tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post7652257244361688786..comments2024-03-26T09:19:10.810+00:00Comments on BRAPA (British Real Ale Pub Adventure): BRAPA - 'Twerp in Tottenham, Smug Newington & ImpPreston (Part 1)Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-6726994240797932982019-01-08T04:31:28.996+00:002019-01-08T04:31:28.996+00:00The Jolly Butchers was losing thousands of pounds ...The Jolly Butchers was losing thousands of pounds a month in its old incarnation as an old school boozer that only sold fizzy beer. Before the current owners stepped in, it was within a whisker of becoming yet another addition to the long list of Stoke Newington ex-pubs.<br />"Real life" pubs: the Shakespeare is good,though it can be crazily busy at times. I sometimes wonder why it doesn't make the GBG. <br />The most "pub-like pub" in N16 is undoubtedly the Rochester. People can be a bit snooty about Wetherspoons but there are still a few "syndicalists,Bakuninists and impossiblists", as Iain Sinclair described them, in N16 and most of them drink in the Roch. Chris in Hullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091689475662533659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-9293891183197792142019-01-06T20:49:42.735+00:002019-01-06T20:49:42.735+00:00I'm glad your comment has led to extra comment...I'm glad your comment has led to extra comments from non-RM and non-Russ folk, which is a nice change. The April quiz to celebrate 5 years of the BRAP will take on the form of an entry exam, mark my words. I expect you to do well, but no pressure. <br /><br />Oh, and just dumb luck re the photos, but top complimenting!Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-22129418538736328882019-01-06T20:47:19.295+00:002019-01-06T20:47:19.295+00:00I also had an 'old school eh?' comment on ...I also had an 'old school eh?' comment on a London trip recently, think it was Exmouth Arms or something central but yes, absolutely no surprise in Stoke Newington. Sounds like an area with an Irish twist, I'd love the GBG to put more "real life" pubs if I had one complaint, but I guess I just have to keep blindly following the book :) Never mind!Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-25613136810762361942019-01-06T20:45:00.595+00:002019-01-06T20:45:00.595+00:00Flying Bottle is such a great name for a pub where...Flying Bottle is such a great name for a pub where scary stuff might happen! Hard to believe it was ever anything other than the current incarnation, just shows how much things can change in 20 years or so in the life of a pub. Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-54590558443689231412019-01-06T20:43:27.895+00:002019-01-06T20:43:27.895+00:00I told Father BRAPA this yesterday as we once more...I told Father BRAPA this yesterday as we once more struggled for service in a 'Spoons, this time in Barking, and he almost promised to consider wearing it in the future. I've got a selection of fake moustaches for Christmas, not sure if that might have the same effect!Si 'BRAPA' Everitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291680772889990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-55550804751683110922019-01-05T10:46:46.271+00:002019-01-05T10:46:46.271+00:00My son ( a similar age to yourself ) lives in &quo...My son ( a similar age to yourself ) lives in "Stokey" and I am often there visiting. I can confirm that you can be arrested if you appear to be older than 39. I can also confirm that paying by card for everything is the norm, I once completely confused a young barman in the Red Lion, Stoke Newington by producing a £10 note. He giggled nervously, wondered what to do with his proferred tap-a-card box and said "Old School Eh! "<br /><br />The Jolly Butchers is OK for beer but the pubs with the most real life are the Auld Shillelagh and The Shakespeare. Neither are in GBG.Jabez Clegghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03203468057975741457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-37011618134142867702019-01-03T20:21:16.784+00:002019-01-03T20:21:16.784+00:00The Jolly Butcher's. Formerly known as the Fly...The Jolly Butcher's. Formerly known as the Flying Bottle. Back in the 90s and early 00s it was the place to be on a Friday night if you enjoyed being defenestrated by angry Irishmen. <br />Smug Newington. Harsh but fair Chris in Hullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091689475662533659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-3574380597624908172019-01-03T15:36:30.987+00:002019-01-03T15:36:30.987+00:00If you want to be noticed in a Spoons scrum, Fathe...If you want to be noticed in a Spoons scrum, Father BRAPA (or you) should be wearing that Rasta hat!Dan Klingmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03530547175374478652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-18567947866389816892019-01-03T13:42:09.803+00:002019-01-03T13:42:09.803+00:00I sometimes wonder why it's only you and me wh...I sometimes wonder why it's only you and me who comment on BRAPA, Russ, but then I remember we're the only two who passed the entry exam to be a Proper Pubman that allows you to comment here.<br /><br /><br />Clearly I've only read the first line and looked the pictures, but it is classic BRAPA. One thing bugs me; did Simon get an early present of a new camera or some photography lessons from Coldwell, as those pictures are really good today.<br /><br /><br />See, am in compliment mode today.retiredmartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429804437739227082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677885556404476308.post-61850145508141466892019-01-02T23:40:49.929+00:002019-01-02T23:40:49.929+00:00"like a stubborn piece of KFC Mighty Bucket s..."like a stubborn piece of KFC Mighty Bucket stuck in an old man's intestine."<br /><br />Oof. That's hitting close to the 'bone'. Not exactly IBS but my intestine is definitely sub-par (mainly due to a two month work stint in Turkey back in '08). :)<br /><br />"as my bladder was by now leakier than Man City's defence"<br /><br />I hope you weren't planning on Martin driving you anywhere this year. ;)<br /><br />"like one of those losers with a Good Beer Guide"<br /><br />No rides from Martin in 2020 I would say as well. :)<br /><br />"I'll probably be luckier next week!" "<br /><br />Sigh. I can sympathise. Been doing the weekly (now by-weekly) lotto over here since 1993 and never won more than $100 (and that was only once!).<br /><br />"Who's the hooded bloke with the bag? I think it is significant."<br /><br />Sweeney Todd's disposer?<br /><br />"so when I seemed to find myself behind a damp velvet curtain (don't Russ!) "<br /><br />Not to worry; I went for a quick lie down after reading that. :)<br /><br />"only to be told proudly by the bar bloke that they're a card only pub nowadays"<br /><br />I'm still not sure that's legal (getting a bit of it over here now too).<br /><br />"six more London ticks, "<br /><br />Just realised this is the carryon from Good King Whatisname post. <br />(so why you call it Part 1 is beyond me!)<br /><br />"here's Father BRAPA channelling his inner Bob Marley:"<br /><br />He's got the laid back look down pat (dreadlocks could use some work). :)<br /><br />"Matthew highly anticipating pub one"<br /><br />I can see the bulge in his pants from here. ;)<br /><br />"(the latter wearing shorts because he can)"<br /><br />Ugh, don't get me started. We have very mild winters where I live (compared to the rest of Canada) and there's always some knob out shopping during this season in shorts to prove he's either a man or he has prosthetic legs. :)<br /><br />" Weird Boxing Day TV like Penguins and Disney reflected in the mirrors,"<br /><br />Was it one of those Madagascar films? :)<br />(checks photo)<br /><br />Oh god; it was one of those Happy bloody Feet things. <br /><br />"Join me for tales of that in part two, plus a little bit of last Saturday's epic trip to Lincoln."<br /><br />You write it; I'll read it. :)<br /><br />Cheers<br />Russtovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11493687426847380993noreply@blogger.com