That place for young hip and trendy people

[isvicthere?]

George Four

Originally posted by Minnie_the_Minx
Having seen the punters outside, that's quite possible

Never seen the pub look such a shithole as it does the night after one of their late night sessions. Total disgrace [/QUOTE

Yeah, last time I was in there I was with two girls who wanted to go out for some air. We asked the gestapo monkey on the door (who must be into martial arts, cos he was a right shortarse little twat) if that was all right and he said yeah. When we came back he let them in but tried to charge me re-admission and threatened me when I reminded him that he said he would re-admit me. I didn't make much of a fuss, cos I wasn't really that bothered about going back in.

I agree with Minnie - it was a bit of a shithole when it was a pub. But now it's a right fucking state.

 

[editor]

Re: new café/bar
Atlantic Road used to be a barren - and rather uncomfortable - part of Brixton and now there's the excellent mid-priced Lounge, an ultra-cheap café and this laminate-tastic cafe/bar, along with
a mixed range of shops catering to a wide range of budgets/tastes.

It's not like some old traditional pub has been suddenly yuppified and all the regulars turfed out - it's just another café/bar on a previously run down part of Brixton (run by a Brixtonite)

I really don't see what the problem is: if you don't like this new café/bar - don't go! It's as simple as that! It's not going to affect earnings in the Albert or the Phoenix, and although the argument that rising business rents is going to affect some areas of Brixton, you can't blame individual shops for that - they're merely responding to the demand.

I like the choice and don't see how the swanky new cafés can't get along just fine with the old fashioned greasy spoons.

 

[hatboy]

My basic feeling is "oh good luck to them" but that sign about "Brixton's hip and happening crowd" and the blandly fashionable and blonde-wood interior really put me off.

I've said already I think upper Atlantic Rd is a success in regeneration terms, although rent hikes are already forcing out some of the first wave of new shops (eg Compulsion).

 

[rennie]

well dum dum n i went it, saw their mural about "never mind the bollocks here comes the atlantic", checked out the cocktail list n then headed to the lounge... so he lied, somewhat!

 

[Brixton Hatter]

My basic feeling is "oh good luck to them" but that sign about "Brixton's hip and happening crowd" and the blandly fashionable and blonde-wood interior really put me off.

I totally agree. I'm not at all against the new bar and I'm sure I'll pop in for a pint of genius at some point - but as I said before I just think there's so many bland, generic bars around now - where's the imagination? They obviously want to cater for a young middle class crowd who've got money to burn on cocktails etc - which is fine if that's their thing - but why does the actual bar look so bland? I went in a similar "trendy" bar in Lordship Lane few months ago (can't remember what it's called) that was done really well - nice colour schemes, candles, good pics on the wall by local artists, a mashup of pics of cool/famous men/women on the respective toilet doors etc etc. It doesn't take much imagination to create a interesting environment - IMHO a bland wooden interior is a totally missed opportunity to create something interesting to add to the diverse & intersting area we live in.

I think upper Atlantic Rd is a success in regeneration terms

Absolutely. I couldn't agree more. I'd rather Atlantic 666 was there than an empty shop.

 

[CK1977]

I totally agree. I'm not at all against the new bar and I'm sure I'll pop in for a pint of genius at some point - but as I said before I just think there's so many bland, generic bars around now - where's the imagination?

Yeah i'm with you on this, I gotta admit I'm a fan of "The Lounge" but not that Neon place on the opposite side of the road, it's just plain AWFUL, crap interior, the food I had in their was under cooked and bland, uncomfortable seats, crap drinks list, it's just crap!

 

[editor]

I find I can get a lot more upset by seeing yet another old shop turning into yet another fucking neon-lit pink nail bar.

How many does Brixton need?

 

[editor]

Originally posted by CK1977
Yeah i'm with you on this, I gotta admit I'm a fan of "The Lounge"

I've just done a little website for them. There's still a few tweaks to do (and more text to add), but you can see the beta version here: www.brixtonlounge.com

Check out the cute animated map done by Eme!

 

[IntoStella]

I misread that for a sec as

Check out the cute animated map done by Ernie!

Don't tell Eme!

I still think the Lounge's logo looks like it says DUNG. I told the guy who was doing the signwriting outside when they moved. He was not impressed.

 

[editor]

Originally posted by IntoStella
I still think the Lounge's logo looks like it says DUNG. I told the guy who was doing the signwriting outside when they moved.

It is a mighty crap logo indeed.

And I've told the owner all about it too!

 

[CK1977]

I've just done a little website for them. There's still a few tweaks to do (and more text to add), but you can see the beta version here: www.brixtonlounge.com

Check out the cute animated map done by Eme

That's a really nice site Ed. I'll certainly be putting my money into the "The Lounge", it's really relaxed in their and the staff are really friendly and make you feel welcome.

