any ED pubs open on the 25th?

[hoser]

Forgive me if this is a dumb question (this is my first Christmas in England), but I have heard rumours of some pubs opening in the afternoon on Christmas day and was wondering if any local ones would be open. Have a friend in town for only a few days and don't imagine sitting at home all day, but without public transport would be limited to walking distance. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[mockney piers]

This will actually be my first christmas in London as it goes, so I'm looking for something similar, I seem to recall people were saying there were a couple open last year.

[JohnL]

Usually all pubs put a board up saying opening times over the Christmas period

Best thing is to pop down and check.

Bet one or two will be open.

[Help-Ma-Boab]

Last year gowlett was open from 12 till 3. No pubs were open in ED in the evening after that.

[lizzie]

I think the Herne is normally open on Christmas Day but it may only be if you're eating, in which case you have to book.

[SeanMacGabhann]

I often go to the Dog in the village at some point in the 2 hours it is open 12-2 I think

[jimbo1964]

I usually head to the Dog for a festive pint.

[ratty]

I think we are planning on venturing out this year - see ya then!

[Keef]

The Dog or The Plough... CPT always was until last year, will look in to that.

Doubt there will be much like on Lordship Lane.

The Hearne was absolutely packed 2 years ago when I popped in.

[Jah Lush]

I always go to the Dog (12 -2pm) on Xmas day out of tradition but I'll also be stepping into Hoopers on Ivanhoe Road later as they are open from 12 - 3pm.

[Keef]

More importantly, is ANYWHERE open in the evening? Christmas evening is so bloody boring, wish there was somewhere to go drinking!

Will have to get a mate to have a party. We always used to have our own session locked in the CPT, but those days are gone :'(

[citizenED]

C'mon, Keef, in the circumstances, thought you'd offer to have an 'open house'at yours on Christmas evening, you could brew some mulled wine, crack open some cans, pop some champagne, dish out the twiglets, maybe even a bun in the oven......

(congratulations, by the way)

[Strawbs]

Ive seen a sign outside of locale that it is open on xmas day, they do food and cocktails..

[alieh]

Not sure if this counts as ED, but the Dulwich Wood House was open last year on Christmas Day - you could call to check if it is the same this year. We had planned to walk there through Cox's Walk but then it pissed rain all day so we didn't end up going.

[samstopit]

I think the Clockhouse is open on Xmas day ... I will be there for a bit if it is!

[ratty]

Jah Lush Wrote:

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> I always go to the Dog (12 -2pm) on Xmas day out

> of tradition but I'll also be stepping into

> Hoopers on Ivanhoe Road later as they are open

> from 12 - 3pm.

Oooh - nearer home. I'll be seeing if I can come to that, I'll have a baby, a wife and two old ladies in tow! :D

[MadWorld74]

I shall be up in the Lake District, going apeshit with my inner peace.

[Shaggy]

The EDT was open last year in the afternoon. It was pretty relaxed.

[SeanMacGabhann]

good enough for LOL post thread?? could be could be...

[LuvPeckham]

I hope somewhere is open, after all where else can you play that festive game of 'spot the Christmas Jumper?'

[Annasfield]

Oooh - may well head to the dog on Xmas day. See you all there.

[MadWorld74]

SeanMacGabhann Wrote:

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> >

> good enough for LOL post thread?? could be could

> be...

God damn it SMG, but I love you!

[karter]

MW74 loves everybody...

[MadWorld74]

yes when my inner peace is in balance it's true I'm partial to all and sundry....when it's off kilter, then I just hate you all.:))

[Dulwichman]

Hoopers will be open from 12 to 3pm. Children are allowed in with well-behaved children. I note that Ratty said he couldn't find any pubs open on Xmas evening, it is prohibited in the Licensing laws to open on Xmas Evening.

Hope to see some of you then,

Merry Christmas!