The Honor Oak, Honor Oak

I have just been to the Jazz night in this establishment.
The music was wonderful (Ballantine/Shaw band - regular performers at Ronnie Scotts since the 80's).

Bizzarely at the end of the evening Ian B. suggested that the future of this event is in some doubt - it seems the YOHO pub is only committed to this venture until the end of May.

I would liked to have paid my �3 entrance fee - but there was no one to pay. (I hope this doesn't fail due to a lack of revenue). Jazz is a minority interest I know, but South London has always lacked venues. I have spent many years travelling to central, north and east London to hear top quality music.

This pub has unearthed a perfect little venue in the room provided, it would be a shame for it to fold before it got off the ground. It needs the word to spread around that a good night can be had locally with good musicians in a suitable environment.

So, if you have any interest (or know people who have any interest) in quality non-mainstream music, get them down there on a thursday evening in the next few weeks and maybe Forest Hill can claim its own interesting, challenging and rewarding venue.

27 Apr 2007 01:33

The Captains Cabin, Piccadilly

Went to the Captains Todger last week - up to 18 months ago I used to drink there regularly. Depressingly it hasn't changed. They have this annoying habit of always short serving the beer (it is clearly a policy). Even though they are more than happy to top up your pint if challenged, the fact that this happens every time you order a beer shows a calculated move on their part. I hate being treated so cynically. And the miserable little bar maid is still there. Avoid.

27 Apr 2007 01:15