Happy New Beers - Saturday 2nd Feb

Fysh

I've been meaning to do this for a while, so let's get the ball rolling.

It's almost mid-January, at which point it's customary to become depressed upon realising that last payday was a long long time ago and next payday is still sufficiently far far away as to be, psychologically speaking, in a different galaxy.

Take heart, for the next Beers is also coming up soon. Since the last outing was a Northern affair, I'm going to suggest we keep this one nice and central. I'm also going to suggest we go for non-burger/meat-based food, though I've not yet looked around to pick anywhere in particular.

I suggest either The Royal George or The Ship & Shovell (aka Old Reliable). I'll see what food places are nearby; if all else fails I know there's a Wagamama within 5-10 minutes walk of either spot, but it would be nice to be a bit more adventurous.

A poll is attached to keep track of who's in. Any suggestions for food or beverage-related venues, please post them up. If you've not been to a Beers before, PM me so we can swap numbers and I'll keep you posted in the event of any change of plans.

Playboy

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I should be able to make hopefully. I like the look of the Royal George... nice selection of drinks and a good menu. Great location too as plenty other bars on the doorstep

exiledelbows

I'll be out all day Six Nationing (it's a word!) on the 2nd so, bearing in mind what I did at the end of the last boards beers/my birthday, I'm going to say maybe

Fysh

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exiledelbows wrote: »

I'll be out all day Six Nationing (it's a word!) on the 2nd so, bearing in mind what I did at the end of the last boards beers/my birthday, I'm going to say maybe

Was it better than losing a game of chicken to a lamppost before you'd even made it to the pub?

Because if not, I demand that you suitman up, stop making excuses, and attend! :P

Choccie Lover

Great! Looking forward to it......:D

Basq

I'm in London that weekend..

.. would I be welcome?!

silvervixen84

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Basq wrote: »

I'm in London that weekend..

.. would I be welcome?!

Absolutely!

frag420

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All going good and I have landed a job then I look forward to meeting you guys on the beers!!

Il keep you posted

frAg

Woolly_Jumper

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Yay!! Feb beers!

blondie83

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I'll be there with bells on*!

(*bells may or may not actually exist)

Misticles

I'm here the following weekend boo :P

Fysh

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blondie83 wrote: »

I'll be there with bells on*!

(*bells may or may not actually exist)

Bells will be expected, nay, demanded if you turn up.

I realise as I type this that this is most likely to dissuade you from turning up, but what the hell - go big or go home, I say. Where by "big" I mean "adorned with bells".

Misticles wrote: »

I'm here the following weekend boo :P

You're just a big Beers-tease, you are :P Maybe we'll catch you at the next one so.

Fysh

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A reminder: the next Beers outing is this coming Saturday. There has been talk of merging the next Cinemania outing with the Beers by venturing to the 1pm Antiviral show at the Prince Charles, prior to getting food. Post here if you're interested, the timeline is roughly as follows:

• ~12:45: Meet outside PCC
• 3/3:30: Exit PCC, kill time somewhere
• 5:30 ~ 6: Go for food
• 7:30 ~ 8: Go to Royal George/Ship and Shovell, commence Operation: Can Haz Beverages

As for food, I'm still open to suggestions and trying to find us veggie-friendly options. Thus far I've got:

• Andalucia Tapas Bar - in no way whatsoever chosen because I am always happy to go for Spanish food. Nope. Not at all.
• Cape Town Fish Market - Not exactly veggie-friendly, but still, good seafood works for me.
• Wagamama - Wagamama, not particularly adventurous but dependably decent (and cheap) eats for all

If you've got suggestions for food places, or just want to let us know you're coming along, post and say so. I'll be following up with text messages for those who've confirmed they're coming later in the week - if you haven't been to a Beers before, PM me your number so that I can let you know of any last-minute changes.

ballsymchugh

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rugby can fill that gap if you're into cheering on the sweet chariot, or whoever they're playing more like..

Reekwind

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Two activities on the same day? Madness, I say!

I should be there from food o'clock onwards. I haven't been to a tapas place in a while so that sounds like fun

Playboy

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I'm not sure I'm going to make it for the movie but will be there for food. Antiviral sounds nuts so I'll see if I can get out of something so I can make it.

silvervixen84

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Royal George > Ship & Shovell

Not going to go to the movie, undecided about the food yet but will be out at some stage.

Woden

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Should make the beers. Will get back to ya on the foods

frag420

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frag420 wrote: »

All going good and I have landed a job then I look forward to meeting you guys on the beers!!

Il keep you posted

frAg

Guess il be going to my first London Boards Beers!!

Fysh

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frag420 wrote: »

Guess il be going to my first London Boards Beers!!

Congrats! Beverages are on you on Saturday night so :P

frag420

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Fysh wrote: »

Congrats! Beverages are on you on Saturday night so :P

Eh....uh......when I get first pay cheque il get a round in ha ha!

frag420

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Wait...beverages you say eh?
I spot a loophole looking to be exploited here!!

