The Florence, Herne Hill

The bottom line is Herne hill needs variety, i cant understand why the same type of venues are popping up everywhere. Surely you would want a bit of differentiation from the rest. The increasing number of wine bars that open breed these sterile atmospheres, were everyone pretty much looks the same. Having a good old boozer aint asking for much, its not about juke boxes and snooker tables. Its how you feel inside. When i went there i felt you got to be dressed up and socialising with the 'it' crowd when all i want is a drink.

I still remember the faces of the locals that used to drink there and im pretty sure they wouldn get in let alone fit in.

7 Jun 2007 17:13

The Florence, Herne Hill

Im really distraught that yet another wine bar has opened up to match the other pretentious bars already in that vicinity. The former pub known as Ganleys had what this commuinity is now lacking. The locals have dissappeared and the place is full of pretentious people sipping on wine. There are no TV's to watch football with your mates over a few beers and chatting with the locals. I can see Herne Hill is beginning to lack the vibrancy it once had. I guess all that�s missing to complete the look is a starbucks.

Save london from these influx of wine bars and bring back the traditional pubs!!

1 Jun 2007 10:58