+Eckington Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I hope to be arranging an informal get together and cache bache in London at the end of the summer. For logistical reasons the event will have to be on Monday September 10th from about 1900hr onwards. This cannot be changed. I had thought about "The Old Mitre", but, after discussion with the admirable Pharisee, decided to consider also "The Butcher's Hook and Cleaver" and the "Citte of York". Can I have some indication of which of these inns would be the most attractive location so I can speak to the managers and arrange a private space if possible before I submit the cache page to be reviewed by someone Look forward to hearing from you!! Cheers, Eckington Quote Link to comment
+Stuey Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Oh you star!!! I am about to get booked in on a course in London for that week. At least I'll have somewhere to go on the first evening I'll keep an eye on this thread. Good luck with getting it reviewed okay Quote Link to comment
alistair_uk Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Hopefully I will be "Down Sound" then following BarCampBrighton so count me in. I have held an event in the Citte of York and can recommend the beer. Quote Link to comment
+HazelS Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Aggggggggh, think I'm going to London on the 14th... shame!! Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 My choice would be whichever has decent wheelchair access, both to the bar and the loo Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 My choice would be whichever has decent wheelchair access, both to the bar and the loo .....any of you lot who know the pubs help here? I guess that puts The Mitre a bit out of the frame Quote Link to comment
+mongoose39uk Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Think the Yorke is ok for wheelchair access Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 Think the Yorke is ok for wheelchair access Cheers Tony! Quote Link to comment
+Stuey Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 This would be far from coincidental.... my course is in Holborn! Do the Citte Of York offer accommodation? Quote Link to comment
+mongoose39uk Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 (edited) This would be far from coincidental.... my course is in Holborn! Do the Citte Of York offer accommodation? Don't think so but it is not far from the nearest tube and more importantly the beer is good and less than two quid a pint! Linky Edited June 20, 2007 by mongoose39uk Quote Link to comment
+tteggod trackers Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Pencil me in, but i won't be able to confirm til nearer the time.No idea where any of the pubs are so i have no preference.So long as good beer is on hand and tube station not too far away...see you then! Quote Link to comment
+goldpot Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Citti of York is a good choice - a Sam Smiths pub. I have penciled myself in for that...and I can also check my cache at the back of the pub at the same time Quote Link to comment
+Tyrolean Maid Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 For Pharisee's event at The Butcher's Hook & Cleaver the landlord made the mezzanine floor available, which is not accessible by wheelchair. Quote Link to comment
Lactodorum Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I might be tempted to come along to this !! If so, I'll probably look for a cheap hotel (in London?!) for the night. Anybody tried this place? I've read the reviews and know what to expect. It's VERY basic but at £32 a night I'm prepared to "rough it". Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 This is a BUMP to keep the information coming into me Quote Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 This is a BUMP to keep the information coming into me Haven't actually made it to the Mitre before, but as said, Wheelchair access is a problem! The Butchers Hook is OK for wheelchair access, IF they let you have the ground floor. However, I doubt they would, as the mezzanine is an easily roped off space for parties. The Cittie has a room at the front which can be used for functions, which I believe is level access from the street (maybe a step...). All good pubs - Cittie is cheaper by far (less than 2 quid a pint in London is like 50p a pint in the sticks!!) Food is better in the Butchers, with excellent meat pies (obviously) but you pay for what you get! Oh, and the Cittie has a more central location... mmmmmmm.... beeeeeeer....... Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I can't offer any comment on the relative merits of either pub, but they're all in my good books and I'm up for it! Quote Link to comment
+bones1 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 This sounds good i have a pencil and made my mark in the diary,look foreward to it.patandjeff=bones1. Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 The Cittie is the perfect venue,as we saw last time.Cheap,a room of our own and close to my workplace. Quote Link to comment
+4 Badgers Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 The Cittie is the perfect venue,as we saw last time.Cheap,a room of our own and close to my workplace. You mean you work as well Kev???? I thought your main occupation was London Cache-Setter :laughing: Quote Link to comment
