emc Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 any recommendations gratefully received. Thanks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrot Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 teh shunt is now closed.apart from that...erm..... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-593757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help-Ma-Boab Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Platform on Tooley Street is ok, gets v busy. The Woolpack on Bermondsey Street would be my boozer of choice round that end of London Bridge, but if you just want at London Bridge Station, not a great selection. Market Porter in Borough Market is good. Guess what I think is great may not chime with what you think. Cooperage (Tooley St) is quite cosy and ok for a few pints. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-593760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 The Rake in Borough Market is good if you like twigs in your drink, or Village East on Bermondsey Street if you prefer umbrellas. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-593762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcam Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 The Hide Bar on Bermondsey St is good (great cocktails.) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-593770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdavid Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Boozers: the market porter or the old kings head (very good happy hour but check for football if you're not into that sort of thing)Bars: erm..... Alternative: Katzenjammers German beer Keller. If you're there on a Friday the oompah band will be on and the place goes mental. Last time they played the whole of Bohemian Rhapsody in oompah, amongst other classics. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-593780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Royal Oak for an old pub serving good ales with no muzak.Not a cruising bar tho. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-593789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oimissus Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Market Porter is always rammed on a Friday night (don't know about any other night of the week), it is a good boozer though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArtfulDogger Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 cross the bridge and go to the folly !! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbeer Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Whats the difference between boozer bars and bar bars? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 A boozer is a pub, a bar ain't. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 A boozer is a pub even though it has a bar whereas a bar is a bar even though it sells booze. Furthermore a restaurant is not a pub just because it has a bar but a pub may have a restaurant and a bar. Whether it becomes a boozer after a certain time at night is entirely up to the landlord and no business of mine. It?s a tradition.Or an old charter. Or something. As is steeling running gags from Brentonian authors but I doubt anyone will get it so you?re in the clear there kid. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 That Pixie Lott has a lot to answer for goddammit!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkduck Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 edcam Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> The Hide Bar on Bermondsey St is good (great> cocktails.)and it's seriously just around 7 minute walk from the main station. We visited often when renting in the area. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbeer Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 El Pibe Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> A boozer is a pub, a bar ain't.So whats the difference between a pub and a bar? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcam Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Gingerbeer Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> El Pibe Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > A boozer is a pub, a bar ain't.> > > So whats the difference between a pub and a bar?A pub has a bar but a bar doesn't necessarily have a bar. Confusing innit?! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbeer Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 What actually makes a bar a "bar" if it doesnt necessarily have a bar in it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I doubt there's a dictionary definition.I think ultimately its a sort of ethos.GOing out on a limb I'd say a bar is about projecting who you are, a pub is about appreciating what other people are, but that's probably a bit too abstract/rose tinted.You can have a bar in a pub but you'd be hard pressed to achieve a pub in a bar, though doubtless there are exceptions to both.If the beer is only bottled it's a sure sign you're in a bar though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbeer Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Actually, that made sense to me. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxie99 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 The Rake is my fave Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I would say that a pub is basically a more traditional environment. Draft beer (ale as well as lager) is essential. Pubs don't do cocktails. TVs showing sports, pool tables, dart boards, fruit machines, newspapers and board games are all things you may find in a pub, but not in a bar. The availability of peanuts, pork scratchings, and scampi fries are also good indicators. Usually open during the day. Food, if available, is likely to include English classics including fish and chips, pie and mash, and sunday roasts.A bar would usually have more modern decor. Possibly a greater proportion of standing vs seated space. More of a "nightlife" sort of place... may not even be open during the day. People would get a bit more dressed up, and the music may possibly be louder. There may be a cocktail list. Bottled lagers. Ale on tap would probably not be the norm. Meals are not usually available, but if they are, would be likely to have more exotic aspirations. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyraj Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Jeremy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I would say that a pub is basically a more> traditional environment. Draft beer (ale as well> as lager) is essential. Pubs don't do cocktails.> TVs showing sports, pool tables, dart boards,> fruit machines, newspapers and board games are all> things you may find in a pub, but not in a bar.> The availability of peanuts, pork scratchings, and> scampi fries are also good indicators. Usually> open during the day. Food, if available, is likely> to include English classics including fish and> chips, pie and mash, and sunday roasts.> > A bar would usually have more modern decor.> Possibly a greater proportion of standing vs> seated space. More of a "nightlife" sort of> place... may not even be open during the day.> People would get a bit more dressed up, and the> music may possibly be louder. There may be a> cocktail list. Bottled lagers. Ale on tap would> probably not be the norm. Meals are not usually> available, but if they are, would be likely to> have more exotic aspirations.Welcome to 1992? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLogCo Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 A Pub will/may have a real fire and may well be called The Dog & Duck or the Kings HeadWhereas a bar won't !A good one is a thing to cherish. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilhelm Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Brendan Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> A boozer is a pub even though it has a bar whereas> a bar is a bar even though it sells booze. > Furthermore a restaurant is not a pub just because> it has a bar but a pub may have a restaurant and a> bar. Whether it becomes a boozer after a certain> time at night is entirely up to the landlord and> no business of mine. > > It?s a tradition.> Or an old charter. > Or something. > > As is steeling running gags from Brentonian> authors but I doubt anyone will get it so you?re> in the clear there kid.Robert Rankin methinks. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 jimmyraj Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Welcome to 1992?Yeah, that would be about right... I don't get out much these days... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26851-great-bars-in-london-bridge/#findComment-594826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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