jim_the_chin Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 i changed from the cpt to the mag for football watching and love it - room to sit and stand, loads of screens, decent enough beer selection, no chelsea man and fantastic pies and pizza. i wouldn't like to see it change and don't understand why as it's always busy when i'm there. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyCat Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'm a big fan of The Mag too - being a regular Sunday night pub quizzer there! So I really hope they keep the quiz going (with Beany as quiz master!) And the Pieminster pies and pizza are great too......Fingers crossed it won't be a chain pub! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamma Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I understand it's going to be changed into a restaurant. Which I think will leave the EDT as the only place to watch sport. I almost hope England don't qualify for anything ever again. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I agree Mag was great for watching footy. However Jamma, I'm honestly not just saying this as a CPT regular, but for me, the CPT is miles better for sports than the EDT with it's horrific blurry screen! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kels Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 Sorry fellas, I prefer the restaurant option...I'm happy to be rid of the pack of regulars that drink there and drive home! very naughty. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Kels that's hardly a fair point... many regular restuarant goers drink more than their fair share AND still drive home.Surely there's already too many restuarant and wine bars as opposed to pubs. *sighs* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kels Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 My point was more that the patrons of an older-style pub who drink pint after pint (and often don't eat) are less desirable than ones who do eat. OK, yes they too may drink and drive, which is unnacceptable. But from a personal view a restaurant will have a far less rowdy and obnoxious customer. KalamityKel, I don't mean to offend you, but you obviously don't live in an ear-shot of the Magadala. I've heard bear-talking mumblings about all-sorts of relationship dilemmas. Swearing, general stupid late night carry on like..... "aww babe, babe listen to me, i aint gonna do it again, I werent doin anyfing rong, I promise".... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattham Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Second that Kels...I like the Mag's pizzas as much as anyone, but if you live within earshot it's nightmare. The wit of the average post-pub conversation is always inversely proportional to the volume it's shouted at. But I don't know whether to be pleased or worried...what will the replacement be like? Without wanting to reignite the wine-bar vs restaurant vs proper pub conundrum, what does everyone want? Something with less sick and broken glass outside wins my vote. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kels Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 My vote too. I'd welcome a fairly priced/ high quality/ restaurant/ bar, much like the Palmerston. God I love the food there. And the service is awesome. The Manager really knows just the right amount attention to give and is great on his wine list. It's a credit to East Dulwich. Sure I can't afford to eat there every week, but it's what I look forward to eating at and I have never been disappointed yet. Lunch specials rock too. It reminds me of an amazing and rustic bar/ restaurant in Paris.k Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xone262 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 A nice pub would be great, maybe a bit more like the plough. It can get a little roudy from time to time so hopefully the few chav types that hang about in the magdala will venture back to maybe the harvester on the south circ. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kels Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 you've got to be kidding right? I may have been at a different plough to you.... :( Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xone262 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 probably. Only been there about 4 times and the vibe does vary. Generally I found it to be good friendly service and a nice place to meet up with mates. If eating it has to be the burgers as other meals have not been as great. Anyway EDT, Bishop, I don't care any change to the mag will hopefully be for the better. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kels Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 true... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Kels when was the last time you where at the plough, It's lovely in there. Also, and I mean no offence, why did you buy a house near a pub if drinkers annoy you so? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kels Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 I lived here before it was built.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kels Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 And Keef, there are "drinkers" and then there are "drinkers".... I do feel sorry for the big fat bloke that camps there of a night to enjoy his pint or 2 or 3. Who's going to love him now. He'll look a bit odd in a fancified establishment. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBerry Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Kels, what exactly do you mean I lived here before it was built? I found this entry on the 1881 census for the Magdala Tavern 1881/William A Dowling/Licensed Victualler/281881/Emma Dowling/Wife/241881/Ernest Dowling/Son/81881/Percy Dowling/Son/21881/James Dowling/Son/11881/Walter Denbarx/Barman/191881/Laura Denbarx/Inn Servant/211881/Ellen Hopkins/Cook/241881/Emily Baines/Nurse/17 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kels Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 I'm aka Percy Dowling :)-D *kidding* No seriously I love our house and the location. When you live in London I believe you have the following choices for locations....main roads, near a railway line, nosey neighbours (usually of the well worn/ long in the tooth/ too much time on their hands), weird/ ferral neighbours, noisey neighbours, subsidence, crime hotspot, too expensive, too hoity toity, too dull, too conservative, too 2 dimensional....need I go on. I am cool with being close to a pub, it makes for a convenient life. But I'm still keen on seeing it upgraded.....And we have the nicest neighbours...so lucky! a few lager louts don't really bother us that much when you weigh up everything else.:)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoolBananas Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Really Kel? :-S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kels Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 sure, better is good, particularly if it's a restaurant. I'd love to be close to The Palmerston. It's my favourite place to eat! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamma Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I think the biggest issue is watching sport. It's nice to have a pub where lots of people can go to watch a big game without it being particularly lairy or whatever. That used to be The Forresters, then the Mag, next it'll have to be the CPT (and The Castle next if, heaven forefend, the CPT should succumb to the gentrification virus) but it's sad that the choice is diminishing.It helps to foster a sense of community if people can go watch big sporting events together. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 For the record, the CPT have removed their big projected screen and replaced it with a plasma. Clearer picture, but obviously nowhere near as big! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1964 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 "It helps to foster a sense of community if people can go watch big sporting events together."I was hoping this would be the case with the CPT but it was dead for the FA Cup and for the Euro games I saw there. Before the Grove in Camberwell was ruined the public bar was brilliant for sport. Nothing has come close for atmosphere since. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Somone said that they don't have sky at the CPT at the moment though? Is this correct? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I really don't know, but it wouldn't surprise me! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3608-magdala-changing-ownership/page/2/#findComment-113609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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