onthemove123 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Dear residents, I am a regular of The Clockhouse pub in East Dulwich, go there about 2 to 3 times a week, as well at the weekends. I have been drinking in there for nearly 5 years, and socalise with the regulars, some of whom have been drinking in there for nearly 25 years. We buy drinks and spend money. On Sunday, the place was a joke - it was packed with prams, faces I have never seen before, and no doubt will never see again. On the terrace, about 6 adults took over the area and we noticed they were eating their own food. And inside, a family were eating and had brought in food for their small child. I am sick and tired of my local being invaded at the weekends by snobby families who never go in the pub normally, and who dump prams everywhere and leave hardly any room to get in/out of the pub or get to the bar. I regularly have to say "excuse me" several times to get past. When did the law change so that children were allowed in pubs? It's fine to come to the pub, but don't bring your own food, don't take over the terrace, and don't leave prams in the way. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I was in there yesterday too. Totally agree with you On the move. Since they have refurbished the place there is no room to swing a cat in there. The bar area is way too small to have lots of buggies as well as people congregating around the small bar . The door leading out to the terrace was blocked by all the buggies therefore you couldn't get in or out. Leave the buggies outside. Clockhouse you seriously need to re-organise that bar area or someone please tell them to leave the buggies and scooters outside . As for the people out on the terrace who brought their own food in your staff did'nt take any notice more interested in selling their own food!!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 onthemove123 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> When did the law change so that children were allowed in pubs? It didn't. You've always been able to take kids to the pub. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Before this descends into usual fluff about regulars having special rights and "selfish" families ...can I start with a practical question from a new parent? Buggies do take up a chunk of space and get in the way but is it safe to leave them outside when they're worth 500 quid to a grand each? Can you get buggy locks and racks to lock them? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Judging by the style of refurb, they've tried to appeal to the family/daytime market.. but the place is too cramped for prams and stuff. So not really working at the moment.But it appears that the OP has previous... so I'll take it with a pinch of salt. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 MrBen Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> is it safe to leave them outside when they're worth 500 quid to a> grand each?Once the kid is a few months old, I think a MacLaren or similar works better... more manuverable, folds up, and best of all... cheaper. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Bringing your own food to a pub is out of order and buggies are the new menace to drinkers. Personally, I'd ban them. They take up too much space and get in the way.The Clock House along with the Dulwich Woodhouse were two of the first pubs that I drank in regularly as a teenager. I rarely visit either of them these days as they have both been ruined by Youngs & Co. Neither of them look like pubs anymore, especially the Clock House, which is a bloody shame. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Having tasted the "food" at the Clockhouse I don't blame them bringing their own. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Totally agree with Jah Lush.. Both pubs have been Vandalised by Youngs & Co. Clock House must be one of the worst local make overs. DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Maybe because OP, a business model of a pub of 'entitled' regulars, hogging the bar and snearing at any newcomers and, ironically, dismissing them as snobs isn't gonn a go very far in the 21st Century. Just a thought.*first drunk in the Clockhosue in 1993 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Never liked the Clockhouse. Had the odd nice summer evening outside (years ago), but never liked it inside, crap layout for a pub.And annoying regulars. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 > is it safe to leave them outside when they're worth 500 quid to a > grand each? A grand? You can get a Jag for that Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I am suspicious of this "six adults eating their own food" story, surely they would have been booted out. Sounds rather similar to a low-quality wind up we heard a few months ago, whereby some posho blow-in parents allegedly asked a complete stranger to watch their baby outside while they had a pint or two.Like I say... take the OP with a pinch of salt. And anyone who stakes a claim to a place just because they've been there "almost five years" is not really worth listening to. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I was told it used to be an Off License but could not back it up until a I found this:- Jah Lush 19 June, 2009 15:34 Not sure why it's called the Clockhouse apart from it being an ale house full of clocks. It used to be an off licence doncha know Foxy.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 They were outside the pub on the terrace. The pub was full yesterday so you would not have seen them unless you went outside!! Seeing as the buggie brigade were blocking the entrance to get out and come in lots of people had to use the other door!!😂😂 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthemove123 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Jeremy - I am the person they asked to look after their kid!! Staff were unaware that these people were outside, and we left the under staffed creche and went up the road - much better. Otta - can you define "annoying regulars". I am one of them it would appear, so would be nice to know what's annoying about some locals/regulars who REGULARLY go to their LOCAL. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 It was defo a offe early 60's Bob S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 ???? Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Maybe because OP, a business model of a pub of> 'entitled' regulars, hogging the bar and snearing> at any newcomers and, ironically, dismissing them> as snobs isn't gonn a go very far in the 21st> Century. Just a thought.> > *first drunk in the Clockhosue in 1993But one pub a month types often don't know the rulesin pubs (which I suppose is not surprising), and that annoys regularsBut then drinkers (as opposed to eaters) always have asecret pub or two - down the backstreets, hidden away :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 onthemove123 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------. > Otta - can you define "annoying regulars". I am> one of them it would appear, so would be nice to> know what's annoying about some locals/regulars> who REGULARLY go to their LOCAL.Can I have a go? Just your misplaced sense of entitlement really.... which is just as bad as the parents with a total lack of consideration for others that you refer to. Question - do you ever eat there? If not, your "regular " contribution of six pints of Pride isn't enough to pay the bills like it was back in 1987. They need to sell food and appeal to more than a couple of grumpy old men in tracksuits to survive.And if you're a proper drinker what are you doing at the Clockhouse anyway? It's like a Disney yachting theme pub.Castle, Blythe Hill, Cherry Tree and EDT are all fairly kid free. And still look like proper pubs. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 "Maybe because OP, a business model of a pub of 'entitled' regulars, hogging the bar and snearing at any newcomers and, ironically, dismissing them as snobs"Just like last months of CPT IMO. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 The last time I was regular at this pub was back in the late 80s/early 90s when that snobby couple owned the place and parked their sports cars out the front for the all the regulars to glare on in admiration. How times have changed. It now appears the clientele are all stay at home yummies spending the old mans city salary in an establishment claiming to still be known as a "pub". Never been a fan of Youngs, and this place neatly summarises most of their boozers. Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Watches, cars, personal number plates.......you're always going to look like a tool. Buy an incubator for a hospital or give some kids that need it a day out. Anything else really. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 steveo Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> > is it safe to leave them outside when they're> worth 500 quid to a > > grand each? > > A grand? You can get a Jag for thatAnd he's got twinsSo that's 2 Jags, which as an aside take up more roomFlawed thinking there steveo Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 onthemove123 - I strongly suspect you are a troll, judging by this thread and others. If you're not, you have a great big chip on your shoulder and a bizarre sense of entitlement.Either way... not worth listening to. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I used to love Young's Pubs 20 years ago, but the change has been hidiousI know they can't stay the same forever, but evolution isn't about destroying everything they had beforeThe Dulwich Wood House, it's ten minutes from my house on foot, 2 in a car. But i'd rather snap my teeth out with pliers than go into that place. It's got nothing that reflects it's position or area, it feels like it's been skylifed in from a new housing estate in Milton Keynes, as does the ClockHouseMaybe i'm getting old and don't get it, though thinking about it, I frequent places that have 'people' running them, not group managers or whatever title/bunch of keys they're gifted withOh yeah, and The Honour Oak falls into the same hole/categoryMeh ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53761-the-clockhouse-pub-weekend-chaos/#findComment-817920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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