Barkeep...a round of your finest orange cordial for my friends please!!

I should have been a politician!

biZrb

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I'll be there for the beers.

Choccie Lover

Hey! I'm hoping to make it for food and beers. Look forward to catching up with you all

Oooh, and my vote is with the fish restaurant (although that can be a bit divisive), so tapas would be good too.....or come to think of it Wagamamas is fine as well.....God, I'm very easily pleased!

frag420

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Il have to pass up on my first london beers as have to go to Cardiff on short notice...........something about rugby I think!

See you all soon fo sho!!

frAg

Playboy

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So have we decided on food yet? I'm going to give the movie a miss and watch the rugby instead.

I tried Burger and Lobster on Cheapside yesterday and it was great. Only 3 options on the menu and all £20. No ability to mix and match. Makes it very easy when dividing a bill at the end as only the drinks have to be calculated. I didnt have the lobster but the Burger was excellent.. defo one of the best I have had. There is one in Soho too!

Also Pitt Cue Co is supposed to be very good. It used to be van and it was so successful that they started a Restaurant. Its also in Soho and has excellent reviews on timeout... its a first come first served establishment but if we get there early I dont imagine we will have to queue.

http://www.burgerandlobster.com/

http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/pitt-cue-co

philologos

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I should be there for the pub. Do you have any idea as to which we are going to be heading to yet?

Jack B. Badd

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The Royal George would be my vote

Fysh

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The Fist Of Modly Powah!! demands that we eat at Cape Town, and go to the Royal George (off Charing Cross Road) rather than Old Reliablethe Ship and Shovell. I'll send texts when we're on our way there.

al28283

Boo

Fysh

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al28283 wrote: »

Boo

Or did you mean something else?

al28283

I meant Boo. As in an utterance of “boo” to show disapproval or contempt.
I was hoping to go to this

Playboy

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What time are you aiming to get to the restaurant... 5:30ish?

ballsymchugh

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i just checked where the royal george was....

eh... anyone on for borderline after???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5rRZdiu1UE

fluke

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I will be at beers alright, what time are we looking at?

As for borderline, nice spot but what's on tonight??

Choccie Lover

Fysh wrote: »

The Fist Of Modly Powah!! demands that we eat at Cape Town, and go to the Royal George (off Charing Cross Road) rather than Old Reliablethe Ship and Shovell. I'll send texts when we're on our way there.

Woo hoo! Fish restaurant I'm starving!

Grand, I'll aim to be there for 5.30. If you're gonna be later do you mind dropping me a text and I'll go for a potter in the shops for a while:D

blondie83

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Yay should manage to make the food too, see you all soon!

Playboy

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Ill be there for 5:30 too

Woden

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Just the drinks for me

Fysh

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We're at the recently-pinkified Royal George now.

83ste

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Well I think that was the best beers yet. Great turnout and good craic!

Plus, on the way home, ballsymchugh and I came across none other than a rather dishevelled former Taoiseach Brian Cowen wandering around on Charing Cross Road at 3:15am looking for a taxi. Biggest double take ever!

ballsymchugh

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serrity wrote: »

Well I think that was the best beers yet. Great turnout and good craic!

Plus, on the way home, ballsymchugh and I came across none other than a rather dishevelled former Taoiseach Brian Cowen wandering around on Charing Cross Road at 3:15am looking for a taxi. Biggest double take ever!

i for one, would just like to verify that story. not sure if he was in Borderline too though.

Reekwind

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Sorry I couldn't make it, all. Something came up at what was pretty much the last minute. Good to hear that nobody ended up in A&E this time round...

silvervixen84

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I missed Brian Cowan as I went the other direction to get a bus. :-( Instead I was treated to some creep putting his arm around me and offering "to find my G-Spot", Charming. Thankfully his friend dragged him away.

That aside, great night and Borderline is fab!

frag420

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silvervixen84 wrote: »

I missed Brian Cowan as I went the other direction to get a bus. :-( Instead I was treated to some creep putting his arm around me and offering "to find my G-Spot", Charming. Thankfully his friend dragged him away.

That aside, great night and Borderline is fab!

Did you lose your G-Spot?

fluke

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Great night all. See ye again soon. Sorry I missed Brian Cowen!!

Choccie Lover

Great to see everyone again!

We'll have to arrange that Royal Rumble soon. Don't forget that I have nails and am not afraid to use them

Fysh

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Royal Rumble!? What did I miss?

Jack B. Badd

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Irish celebrity Top Trumps...does Cillian Murphy beat Biffo?

frag420

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Seems I missed a good night. Speaking of celebs Euan McGregor was in watching the footy in my new local earlier. Shame I was stuck on a bus from Cardiff at the time!

ballsymchugh

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Jack B. Badd wrote: »

Irish celebrity Top Trumps...does Cillian Murphy beat Biffo?

pffft.. if it wasn't for brian cowen, there'd have been a pretty sparse turnout for the beers last night. what did cillian murphy ever do to encourage us to emigrate?!!