MelanieRose Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Any recommendations for a sexy eatery nearby for a birthday lunch? Can be ED, Nunhead, Forest Hill, you know somewhere close to home.Oh, not (another) Indian please! Tandoori Nights is my prefence and is not really my choice for a frivolous birthday lunch for 2 :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellors Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 For a super special lunch I would head over to Wandsworth to Chez Bruce (15 mins or so drive). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 It has got to be Franklins. Best in the area (that I know of). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladygooner Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Le Chardon would get my vote - you don't want to be driving! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassius Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I haven't been since it's changed its name but Beauberry house does LOOK nicehttp://www.beauberryhouse.co.uk/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Cassius Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I haven't been since it's changed its name but> Beauberry house does LOOK nice> > http://www.beauberryhouse.co.uk/---------------------------------------------If you want sexy this place is a little......Erm ...frigid.... if you catch my drift ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I think the best for two-person ambience is Le Chardon. Franklins has the best food, but the restaurant itself is a bit bare. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Back room at the Palmerston, Franklins or Le Chardon....also Number 22 in Herne Hill is fantastic - it can be dead inside for lunch but see if you can book a table at their little garden in the back - I had a very romantic meal there just recently! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidC Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Agreed, Palmerston, Franklins or Le SCARY Chardon. Has anyone been to Blue Mountain for dinner...... if they lit that well, (I know its a posh cafe) but... might be niceThe herne.........Locale is a great feast....... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Back room of the Palmerston, I'd say.Le Chardon too risky, Franklin's great food but not much atmosphere.Edited to say: and the Herne is out of favour since they f****d up my sixtieth and were rude about it. If you go there, treble check your booking and if they make a mistake, don't you make the mistake of pointing it out. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Actually, the one time I went to the Lodge (upstairs at the EDT) it was rather pleasant as well. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidC Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I know its not the most romatic place in the world, BUT Barcelona tapas bas on LL... is devine Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsi Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Don't go for the back room at The Palmerston - it's often full of kids and is more or less a passageway to the lavs. Franklin's food is great but Le Chardon's atmosphere definitely more romantic/sexy. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edanna Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 In my experience Barcelona is pretty awful... and not romantic.Edited to say that I mean the LL restaurant, not the city! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose1 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Pop to the kebab on lordship lane.Bobs your uncle fannys your aunt.Happy birthday!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiesofa Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 So Melanie, where are you going to go? Le Chardon for the atmosphere in my opinion. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Sexsy eatery is eating at home, naked! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieRose Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 Well the debate in my head goes on...Le Chardon, been loads and mostly for lunch so wouldn't be anything special for a birthday lunch!Franklins, love it, but never been for lunch and it IS a Tuesday so probably will be rather quiet (but then on a Tuesday where wouldn't...).Palmerston, well my man works in a fab gastropub in Chelsea and I don't think he would be charmed if I took him to "work" in a weird kinda way. Especially if it is not as good, no insult to Palmerston as I do think it's a great pub!I love Barcelona, but as you say DavidC, not the most romantic of places!Mmmm, now Beauberry House, mixed reviews here and I am rather interested. However, frigid is not a word that makes me think romantic and sexy...Number 22 in Herne Hill, don't know it so may have to do a little researchLocale is my local, if it wasn't it would be the one that I would choose...Chez Bruce tops my list but I really wanted something walking distance...Was going to give Biagio La Lanterna a try but they are closed for reburb!If I have to travel that distance there are so many choices, Le Poulet Pot for french, Bibendum for seafood, La Famiglia for Italian, and that's just a handful around Chelesa. There is Farringdon/ Spitalfields, West End, etc. all just a short bus ride.Maybe I am being too fussy but what the hell, now if Moxons had a restaurant attached I would go just so that I could pig out on seafood... Thanks all for your help!!!Will let you know how this story ends ;-)p.s. Still open to suggestion... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Well Happy Birthday wherever you end up - my 29th is on Wednesday and I have decided to go to Hakkasan for those mixology inspired super cocktails....we need a smiley that is a bit better than these for that :)-D Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Try the Lobster Pot in Kennington. Bus ride or very lazy walk back. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Cant believe that nobody has mentioned the Rosendale!!!Great food, good atmosphere, fantastic service.We don't bother with Palmerston or Franklins for a good meal locally, we go straight for the Rosendale these days.Other alternatives in Clapham and Balham (bit further afield I know but worth the trip) - Lamberts is a super place for lunch at the weekend, Chez Bruce is fantastic but pricey, Tsunami in Clapham North is amazing (although perhaps better for dinner). Have also heard good things about Upstairs in Brixton.Another fun and sexy place for lunch is the Prince Regent in Herne Hill. The sexy thing about it is getting a booth and they are always sexy as nobody looks to see the footsie going on ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodie Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 locale Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Good point, Gimme. The Rosendale would be a good choice. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcesa Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Mellors Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> For a super special lunch I would head over to> Wandsworth to Chez Bruce (15 mins or so drive).Chez Bruce gets my vote! (tu) Great service, great food and last time I went there (last month) for my birthday it seemed quite reasonable ?25 for lunch!I would steer clear of Le Chardon, unless you want poor & rude service on your birthday! ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
taper Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 If you're thinking of getting in the car (cab) to Chez Bruce, we just had a fab birthday meal at the new-ish Conran restaurant in Shoreditch - The Boundary. Quicker to get to than Wandsworth (about 20mins in a cab). Very romantic, beautifully designed space, attentive staff, tip top grub (traditional French, with proper hors d'oeuvres and cheese carts and everything and lovely things like chocolate dipped crystallised orange petit fours). Also very glamorous bar with classic cocktail list. To make a really romantic date of it, you could start at the rooftop bar (we couldn't get in when we went, it was full at 8.30pm but lunch prob easier) - think that's also a restaurant, but not sure you can book tables being outdoor. Have to say, if it's something special, I would go further afield than ED, in my experience all the places mentioned in this list have been both hits and misses (eg had lovely food at the Herne, but also fantastic rudeness from landlord; super service at Rosendale as well as meal-spoilingly bad); Palmerston bit less variable quality, but def not sexy, nor Chardon (too cafe-like). Another pretty sexy place is Eyre Brothers in Hoxton, added bonus is a fab cocktail bar/club across the road, Home I think it's called? Anyway, have fun - let us know how it goes! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7519-recommendations-for-a-sexy-eatery-nearby-for-a-birthday-lunch/#findComment-237918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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