London Calling

Psy-Fi · 08-07-2021, 08:07 AM

13 Of The Oldest Pubs In London That Are Perfect For Your Next Pint

Seeking out the oldest pubs in London used to be a favorite pastime of mine when I was there. The only bit of advice I'll add to the list is that if you visit The Prospect of Whitby and you want to sit outside, you might want to avoid going there when the tide is low. The pub sits right at the river's edge and when the river is low the muddy bottom along the shore can put out quite a stench. Especially during warm summer days.

DianneW · 08-07-2021, 09:26 AM

https://www.discoversouthken.com/tod...SAAEgKD2fD_BwE

https://www.designmynight.com/london...usic-in-london

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/un...nues-in-london

https://www.visitlondon.com/tag/free-events

Few Links for you...I was born in South London, have worked in London so been all over London years ago now, loved it there then 60's and the pubs and clubs with bands like The Who playing within them.

Unsure what it is like today to visit, must have changed a lot anyway.
Any city you visit today I think you need to take some care ...
There will be a lot of good markets and antique type markets which are good to wander about in...
Many good shops of course and varied to the different areas. Depends what you like to do with your spare time.
Croydon my home Town has gone from ok to pretty rough..New shopping Complex built, but no shops..guess it is because they went Bankrupt..

Hope all goes well for you...Cheers Dianne.

Mucha na Dziko · 08-08-2021, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

You ask about cool venues. My tips would be from 30 years ago

Those from 30 years back could be better than those than opened since, you never know

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but luckily, there is a better resource; a weekly magazine that used to have about 40 pages detailing all the music/theatre/movies/food that you can find. Apparently it's just about to start up again (Aug 11) after closing down during lockdown. Here's the link:- https://www.timeout.com/

Thanks! I used a similar thing when I was living in Paris

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There used to be a lot of pubs that had music venues - good places to hear a band without spending much.

Yeah, I figured. I was just wandering whether someone has such a specific place to recommend

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Well, that's all the tips for the moment, Mucha. I may add some more later, ok?

Sure! Thanks a lot

Mucha na Dziko · 08-08-2021, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DianneW

loved it there then 60's and the pubs and clubs with bands like The Who playing within them.

You've actually been to a Who concert in a pub/club back in the day?

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Originally Posted by DianneW

There will be a lot of good markets and antique type markets which are good to wander about in...

Any specific ones?

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Originally Posted by DianneW

Hope all goes well for you...Cheers Dianne.

Cheers!

Mucha na Dziko · 08-08-2021, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Psy-Fi

13 Of The Oldest Pubs In London That Are Perfect For Your Next Pint

Seeking out the oldest pubs in London used to be a favorite pastime of mine when I was there.

That's a nice one, haven't thought of that

Mucha na Dziko · 08-08-2021, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Psy-Fi

I just thought of the Battersea Power Station as an abandoned building of interest but after looking it up a few moments ago, I noticed it's been remodeled and turned into upscale condos, shops, and restaurants, so the old intimidating and creepy vibe of the place is, unfortunately, no more.

That's sad
I mean, it must be nice for the people living in those condos,
But for abandoned-warehouse-nightcrawlers like me, pretty unfortunate

Mucha na Dziko · 08-08-2021, 01:03 PM

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I ain't from London but gotta say I love your mandolin! I'm a player as well

I just started a few months ago, afer seeing his beauty when walking through an antique market

I don't play it much, especially now when I'm preparing for music school, though I do love the sound of it, and I often incorporate a line or two into my songs

Mucha na Dziko · 08-08-2021, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Marie Monday

I've never been to any of the big venues, only some really small ones which I don't remember.

I'm going rather for the small stuff

Was it any good?

**Marie Monday** · 08-08-2021, 01:23 PM

Yeah, it was just bars and record shops that do gigs, very fun and cozy

Lisnaholic · 08-08-2021, 04:50 PM

They small-gig stuff in London is what Hemingway would call A Moving Feast, Mucha. Different pubs are good for a while, then get superseded by other places, and the same is true of the bands; brilliant guys can suddenly go off the boil * and sound mediocre six months later. I would recommend that the place to begin is the magazine: check the listings, decide on the music, and work out the places that are easy for you to reach. First place you visit: ask the people around you where else they go for music. Their tips will be worth more than anything from me.

* Sorry, but if you're heading to London, there'll be no mercy from me when it comes to idiomatic expressions in this thread!

08-07-2021, 09:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
DianneW Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 1,161	https://www.discoversouthken.com/tod...SAAEgKD2fD_BwE https://www.designmynight.com/london...usic-in-london https://theculturetrip.com/europe/un...nues-in-london https://www.visitlondon.com/tag/free-events Few Links for you...I was born in South London, have worked in London so been all over London years ago now, loved it there then 60's and the pubs and clubs with bands like The Who playing within them. Unsure what it is like today to visit, must have changed a lot anyway. Any city you visit today I think you need to take some care ... There will be a lot of good markets and antique type markets which are good to wander about in... Many good shops of course and varied to the different areas. Depends what you like to do with your spare time. Croydon my home Town has gone from ok to pretty rough..New shopping Complex built, but no shops..guess it is because they went Bankrupt.. Hope all goes well for you...Cheers Dianne. Last edited by DianneW; 08-07-2021 at 09:37 AM.

08-08-2021, 04:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	They small-gig stuff in London is what Hemingway would call A Moving Feast, Mucha. Different pubs are good for a while, then get superseded by other places, and the same is true of the bands; brilliant guys can suddenly go off the boil * and sound mediocre six months later. I would recommend that the place to begin is the magazine: check the listings, decide on the music, and work out the places that are easy for you to reach. First place you visit: ask the people around you where else they go for music. Their tips will be worth more than anything from me. * Sorry, but if you're heading to London, there'll be no mercy from me when it comes to idiomatic expressions in this thread! __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953