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Featured local business - Clubtek

Forest

SE23

Hill

I was already a regular visitor to Clubtek’s DJ shop when it was in Penge, but now they're even handier in Stanstead Road, just a few doors down from Shannon’s Garden Centre - another old favourite. It’s by no means just for DJs and bands...

Coming soon: The Brookmill

Feb

2016

Via the Deptford Forum, the new team in charge of Deptford boozer The Cranbrook reveal themselves. They say:We’re super excited to announce that The Cranbrook is under new management. Undergoing a complete refurbishment and re-brand it will re-open as The Brookmill pub and kitchen in Spring 2016!The plan is to create a relaxed, family and ...

Wickham Arms censured by Lewisham Council

Jan

2016

The management of the Wickham Arms pub (Upper Brockley Road) have been heavily censured by the licencing enforcement team at Lewisham Council, after persistent problems with after-hours drinking, noise and other forms of public nuisance.In an extensive report published on the Lewisham Council website, the enforcement officer concludes that "the Licensing Authority remains doubtful of ...

The Fat Walrus, 44 Lewisham Way

Jan

2016

It was supposed to be the impossible pub.An establishment that had been through various incarnations in recent years, without attracting a sustainable customer base. Too far from New Cross for passing trade and too close to New Cross to enjoy a captive market. The Old Haberdasher - an adequate sort of place - was perennially ...

Coming Soon: The Fat Walrus

Dec

2015

The Fat Walrus has taken over The Old Haberdasher pub (44 Lewisham Way), strengthening ties between the great families of South East London and Odobenidae. The team have been in touch to let us know that they are aiming to reopen in January 2016.The use of a jolly, eccentric anthropomorphic figurehead is promising, as is ...

The Catford Bridge Tavern to reopen next year

Dec

2015

The Catford Bridge Tavern is due to reopen next Christmas, after Lewisham Council approved the planning application by the new owners. Ambitious plans to renovate the pub stalled when the pub caught fire earlier this year.The Solitaire team confirmed that they have received approval for their post-fire plans and are aiming to reopen the pub by ...

Brockley Barge earns Good Beer Guide entry

Nov

2015

Good news @BrockleyCentral The Brockley Barge gets in the 2016 Good beer guide https://t.co/jsx5xmOUzh— ian faragher (@ianfaragher) November 5, 2015The weekend's article about the newly refurbished Crown Tavern triggered some discussion of the Brockley Barge, with some wishing that it could be more like the Tavern and less like a Wetherspoons.Pubs and restaurants are in short ...

The Crown Tavern, Lee

Nov

2015

Look what the people of Lee have wangled themselves: A beautifully refurbished pub, with a lush garden. The team at The Crown Tavern proudly declare:Dating back to 1887, The Crown Tavern has now been given a fresh lease of life whilst still retaining its original character, complete with a redesigned outside space and expansive dining ...

White Hart Gain

Nov

2015

An anonymous benefactor has sent us these photos and the news that, after years of being rubbish, The White Hart pub in New Cross is threatening to become great, having been taken over by a publican with a decent pedigree.Refurbishment is under-way and anon writes:"A bit of tracing on Companies House shows a director of ...

Octopump is back

Sep

2015

Holly from The Royal Albert team writes:October can only mean one thing....I wanted to let thirsty Brockley Central readers know about the return of Octopump, The Royal Albert annual cask ale extravaganza.Taking place across 1st-4th October, Antic London’s much loved public house will be transformed into a beer drinker haven, promising ale-filled fun, world music, ...

The Old Haberdasher for sale

Sep

2015

The Old Haberdasher on Lewisham Way is up for sale.A fine pub, it has never quite found its raison d'etre. A little too much of a stagger up the hill from New Cross and a bit too far from the beating heart of Brockley - but not far enough to claim any kind of monopoly ...