Beer, revisited


PhilM said:
Really sad to hear that Paddy is retiring from the Pen Factory (I know @tommye will agree), but I was relieved to hear that Dom and Fiona are taking over.

A brilliant man, with a fantastic eye for detail and expectations. I remember telling him in an off-the-cuff remark that I was travelling up north and would get a pie.

When he heard the name of the bakery, I was given detailed orders to buy certain ones for him because he wanted to try them in the Everyman.

`A few weeks later, they were on the menu after I found he was doing round-trips to collect them - absolutely marking and definitely not cost-efficient.

But it was always the best with Paddy.
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Be interesting to see what Dom does with the Kitchen as his pubs predominantly don't do food which is a big part of the Pens offering.

Personally think he'll shoot himself in the foot if he gets rid because I reckon the clientele is 50% Food 50% Ale.
 
Exeter_Gently said:
Be interesting to see what Dom does with the Kitchen as his pubs predominantly don't do food which is a big part of the Pens offering.

Personally think he'll shoot himself in the foot if he gets rid because I reckon the clientele is 50% Food 50% Ale.
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It would be foolhardy because, as. you say, the Pen is known for its food as much as its ale, and the combination of the two is part of its success.

I know they're keeping the staff on, so in the short-term it will likely run as normal. In the long term, the loss of Paddy and his knowledge may be a hurdle.

Hopefully, they entrust someone to do that side of the business who has been under Paddy's wing.

Exeter_Gently said:
Anyone been to Black Cat on Rose Lane yet?

Ale is decent enough...it's not kept very well but a decent enough addition to the South end.
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I actually went last week for one; the ale was alright, but nothing special. I've heard a rumour about the Rose's long-term future, which could be interesting.
 

Exeter_Gently said:
Be interesting to see what Dom does with the Kitchen as his pubs predominantly don't do food which is a big part of the Pens offering.

Personally think he'll shoot himself in the foot if he gets rid because I reckon the clientele is 50% Food 50% Ale.
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PhilM said:
It would be foolhardy because, as. you say, the Pen is known for its food as much as its ale, and the combination of the two is part of its success.

I know they're keeping the staff on, so in the short-term it will likely run as normal. In the long term, the loss of Paddy and his knowledge may be a hurdle.

Hopefully, they entrust someone to do that side of the business who has been under Paddy's wing.


I actually went last week for one; the ale was alright, but nothing special. I've heard a rumour about the Rose's long-term future, which could be interesting.
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The place has a huge kitchen and they’ve said the staff are staying on so I think that tells us that that’ll be there . Both the fly & Rigbys did food back in the day so it’s not like they haven’t done it before , I think you’ll see a blend of what they already have in place there combined with what we see from the bridewell & Denbigh .

Things change in business but they’ve done really well with the previous two so im expecting more of the same , that area is flying at the moment so it’ll be a welcome addition I reckon .
 

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