alistair_uk Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 My choice would be whichever has decent wheelchair access, both to the bar and the loo From personal experience finding a good place for a meeting, that is not hideously expensive and is fully accessible is a nightmare in London. I believe the Citti of York has disabled facilities on one floor, but I don't know about the accessibility of the function spaces. The cellar bar is defiantly not accessible, but we have successfully carried down a wheelchair before, and more amazingly we carried it up again, with owner, after drinking a few of the home beverage. Quote Link to comment
alistair_uk Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 (edited) Blasted time-outs.... Edited June 26, 2007 by alistair_uk Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 I have written to the Cittie of Yorke to see if they can find space for us on Monday 10th September, I'll post a note in this thread when the cache page is up and running and let's see how it goes! Ecky Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 My choice would be whichever has decent wheelchair access, both to the bar and the loo From personal experience finding a good place for a meeting, that is not hideously expensive and is fully accessible is a nightmare in London. I believe the Citti of York has disabled facilities on one floor, but I don't know about the accessibility of the function spaces. The cellar bar is defiantly not accessible, but we have successfully carried down a wheelchair before, and more amazingly we carried it up again, with owner, after drinking a few of the home beverage. Well, I may not be as experienced as you BUT, there are places that are fully accessibe (in the sense that one can enter using a wheelchair, get to the bar AND the toilet [necessary in my opinion ] !! Tis just a question of finding 'em. It was a more than theoretical enquiry, I am more than likely to be able to attend this bash if it is accessible as I am down to be working in London that week. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I'd be interested in coming along too. Quote Link to comment
alistair_uk Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Well, I may not be as experienced as you BUT, there are places that are fully accessibe (in the sense that one can enter using a wheelchair, get to the bar AND the toilet [necessary in my opinion ] !! Tis just a question of finding 'em. It was a more than theoretical enquiry, I am more than likely to be able to attend this bash if it is accessible as I am down to be working in London that week. I do try to make anything I am arranging as accessible as is practical. If you do know of places in London with a function room that is wheelchair accessible and the bar prices are sensible (around £2 a pint ish) then please do let me know. Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Ok now I am really confuzzled, not hard, especially after the day I have had at Wimbledon! On court, off court, on court baaah rain! I thought Ecky was organisating this bash? Anyways, as I recall, Team Tisri held a good "do" in The Samuel Pepys but I have no idea what the beer cost. It was however, very accessible. Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 Ok now I am really confuzzled, not hard, especially after the day I have had at Wimbledon! On court, off court, on court baaah rain! I thought Ecky was organisating this bash? .....he is, and at the mo it will be The Cittie of Yorke, awaiting confirmation from the management. Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Just spoken to the Landlord at the Citte of Yorke. Wheelchair access to the bar is not a problem as it's at street level and if I remember correctly, this pub has the longest bar in London. The toilet for disabled folk may be a touch more difficult. It's on the ground floor, but depending on the width of your wheelchair, you may or may not get in as it doesn't have a wider than normal door. Hope that helps.... Oh yes.. Count me in, please, Mr Eckington, Sir Quote Link to comment
fraggle69 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 I am going to have to let you know closer to the time, but for now I'll pencil myself in. Aiiii Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 It's on the ground floor, but depending on the width of your wheelchair, you may or may not get in as it doesn't have a wider than normal door. Hope that helps.... Yes, it does, thanks! I use a chair that goes through normal width doors. Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 Bad News Guys, The Cittie of Yorke is not available that evening Unless someone has a better idea that leaves us with the Butcher's or The Mitre, neither of which appears to be very wheelchair friendly I'll wait 24 hours to hear if anyone can come up with any other ideas and then get in touch with these. Ecky Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 (edited) Bad News Guys, Unless someone has a better idea that leaves us with the Butcher's Ecky The BH & C will set aside an area of the ground floor if you ask them nicely Aprt from that .... one or two more to try:- 1) The Counting House, Cornhill Phone 020 7283 7123 and ask for Colin George They have a function room big enough for 30-40 people on the top floor but they have a passenger lift that can accommodate a wheel chair. Bar food available 2) The Melton Mowbray, Holborn Phone 020 7405 7077. Manager is Glyn Morgan Function room and wheelchair access. Bar food available. 3) Moby Dick, Russell Place Phone 020 7231 6719. Manager is Joe Springate Function room, wheelchair access, bar food and riverside view if you want it 4) The Red Herring, Gresham Street Phone 020 7606 0399, Manager is Claire Palmer As all the above but this one has a restaurant as well The only one I've actually been to is the Counting House. Not for a function, however, just a beery evening with my brother. For that it comes highly recommended. If any other come to mind, I'll let you know Edited July 2, 2007 by Pharisee Quote Link to comment
