The Ladywell Tavern closes for a minimum of two months [UPDATED]

One-time Lewisham pub of the year The Ladywell Tavern, closed at the weekend. The landlord's plan is to shut the pub for a minimum of two months, to allow for refurbishment while the high street roadworks drag on.The Misty Moon Gallery, located in the pub's premises, will remain open throughout this time.As we've seen with ...

Brockley Jack to close for refurbishment

The Brockley Jack pub in Crofton Park is due to close for refurbishment from July 29th until August 9th. The work will provide the already-handsome pub with a bigger bar, new seating and a bigger garden.The Brockley Jack theatre will remain open and the programme will continue as normal.With thanks to Andy.

The Other Art Club at The Talbot

Friend of BC, Sarah writes:Every Wednesday the upstairs dining room at the Talbot transforms into The Other Art Club: a new life drawing class, taught by local artist Perienne Christian. Lured by the promise of free cava, I turned up for the launch night and had so much fun that I returned the following week. ...

Hobgoblin for sale

Favourite of students and Shia LaBeouf, the Hobgoblin pub in New Cross is up for sale. Costar reports:Eleven further sites from the Pubs ‘n’ Bars estate are being brought to market by specialist property adviser Christie + Co on behalf of administrator Grant Thornton.Simon Chaplin, director of Christie + Co, said: “As with the first ...

Gaggle Cave at the Royal Albert

Sarah writes:I'm part of the band/all female alternative choir Gaggle and, 30th May - 21st June, we are launching a pop-up concept shop/project space/hang out in the Royal Albert pub's new gallery project space InSitu which is next to the pub on New Cross Cross Road.We're calling it the GAGGLE CAVE and we will be ...

New kitchen at The Amersham Arms

Gareth from The Amersham writes:We are proud to announce that the Amersham Arms Kitchen has undergone something of a switch-around and is now running under new management. The big man in charge (Mr P) really knows his stuff – but we won't brag about all that he has done. We know that you will not ...

The Honor Oak closes

The Honor Oak pub (1 St German's Road, SE23) has shut and will reopen under new management. An announcement on the former management's Facebook page says:It is with a heavy heart that I must let you know that The Honor Oak is no more. The doors are closed the tears are flowing. When faced with such ...

Utrophia: Things to Come

Utrophia, the itinerant arts collective currently based in Deptford, is leaving its home on Deptford High Street, to make way for an Antic pub called The Jobcentre, which the Deptford Dame reports is currently going through the planning process. They write:We're leaving the High Street at the end of April and packing up the Utrophia ...

Brockley Beer

Brockley beer at The OrchardThe Brockley Brewing Company launch party took place last night and pubs across the area are now serving its beers. The early reaction is positive.On Twitter, @alitopcat says: Enjoyed a couple @The_Orchard_ Good body and decent strength yet still light & sparkley on the tongue, a refreshing brew.On BC, NAT hiccups: ...

The Brockley Brewing Company Launch Night

The Brockley Brewing Company - Brockley's first microbrewery - has its launch party this Friday at The Talbot on Tyrwhitt Road, from 7pm.They've also announced the list of pubs that will stock their beers:The Talbot, Tyrwhitt Road, SE4 1QG - Pale & Golden Ale The Orchard, Harefield Road SE4 1LW - Pale Ale The Ladywell Tavern, Ladywell Road SE13 ...