teddyboy23 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 The relocated St Christopher's hospice shop will be opening Sat 29th March a week earlier than advertised. Arapina might be closing there's a hording above the shop stating retail unit to let .it's on hindewoods estate agents website 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1702138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
satsuma Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 hour ago, teddyboy23 said: Arapina might be closing there's a hording above the shop stating retail unit to let .it's on hindewoods estate agents website Some of the norberts on here would be delighted about that. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1702150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogkennelhillbilly Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 13 hours ago, satsuma said: Some of the norberts on here would be delighted about that. Norberts live in Norbury. It's all Dullards around here. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1702172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 (edited) 14 hours ago, satsuma said: Some of the norberts on here would be delighted about that. Some of the possible reasons for Arapina's closure have been discussed on here on other threads. Edited March 29 by Sue Clarification Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1702179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettbanks Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Norbert's sounds promising to me: https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025041114100/Gastroblog/Latest-news/norberts-rotisserie-east-dulwich-london?utm_source=newsletter_7777&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=londons-late-night-dining-big-mamma-in-canary-wharf-48-hours-in-dublin-perilla-revisited-best-of-islington-more 1 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1703797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcospaceStudios Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 This is a very useful thread! thank you for compiling. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1704094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglum Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 A return to the start of this year's thread but walked past Chilli and Garlic Falafel on Zenoria today and it looks as if they are finally open. Anyone been and seen if they are any good? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1704581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherP Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 We tried Chilli and Garlic and found them very friendly and the food was nice. Fresh orange juice, babaganoush and hummus to take away. Had a falafel wrap which was tasty - they also do halloumi and chicken. Hope they do well with the footfall to Gail’s as a little tucked away there. 2 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1704968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConzernedResident Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Not sure if anyone’s tried Norbert’s yet but saw they’re charging £30 quid for a takeaway chicken and then saw that it’s the same people behind Eric’s and then the pricing made sense 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1706297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddyboy23 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Empty unit next to dulwich tandoori. Argentinian restaurant. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1706303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprout Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Wow - you really mean £30.00 for a takeaway chicken? Dulwich folk have more money than me! As a matter of interest, what do you get? 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1706304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivag Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 6 minutes ago, beansprout said: Wow - you really mean £30.00 for a takeaway chicken? Dulwich folk have more money than me! As a matter of interest, what do you get? Looks like you just get a whole chicken for that price. https://www.norbertslondon.com/ 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1706307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zork Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Free range chickens &/ organic whole chickens are around £15-20 retail these days… Given their credentials in hospitality etc I’d assume Norbert’s has sourced decent quality chicken, wholesale. The fact they aren’t saying anything about that on the menu or website seems strange… if it were true it would help justify the price. Chicken & 2 x Chips - would work out £10.50 a head between 4… not bad if it’s decent quality chicken and seasoned well with care & skill Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1706327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprout Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Dulwich folk well particularly ED folk have more money than certainly me - £4.00 for bread and butter? That is outrageous and I certainly would not pay £30 for an organic chicken - weird one is pate and runner beans combo. Don’t think butcher on Lordship Lane charges that but each to their own - live in Devon now and no way is an organic chicken that price!! 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1706400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwb Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 It's what they need to charge given high rents, staff wages and other costs. I strongly doubt they'll be making much profit even charging £30 for a rotisserie chicken.... in 2025. Rotisserie Jules used to charge £14 ish I think before covid, the sector is in a lot of trouble these days. Lots of places will end up closing as the economics don't work. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1706424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConzernedResident Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 If all that is true, why is takeaway the same price as eat in? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1706446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zork Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 To be clear, a RAW whole chicken organic / free range chicken is at least £15-20 retail these days. I think its fair to expect a mark up on not just the raw wholesale produce but also on the cooking of it, and associated hospitality costs, in the location etc. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1706456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddyboy23 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Argentinian restaurant coming to the old gods gift unit 4 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1706665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogkennelhillbilly Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 DVillage, the deli and cafe in Dulwich Village, has permanently closed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1707813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieCarlos Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 49 minutes ago, Dogkennelhillbilly said: DVillage, the deli and cafe in Dulwich Village, has permanently closed. Oh! That's surprising as they had a sign saying they are closed for an exciting refurb, although it's been in that state for many months now. Romeo Jones also closing permanently this week. Maybe these closures will open up a space for Dulwich Village to finally have a great restaurant (though Romeo Jones' unit seems too small for this kind of use) Still waiting for the grocer to open in the old Jigsaw shop. Inside it's all been refurbished but still empty since the DE announced it in January Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1707821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 You reap what you sow Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1707822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin68 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 So the wonderfully vibrant pedestrianised and traffic restricted area has now 3,or is it more, closed outlets. This whole redesign has been such a commercial benefit to the area. The cheerleaders must be so proud of the council's contribution to the local economy. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1707823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewGuy Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 5 minutes ago, ArchieCarlos said: Oh! That's surprising as they had a sign saying they are closed for an exciting refurb, although it's been in that state for many months now. Romeo Jones also closing permanently this week. Maybe these closures will open up a space for Dulwich Village to finally have a great restaurant (though Romeo Jones' unit seems too small for this kind of use) Still waiting for the grocer to open in the old Jigsaw shop. Inside it's all been refurbished but still empty since the DE announced it in January The Romeo Jones owner blames rising costs, but also the impact of the LTNs, which have significantly reduced footfall in the Village. It was a lovely, friendly place – a shame that it's only chains like Gail's that can afford to take rising costs on the chin. 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1707824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieCarlos Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Hopefully we will see something like Melbourne Grove, where all the shops that initially closed after the road closures were then replaced with new ones. I think all the units on that street are now finally open for business. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1707828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogkennelhillbilly Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 I much prefer Romeo Jones to >spit< Gail's, but I'm struggling to blame this on the LTN when nothing outside Romeo Jones has changed, the LTN came in 5 (!!!) years ago, and Gail's has queues out the door most days. It also is directly opposite Rocca (which serves coffee and has seating), next door to Porters (which serves coffee and has seating), a few doors along from Real Greek (which serves coffee and has seating), and diagonally across from Gail's (which serves coffee and sells baked goods and has seating). I'll be sorry to see Romeo Jones go (not least because I have a stack of stamped loyalty cards). I don't want to criticise small business owners because it's a tough old racket, but DVillage never really seemed to find its niche either as a proper deli (like La Gastronomia or The Sicilian in West Dulwich) or as a coffee shop (which is difficult when you have Megan's and Redemption right next to you, and Au Ciel around the corner). 1 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/356967-new-shops-in-east-dulwich-and-nearby-2025-edition/page/4/#findComment-1707829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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