micky 3,325 Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 We had a long week end in London last week and very nice it was ! we started at a Pie & Mash shop and what a load of Crap that was ! a tasteless Meat Pie covered in Snot with a lump of cold mashed taters , this was followed by a good portion of Jellied Eels which were the best i have ever had, then on to Burrough Market which was superb and i would recommend it to anyone, my Mrs bought some good Cheeses and some very spicey Pickles / chutneys then on to a Meat & Fish stall that was very pricy but the gear looked a treat Tame Rabbits were £21 each Wood Pidgeon £9 for a packet of two ,Squabs £14. 50 each [ i have never saw these for sale before ] Mallards £8 then me and the Mrs had a dozen oysters each at £3 a pop and again these were the biggest and best i have ever had , then a trip on the Thames then offto Soho for a meal, What a fabulous place. 8 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 25,344 Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, micky said: We had a long week end in London last week and very nice it was ! we started at a Pie & Mash shop and what a load of Crap that was ! a tasteless Meat Pie covered in Snot with a lump of cold mashed taters , this was followed by a good portion of Jellied Eels which were the best i have ever had, then on to Burrough Market which was superb and i would recommend it to anyone, my Mrs bought some good Cheeses and some very spicey Pickles / chutneys then on to a Meat & Fish stall that was very pricy but the gear looked a treat Tame Rabbits were £21 each Wood Pidgeon £9 for a packet of two ,Squabs £14. 50 each [ i have never saw these for sale before ] Mallards £8 then me and the Mrs had a dozen oysters each at £3 a pop and again these were the biggest and best i have ever had , then a trip on the Thames then offto Soho for a meal, What a fabulous place. Living the dream mickey, where did you eat in soho? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky 3,325 Posted October 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, mackem said: Living the dream mickey, where did you eat in soho? Marrow bone starter then Feather Steak with Spinach , the place was called Rowlies . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 25,344 Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 34 minutes ago, micky said: Marrow bone starter then Feather Steak with Spinach , the place was called Rowlies . I will keep an eye open for the place, thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 7,092 Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 Should have got yourself down to Brick Lane for a Salt Beef Bagel.If you like Oysters and you're ever in the SE you need to get yourself down to Whitstable harbour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,249 Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) Anyone recommend anything to go & see anywhere near to Newham/Docklands, taking the kids to the Jurassic thing theyve got there? Dont know that side of town at all. (Daytime). Edited October 4, 2022 by Waz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,261 Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Waz said: Anyone recommend anything to go & see anywhere near to Newham/Docklands, taking the kids to the Jurassic thing theyve got there? Dont know that side of town at all. (Daytime). Docklands Arena ? ……nip across the river to Greenwhich Not been to Borough market for years, sounds all a bit trendy bendy now….used to be a tidy old school cafe round the back where I used to pop in and have breakfast now and again, cooked liver just how I like it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OldPhil 5,588 Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 Love London,...fabulous, exciting place.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qbgrey 4,055 Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 9 hours ago, downsouth said: Should have got yourself down to Brick Lane for a Salt Beef Bagel.If you like Oysters and you're ever in the SE you need to get yourself down to Whitstable harbour. Yup , I had about 20 oysters down whistable once, then while asleep suddenly bolt upright ,thinking for a split second what the fuks going on ???? …. Then fukin charge. Jesus I was Bad, on bog whilst puking in biddae next to it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 25,344 Posted December 10, 2022 Report Share Posted December 10, 2022 I was in Borough market a couple of times last week,good place to watch the world go by. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,249 Posted December 10, 2022 Report Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) Keep meaning to lift some self seeded oaks and impregnate them with truffle. Im only just outside of Perigord Vert, hotspot where they have the truffle buyers/markets, terrain/climate the same at mine. Anyways, looking like ill be stuck in town at some point between Chrimbo & New Year, if so i'll have a butchers round them markets. Edited December 10, 2022 by Waz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky 3,325 Posted December 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2022 That lot made me feel hungry , Didn't know i had covid at the time but when we go back next year we shall give those stalls a real pasting . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.