The Chandos redux

Sean says this ain't your daddy's Chandos. He writes:There is a new team at The Chandos (56 Brockley Rise) and it's no longer that pub you don't want to go in. Since taking over ten weeks ago Peter and Anna have turned it into a friendly, welcoming boozer with live music every Saturday. Karaoke and Djs ...

The job description of the chef at the pub The Telegraph at The Earl of Derby

The team in charge of The Telegraph at The Earl of Derby pub (87 Dennetts Road, SE14 5LW) are looking for a new chef. Here's what they say they're looking for:The usuals - Hard working, reliable, punctual, able to work as a team and on own, good under pressure. More specific - experience required as ...

The Fellowship of the Ring Road

The Lower Hall of The Fellowship InnBeing on the other side of the Catford one-way system means that Bellingham may as well be on Mars, as far as accessibility from Brockley is concerned, but this is an exciting project.Phoenix Community Housing is a not-for-profit housing association that has just begun a public consultation for its ...

The Talbot garden

The new front garden at The Talbot on Tyrwhitt Road has been open for some now, but in an area still parched for a lack of outdoor drinking areas, it is remiss of Brockley Central not to give it a mention.The remodelled garden now accommodates much greater numbers of customers, despite the perplexing decision to ...

The Royal Albert Beer, Meat, Cider and a little bit of Cheese Festival

The festival runs over four days from May 21st and the team promises more than 20 exotic types of beer, mead and cider while the BBQ cooks home-made sausages. Details here.

The Deptford and New Cross Easter Beer Hunt

We're going on a beer hunt. We're going to catch a big one. We're not scared. What a beautiful day!The Royal Albert team have hidden 38 colourful eggs in businesses across Deptford and New Cross. Solve one of the six riddles and head to the venue in question to do your best impression of a ...

Catford Bridge Tavern owners say fire changes nothing

Solitaire, the owners of the Catford Bridge Tavern, which suffered a fire during renovation work over the weekend, have confirmed that they still intend to reopen the pub as soon as possible. In the aftermath of the blaze, they issued a statement saying:Last night, the fire brigade attended a fire at The Catford Bridge Tavern. ...

Catford Bridge Tavern burns

Plans for the Catford Bridge Tavern - a pub with a convoluted and problematic recent history - have suffered a setback as the pub caught fire this evening. Catching alight is an unfortunately common problem for Lewisham pubs. Why my train was cancelled. MT @lewishambirder: Old Copperfield pub, catford still on fire #kent_999s @LondonFire pic.twitter.com/snDwgWVraG— ...

Los Musicos

The Rose Pub & Kitchen, opening today

The Rose Pub in New Cross is opening tonight. The venue replaces the Hobgoblin. Here are the full details, courtesy of Transpontine:The Rose Pub & Kitchen (to give it its full name) opens on Thursday 29 January 2015 at 6 pm, complete with 'pizza from the wood burning oven'. They're also advertising for kitchen porters. It's under ...