This page is no longer updated, and is the old forum. For new topics visit the New HOL forum.
Register | Edit Profile | Subscriptions | Forum Rules | Log In
Jamesey Wandsworth 18 Nov 17 11.36pm | |
---|---|
Celebrated the 10th anniversary of the HOL in the Barrow Boy just before Christmas 2009. It was unbelievably crowded but not too many current HOL posters there - before their time I guess. An incredible snowstorm hit the City area at about 8pm and we all hoped we would be snowed in and have to stay there drinking till emergency services arrived. But it melted so we all went home.
Nothing is fool-proof - fools are too ingenious |
|
Alert a moderator to this post |
Penge Eagle Beckenham 19 Nov 17 1.16am | |
---|---|
Originally posted by Jamesey
Celebrated the 10th anniversary of the HOL in the Barrow Boy just before Christmas 2009. It was unbelievably crowded but not too many current HOL posters there - before their time I guess. An incredible snowstorm hit the City area at about 8pm and we all hoped we would be snowed in and have to stay there drinking till emergency services arrived. But it melted so we all went home. I remember it well!
|
|
Alert a moderator to this post | Board Moderator |
becky over the moon 19 Nov 17 9.20am | |
---|---|
Originally posted by Jamesey
Celebrated the 10th anniversary of the HOL in the Barrow Boy just before Christmas 2009. It was unbelievably crowded but not too many current HOL posters there - before their time I guess. But it melted so we all went home. Nope, the invitations obviously got held up in the Christmas post......... well, mine did anyway
A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers |
|
Alert a moderator to this post | Board Moderator |
NEILLO Shoreham-by-Sea 19 Nov 17 9.28am | |
---|---|
Originally posted by Penge Eagle
I remember it well! I think I was there....certainly had beers in there with you at some point, anyway ! I also hired out the mezzanine space a couple of times before Charlton away games for HOL members
Old, Ungifted and White |
|
Alert a moderator to this post |
Pikester Worthing 19 Nov 17 2.34pm | |
---|---|
Originally posted by Casual
C*ap little bar at the back, with a load of fellas that look like they’ve been shipwrecked standing behind it. Ha!
You fed me, you bred me, I'll remember your name. |
|
Alert a moderator to this post |
Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 19 Nov 17 3.54pm | |
---|---|
Give me a traditional pub any day with a 'Snug', low beams and carpet on the floor. These days the trend seems to be to convert pubs into 'Gastro Pubs' with wooden floors and a much more modern look etc etc.
|
|
Alert a moderator to this post |
Park Road 19 Nov 17 4.17pm | |
---|---|
Originally posted by Willo
Give me a traditional pub any day with a 'Snug', low beams and carpet on the floor. These days the trend seems to be to convert pubs into 'Gastro Pubs' with wooden floors and a much more modern look etc etc. Ditto
|
|
Alert a moderator to this post |
thegreatlardino crawley/selsey 19 Nov 17 5.00pm | |
---|---|
always been a crap pub..there are some decent boozers still around london bridge/southwark, the kings arms in newcomen street or the lord nelson in union street spring to mind...the prince william henry on blackfriars road isnt bad...the founders arms by blackfriars bridge is very rubbish, id rather sit on the river with a can of lager then drink in there
Sometimes I set out for Ludlow |
|
Alert a moderator to this post |
glazedallover Allier 19 Nov 17 5.06pm | |
---|---|
I can remember when it was a branch of barclays...
|
|
Alert a moderator to this post |
Forest Hillbilly in a hidey-hole 19 Nov 17 5.23pm | |
---|---|
I recall The Dulwich Woodhouse underwent a similar change around 7 years ago. The 'drinkers' bar was turned into a dining area and dogs were banned and children allowed. Always liked the Barrow Boy and Banker, but obviously diners have more money to spend than us poor drinkers.
I disengage, I turn the page. |
|
Alert a moderator to this post |
chris123 hove actually 19 Nov 17 5.38pm | |
---|---|
And the Tudor in Old Coulsdon - used to be four bars - public, saloon, lounge and snug - different prices. Betty will be spinning!!
|
|
Alert a moderator to this post |
teedee Croydon 19 Nov 17 6.14pm | |
---|---|
Happening everywhere The Barrowboy and Banker was a great pub now just boring, boring, boring
|
|
Alert a moderator to this post |
Registration is now on our new message board
To login with your existing username you will need to convert your account over to the new message board.
All images and text on this site are copyright © 1999-2024 The Holmesdale Online, unless otherwise stated.
Web Design by Guntrisoft Ltd.