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Victory Cafe sold
Victory Cafe sold
I'm surprised that no one has posted on this subject (unless it's in a subject category I hadn't thought of), but the Victory Cafe changed hands this week. We don't know much yet about the new owner or his plans, but those of us who would earn frequent flier points in a just world are nervous, to say the least. I haven't met the new guy yet, but I plan to encourage the continuance of craft and cask beer. Many thanks to Neil and Maz and the other partners for making this a pub I go to often. If it all goes to hell, I'll either get more exercise or spend less money, both of which I suppose are good things. Still...
Nick
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^ being jocular but I think that's a great attitude in this ever-changing town. I was thinking the Vic has good food for a (TO) bar, and not everything is deep fried so you can count on being properly fed without a trip to the coronary ward.Beermat wrote: If it all goes to hell, I'll either get more exercise or spend less money, both of which I suppose are good things. Still...
Nick
Hope this need not change.
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Beermat wrote:I'm surprised that no one has posted on this subject (unless it's in a subject category I hadn't thought of), but the Victory Cafe changed hands this week. We don't know much yet about the new owner or his plans, but those of us who would earn frequent flier points in a just world are nervous, to say the least. I haven't met the new guy yet, but I plan to encourage the continuance of craft and cask beer. Many thanks to Neil and Maz and the other partners for making this a pub I go to often. If it all goes to hell, I'll either get more exercise or spend less money, both of which I suppose are good things. Still...
Nick
Hopefully things stay the same, or hell, even improve.
I remember when Gambrinus changed owners last year, and we were all shatting the bed about what the new owner would do.
Will he keep the beer theme? That is a question we Londoners asked ourselves many times.
Thankfully the place has only improved, and so I hope the same for your local.
One thing I can suggest doing, and I know many of us did this here in London, is to call or approach the new owner and tell him/her point blank....
"Hey my name is .......... and I am a very regular customer of this establishment. I understand you are the new owner. COngrats on your acquisition. This is my favourite place to go for beer and snacks and I really like the beer theme here, and it is the main reason I choose to come here often. I hope you keep this theme going, as I'd hate to have to find a new local."
Something like that, not exact of course. But when Gambrinus changed hands last year, I know of at least 10-15 guys who approached Dudley personally. He listened.
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I've been doing much quality control there this past week. I've noticed less cask ale and new staff.Beermat wrote:Thanks, Len. Good advice. I dropped a letter off for the new guy on Friday and look forward to some sort of response. Might just wander down there now to do a bit of quality control. Someone has to.
I really don't want my local watering hole to change.
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Well, from what I was told over the weekend cask is definitely staying, and that tap selection shouldn't be changing too much.
I was there on Thursday night and asked and was told that all the changes are in the background (like a new fridge, etc.) and that the beer and food shouldn't change. Let's hope.
One great new development is that the cask for the last few weeks has been Great Lakes. When I was there it was Lackey's Casky followed by Aces High!
One great new development is that the cask for the last few weeks has been Great Lakes. When I was there it was Lackey's Casky followed by Aces High!
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I think cask is always going to be Great Lakes from now on.Blankboy wrote:I was there on Thursday night and asked and was told that all the changes are in the background (like a new fridge, etc.) and that the beer and food shouldn't change. Let's hope.
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Niiiiice! I'll be there Thursday, can't wait to see what's on.Torontoblue wrote:I think cask is always going to be Great Lakes from now on.Blankboy wrote:I was there on Thursday night and asked and was told that all the changes are in the background (like a new fridge, etc.) and that the beer and food shouldn't change. Let's hope.
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The brewery, or the option to get a half pint?lister wrote:No half pints anymore.
If it is the latter, all I can say is ghey. Another example of restaurants trying to push their customers away instead of bringing them in. It is the little things that make places go from good to great. a No half pints policy is about as queer as a three dollar bill.
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