Mokoko, St Albans

It saddens me that some people look for the negative in 'new' projects in this city , We have a fairly diverse community and a growingbut struggling nightlife in St Albans that is up against some pretty archaic laws and rules.
When a tired half empty pub is taken over and changed , it is a big gamble and risk for the new owner , there are so many factors to consider , not least the 'snobbery' of the "it'll never work" brigade !
Mokoko has battled against these cynics and won ! it has also battled against a local difficult resident who opposed the garden area of the bar due to chatting crowd noise levels.
How someone who CHOSE to move within a close distance to a PUB can have grounds for complaint i'll never know , but i guess it's another one of those negative people.
From reading local press i am delighted to discover that Mokoko won the case against them and I for one will continue to patronise this funky , stylish and high quality bar ...
Arfa Dailey is absolutely right ! Mokoko is taking undeserved flak!
As far as the 'negative gang ' are concerned , yes , the Harrow may well have been a 'decent' pub ... but St Albans has 'decent' pubs all over the city . Mokoko has provided us with a new exciting venue that gives back to the community , mother and baby coffee mornings , speed dating and wine/ champagne tasting with guest speakers ... Viva Mokoko ! Lets give these new ventures a chance please ,you negative people out there !

19 May 2009 22:09