London: November beers

Fysh

November's nearly upon us, and so we should get to planning the November beers. Having dragged people up Kilburn way for a few outings, we're heading to Clapham for the next one. I need the Southerners to pick where we should head and meet, but the first thing we need to do is pick the date.

LadyMayBelle

We are away for the 26th and 27th, back to the motherland.

Dr.Giggles

Friday 19th

I can do any of the first four dates anyway but not the later ones

m@cc@

Saturday 13th

First weekend is no good for me. Anything else is fine.

bluedolphin

Friday 19th

26/27 are out for me anyway; flexible on the others atm.

D-Generate

Friday 19th

12th and 13th are ideal for me. Ireland matches to be watched on the other saturdays!

Fysh

Friday 19th

Yeah, the 12th & 13th are best for myself and Jack B. Badd too. It's looking like we'll probably go for the 13th, given the poll, but I'll leave it a few more days to be on the safe side.

In the meantime, pubs - I see from BeerInTheEvening that Clapham has a Belgos/Bierodrome with lots of Belgian beer, which is always good in my book I'm open to suggestion though, particularly for somewhere to meet. Anyone fancy meeting up for grub beforehand?

Sinall

Friday 19th

Sure why not? I like food.

bluedolphin

Friday 19th

D-Generate wrote: »

12th and 13th are ideal for me. Ireland matches to be watched on the other saturdays!

Didn't you get the memo? You're barred from attending. You can go hang with all those "left wing fascists" you might know instead.

Yes. I like food. I like eating food. 13th sounds ok.

afatbollix

Saturday 6th

I ment to press 12th/13th So thats another to that weekend...

Jack B. Badd

Friday 19th

I vote for Belgo, I always vote Belgo!

Fysh

Friday 19th

bluedolphin wrote: »

Yes. I like food. I like eating food.

I, er, may not like the answer I get to this, but...what is it that you like to do with food that isn't eating it? There must be something, if you felt compelled to mention liking food outside of the usual context of eating it...

Sinall

Friday 19th

Fysh wrote: »

I, er, may not like the answer I get to this, but...what is it that you like to do with food that isn't eating it? There must be something, if you felt compelled to mention liking food outside of the usual context of eating it...

Cooking it?

bluedolphin

Friday 19th

Fysh wrote: »

I, er, may not like the answer I get to this, but...what is it that you like to do with food that isn't eating it? There must be something, if you felt compelled to mention liking food outside of the usual context of eating it...

Buying. Tasting. Preparing. Cooking. Freezing. Defrosting. Throwing.

There are many things one can do with food.

Fysh

Friday 19th

bluedolphin wrote: »

Buying. Tasting. Preparing. Cooking. Freezing. Defrosting. Throwing.

There are many things one can do with food.

Comparatively few of them are group activities, though. And fewer of those are suitable when out in public.

...

(I was talking about food fights, of course. I can't help it if you lot are grubby-minded perverts, now, can I?)

bluedolphin

Friday 19th

Fysh wrote: »

Comparatively few of them are group activities, though. And fewer of those are suitable when out in public.

...

(I was talking about food fights, of course. I can't help it if you lot are grubby-minded perverts, now, can I?)

They could all be group activities...............if you're into that sorta thing.

Dr.Giggles

Friday 19th

I have to change my vote to the 12th, can't make the 13th

Dr.Giggles

Friday 19th

Dr.Giggles wrote: »

I have to change my vote to the 12th, can't make the 13th

date mix up 13th is fine? :rolleyes:

Fysh

Friday 19th

Heh, grand so. I was getting concerned, we've had a great Cork contingent so far and frankly it'd be a loss to all of us if the Corkonian faction were absent or reduced.

On which note: Southerners, where are we going for these beers? I'm thinking we should start off getting some grub at Carmen Tapas Bar, but there's a possibility* that I'm biased.

*: I'm hugely biased, in that it's quite possible I would go on a baby-kicking spree if I thought there were some decent tapas in it for me afterwards.

Baggly

I can has beers?

(With the group, i know i CAN have beer)

(except not from that Sainsburys where im barred)

(Stupid security guard)

Dr.Giggles

Friday 19th

Pter wrote: »

I can has beers?

(With the group, i know i CAN have beer)

(except not from that Sainsburys where im barred)

(Stupid security guard)

I like the cut of your jib boy

I'm up for Tapas Fysh, Ill start asking around to find good place to go to for alcohol

Baggly

Dr.Giggles wrote: »

I like the cut of your jib boy

I'm up for Tapas Fysh, Ill start asking around to find good place to go to for alcohol

Not that Sainsburys plztnx

Fysh

Friday 19th

Pter wrote: »

Not that Sainsburys plztnx

*cue Jerry Springer Mode*

"Little does Pter know, that security guard is backstage. Let's bring 'em on!"

JE-RRY! JE-RRY! JE-RRY! JE-RRY! JE-RRY! JE-RRY! etc.

Baggly

Looks good....

Fysh wrote: »

Heh, grand so. I was getting concerned, we've had a great Cork contingent so far and frankly it'd be a loss to all of us if the Corkonian faction were absent or reduced.

On which note: Southerners, where are we going for these beers? I'm thinking we should start off getting some grub at Carmen Tapas Bar, but there's a possibility* that I'm biased.

*: I'm hugely biased, in that it's quite possible I would go on a baby-kicking spree if I thought there were some decent tapas in it for me afterwards.

Dr.Giggles

Friday 19th

well I have done some askin' about (just my housemate) and he says the Tram and Social in Tooting is a really good bar he says don't let the fact that it is in Tooting put you off. http://www.antic-ltd.com/tooting/

As far as Clapham is concerned he says that when you come out of Clapham Junction station there are a good few late night bars on the left the Belle Vue is pretty decent apparently, and a few others next to it.

