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Post by geriatrix on Aug 27, 2019 11:01:30 GMT
Noticed in passing that the Sugar Loaf Inn, Little Chalfont, near to Chalfont & Latimer Station has been renovated and renamed The Metropolitan. I will force myself to have a pint next time I'm passing, in case there is anything railway related in the decor. There is a Metro Lounge near Amersham station, so this seems to be a bit of a trend.
Incidentally, it amuses me to look at the roundels boldly proclaiming "Underground" Outside Chalfont & Latimer station, just by the bridge carrying the line high above the road. Small things ......
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Post by nickf on Aug 27, 2019 12:01:58 GMT
I was working in Washington DC (USA) many years ago and we dined in a restaurant that prided itself on its authentic British railway decor; it modeled itself on Clapham Junction. When I complained that the apparently genuine station lead in boards proclaiming Warrington and Skipton were wrong for Clapham Junction I was told (by my associates) to "shut up" and to "get a life". Life is so unfair.
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Post by vato on Aug 27, 2019 12:10:03 GMT
i'm told the new metropolitan bar in little chalfont is ok, though i don't recommend the amersham lounge myself
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Post by zbang on Aug 27, 2019 16:30:55 GMT
Perhaps this is too much topic drift- www.whitechapelsf.com/about"Whitechapel is the vision of mixologist Alex Smith (Novela, Gitane, Gather, Honor Bar), Smuggler’s Cove owner Martin Cate, and John Park (Novela, Kaiyo). Whitechapel is not just a destination for gin lovers, but for everyone looking to experience remarkable cocktails and expertly prepared food in an incredible setting." I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the decor, but I'm told both the gin collection and cocktails are amazing. |
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Post by littlejohn on Aug 27, 2019 17:37:15 GMT
When I lived in Uxbridge there was a pub near the station called The Metropolitan. As I recall it was quite good; is it still there?
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Post by goldenarrow on Aug 27, 2019 20:33:03 GMT
When I lived in Uxbridge there was a pub near the station called The Metropolitan. As I recall it was quite good; is it still there? It is indeed still there, nestled on Windsor Street. Often stop there for breakfast when on the early shift in winter. |
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Post by theblackferret on Aug 27, 2019 21:11:33 GMT
When I lived in Uxbridge there was a pub near the station called The Metropolitan. As I recall it was quite good; is it still there? It is indeed still there, nestled on Windsor Street. Often stop there for breakfast when on the early shift in winter. Glad to hear that-used it in 2013 when staying in Uxbridge with Mrs tbf. Was pretty good, decent ambience and decor-booze was OK too. Don't suppose they cook at the bar on a fireman's shovel yet? |
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Post by geriatrix on Aug 28, 2019 9:07:41 GMT
So that's Amersham, Chalfont, and Uxbridge all sorted. Chesham and Watford need to up their game!
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Post by Chris M on Aug 28, 2019 10:35:46 GMT
There is of course The Metropolitan Bar at Baker Street, but I don't recall anything by that name at Aldgate
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Post by goldenarrow on Aug 28, 2019 12:47:53 GMT
It is indeed still there, nestled on Windsor Street. Often stop there for breakfast when on the early shift in winter. Don't suppose they cook at the bar on a fireman's shovel yet? Given the 5 hygiene rating, that would suggest not! |
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Post by londonstuff on Aug 28, 2019 14:00:29 GMT
Off topic: one year we should start at Penderels Oak and then do a circle line tour: twenty minutes at an establishment somewhere near each station.
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Post by littlejohn on Aug 28, 2019 16:01:04 GMT
12 hours for 36 stations at 20 minutes each (excluding travel time between the station and the pub) is just about doable but I suspect that I would not manage the 36 pints! I must get into some serious training.
Edit: the 36 includes two for Paddington - one each for Bishop's Road and Praed Street |
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Post by Colin D on Aug 28, 2019 16:14:30 GMT
Don’t think I know I’d never find my way home after a stint like that, that’s if I survived it😂
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Post by londonstuff on Aug 28, 2019 16:28:42 GMT
I certainly wouldn’t do it if I had a pint at each station (or even a half) but a caña in most places (and the occasional orange juice) might just be possible. |
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Post by rincew1nd on Aug 29, 2019 7:40:02 GMT
Off topic: one year we should start at Penderels Oak and then do a circle line tour: twenty minutes at an establishment somewhere near each station. Well that's this year's Christmas Social sorted! |
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Post by peterc on Aug 29, 2019 11:17:43 GMT
Nice to hear that the Sugar Loaf has reopened, it was still boarded up when last I went past. I had assumed that the drinkers had all gone to the bar that had opened in the shops in the station approach, or has that one given up the ghost?
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Post by londonstuff on Aug 29, 2019 15:36:31 GMT
Off topic: one year we should start at Penderels Oak and then do a circle line tour: twenty minutes at an establishment somewhere near each station. Well that's this year's Christmas Social sorted! I have it in my calendar to discuss Christmas once all the schools go back and people are out of summer holiday mode. Less than four months to Boxing Day 😂🙃 |
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Post by beingcharley on Aug 29, 2019 15:52:20 GMT
Off topic: one year we should start at Penderels Oak and then do a circle line tour: twenty minutes at an establishment somewhere near each station. Well that's this year's Christmas Social sorted! I'll have to maintain tradition and be short-tripped at Moorgate due to late running. |
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