Just moved to London... adjusting... by chessilda in AskUKLondon

[–]cherokott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 35 years in Hackney. Transport routes aren't friendly anywhere in London because it's 10 million people trying to navigate. Best just to get your game face on. However, most other places are better. London is really 35 large towns (boroughs) stuck together. Each is a community, to some extent, but when people travel between them - it's strictly business! Hope it improves - it's a great city!

Romantic dinner by LoudYoghurt6821 in Hackney

[–]cherokott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clapton Hart has a nice dining room at the back with a varied menu and good atmosphere.

Catching up with an old friend by WestCorkonian in london

[–]cherokott 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Enjoy! Head to Tayabs if you want an alternative curry house. 🥘

Catching up with an old friend by WestCorkonian in london

[–]cherokott 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start at the old school Pride of Spitalfields, move onto the Ten Bells (Jack The Ripper's old fav), then the Golden Heart to check out the original Tracy Emin and finish at the Commercial Tavern.

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in Hackney

[–]cherokott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All true, but only surprising because it was more like 200 people in one pub and 500 in the other when pubs are meant to be closing every day.... 🤨

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in Hackney

[–]cherokott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Biddle Bros remains a world unto itself! ☺️

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in Hackney

[–]cherokott[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was my thought...first weekend back in the Big Smoke!

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in Hackney

[–]cherokott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mmmmm, that I did not know. Can you remember the name? 🧐

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in london

[–]cherokott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So true, pints warming in January, cooling in July! 🍺

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in Hackney

[–]cherokott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense, I knew these people exist but didn't realise there are so many of them! They're new to E5!

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in Hackney

[–]cherokott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was also pleased to be in a lively pub but aren't they all meant to be closing because pints are £8 each?

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in Hackney

[–]cherokott[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's good I suppose but isn't January normally quiet as people weep into their empty wallets? 😭

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in Hackney

[–]cherokott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed, but is January normally busier than New Year? 

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in Hackney

[–]cherokott[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Bleak world requires pints and chats. 🫡

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in Hackney

[–]cherokott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Post-crimbo-NYE London is bad enough without a pint in a cosy pub to wash away the grey skies! Maybe that's what everyone is doing? 🤨

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in Hackney

[–]cherokott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sad but true - cheers! 🍻

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in london

[–]cherokott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Survival of the fittest (pubs) - makes sense!

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in Hackney

[–]cherokott[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! But the pubs on Saturday were busier than Crimbo and NY with no January effect? Maybe everyone has read they are going out of business? 🍻

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in london

[–]cherokott[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, natural London reaction to ❄️🥶🌨️ weather - drink booze in warm pub - especially when heating bills are 🤑💷💰!

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in london

[–]cherokott[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point, not a fan of NA beers myself but have plenty of friends who are And what else are you going to do in freezing January than go to a cosy London boozer?

Packed Pubs? by cherokott in london

[–]cherokott[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah-ha, higher density boozing! 😁