Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 27 and Version 6 of Amersham Arms, SE14 6TY
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| This pub in [[Locale New Cross|New Cross]], opposite [[New Cross Station]], has gone through many changes. When [[Bec]] first lived in New Cross it was a proper old man pub, complete with cranky Irish dudes watching the racing and scowling at ladies who dared to order pints. Then it went a bit student-y, benefitting from nearby Goldsmiths College, but fairly standard, and now it's been taken over by the [[Lock Tavern, NW1 8AJ|Lock Tavern]] people and has been reinvented once again. |
This pub has gone through many changes. When I first lived in New Cross it was a proper old man pub, complete with cranky Irish dudes watching the racing and scowling at ladies who dared to order pints. Then it went a bit student-y, but fairly standard, and now it's been taken over by the [[Lock Tavern, NW1 8AJ|Lock Tavern]] people and is still student-y, but mostly relaxed, friendly and an awesome local. |
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They've gutted the insides and there are comfy sofas everywhere. The bar is in the centre, straddling two rooms. The front room always functions as a pub, bright and laid out with tables and some banquette seating around the walls. The other room is adaptable to whatever event may be happening, and may feature tables, or deep and comfy sofas in an even darker rear area <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3634179694/ photo from back room]</small>, though this latter also functions as a stage when live music is playing. |
They've gutted the insides and there are comfy sofas everywhere. Coffee and tea are only 50p so I can see myself relaxing with a Saturday newspaper and getting my caffiene fix cheaply. The beer isn't hugely varied or cheap (£3.00 for lager) but it's not stupidly expensive, and there are some real ales. |
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Coffee and tea are only 50p so [[Bec]] can see herself relaxing with a Saturday newspaper and getting her caffeine fix cheaply. The beer isn't hugely varied or cheap (£3 a pint for lager, with Amstel, Heineken, Red Stripe, San Miguel and some others available) but it's not stupidly expensive, and there are some real ales. Two handpulls offered Spitfire and Courage Directors in June 2009 and St Austell Tribute (£1.70/half) and Bath Ales Gem in March 2011. (Another two handpulls on the back side of the bar don't appear to be in use.) |
Food looks interesting - will test this at the upcoming East London Line pub crawl. I am particularly interested in the mug of soup with unlimited bread. |
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Food looks interesting <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/5592303611/ photo of the menu as of March 2011]</small>. On a visit in March 2008, [[Bec]] had the mug of soup with unlimited bread and duly ordered further bread, which came soon enough (though we had a fair wait for our food to come initially). The hummous and pitta bread had tasty fresh hummous and warmed slightly crispy bread, while the vegetarian burger was a little dry, but the chips were thinly-cut and well-cooked, very nice and came with a chunky tomato salsa as well as salad. [[Ewan]]'s vegetarian burger in June 2009 was still a little dry, but served with some tasty chips. They make a careful note on the menu of the provenance of ingredients, as well as the pies (which are Goddard's, and include a soy mince option). |
Other fun stuff: bar billiards, up and coming bands / DJs in the Catapult behind the pub, and events like Bingo Bring & Share. |
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Other fun stuff: a bar billiards table (covered up on a June 2009 visit), up and coming bands (as well as the occasional gig by established acts once in a while, though these sell out very quickly) and DJs in the Catapult behind the pub, and events like Bingo Bring & Share. There's a jumble sale which takes place once a month on a Sunday (they use an upstairs room for this as well, though the room is not normally open to the public at other times). |
The only thing I can complain about (because I can always complain about something) is that the bar staff are far too young. Seriously, they look about twelve. Disturbing. |
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[http://brockleycentral.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/the-amersham-arms-pub-quiz.html According to Brockley Central], as of September 2012 there's a quiz every Sunday at 9pm. [[Bec]]'s verdict: The pub is still student-y, but mostly relaxed, friendly and an awesome local. The only thing I can complain about (because I can always complain about something) is that the bar staff are far too young. Seriously, they look about twelve. Disturbing. Accessibility: A step up to get in. |
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* [http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/2308/ Beer In The Evening comments] * [http://fancyapint.com/pub/2303 Fancyapint review] * [http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/clubs/amersham-arms-review-16358.html ViewLondon Review] * [http://brockleycentral.blogspot.com/2008/02/amersham-arms-388-new-cross-road.html Brockley Central review and comments] * [http://deptforddame.blogspot.com/2008/04/amersham-arms.html Deptford Dame review] * [http://www.qype.co.uk/place/84460#PlaceReviews Qype comments] |
* [http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/2308/ Beer in the Evening comments] * [http://fancyapint.com/pubs/pub2303.html Fancy A Pint review] |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], March 2011. Opening hours taken from the Amersham Arms website, April 2011.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Bec]] on 27th September 2007 in the late afternoon, when it was all chilled and relaxed. May go a bit bonkers later on when the Goldsmiths students come out to play. Opening hours taken from the Amersham Arms website, November 2007.</div> |
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summary='Excellent (if rather studenty) refurbished pub in New Cross.' website='http://amersham-arms.co.uk' website='http://www.theamershamarms.com/' |
summary='Pub in New Cross.' website='http://amersham-arms.co.uk' website='http://www.theamershamarms.com/' |
This pub has gone through many changes. When I first lived in New Cross it was a proper old man pub, complete with cranky Irish dudes watching the racing and scowling at ladies who dared to order pints. Then it went a bit student-y, but fairly standard, and now it's been taken over by the Lock Tavern people and is still student-y, but mostly relaxed, friendly and an awesome local.
They've gutted the insides and there are comfy sofas everywhere. Coffee and tea are only 50p so I can see myself relaxing with a Saturday newspaper and getting my caffiene fix cheaply. The beer isn't hugely varied or cheap (£3.00 for lager) but it's not stupidly expensive, and there are some real ales.
Food looks interesting - will test this at the upcoming East London Line pub crawl. I am particularly interested in the mug of soup with unlimited bread.
Other fun stuff: bar billiards, up and coming bands / DJs in the Catapult behind the pub, and events like Bingo Bring & Share.
The only thing I can complain about (because I can always complain about something) is that the bar staff are far too young. Seriously, they look about twelve. Disturbing.
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Last visited by Bec on 27th September 2007 in the late afternoon, when it was all chilled and relaxed. May go a bit bonkers later on when the Goldsmiths students come out to play. Opening hours taken from the Amersham Arms website, November 2007.
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