LamieRobertson
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Not as far as I know ..closed the same time as The Amsterdam
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[Sussex] Closed pubs of Sussex
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Not as far as I know ..closed the same time as The Amsterdam
would be tragic if this pub didnt re-open !
love the place ,rare low oak beams (that arnt painted battleship grey) real ales , open fires, nice gardens and good value food
The shows not over !
Cadiz Seagull
Grey bearded old man
Farm at Friday Street is closed, was thinking of going for lunch on Sunday. Not sure if this is because of the Pandemic or just closed which would be a pity, it was a very good pub
southstandandy
WEST STAND ANDY
- Jul 9, 2003
- 5,654
Been told that's it's up for sale by another landlord in Shoreham. Sad if true as I always liked the festivals there, although it really needed some money spent on it and it had become really grubby inside in recent years. Hopefully someone will take it on but I'm sceptical that this will happen anytime soon due to Covid and people not having much money to invest on taking on what I believe is a 'free house'. Would love to see it re-open in the future.
The Dead Lion is somewhat run down, but it is a very old Tavern, would be nice to see it restored/renovated and to reopen.
The Beer festivals were nice when they started, but by 2005 ish had just truned into a chav fest with a load of rugger buggers thrown in for good measure . . . . being fenced in was the icing in oits cake. THere are far better and more civilised events nearby.
My biggest gripe with ther place is always twatting my head whenever I go there.
Ferry is shut, and for sale, Bridge has only recently re opened.
not sure about the Piston broke?
Surrey, Burrels, MOrning Star and the Hebe are long gone ;-)
The Beer festivals were nice when they started, but by 2005 ish had just truned into a chav fest with a load of rugger buggers thrown in for good measure . . . . being fenced in was the icing in oits cake. THere are far better and more civilised events nearby.
My biggest gripe with ther place is always twatting my head whenever I go there.
Ferry is shut, and for sale, Bridge has only recently re opened.
not sure about the Piston broke?
Surrey, Burrels, MOrning Star and the Hebe are long gone ;-)
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West Hoathly Seagull
Honorary Ruffian
No, it's still shut, and I can't see it reopening. It's on my route to the Amex, and was looking a bit more derelict each time I went. I remember back in the 1990s it was more or less a locals' pub that did a bit of food (mostly fried stuff - sausage, egg, etc and perhaps a mixed grill). Then we went in 2014 (a horrible time, as my old man was in Mill View, and we only stopped as we needed something to eat on the way), and they'd really spruced it up: friendly landlord at the bar, still mostly pub grub but good. Then I think it was the 2017-2018 season I noticed there were very few cars in the car park, so I looked it up and it was getting very poor reviews. Finally, at some point last season it was for sale. Now it is boarded up and not in good condition. The Five Bells, which was a gastro pub, has now taken over with pub grub. That section of the A275 used to be lined with pubs: from north to south you had the King's Head (now offices/flats), the Five Bells (still going), the Horns Lodge (as above), the Swan (private house), the Rainbow (still going; as a Revived Inn; it was closed for a while), the Pump House (now houses), the Blacksmith's Arms (still going), and the Chalk Pit (now an Indian restaurant, which I think is also struggling - I've never seen a customer's car outside it). That closed shortly after getting a poor hygiene report. So, 8 down to 3.
Spiros
Well-known member
You'll be bemoaning the loss of the Kings head and the Norfolk next ;-)
Soton Seagull
Well-known member
Basketmakers reopening in next few days, under new ownership.
I'm more upset by the loss of the Kingston Inn, Arundel Arms and Green Jackets.
Raphael Meade
Well-known member
Ahh used to love the green jackets back in the day
portlock seagull
Why? Why us?
- Jul 28, 2003
- 17,163
If Balcombe loses it’s only pub, that’s 2000 people without any sort of hub. Nearly every shop has closed. Village sort of needs redesigning, the historic centre needs several houses demolishing and a new ‘this side of the main road’ shops and cafes, another pub and maybe a restaurant being built with parking. Could be sustained I reckon. Parking is the key. People are too fecking lazy to walk. So vital to have plenty of, for people to stop for an hour, unload children from Chelsea tractor etc. Of course, it’ll never happen. Too much money needed.
Ardingly lost the Oak a while back. Least still got 3 others though, even if smaller. Had 6, less than two decades ago. Such a shame.
Ardingly lost the Oak a while back. Least still got 3 others though, even if smaller. Had 6, less than two decades ago. Such a shame.
Yeah. Same people as George Payne, Poets, Foragers, Railway Portslade etc. will operate it.
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Ha ! Lots.
Most of these people are/were my clients.
Can't divulge what I know I'm afraid.
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Spiros
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I felt that one particularly personally because my grandfather was the architect of that pub ( and the Grenadier in Hangleton). I have the original plans in the attic
Used to get p’d there with sixth form mates when 16 or 17, including one excellent Xmas Eve.
Before getting 100% hooked on Brighton town centre pubs and clubs.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
In less gloomy news, I'm heartened to see the Marlipins re-opened last week. Sat outside in the evening sun for a couple of cheeky ones, before sloping along to the Indian Cottage for a ruby. Made for a very pleasant evening.
Is the petrol station still there ?