One of the hardest things about trying to
save money is that it’s much cheaper to stay in than go out. But I love going out. I love crowded streets and cozy pubs and the
buzz of being surrounded by other people.
I think this technically makes me an extrovert.
It also means that I want to go to the pub
on a Tuesday. We don’t need to go far or
stay too long, but after a day of working alone, I want to be WITH people.
SO, last night M and I tried the
Candlemaker – the recently refurbished pub on Battersea High St. It got the name from the candle factory which
(along with a variety of other light industry) used to operate along the river
here in south London.
I was pleasantly surprised – while not
packed, the pub had a quiet Tuesday hum, with couples and groups of friends
scattered among most of the tables. The décor was 60s chic with pop-art all
over the walls, mixed with fun pieces like this suit of armor:
and there is lots of outside seating for
those summer nights… oh right. Well, for
the smokers anyway.
Drinks wise, the pub is affordable but not
cheap. I had a small viognier for £4.85
(DO NOT DRINK the house Sauvignon Blanc, awful) and M tried one of the local
pints for £4.50 or so. (Which one – I
don’t remember. Next time.)
All in all, a fun find for less than a
fiver each. Good beer and a fun
atmosphere. Apparently Monday is the
night to go, with a comedy quiz and two-for-one burgers. Maybe next week.
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