Mustard Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 One might be the Greek restaurant in Melbourne Grove perhaps? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Oh I don't know. The Greek place and 24 hour Digital Photos? Who knows. But given this is one of the best read community forums in the UK, with 5000 odd registered users locally it struck me as odd and a little naive.The New Rules for any retail opening expect you to have a well presented presence on the web and to embrace and ENGAGE with customers across the main social media channels. It won't go away. Hiding away and thinking you're special or that it's still 1987 doesn't work anymore. Unless you're an old school commoditised business like a launderette, a newsagents or a key cutting shop.Those who ignore these basics tend to be grumpy business owners over a certain age, naive or just plain arrogant and think they're above it. They are not. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 That's a bit harsh Mr Ben. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Ok then,not an age thing just naive. There are plenty older business owners who get it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Otta Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> They should open it as an theme pub called "Ye> Olde Boozer", and have darts, pool, and no food> except nuts (not posh ones), crisps and> scratchings.> > Charge top dollar for beer.> > I bet it would work a treat.There'd have to be a little glass cabinet on the side of the bar with two cheese and onion rolls (min 2 days old) in it and the nuts would have to be BigD nuts on a card with a scantilly clad go-go dancer underneath - and a tin of Castella by the register for aunthenticity. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Some Izal bog roll wouldn't go amiss... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 And a proper old skool Rubber Jonny machine in the mens bogs Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Well OBVIOUSLY! Duh! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 And a proper Jukebox, four songs for ?1. None of this iPhone app nonsense. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Oh and some Vim & a galvanised bucket, with a greying string mop Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 A sticky carpet, like at the Peckhamplex.A smog of fag smoke. It was only when smoking was banned that you realised what a multitude of sins it was masking.ETA: and no cappuccino machine. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 And a foot rail attached to the bar. Ooooo and bar stools!!!Oooo ooo ooo and little hooks onnthe bar to hang your jacket on. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help-Ma-Boab Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Illuminous cardboard stars, blutacked to the wall behind the bar - 'House Spirits - 75p' Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 A saloon bar on one side (ETA: or do I mean public? It's all getting a bit hazy) and a lounge bar on the other. No comfy sofas or armchairs in either.In the (unheated) ladies' loo, a green stain below the cold tap, the only one that works. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 A picture of a topless woman printed onto a cardboard panel, obscured by bags of peanuts for sale. Dare you ask for 'one from the middle'? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 On the bar, a charity collecting tin for those beer-induced sentimental moments.Behind the bar a picture of the Queen. Also a wall calendar, but not this year's. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Little goals in the urinal to keep you entertained whilst having a slash. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Fosters, Stella, Guiness, John Smiths, and Strongbow.Babycham or Liebfraumilch for the ladies. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-791996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 A bottle of orange squash in case anyone orders a gin and orange.A small section at the end of the bar for off-sales. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-792000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 rahrahrah Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Why's this in the lounge?To save Admin the bother of moving it when it got to page 2? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-792003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 A meat raffleA blousey Landlady wearing sovereign ringsWoodgraining Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-792017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Aren't we just describing The Castle? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-792019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Would Ye old Boozer tell you to fuck off upon entering? Just asking! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-792020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Give us the full story! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-792023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Mick Mac Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Aren't we just describing The Castle?Maybe the Magdala of 7/8 years ago :). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50396-death-of-a-restaurant/page/2/#findComment-792024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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