Drinks in London...............

[BRL]

Hi all. Used to have a regular drinking session going on with the private flyers here in London but have not had one for some time now. Forum is getting busier these days, lots of new names around so how about a drinks evening in London sometime?

Couple of weeks time would be good, I remember someone here saying Thursday is the new Friday so how about we do a Thursday night in a couple of weeks. Who would be up for a chance to chew the fat with fellow aviators and the likes of..........?

[Mariner9]

Often in London thurs, and I would be up for that. How about making it a curry too?

[cessnasey]

id love to meet fellow aviators. newbies allowed too right?:)

[Jamongris]

I'm up for that and the curry too, but not sure I can make a Thursday. I'll keep an eye on the thread though and hopefully make it.

[OpenCirrus619]

Sounds good to me - I've been relatively well behaved recently so I'm sure a pass will be forthcoming :ok:

OC619

[Cricket23]

Great idea, a Thursday suits me just fine. Curry sounds good too.

C23

[TheKentishFledgling]

Sounds a good idea.

Will watch the thread for a date.

Thursday also sounds preferable to a Friday.

tKF

[Flying Lawyer]

Maybe Thursday 2nd March would be a good idea?

Ray Hanna's Memorial Service is being held at mid-day at RAF St Clement Danes, a couple of minutes walk from the 'Old Bank of England' where previous London meets have been held.

There'll be lots of aviators (famous and the rest of us, Ppruners/non-ppruners) attending that, and I doubt if they'll disappear off as soon as the service is over. There are several good pubs and wine bars very near the church.

BTW, the Memorial Service is open to anyone.

Details here Link (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=209308)

[BRL]

The 2nd would be good but I am nights that week. :(

I was thinking more of either the 16th or the 30th, plenty of notice for everyone then.

The curry sounds good. It would be a good idea to meet for the curry beforehand, say around 5pm then on to the OBE later on. I have found in the past that this works well.

Any suggestions for pubs or a good curry house here please!

[Cricket23]

....can't make 16th I'm afraid, I'm off skiing, and I'd really like to put some names to the PPrune 'handles', so if it could be the 30th it would be appreciated. Thanks, but I'm sure there'll be another time if not.

C23

[18greens]

16th or 30th March sound good to me.

I'm around every Thursday.

[Mariner9]

Curry House recommendation: The Rajasthan II on Minories

Too many pub recommendations to list, the Fine Line's OK and thats close to the Rajasthan

Curry then drinks seems the wrong way round to me BRL by the way ;-)

Edited to add just noted the recomendation for the OBE. In that case, the suggested curry house would be the Rajathan 1 on Lovat Lane

[BRL]

Curry then drinks seems the wrong way round to me BRL by the way ;-)
Not if you have been drinking all day it's not!!!!!

[Jamongris]

Has to be drinks then curry. Everyone knows it takes at least ten pints before a curry tastes good. :D

Don't think I can make either sadly, but I'll keep watching for info.

[nouseforaname]

where in town are these two places. If I can't make the curry (not a fan of hot food) then would come for a pint.

When a decision had been made put it up here so we can find our way their...

[BRL]

I'll give this a few more days now. Will happen at the end of the month if you want.

The Old Bank of England pub is just up the road from Farringdon station. down Fleet Street towards the Strand.

Beer then a curry looks like the plan, will post a date in a few days time.

As always, keep the suggestions coming where to eat drink etc. Time will be from mid afternoon I imagine.

[fescalised portion]

If you are thinking of the Farringdon area, may I suggest City Raj? It is a great Indian restaurant on Farringdon Street, just under the Holborn flyover. A 3-4 minute walk from the Underground/overland (Brighton-Bedford Thameslink) station.

There are also some great bars/pubs in the immediate area like Smiths of Smithfield, The Last, Bar Ember, The Hoop and Grapes and many more......

[18greens]

What night then and where???

[BRL]

Ok, 30th March at the Old Bank of England.

Details Here. (http://www.pubs.com/pub_details.cfm?ID=214) :)

Shall we say 1600?

[fescalised portion]

I'll be there !!

Will there be a large sign hanging from the ceiling with PPRUNE and an arrow pointing to a small group of people standing underneath it ??

[Chimbu chuckles]

:ugh: I arrive London on the 22nd at sparrows botty burp and depart on the 24th earlyish.

Dats means I can have beers on da 22nd and 23rd as long as stop early enough not to give Flying Lawyer any more business:}

[Cricket23]

great, now booked in my diary. Looking forward to it.

C23

[BRL]

I should be there for around 4pm. I recall there being a pillar right in front of the main doors as you walk in with the bar being on the right.

I will be hanging around the pillar trying not to look too dodgy!!!!

[18greens]

See you there.

[fescalised portion]

Hey BRL. Check your pm's

[TheKentishFledgling]

Can someone just summarise time and place?

Hope to see you all there.

tKF

[yintsinmerite]

posted here in error

[BRL]

The old Bank of England 1600. (http://www.pubs.com/pub_details.cfm?ID=214)

I may be a bit late, something has come up.

[TheKentishFledgling]

Will try and make it. Won't be able to stay for curry though :(

tKF

(I'm the fat bloke with short hair, black guinness jumper)

[Cricket23]

So, where was everybody? Or did the 3 of us who did turn up manage to miss everyone?:(

very disappointing

C23

[fescalised portion]

Nice to meet you C23 and Kentish, although I have to agree, a bit of a washout....What happened to the guy that organised it? Couldn't organise a piss up in the Bank of England !!