On 3 Jul 2009 at 7:19pm Mr Cheese wrote:
Anyone else think that its boring, over rated, weird and always seems to have abnormal people that dont appear else where in Lewes.
Also it is ruined by the so called "music" that blares out and can be heard from the top of town.
It is by far the worst Harveys pub in Lewes, with the worst bitter, the only reason it is still open is due to it being backed and pratically run by the brewery.
On 3 Jul 2009 at 7:30pm Fishing Fred wrote:
Couldnt agree more on all these points.
The bitter due to the "brewery" tap is always flat and flavourless and the cooling jackets do nothing to help the ale.
I think Harveys should take a long look at themselves and realise their money could be used elsewhere in pubs that are doing well a good example of this is the swan inn and before any one comments no im not a member of staff there but at least you can get a decent pint in there.
The JHT is by far the worst pub i have been in that Harveys own
On 3 Jul 2009 at 8:03pm Terry Waites Allotment wrote:
Yep,I agree with you both. I think that Harveys would admit this too
On 3 Jul 2009 at 8:26pm MBS wrote:
Have to agree.
It has become the "Bills" of the pub world The "place to be seen".
The fact the Harveys is cr*p seems to pass most of the punters by.
On 3 Jul 2009 at 9:00pm Evan Elpus wrote:
Rubbish. I think The Lewes Arms is over-rated. When are they going to turn the lights down? At least the JHT is dark, has a bit of live music and a few outdoor seats in the sun.
On 4 Jul 2009 at 12:46am jo wrote:
the lewes arms is the place to be . if you are down from london
On 4 Jul 2009 at 12:49am Aye-Be-See wrote:
Don't Agree. . . JHT Is The Shiz!
On 4 Jul 2009 at 6:06am spongebob wrote:
The JHT has been turned into a Cliffe bonfire pub. Too many p***ed up lushes in there for my liking althoughy i do enjoy sitting outside on a warm summers evening.
On 4 Jul 2009 at 9:17am Hay Nonnie Mouse wrote:
Food is revolting, I can't believe people eat there. It was recommended to us, but I wouldn't recommend it to a dog.
On 4 Jul 2009 at 9:51am MBS wrote:
Members of Cliffe Bonfire Society drinking in a pub in The Cliffe!
Disgraceful, what is the world coming to? We'll have members of Commercial drinking in The Ellie next!
On 4 Jul 2009 at 10:22am Spongebob wrote:
And i thought the Dorset was the pub of choice for the Cliffe. Just ashame that sad little individuals like yourself MBS have to hang on to bonfire night 365 days a year. Let's face it, some of the pubs in Lewes are turning into London type pubs where they're being taken over by a certain group (a bit like football rivalry) and the pub goes quiet if you walk in and you're not afiliated to that particular clan.
Get a life MBS, there's a big wide world out there.
On 4 Jul 2009 at 12:18pm Sam Spam wrote:
at the risk of being flamed into next week.......can we all please get over the London thing?......I've lived here man and boy and it hasn't changed that much (imho) - all that's changed is that this "little england" mentality has developed with chips on every shoulder....surely there's space for everybody here?
I await my flaming!
On 4 Jul 2009 at 2:05pm Omnivore wrote:
To be fair, JHT food tastes nice. It's the unpleasant food poisoning that puts me off. Else I can only think of the following to describe the place: Soulless, Uninviting, Uncomfortable, Disappointing Beer.
On 4 Jul 2009 at 4:03pm CBS Member wrote:
Spongbob, bonfire to many lewes people is a 365 day a year thing, with fundraising and events happening all year round.
are you one of those who come and watchon the 5th but don't think you need to donate a penny? The Dorset is over rated and over priced since the refit, hence the fact many decide to frequent the JHT. get a life SB, Lewes is a bonfire town and always will be. and it was many years before we all got here!!
On 4 Jul 2009 at 10:03pm Frak wrote:
Sam Spam - Most sensible post I've seen on here for ages. Somebody buy him a pint!
On 5 Jul 2009 at 1:53am Eraqus wrote:
shame jo and spongebob haven't the sense in their heads that Sam Spam has in his little finger - bonfire is more than a one night flash-in-the-pan (pun most DEFINITELY intended) - how long to prepare for out meetings, fancy-dress fund-raising events and the night itself do YOU think it takes? irrespective of the love, dedication and camaraderie it fosters - Lewes Arms - South South London pub? - I think not pal - if that what YOU think - then keep away - Harveys in JHT straight from barrel - sounds brilliant - in practice NOT
On 5 Jul 2009 at 10:45am Hotman wrote:
JHT is the one that's like a South London pub. A mate of mine lives in Vauxhall and there's a pub on a council estate there that feels exactly the same.
