The Railway Bell

[Carrot Cruncher]

If memory serves me correctly Shepherd and Neame often lease-off lesser profit making premises to other pub businesses/brands. This is how Craft Beer Co got started in Pimlico; I think it was SnN. Whatever brewery it is I think they still own a number of their pub buildings. Given the contacts maybe this is why? Just a guess though. Prof of the pudding etc....I'll investigate this weekend.

Ohh, that sounds interesting (and encouraging).

 

[Hungry Joe]

The Nelson was very good until they 'refurbished' i.e. ruined it last year. Not a patch now.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Ohh, that sounds interesting (and encouraging).

Have you been to The Pond recently? They've had a craft make-over as well.

 

[The Clamp]

Sarah and friends?

Kate, Tash and Beth. Kate has moved on now though.

 

[Carrot Cruncher]

Have you been to The Pond recently? They've had a craft make-over as well.

I have. It's excellent. Sadly I was dying on my arse the last time, so couldn't do it justice.

 

[The Clamp]

I don't mind if it's not football-friendly, just as not as it's not football-unfriendly, if you get me. Is it still Shepherd Neame then? If it is then I can see them getting frustrated if they love good beer.

The girl's own the pub so I'm guessing they choose what beer goes in there.

 

[DFL JCL]

Have you been to The Pond recently? They've had a craft make-over as well.

Yeah i was in there the other day. It is pretty crafty...

good street food as well. Not very footbally.

 

[Carrot Cruncher]

The girl's own the pub so I'm guessing they choose what beer goes in there.

This is a good news day.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Last chance saloon for me..

Has gone desperately down hill the past couple of years, perfect location, always popular for home supporters pre match but the place needs some investment and to be a bit more welcoming for punters.

What's everyone's recommendations for a decent pre match beer near the station as an alternative? Bit of atmosphere and showing live football.

you need to know the right people
regards
DR

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

I miss The Lectern.

don't we all
regards
DR

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Yeah i was in there the other day. It is pretty crafty...

good street food as well. Not very footbally.

True.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Kate, Tash and Beth. Kate has moved on now though.

I'll give it a look at the weekend and report back. Sounds promising.

 

[The Clamp]

I'll give it a look at the weekend and report back. Sounds promising.

Enjoy!

Everything seems to be served on planks of wood so I know you'll love it ;-)
Not sure about the BBQ chef with his armpit over the hot grill though.

 

[Milano]

I don't drink in Brighton now before the match, always Lewes now for me.
If I do have a cheeky one on the way home then it's always the bell, great footie pub. You wouldn't take your mrs there but that is part of its appeal!!!

 

[pishhead]

The Pond was starting to get really busy towards the end of the season. Our route of choice usually goes Brighton beer dispensary, craft, evening star, the pond then the bell.

 

[The Kid Frankie]

The big problem with The Railway Bell on matchday is the half an hour wait to get to the front of the queue. Before Bristol City I gave up and went and bought myself a couple of bottles from the offie on the corner next door to the cafe. Stood outside The Bell drinking em without any hassle with the same people who had just queued to get their drinks inside.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Have you been to The Pond recently? They've had a craft make-over as well.

FFS mate - Shhhhhhhhh

This is a thread about football pubs. Don't start sharing the decent places in the city

 

[Warren]

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[The Gem]

Love the Bell. Shithole. Rough. Questionable clientele. Exactly as a station pub should be. Not the sort of place I'd want to stay all day, but always worth a pint on a match day.


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This, this and this.

Also some of the boys from days gone by drink in there.

Great to catch up.

 

[The Gem]

I miss the Eclipse, people, atmosphere and leaving at 2.50pm for the game, with a group of 30 to 40.

Happy days friendships forged that are still alive all these years later. E.C.F.