Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 9 and Version 8 of Amersham Arms, SE14 6TY
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| This pub 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, 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. |
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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* [http://brockleycentral.blogspot.com/2008/02/amersham-arms-388-new-cross-road.html Brockley Central review and comments] |
* [https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7319527081974340169&postID=5892267775028710061 Brockley Central comments] |
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. 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. Open mic jazz jam on Tuesdays; see http://www.amjamjazz.blogspot.com/
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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