That is all the information I could gather I'm afraid

Baggly

Looks good....but Tooting....

bluedolphin

Friday 19th

I was in Clapham on Friday night for the fireworks; there are loads of bars and places along the High Street and even more further down towards the southside of the Common. I'll ask around for recommendations, but there's def plenty to be had in the way of aytin'n'drinkin'.

Playboy

Friday 19th

Clapham is much preferable to Clapham Junction for a Saturday night out in my experience. There are loads of places to eat around the common and lots of bars and cubs too. I have not tried that Tapas place but I'm game if everyone else is. There are a few good restaurnats along the south side of the common and really good Italian Pizzeria also. There are a couple of excellent bars there too. Good place to start imo and then work our way up to the common as the night wears on.

Gigalum is a good place to meet. Its directly across the road from Clapham South Station and the Resaturants including the Tapas bar will be next to it.

Personally I try to avoid tooting at all costs... really dont like the place. There are a few good bars in Balham too such as the Bedford which is only one stop or a 15 minute walk from Clapham South.

Dr.Giggles

Friday 19th

I think tooting is a charming place

D-Generate

Friday 19th

Yeah Tooting only has the Tram, the Antelope and the Selkirk and other than that its a bit of a hole.

At Clapham Common you have Carmen Tapas and right next door you have the Bellevieue (can be fairly packed so if there is a bunch of us we would want to be there earlyish).
Then there are other places like the Alex (Sports pub... well they show Irish matches) and then along Clapham High St it is a bit more trendy until you get towards Clapham North which has the Railway, Royal Oak, Belgo and the Clapham North. All are decent enough size to find seats in on a Saturday Night pretty much.

Balham has some good places also like the Bowels Club, the Devonshire, Bedford and the Exhibit which are also fairly okay to get seats in on weekends as long as you don't roll up at 11ish.

For those who want to pick an area based on commutes then besides all being on hte Northern Line, Balham and Clapham North have rail stations also. Clapham North's rail service isn't near as good as Balham's though.

Baggly

Im for Clapham in terms of Commute

LadyMayBelle

Ola! Is this going ahead this weekend then? Let me know so we can start packing and preparing rations for the cold harsh winter down south getting plans organised!!

Baggly

AFAIK 'tis.

Fysh

Friday 19th

Yarp, we're still on for this weekend. I suggest we hit that tapas place around 6:30-7ish for food, then go from there.

TFL suggests that for us at least, the quickest route from Queens Park is the Bakerloo to Elephant & Castle followed by the Northern Line to Clapham Common. Any other Northerners heading down by a similar route?

Baggly

So we are going for Clapham Common. Grand....see ye there....Are there any traditions for making the group known to newbies?

Fysh

Friday 19th

Pter wrote: »

So we are going for Clapham Common. Grand....see ye there....Are there any traditions for making the group known to newbies?

I'll PM you my mobile number and a link to a suitable mugshot so you can ring/find us on the night. I'll likely also be wearing a bright orange t-shirt with a pumpkin design on it, making me even more visible...

LadyMayBelle

I'll be in touch with you Fysh and JackBBadd if we go, transport wise. I'm clueless at it! Will be good, as we had to leave the last one early.

bluedolphin

Friday 19th

That tapas place is _literally_ beside Clapham Common tube. I was stood very close when I was watching the fireworks. We say 6:45pm at Carmen Tapas so? Any idea of numbers? If there's a big group mightn't be a bad idea to reserve a table? Dunno... Can we get a show of definite hands? I'm in fo' shizzle.

Baggly

Im in

Jack B. Badd

Friday 19th

My self and the boy are in - can't say no to tapas

Sinall

Friday 19th

Fysh wrote: »

Any other Northerners heading down by a similar route?

Me, most likely, as I am assuming the Jubilee line will be down!

Cheetara

Friday 19th

Yeah - finally I can make a drinks. Do you know where are you going after the food just in case i get delayed?

Playboy

Friday 19th

Ill be there!

Dr.Giggles

Friday 19th

ya its not looking likely that Ill make Tapas, but Ill meet ye a bit later where ever ye end up, Ill be ringing looking for directions no doubt.

D-Generate

Friday 19th

I'm in for tapas and everything that follows

Playboy

Friday 19th

I'm not going to be able to make it for the meal but will meet up later in the evening. How will i get in touch with you guys to find out where you are?

bluedolphin

Friday 19th

So for the Tapas 6:45 at Carmen Tapas which is here. It's right beside Clapham Common tube station: come out of the station and Bam! there it is.

Then, for ease, should we say the Belle Vue which is pretty close to the tapas place from 9:30 (might be there earlier...don't know how long dinner will take)? We can make an agreement to stay there til 10:30 at least, but if anyone plans on coming after that time maybe to double check our location, just in case? Does that sound like a potential arrangement?

I live not so far from Clapham, so I'll check this immediately before I leave around 6:15pm, so PM me if anyone needs a phone number or further directions!

Baggly

Nice meeting everyone last night

Fysh

Friday 19th

Pter wrote: »

Nice meeting everyone last night

Likewise Hope ye had a good time for the rest of the night. Did ye head on anywhere after the Belle Vue?

Baggly

Went to the Royal Oak (?) down the road near Calpham North.

I hit the road around half one; drunkenly thinking id make a tube or bus or something.

I got home. Thats the main thing.

bluedolphin

Friday 19th

Pter wrote: »

... Calpham North...

Mmm...Calpol...think that conversation has made an impact... :pac:

The rest of us stuck around til we felt obliged to leave after 2 sometime... D-Generate took on the persona of a kindly gentleman and escorted Dr.Giggles and me to our chariots. D-Generate and I were even alone for a while waiting for my bus and we both survived the ordeal. And so did everyone else around us. Success!