New look at The Bishop

[derwentgrove]

I was pleasantly surprised to see that The Bishop had re-opened last night, ahead of schedule following the refurbishment. Popped in for a pint with the other Mr Derwent Grove and we liked the new look. Nothing too drastic but a new colour scheme, some smart new furniture. They also seem to have lowered the bar/tables in the windows which means that a short-arse like me stands a better chance of being served and also has the added benefit of letting in a bit more natural light through the windows. Didn't check out the food menu or the facilities so not sure if they have also undergone any form of upgrade.

[SteveUK1978]

Went in last night purely for research purposes....

I think the loss of those high tables / benches by the window is a bit of a shame. Used to like sitting in the window seat and watching the world go by.

Otherwise quite like the look.

[kford]

Agree. It's a bit dingy over by the windows now.

[85volga]

Looks good , but what a bland menu nothing appealing at all

[Annasfield]

Straight outta Hoxton

[JohnL]

That was the dogs seat (by the window).

[Sue]

JohnL Wrote:

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> That was the dogs seat (by the window).

Indeed. We got chucked out of it once because it was reserved for the dog, and the dog wasn't even anywhere to be seen :))

Put our head round on Saturday to see what they'd done to the pub, not that impressed really but then we never went in there anyway in recent years, so shan't miss anything :))

[DulwichFox]

Well I've seen Scott tell the dog to get down

When there were customers who wanted to sit there

Scott loves Clarence but he loves money more

Foxy

Ps siting in a bar in SW Turkey

[Mustard]

I thought didn't have anything to do with the pub now.

[stevie23b]

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[Help-Ma-Boab]

He doesn't. Not any more, finished with it and Greene King. Think Foxy is talking about a time, not now, a time in the past. I've seen him tell the dog get down as well. Circa 2013.

ETA: hope to pop in Saturday afo. Benches still out front presumably?

Mustard Wrote:

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> I thought didn't have anything to do with the pub

> now.

[DominickHide]

Well on the whole I like what they have done internally, including the gents. However, seeing the new kitchen hatch next to the gents loo makes me shudder.

[DulwichFox]

Well I did get a sort of invite to the

Grand opening on Twitter under my real name++

But couldn't attend . I've been at all their openings except the Rye

Popular kind of guy me.

Have had an olive branch encounter with staff/management

And will be popping oy return from hotter climes

Foxy