet in groups of up to 6 people.

This includes in:

pubs and restaurants

leisure and entertainment venues

places of worship

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-level-high#visiting-other-venues-including-restaurants-pubs-and-places-of-worship

[mancity68]

Bit of a trek but White Bear, Kennington. Great food, well spaced tables, large outside area. Went to Lorde Clyde pre Tier 2, very weird to go to such an old school boozer and have table service and hardly any people.

[KidKruger]

Horses for courses I suppose, but why oh why are people - during the time of a pandemic which only transmits through close contact and contaminated surfaces - going to pubs, of all places ?

Actually, no, it's not even horses for courses, because that's about personal preference.

We're in a serious pandemic, where is the collective responsibility ?

[ED Light]

Lordship every day.......

[heartblock]

Tier 2 is so confusing.... in terms of virology and modes of infection it makes very little sense to me. I like the EDT and the Nuns Head.

[malumbu]

I'm after pubs that are properly following the rules - track and trace, hygiene, at-table service, staff with protective equipment, controls on in door (household/bubble) and outdoors (rule of six). Some were very lax. We could all abuse the rules, whether we meet outdoors in a pub or in a park. That's an issue for another thread. Thanks for the recommendations - I know most of the places well but plastic grass was the final straw for the Dulwich Woodhouse, a place I adored up until the 00s - younger/newer residents wont know how wonderful it was. But again that's for another thread.

One thing not so keen on is needing an app to order. Don't mind on-line booking, which can be a good thing on the T&T.

[mima08]

Sue Wrote:

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> Have I lost the plot?

>

> I thought in Tier 2 you weren't allowed to sit on

> the same table as people from another household,

> including outside?

>

> My partner and I recently cancelled pints and

> pizzas at the Gowlett with a friend for that

> reason.

In Tier 2 you can't mix household inside but it's the rule of 6 outside afaik. Whenever we booked at the Gowlett to be inside, they've asked if we are in the same household and the inside has been super well ventilated (Big Jackets are advised...)

[smooch]

I think most local pubs are being very strict with the new regs. GE were keen to check household bubble etc and the 6 to a table, The Herne have the sanitise on entry, zap the track and trace, facemasks etc - plus only family groups inside and tables of 6 outside. Their garden is pretty large so tables well spaced.

I have not been to a 'spoons' so cannot report on their response, but I feel that most pubs in East Dulwich are being very careful to maintain all their customers safety.

[smooch]

Sorry just want to add that visited Suzanne James' place on Northcross Road for a roast - wonderful food and extremely responsible environment.

[malumbu]

What's GE?

[legalalien]

Great Exhibition?

[malumbu]

No that was 170 years ago in Hyde Park, there may have been a lot of space to socially distance but I haven't got a time machine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Exhibition#:~:text=The%20Great%20Exhibition%20of%20the,May%20to%2015%20October%201851.

[legalalien]

Pity about the time machine - missing the chance to check out the Velocipede.

https://www.dovermuseum.co.uk/Information-Resources/Articles--Factsheets/Sawyers-Velocipede.aspx

[ruffers]

Deserter has kindly compiled an inside / outside pub guide

NEW: Where to head for a pint when it's pissing it down. A crowd-sourced compendium of covered cheer.https://t.co/FPe0nzQEuw pic.twitter.com/27wtU4TmR6— Deserter (@deserterblog) October 3, 2020

[malumbu]

This link may be better https://deserter.co.uk/2020/10/rainy-days-and-mondays/

I found myself agreeing on half of the pubs, the other half I loathed. Not sure if they are the deserters faves (good shout for Con) or just known pubs with canopies etc.

[malumbu]

I'd love to recommend Peckham Town FC, which sells bottled beers on match days. But please don't turn up and spoil things.

[Ronnijade]

The Prince Albert on Bellenden Road. I work there and we?re really very thorough with hygiene, track and trace and whatnot.