Nights out in East Dulwich

[E-D-Kate]

Hi - new to the forum and loving all the info!

I've persuaded a few north of the river friends down to East Dulwich for a night out on Saturday.

Any recommendations for the best combination of bars?

Thanks

[mockney piers]

Obviously being from the dreaded north of the river, they're gastro loving, cocktail guzzlers, non?

How about a pre meal drink in inside 72, a slap-up meal in Franklins or the Palmerston, followed by cocktails in either Liquorish or the Black Cherry (sorry TBC)

[E-D-Kate]

A mixture - the main protagonist is from really far north of the river and likes a pint I don't think black cherry would be his thing...

[E-D-Kate]

Ah not really - sorry should have been clearer about how far north of the river. It's more of a mixed group with some pint only - hold the umbrella, bottled beer only, and of course the obligatory australian. She'll drink anything.

[snorky]

You are bringing friends South of the River ? havent you read the Papers recently ? Shootings and stabbing on every conrner - why only lats night I was shot at 3 times between ED station & the end of my street.

[Jeremy]

EDT, Black Cherry, Bishop, and Inside 72. Plenty of food options round that area too (maybe Tandoori Nights or the Turkish place). Green and Blue is nice too, but probably more suited to quieter evenings.

Not so keen on the Mag or Liquorish personally.

[E-D-Kate]

Part of the appeal - it's going to break their little hearts if the don't see at least one pool of blood...

[mockney piers]

In that case a few pints in the EDT having met them at the station and escorted them to GGR, assuring them the whole time that it's a safe pocket of south london.

Then some food in one of the many eateries, how about Tandoori Knights? (I've always wanted it to be called that).

Thence to the CPT for some proper back street boozing, a good south london atmosphere, and a host of aussies to make your friend feel at home?

[snorky]

IF they make it from the station to LL, then they have a fighting chance of seeing the next dawn - Is-72 is good - if a little noisy when the owner begins to ..erm...DJ may not be the right word - Liquorish OK - Bishop is a bit, well....

Thinks of LL as the "Green zone", wheareas anywhere North of Goose Green School as "Sadr City"

[Brendan]

Where is this "North of the River" place you talk of? Somewhere in Penge?

Anyway the main drag area of LL is always a good area to stick around when you got guest as you can just pop your head in to the various establishments 'till you find one to suit your vibe.

What I found out recently is that the Palmeston is actually quite a good place for a good boozing session after the dinner time rush is over and it stays open til about 1 I think. Good if you want good atmosphere but don?t want the crowds of the EDT, Bishop or in72.

[fractionater]

If they are coming from the station the pop into the Vale - it doesn't seem to get much of a mention on this site?!

They are open late, have a good bar/drinks, even some dancing later!

[DaveR]

LL (mini) pub crawl route (tried and tested) - EDT, Bishop, Black Cherry (quick cocktail), Liquorish, Inside 72, the Vale (last one optional - it's on my way home, always fancy one last drink....)

[mockney piers]

Brendan, always remember NTV !!

[MadWorld74]

Bring them in via Peckham Rye station to give them the 'feel' of the place. Make sure it's towards to the end of the retail day, because that's when you get the treat of mutton and goat; that has been hanging from a hook all day in the sun, sold of cheap. You can pick up half a goat for only ?9.99.

May be a problem storing it when you go into the pub....then again depends what pub! If you get to The Castle I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem.

[Brendan]

Hey I did NMTV

[MadWorld74]

okay what's the NTV....sorry

[SeanMacGabhann]

NTV was the offshoot of the current trend to TLA a pub - so East Dulwich Tavern becomes EDT, Crystal Palace Tavern becomes CPT etc

NTV was coined to include one of our least favourite boozers - Never The Vale

[MadWorld74]

ah I see, well in my case then I would have to say NTP2....

[Keef]

Agree with Piers about the CPT (it'd my second home to be honest). But it's a nice place to sit with a group and have a drink, and in my opinion, it has the friendliest bar staff of anywhere in the area!!! :)-D

[Annasfield]

What's the CPT like on a Saturday evening?

[Keef]

It's up and down to be honest. That's the strange thing about the place, you really can never tell when it'll be really really busy, or dead.... It's always a nice atmosphere though... Sometimes you get some "loud" people, but not agressive or anything like that!

[Annasfield]

I've never actually been in (:-$), but have often walked past and wondered what it's like. May pay a visit for a drink or three this weekend.

[Fear 'n boozin]

keef will be there :)-D

[Brendan]

It's a propper boozer. That's why I like it. Loads of character and the bar staff remain friendly no matter how obscure my drunken rambling becomes.

[Annasfield]

I like proper pubs - I seem to recall that they have sport on too. Typical, I've now got sky sports at home and will probably find a great pub to watch the games in.