The Patch/the Mag/The Lordship

[Ron70]

Browns is a chain:

http://www.browns-restaurants.co.uk

I spoke to the builders today and they said it's going to be a pub / restaurant, not massively insightful.

Ron70

[jimbo1964]

I can't really see it be that Browns. They're usually big flash places. Hopefully something a bit more interesting.

[Jeremy]

Browns go for city centre locations, whoever started that rumour is pulling your leg. City/Mayfair/Covent Garden/Canary Wharf/East Dulwich doesn't really sound like a likely portfolio.

[pablogrande]

More likely Browns of Shoreditch, which i am told has a much more different portfolio

[Ron70]

pablogrande Wrote:

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> More likely Browns of Shoreditch, which i am told

> has a much more different portfolio

I just googled "Browns of Shoreditch" Just what E. Dulwich needs :-)

Ron70

[Cedges]

I wish I hadn't just googled "Browns of Shoreditch" at work!

[jimbo1964]

No action of any kind in there this afternoon.

[LYTTLEMINXSALON]

We are directly next door and we have been told by the owner the pub (not sure if its still going to be called the Patch) will be officially opening in 3 weeks for a soft opening...

We are very excited!

[BrandNewGuy]

Am I right in thinking that Enterprise is the head leaseholder so the pub is still tied?

[Sue]

LYTTLEMINXSALON Wrote:

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> We are directly next door and we have been told by

> the owner the pub (not sure if its still going to

> be called the Patch) will be officially opening in

> 3 weeks for a soft opening...

>

> We are very excited!

That's good news!

Let's hope it's all less shambolic than last time :)

At least we're not being bombarded with a load of promises about celebrity chefs, VIP openings, vegetables being grown in high tech equipment imported from the States on the roof etc, so no high expectations to be unfulfilled :)

Looking forward to trying it. Another drinking option near my house is always welcome :)

[DulwichFox]

Work?? in progress this lunchtime...

Front bar ceiling part painted redish purple colour.

Outside window frames 'white washed' sparsely up to height of arms length ( assume no ladder available)

Couple of bods scratching around outside. Bloke on mobile inside..

That's it.

Don't look like the sort of work that a chain would be taking on..

Don't expect an major change to the place.. Don't think anyone is willing to take the risk

of spending any money on the place.

Dulwichfox

[Jessicas429]

I asked one of the workers there today- he said he believed it was staying as The Patch.

[Sue]

DulwichFox Wrote:

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Don't

> think anyone is willing to take the risk

> of spending any money on the place.

>

What, even with a cinema opening just down the road?

[Sue]

Jessicas429 Wrote:

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> I asked one of the workers there today- he said he

> believed it was staying as The Patch.

Under different management??

[Jessicas429]

He was a painter/decorater -don't think he had that information. I guess he meant he wasn't doing a huge amount decoration wise ie changing the name on the sign?

[Jah Lush]

BrandNewGuy Wrote:

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> Am I right in thinking that Enterprise is the head

> leaseholder so the pub is still tied?

Oh, bloody hell! That's a bummer.

[DulwichFox]

Sue Wrote:

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> DulwichFox Wrote:

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> -----

> Don't

> > think anyone is willing to take the risk

> > of spending any money on the place.

> >

>

>

> What, even with a cinema opening just down the

> road?

People can't be in the Pub and the Cinema at the same time.

Also with people taking their kids out to the Cinema the pub may not be the best option..

Plus I was under the impression the Cinema was going to have its own Caf? / Bar.

The two will not have that great effect on each other. With all the other options available nearby.

DulwichFox

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

I know what it is ...The Lordship Pub!

http://www.gumtree.com/p/chef-de-partie-jobs/exciting-new-pub-opening-looking-for-experienced-chefs/1103287786

They run :

http://www.thebrowndog.co.uk

http://www.theeastonpub.co.uk

Independently owned they said ?

[MissWiggy]

This looks very interesting. I'm really pleased that someone is trying to use the space and not just letting it sit empty.

Any idea on when it might be opening?

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

The advert said they want to do some practise sessions next week ? So not long to wait .

[MissWiggy]

Sorry - I should have read more carefully.

Great news, thank you.

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

No need to apologise as I didn't see it until I re-read it.

[Sue]

DulwichBorn&Bred Wrote:

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> I know what it is ...The Lordship Pub!

>

> http://www.gumtree.com/p/chef-de-partie-jobs/excit

> ing-new-pub-opening-looking-for-experienced-chefs/

> 1103287786

>

> They run :

>

> http://www.thebrowndog.co.uk

>

> http://www.theeastonpub.co.uk

>

> Independently owned they said ?

Running two successful pubs already bodes very well, I feel :)

Looking forward to trying it!

ETA: The menu at The Easton looks a bit boring though :(

[Siduhe]

Sue Wrote:

> ETA: The menu at The Easton looks a bit boring

> though :(

Sue, I know what you're saying, but I'll go for boring but well prepared over less boring but shoddily executed every time.

[Callie]

Baby - Free zone. Oh please!