On 5 Jul 2009 at 11:27am Mystic Mog wrote:
Spongey, just move to Crawley please. Everything you need, no bonfire and no DFLs.
On 5 Jul 2009 at 2:30pm MBS wrote:
Spongebob, why do you presume I hang on to Bonfire365 days a year?
Just because I don't find Cliffe Members drinking in a Cliffe pub that strange?
And you thinking you have the right to tell anybody else to "get a life"!! Hmmmmm :|
On 6 Jul 2009 at 11:04am Ed Can Do wrote:
I've never been a huge fan of the JHT. It used to be a nice pub when the guy who now owns the Roebuck ran it but it went downhill very rapidly once he left. The food is entirely average, the prices are pretty nonsense and you do seem to get a lot of weirdos in there you never see elsewhere in town.
Let's face it though, it would be boring if every pub was exactly the same. One of the great things about Lewes is that all the pubs are quite different so there's something for everyone. If you don't like the JHT, go somewhere else. That's what I do.
On 6 Jul 2009 at 12:26pm bonfirek wrote:
Never thought i'd say it but Spongebob your a bloody idiot! Bonfire is a 365 days a year event for many people in and around Lewes. Now stop being a fool and go sit at the back of the class! Highlight of the post for me was SB saying theres a whole world out there, i thought he was as parochial as myself but obviously not!
On 6 Jul 2009 at 2:10pm Its Not Rocket Science wrote:
Spongebob, exactly what is it that makes a Bonfire Society member drinking in a pub any different from anyone else drinking in a pub ? And yes, a handfull of members of the Cliffe drink in the JHT (along with members of other societies I might add), but how exactly does that constitute 'hanging on to bonfire night 365 days a year'. They are simply out having a drink like everyone else. I bet that there is not a pub in town that does not have Bonfire society members come through its doors every day of the year. So what is the problem ? Are they in costume, or letting off fireworks, or behaving any differently from anyone else ???
On 6 Jul 2009 at 4:38pm Spongebob wrote:
I had a chat with a fairly senior member of CBS a few weeks ago. They admitted that their aim was to turn the JHT into a CBS pub and **ck everyone else. They planned to make it pretty uncomfortable for any other bonfire member to go in there and indeed, any non bonfire member.
I had no reason to disbelieve them as i've known this person for many many years and they have told me a few other things like how they hold up all the processions on the 5th "because they can" etc etc
On 6 Jul 2009 at 5:04pm bonfirek wrote:
What a load of nonsense!
On 6 Jul 2009 at 5:26pm Annette Curtin-Twitcher wrote:
Absolute nonsense.
There is far more camaraderie between members of different BS's than many people would realise - you only had to look at those attending Paul Wheeler's funeral to realise that. There have always been Cliffe members who regularly drink in the Elly, and in the Black Horse along with CSBS members in the days when it was Borough's HQ, and CSBS members who were regulars in the Gardeners and the Dorset when the Dorset was worth drinking in.
I only once saw a bonfire boy being unwelcoming to a member of another society who had strayed into their HQ, and that was on the lunchitme of the 5th one year. He was swiftly rounded upon by members of his own society, who apologised to the woman he'd been rude to and reminded him that "we're all bonfire".
I think someone is pulling your plonker Spongebob, and trying to get you to stay away!
The bit about holding up processions on purpose is rubbish too.
On 7 Jul 2009 at 3:39pm Ed Can Do wrote:
Yeah, that's utter rubbish. I march with one of the smaller village societies and we're always welcomed anywhere we go by members of other societies, be it on the 5th or otherwise. Of course there's an element of ribbing and banter from time to time between members of different societies but it's all friendly. If you'd ever bothered to stay up late enough for Cliffe's final procession Spongebob, you'd know that it becomes a fairly well mixed affair with people from all kinds of societies all marching in together. The idea of Cliffe trying to "Take over" a pub is simply laughable.
On 7 Jul 2009 at 8:49pm Annette Curtin-Twitcher wrote:
They were probably just trying to deter Spongebob from venturing in to their local!
On 8 Jul 2009 at 12:24am MBS wrote:
I think Mister Spongeypants needs to go and have a lie down. He seems to be completely losing the plot! I would like to say that he is "A sad little individual" but I won't because I'm not that rude.
On 8 Jul 2009 at 12:28pm bonfiek wrote:
I am, he's a sad individual!
On 8 Jul 2009 at 12:29pm bonfirek wrote:
Whoops spelt my own name wrong, foolish thing to do when taking the p*ss out of someone else, feel a bit silly now!