+tonibunny Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I'll come! I live in London and it would be great to meet you all Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 (edited) Edit: There's an echo in here. In here. Edited July 2, 2007 by Simply Paul Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I've always fancied a visit to the pub which has this sign on the wall... Edit: Some info on it here. Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Bad News Guys, Unless someone has a better idea that leaves us with the Butcher's Ecky The BH & C will set aside an area of the ground floor if you ask them nicely Aprt from that .... one or two more to try:- 1) The Counting House, Cornhill Phone 020 7283 7123 and ask for Colin George They have a function room big enough for 30-40 people on the top floor but they have a passenger lift that can accommodate a wheel chair. Bar food available 2) The Melton Mowbray, Holborn Phone 020 7405 7077. Manager is Glyn Morgan Function room and wheelchair access. Bar food available. 3) Moby Dick, Russell Place Phone 020 7231 6719. Manager is Joe Springate Function room, wheelchair access, bar food and riverside view if you want it 4) The Red Herring, Gresham Street Phone 020 7606 0399, Manager is Claire Palmer As all the above but this one has a restaurant as well The only one I've actually been to is the Counting House. Not for a function, however, just a beery evening with my brother. For that it comes highly recommended. If any other come to mind, I'll let you know Well, if it ends up in one of these you may well have just earned yourself a drink Mr Pharisee! Quote Link to comment
+Windsocker Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I might just have to fly in for this Quote Link to comment
Deceangi Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Well having booked my Easy room this morning, I can confirm that all 3 UK Reviewers will be Attending [gives us a chance to actually see how deep those pockets are ] Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Well having booked my Easy room this morning, I can confirm that all 3 UK Reviewers will be Attending [gives us a chance to actually see how deep those pockets are ] 'kin 'ell.... looks like I'll need to speak to my bank manager before I attend this event Quote Link to comment
fraggle69 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 there's a hole in my pocket dcangi, dcangi there's a hole in pocket I say Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Well having booked my Easy room this morning, I can confirm that all 3 UK Reviewers will be Attending [gives us a chance to actually see how deep those pockets are ] Well if those rooms are anything like they look on their website, remember to pack your sunglasses! Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 The venue, Butcher's Hook and Cleaver is booked (subject to confirmation) keep your eyes open for the cache page in the next day or two Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 Calling all cachers, near and far! For, I believe, the first time ever all 3 UK reviewers will (hopefully) be under the same roof HERE on Monday September 10th from 1900hrs Hope to see lots of you! Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 (edited) Calling all cachers, near and far! For, I believe, the first time ever all 3 UK reviewers will (hopefully) be under the same roof HERE on Monday September 10th from 1900hrs Is that allowed? who's going to be reviewing the caches? I think there should be a law against it . Edited July 5, 2007 by MartyBartfast Quote Link to comment
+Sensei TSKC Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Is that allowed? who's going to be reviewing the caches? I think there should be a law against it . I have heard on the underground network that if you bring in a hard copy, they will review it there and then and then publish it via the WiFi HotSpot next door. The down side: it'll cost you a case of Champers - for each reviewer! Quote Link to comment
Deceangi Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Is that allowed? who's going to be reviewing the caches? I think there should be a law against it . I have heard on the underground network that if you bring in a hard copy, they will review it there and then and then publish it via the WiFi HotSpot next door. The down side: it'll cost you a case of Champers - for each reviewer! Ah but that only covers Ecki and Lacto did the underground network also tell you that it's not a case of champers but a Nebuchadnezzar from House of Drappier for each of them [for the uninitiated a Nebuchadnezzar is approximately 20 bottles in size, and the House of Drappier are the only producers to ferment the champagne in the actual bottle and not decant it from Magnum size bottles] Me I'm the easy one it's just Perrier Water for me, thats a Wagon Load of course Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 I now have an MS Word copy of the menu for "The Butchers Hook" which I will email to any one requesting it eckingtons31@tesco.net Ecky Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I just bumped into this thread while wandering in the Dungeon Dimensions... I'll need a menu... good nosh is important to me. MrsB Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 I just bumped into this thread while wandering in the Dungeon Dimensions... I'll need a menu... good nosh is important to me. MrsB Hi Mrs B, I am back in UK on Monday or Tuesday, I'll send you one then! Ecky Quote Link to comment
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