Local Shop For Local People

[Jah Lush]

Hop Burns & Black in the Evening Standard.

http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/londons-great-shopkeepers-hop-burns--black-in-east-dulwich-10310788.html

I think they're a very welcome addition to our community and I love what they sell. Good luck to 'em.

[jenf]

Thanks Jah Lush, that's really lovely to hear. We were surprised and delighted by the article, and especially chuffed that the League of Gentlemen allusion made it past the sub-editors... Say hi next time you're in!

[Jah Lush]

I think sub-editors are a rare and dying breed these days. In fact, I'm not even sure if they even exist anymore. They just shove it through a spell check these days, make sure it fits the page and Bob's yer uncle.

I will pop in soon when I get a chance but I'd feel a bit of a berk introducing myself as Jah Lush.

[Sue]

Jah Lush Wrote:

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> I will pop in soon when I get a chance but I'd

> feel a bit of a berk introducing myself as Jah

> Lush.

I'm sure you'll manage, Jah Lush.

I love this shop too and I must make the effort to get down there more often - sorry HPB :(

ETA: Good review, and well deserved!

[clockworkorange]

Love this shop. Jenf - how do you feel about running a loyalty card scheme, or offering a discount if you buy a crate? I'd then love it even more.

[simonethebeaver]

My husband is now one of your biggest fans and we're working our way through your beer stock!

[jenf]

Wow, cheers everyone :) @clockworkorange, we do a 10% discount on cases and are about to launch our loyalty scheme very soon - great minds think alike...

[BrandNewGuy]

Good news! Must bring back our two flagons for refills...

[*Bob*]

Great to have not one but two local speciality bottle shops.

Now if only some easy / reliable means of delivery could be mustered for those of us who buy, er, in bulk..

[david_carnell]

Or are no longer able to leave the house due to their unwashed and dishevelled appearance.

[*Bob*]

.. and generally reeking of once-delicious beers

[david_carnell]

Mmmmm....refreshing lager beer.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwXjm64a3QE

[aquarius moon]

david_carnell Wrote:

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> Or are no longer able to leave the house due to

> their unwashed and dishevelled appearance.

Or are no longer able to leave the house because they fear for their lives.

(they've upset too many people)

[*Bob*]

There's no need to talk about Louisa like that. You know full well she's not allowed in here to defend herself.

And please stay on topic.

[DulwichFox]

aquarius moon Wrote:

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> > Or are no longer able to leave the house due to

> > their unwashed and dishevelled appearance.

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> Or are no longer able to leave the house because

> they fear for their lives.

> (they've upset too many people)

...and as a consequence have been barred from every Pub/Bar in E.D.

[aquarius moon]

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> And please stay on topic.

You're telling ME to stay on topic?

Ha, ha ha! That's the first time one of your posts has made me laugh.

[red devil]

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> I love this shop too and I must make the effort to

> get down there more often - sorry HPB :(

The Goose Green parade suffers a bit because it's off the main Lordship Lane drag, but it has huge potential with the large paved area, which some of the shops, HPB included, have started to inhabit. I can just see it now, another bistro or two, a few Olive trees here and there, voila!...Square Louisa

[Jeremy]

The chippy, the Flying Pig, Cafe Aneto, and presumably the new ice cream place all use the outside space too..

[red devil]

Balfe's Bikes do to with their Velo pump...well it's a start

[Jeremy]

It has - for a long time - been an attractive parade of shops, but businesses have sruggled a little bit. Really good to see it finally starting to fulfill its potential.

[red devil]

Yep, it takes time, the redeveloped playground is mobbed post-school which is probably why the ice cream shop has opened there. The busy road is a downside, but the paved area looks wide enough for a landscaped buffer zone to soften the noise...

[Jah Lush]

It's also nice that you can sit outside HB&B and enjoy an ale or two now that the sun's out.

[Baggs]

I imagine the Ice Cream place is working hard to get the cash machine moved. It makes their patio look a little ill judged at the moment.

[Jeremy]

I dunno Baggs... cash is helpful if you want to buy an ice cream.

[Earl Aelfheah]

Really like HBB and conveniently located for the playground (though perhaps best not go back to that discussion).