kels Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I heard it from a staff member! When I asked them who had bought it, the person replied, the boss won't tell us. Some Business man looking to develop it. Furniture was also being shifted out today - what looked like a bit of a tidy up. For those of us living behind/ within the vicinity of the pub we are very keen on knowing who/ what etc... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 KelsI live near by and would welcome any info on sale/developmentBob S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kels Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 ...that's the problem, that's all I know. i.e that it has allegedly been sold. Rumours a few months back was that several chains were interested in getting in on the ED strip. The staff member distinctly said it was a private businessman, but that's all he knew. Maybe another Gastro-pub awaits us....Perhaps the patrons might be a slightly less rowdy? who knows. It was one of the last remaining "old Codger" hangouts. Oh and Trivia night is gone...Peace on Sundays for a while.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 yep used it last in 1975Bob S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kels Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 LOL Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Kels can you see if it's open to night.Bob S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kels Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 It's definitely open...why? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 just thought if it was sold it might stop trading or shut for refurb??????Bob S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kels Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 Surely someone knows what's happening....nothing is ever secret too long in ED. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 If they do their not saying.Bob S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon_H Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Last Saturday we were told by a member of staff that the Magdala was closing beginning of July. It's going to be refubished and rebranded. I think the staff were being made redundant. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 All Bar One! Got to be.;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Fingers crossed they are going ot refurb it back to how it used to be and re-employ Mick! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 And the bookshelf wallpaper!One of the blonde barmaids who used to work there on comedy nights passed me on LL yesterday looking different x 10. Umm... just thought I'd mention that Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 The Mag used to be great. The current incarnation is not. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsuissy Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 It's fantastic for Rugby with breakfast on a saturday morning at 8.00 am Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
standswithfist Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I personally am a big fan of the Mag. Nowhere else has sport on like it, with a good atmosphere.its closing for a referb around the 8th July.The manager could not say who was taking over as he himself has not been told.For some people who are being made redundant its their livelyhood and home. I bet noone is giving them a second thought! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Bummer. Why can't they just keep the old staff on or are there some grand plans for the place? Or is it some big pub-co taking over who will intall waitrons and bartrons to sell overpriced beer and prefabricated food?Anyway I wonder if they will have opened up again by 26 July and wil still be serving pizza for a certain pub crawl that is happening. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Happening without me!!! :(I like the Mag, it's a bit noisey because of the acoustics in the building, but it's always been friendly, and the pizza is good.Saying that, I loved it before, it was by a mile the naffest, dingiest place around, superb! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Darn... please not let it turn into a place like the many other drinking establishments down the lane pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease! :( Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Who ever has it I would hope they keep the external noise down for the people who live near by.Bob S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamma Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 This is bad news. It clearly has the most attractive bar staff in East Dulwich and can only hope they are kept on.How many times has this place changed hands over the last few years? Seems to have changed every year or so. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Their busiest night was comedy club night and they stopped it, and it was the only thing that seperated them from all the other pubs. When the forum had their monthly 'do' it was difficult to hold a conversation, as the noise from their sound system drowned everything out.I feel that almost any change in the management structure, would be an improvement. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-112997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla100 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Hey maybe it'll be turned into an M&S - the police station rumor was just that little bit off.Scylla Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-113056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I heard (from a staff member) that it was going to be closed for a month for refurbishment. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/#findComment-113057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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