Minitoots Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Looking for something a bit different (and cheap!)as a venue for an office pre-Xmas meal. The firm is architects and designers, based near London bridge so ideally something near there or round here would be fine too. It doesn't necessarily have to be a traditional sit down meal and we don't want anything too formal and stuffy, but somewhere we can chat and still get something to eat.We know most of the regular places in SE22 and also around Bankside / Borough market but thought there may be pop ups happening or something like that. Any ideas? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Wetherspoons cheap but not unusual https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/london/the-pommelers-rest-tower-bridge-southBrixton Prison - unusual but not close Royal Oak Borough most excellenthttps://www.harveys.org.uk/pubs/the-royal-oak-london/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Busaba have a got a fab menu and they bring lots of food. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 How about Mercato Metropolitano? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 City Cruises based at Westminster Bridge - we had a 3 course meal with wine whilst cruising along the Thames. Seemed expensive at first but for the length of the cruise and quality of food it was a good bargain. Great seeing all the festive lights along the river.They also have a small disco after the meal is served which some of our team were delighted with. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Spoons Tower Bridge - I like that suggestion but don't think the OP will pick it :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laur Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 A charity social dining club. The French chef serves you up a 3 course meal (sometimes themed) in a private space. V reasonable prices. Based in Waterloo/Kennington area.http://www.rootsandshoots.org.uk/events/magpie-kitchen Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Have yourself a Cocker-Knee Christmas....https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/oct/19/cockney-themed-dinning-event-symptom-of-social-cleansing-in-east-end-theatre-company-london Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanW Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Oh dear - that is truly awful and worthy of a thread in it's own right!!I am flabbergasted. "My mum was born and bred in Gants Hill, and I?ve lived in Hackney for the last 10 years" is she for real?? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancity68 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 South London Gallery? Night and Day? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
effy Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Try La Scala near East Dulwich station. The have a series of evening themed events going on until Christmas and they're very reasonable priced. They've got events like 'soup and wine', 'cheese and wine tasting', 'chestnuts and drinks'...check their Instagram or facebook page, they're called La Scala coffee house :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 red devil Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Have yourself a Cocker-Knee> Christmas....https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2> 017/oct/19/cockney-themed-dinning-event-symptom-of> -social-cleansing-in-east-end-theatre-company-lond> onend of days Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minitoots Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 thanks for the suggestions - so far my favourite is Brixton Prison - will definitely go there and to some of the other ones recommended soon even if not the Xmas meal- (I don't get the final say as I don't actually work in their office!Keep the ideas coming in, the more unusual the better. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Roots and shoots good.A couple of Buddhist inspired optionsGoviandas http://www.iskcon-london.org/visiting/govinda-s-restaurant.html and Jamyang in Kenningtonhttps://www.jamyang.co.uk/index.php/services/cafe-at-jamyang Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Bonnington Cafe, Vauxhall... https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=bonnington+cafe&oq=bonn&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j69i60l3j0.1627j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariAndGeoff Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I can only second La Scala near the train station. I'm also looking for a nice place for my office peeps to go to and had a lovely chat with the cafe owner just last week about it. Depending on how many people you are (we are around 25), you can have the whole place, which is a great option for us as it's just a bit more intimate that way (and you know how it can get quite loud during the Christmas meals!!) ;-) We are probably gonna book a night of cheese tasting. It has been described to us as a "meal made of cheeses and wine" - I think you get to taste 10 cheeses and 10 wines and the price is ridiculously good. Basically the lady said she can pretty much cater to what we want drinks-wise (I do need my Aperol Spritz!) and I personally also like the idea of supporting a small local business. Had no idea you can book them for these events, so I am glad I got chatting to her. let us know what you go for eventually! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry_17 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Flat Iron Square is has a pretty broad range of pop ups Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1186856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexalex Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 From my own experience I suggest that you check out this service https://www.findmeaconference.com to find a very special venue for your Xmas office meal. I'm 100% positive it will work fine for you. Good luck:) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1192116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexalex Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 From my own experience I suggest that you check out this service https://www.findmeaconference.com to find a very special venue for your Xmas office meal. I'm 100% positive it will work fine for you. Good luck:) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1193684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnmr Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I second Busaba Eathai - good food, family style service (from what I remember) and not the usual Christmas menu. Wahaca can be good too! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1194029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLad Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Gunpowder. Best Indian my Gujarati husband has ever had. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/171045-ideas-for-unusual-venues-for-xmas-office-meal/#findComment-1194552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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