SZBC London Branch Part (Quatre) and last "Do" before XMAS

[Cricko]

Having had talks with the Chairman DTS today, the date for the next SZBC London Branch meet will be Thursday Nov 1st

As it is likely to be a tad colder then, than our previous meets .. we would like suggestions for a different venue close to Fenchurch Street Station that will take our party inside and has quite an open area.

Suggestions will be added to a Poll.

Cheers. DTS,John.

 

[Cricko]

Thats better ..ok all sorted now ....:)

Add your suggestions and I will add them to the Poll.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

The Magpie

Near Liverpool St and serving the best beer in London.

 

[Pubey]

Shooting Star... near Liv St
shooting starrrrrrrrrrrr

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

OK, here are the fancyapint.com reviews:

Counting House

Euston Flyer

Hog's Head

For me, the Counting House wins by a country mile. Close to Bank, Fenny & Liverpool Street; excellent Fullers' beers; a beautiful building inside - and very roomy, so it's not as if our band of merry troopers will overwhelm the place; and it's near my office.

:D

 

[MK Shrimper]

Wherever. Not bothered.

 

[Pubey]

nor me, i'm just going on a mates recommendation. the counting house sounds a good shout

 

[Cricko]

Wherever. Not bothered.

Does this mean you will make it this time Mate ?

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Hmm... controversially, fancyapint don't really like the Magpie. What beer have they got on, YB?

Magpie

The downside of the Magpie is that it is not a big pub, space-wise; and depending on how many of us turn up, we might rather overwhelm the pub... not sure that's necessarily a good thing. Nice pub, though - I've not been to it in a couple of years, but it's the one near Hammonds's offices in Devonshire Sq, isn't it?

As for the Shooting Star, it's another Fuller's pub... and I'd venture to suggest that The Counting House is a better one.

Matt

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Hmm... controversially, fancyapint don't really like the Magpie. What beer have they got on, YB?

Magpie

The downside of the Magpie is that it is not a big pub, space-wise; and depending on how many of us turn up, we might rather overwhelm the pub... not sure that's necessarily a good thing.

As for the Shooting Star, it's another Fuller's pub... and I'd venture to suggest that The Counting House is a better one.

Matt

Landlord, Pride and a couple of guests. It is the best kept beer in London in my expert opinion.

There's a function room upstairs which we might be able to use, but it hasn't been crowded in there since the smoking ban, and there's plenty of room for a group of 16.

Haven't been in the Counting House for a while, but from my previous visits the beer there is average at best.

ps Yes, it is the one near Hammonds

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

in my expert opinion.

...says the non-CAMRA member...

:finger:

 

[Cricko]

I bet the Magpie don't sell real Larger shandy ..:finger: :p

It's probably a pub for Brian Blessed lookalikes.

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Landlord, Pride and a couple of guests. It is the best kept beer in London in my expert opinion.

There's a function room upstairs which we might be able to use, but it hasn't been crowded in there since the smoking ban, and there's plenty of room for a group of 16.

Haven't been in the Counting House for a while, but from my previous visits the beer there is average at best.

ps Yes, it is the one near Hammonds

OK, now I've had my mini-dig, I'm certainly more than happy to give the Magpie a try - it's nearer my office for starters! So long as you don't think we'll overwhelm it, then I agree it's a good pub.

That said, I can't agree with your views about the Counting House. The beer was excellent when I last went (Pride aside); they had a lovely Fullers summer ale and Deuchars on when I last went, IIRC - and both were excellent.

Matt

 

[MK Shrimper]

Does this mean you will make it this time Mate ?

Definitely, barring all disasters. :)

 

[Cricko]

To give everybody a fair crack of the whip deciding on the pub ...this poll closes in 2 minutes ..:p

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

To give everybody a fair crack of the whip deciding on the pub ...this poll closes in 2 minutes ..:p

I've transferred my vote to the Magpie... oooooh...controversial!

:finger:

 

[Cricko]

I've transferred my vote to the Magpie... oooooh...controversial!

:finger:

Just because you like men with facial hair..:p

The poll will stay alive at it is with other suggestions if required till ermmmm, next Friday.

 

[Vange Shrimper]

Where's Cornhill?

 

[Cricko]

Date fixed ....THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1ST......get it in your Diary chaps and Hils.

 

[Vange Shrimper]

Date fixed ....THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1ST......get it in your Diary chaps and Hils.

Ok, I can do that.

Shame it isnt a week before, i'm on half term then :p