Mikecg Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I have noticed that to drink a few beers in a Pub in Lordship Lane you need a considerable amount of dosh to get tipsy these days, most of them charge about ?3.50 for a pint, I could get smashed on a tenner a few years ago. atleast weatherspoon pubs are reasonable. I think they are having a laugh, we need a weatherspoon pub in LL. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmlow Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 no we don't! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 seanmlow Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> no we don't!Feck off! Yes we do.Bloody Nora I'm in a feisty mood tonight. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 we might need cheaper drinks - but we don't need a Wetherspoon. Besides one doesn't have to go far for a cheaper drink (hello Hoopers, CPT et al) - but people's stated desire for a cheaper drink seems ill-matched with their willingness to walk the extra yardage. Ergo, the drinks on LL aren't TOO expensive Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Wetherspoons are the f*cking pits, end of Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 i'd rather go to the supermarket and get a s*itload of bottles and cans and stay home watching tv than go to a wetherspoons. anyway, Peckham has the Kentish Drovers.Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I went to a theatre pub at Highbury called Hen and Chickens on Saturday.I had a small glass of juice.I kid you not, Two Pounds And Six Pence, and they gave me ice so I told them to take the ice out.I don't think the pubs are more expensive in East Dulwich than most places in London. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Quote Or if you fancy a bit more drama, there is always The Capitol in FH. Or if you prefer summer sun and outdoor benches the Fox on The Hill. But life is too short to be looking into the face of a "fiver for a curry and pint" and wondering who is being shafted to bring you that deal. Not least you for eating the over-salted, over saturated, broiler chickenBut enough about W'spoons. PubCos (not necessarily landlords or pubs themselves) charge too much for beer these days. This much is true. Let's see how they deal with dwindling customer base now they can't go for the easy option of automatically selling the venue for real estate. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I used to go to Islington in the early 1990s - i rented in Finsbury Park (affordable) but went for beers in more up market Islington - it was there I first came across a pint for ?2. Shocked I was, immediatley went to a payphone and told all and sundry what a rip off London/Islington was.But I think that ED is not expensive - Prices go up, we get used to that, cheap pubs are not in general a good thing and certainly not a weatherspoons. You can always have a sneaky beer ot two before going out, that should get you started. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 ???? Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Wetherspoons are the f*cking pits, end ofxxxxxxI say, quids, that's a bit harsh :))Some Wetherspoons are not bad, though admittedly the food is crap. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Louisa Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> i'd rather go to the supermarket and get a> s*itload of bottles and cans and stay home> watching tv than go to a wetherspoons. anyway,> Peckham has the Kentish Drovers.> > Louisa.::o you ARE my neighbour! Every morning I hear the recycling bin being filled...It is quite worrying when you can pay a lot less for drinks in a swanky posh bar up town than in the okish establishments on LL... *sighs* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Go to the Dog and drink Harveys. At a little over ?2 a pint it?s the cheapest option at the moment. Well apart from going to the common and drinking cider. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Grrrr no no no Just move if you want to be near a Weatherspoons ...it's more like a branch of social services in them there places....yuk...an' the dogs in there ....well.....mongrels or what.....Grrr woof Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvPeckham Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 It is a simple case of economics and supply & demandIf no one wanted to drink in East Dulwich then the price of a pint would drop to attract people in, however with a strong demand (as currently) then the price rises because people are willing to pay what is charged. Okay there is the economic factors involoved of rental of premises, licence fees, rates, staff costs, waste disposal costs, taxes and cost of raw materials (alcohol, food ..) however at the end of the day if people choose not to drink here then the price of beer / drinks would more then likely come down. That said, I for one don't advocate bycotting drinking in the area, but it may explain part of the reason why East Dulwich appears to be more pricey then other areas. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Grrr >however at the end of the day if people choose not to drink here then the price of beer / drinks would more then likely come down.<Put up the prices.....keep the riff raff at bay I say...dig a moat as well....and erect a wall.......and a checkpoint...and grrrrr beer makes one quite irrational at times......Woof Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Pint of Brains Ordinary in Hoopers.....?1.99....I nearly fainted when he told me. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Fuck me sideways! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Read dulwichdolls post. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassius Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 NOT all Wetherspoons are like the Kentish Drovers or the Capitol. Two in Exeter (I know some other forumites know Exeter) are excellent. Many of them have a large range of draft beers at very reasonable prices. When I went to a beer festival I chatted to the guys from CAMRA and on the whole they are impressed with the high profile that JDW give to real ales. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Camra....weirdo beardy people...just glad of any attention on real ale.............Exeter.....HELLO........is any one out there.......Get diggin' that moat..Grrrr wooooooooof Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asset Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 all going to the dogs I tell you Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 GrrrrWell said............woof.....got a spade......must dig moat.....need help....any volunteers .....ahh ahhh pant...grrrr wooof Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Yep - the one on the hill in Exeter (used to be a hotel) is a bit of a flagship for the chain. Very plesant on a summer day. food is still inedible crud tho. And it's pretty grim on a busy weekend night too (whihc is true of many places in Exeter to be fair, some of which I really like) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I remember once being in a pub that was very nice and being surprised when I found out it was a JD Ws. I can?t remember where or when it was though but I?m almost definitely sure that it is a genuine memory and not something I made up. So there you go. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 No you are making it up Brenan...........time is playing tricks with your mind.............look into my eyes......you are feelimng sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeppyyyyyy...Now SNAP out of it...........Ggggggrr woooof Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5023-why-are-pubs-so-expensive-in-ed/#findComment-161712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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