Nice work

 

[lang rabbie]

Originally posted by editor
Check out the cute animated map done by Eme!

I'm sitting here still staring at the animation, completely unable to remember whether the little green car is making an illegal right turn into Atlantic Road from Brixton Hill.

 

[grubby local]

<whispers> er, ed, according to the info on the front page it's only open for an hour. I think you mean 12.00am.

funky map, though.
gx

 

[Blagsta]

Originally posted by CK1977
but not that Neon place on the opposite side of the road, it's just plain AWFUL, crap interior, the food I had in their was under cooked and bland, uncomfortable seats, crap drinks list, it's just crap!

Yup, Neon is shit. I went there on my birthday and my friend's chicken was raw in the middle.

 

[Blagsta]

Originally posted by editor
I've just done a little website for them. There's still a few tweaks to do (and more text to add), but you can see the beta version here: www.brixtonlounge.com

Check out the cute animated map done by Eme!

Nice!

 

[Pie 1]

Originally posted by lang rabbie
I'm sitting here still staring at the animation, completely unable to remember whether the little green car is making an illegal right turn into Atlantic Road from Brixton Hill.

Totally illegal right turn. Some serious honking abuse would insue...maybe you could add distinctive Brixton sounds like that to the map too - "Skunkweebskunkweedskunkweedtravelcard
travekcardtravelcardticketsfortonightsacadamy
as the mouse moves around"

 

[Pie 1]

Originally posted by Blagsta
Yup, Neon is shit. I went there on my birthday and my friend's chicken was raw in the middle.

Third that. Went there for my birthday this year - lousy.

Also, I think as far as Atlantic 66 goes, I've got nothing against it being there at all, the more the merrier - I'm just disapointed. They made it sound like it was going to maybe be something a little different, but it's opened looking like that. Just leaves me a bit cold.

 

[hendo]

Reckon me and Miss T will check out the food there next week, and report back.
Sorry to hear about the apparent decline of Neon, where I have enjoyed nice Pizzas in the past.

 

[editor]

Originally posted by grubby local
<whispers> er, ed, according to the info on the front page it's only open for an hour. I think you mean 12.00am.

I'm not sure about that. 12am sounds like midday to me.

I'd rather say, 'midnight' but - hey! - an artist can only work with what they're given!

 

[Orang Utan]

Originally posted by editor
I'm not sure about that. 12am sounds like midday to me.

I'd rather say, 'midnight' but - hey! - an artist can only work with what they're given!

I am afraid he/she's right - 12am is midnight, 12pm is noon -

 

[rennie]

I passed by on saturday afternoon n the place was empty. had a glance on the menu list n im proud to announce that a chef salad can be served for a mere 7 quid. and a risotto for 11. makes me wonder what is in them!

did the usual, n went to the lounge. cannot see myself going into 66 atlantic. a bit too trendy for me taste, expensive and brightly lit! still, good luck to them.

 

[hatboy]

Re: boring bars imaginatively named after the road or area they are in. Is there a restaurant called Mudshute?

 

[Ol Nick]

Originally posted by hatboy
Re: boring bars imaginatively named after the road or area they are in. Is there a restaurant called Mudshute?

Sure. It's not restaurant, though.

 

[IntoStella]

I must admit I'm a bit confused because when that somewhat controversial ''new restaurant'' thread started (that Ms T is SUCH a troublemaker! ), I thought everyone was talking about the place being built from scratch (and still unfinished) on the corner of Vining St and Atlantic Road.

I saw Atlantic 66 at the w/e* and it just looks boring and rather expensive -- dearer than the Lounge and not as nice. I think it's 4 quid for scrambled egg on toast!

*Although I live very near, for some reason I rarely go along that stretch.

 

[rennie]

Originally posted by IntoStella
I must admit I'm a bit confused because when that somewhat controversial ''new restaurant'' thread started (that Ms T is SUCH a troublemaker! ), I thought everyone was talking about the place being built from scratch (and still unfinished) on the corner of Vining St and Atlantic Road.

I saw Atlantic 66 at the w/e* and it just looks boring and rather expensive -- dearer than the Lounge and not as nice. I think it's 4 quid for scrambled egg on toast!

*Although I live very near, for some reason I rarely go along that stretch.

dum dum tells me that place still unfinished is going to be the new premises for the jewelery shop diverse.But he's probably got that wrong (easily confused )

 

[Ms T]

I've heard it will be a jewellry shop as well. Perfect for Brixton's hip and happening population.

 

[rennie]

i got a briliant bracelet for my birthday from there!

 

[jayeola]

"Claphamited" like the word! Makes gentrification worse than "sodomited"

 

[Bond]

Still somewhat curious to check this place out properly

 

[Orang Utan]

Originally posted by jayeola
"Claphamited" like the word! Makes gentrification worse than "sodomited"

I prefer 'ciabattered'.