So today's post is a Christmassy themed post I was invited to write a blog post For Greene King
So I went to my local Greene King pub and
Sat down to chat with some of the locals
about the pub
What brings them here
And general stuff about there day
I visited the Dew Drop Inn
In Eastbourne
So here goes
Me. So guys what brings you to the pub ?
D. Well I come here as its my local and I have been using the pub
Since I turned 18
R. I use the pub to meet friends and colleges after work
Me. So you guys work together ?
D. Yeah we do.
Me. Ok that's, so we won't say where you work but I presume it's local to the pub
D. Yep
R. Yep
Me. Good stuff
Me. So the purpose of this piece is to find out what brings you to the pub
And stories of the pub you can share with me ?
I should add at this point that we have all just started drinking our beers
I could sit here and describe the beer but
It's a nice tasting IPA
GOLDEN AND CLEAR COLOURED
AND OBVIOUSLY KEPT WELL
BEING A CASQUE MARQUE WINNER I KNOW A TINY BIT
ABOUT ALES LOL
D. So I have been using the pub for a long time
The pub has a great atmosphere and always has nice bar staff behind the bar when you come in, also it has a great weekend scene and is part of the
SOUTH STREET SHUFFLE
as it is referred to in the town it's in a good circuit of pubs
R. Yeah I like coming here after work and on the weekends
They have live entertainment on and it's open till late
Plus it has a really good smoking area out the back.....
D. And the food here is really good
It's the best burgers in town
Me. When I was told this
I did order a burger they had special on for
A Christmas themed turkey burger
Here's the picture
It had turkey
Cranberry sauce
Stuffing
Sausages wrapped in bacon
And a yorkie pud with gravy
Me. So what else can you guys tell me ?
R. Well the pub has a very oldie worldie feel to it
With a roaring open fire place and lots of old decor
And mismatch furniture
whilst being in a central part of town which gives it some character
D. And also the pub is not cheap
(He said with grimace on his face)
But it keeps the riffraff out which makes it a better environment
R. The gents toilets are filled with comic strip wall paper as decoration
Obviously I had to check this out and it was pretty amazing
An old style 1950s comic and newspaper pages
It is worth a look
Me. So what else can you guys tell me about the place ?
If I was reading this article what would you say to entice me to come into the pub?
R. Well all I can say is that after a long day at work
It's nice to come somewhere you can relax and chill
The atmosphere is always nice and in the winter the fire is always on which makes it very nice and everyone is so friendly
There is always someone to talk to in here
D. And it has a giant metal Buddha head statue hanging from the ceiling ....
Me. What?
So I got taken round to the back of the pub where in the skylight
There is a giant sculpture handing from the ceiling
D. Also there is always big themed events on here
Where everyone gets involved
Themed discos
Fancy dress nights
Live music
Djs on the weekends
And all the big dates like
Halloween, Christmas, Easter, St Patrick's day,
Are always a great time to come to the pub
So I sat chatting with guys for a couple more hours
It was such an interesting place and
Ended up getting into a group for the evening and had a great night in there
I would like to thank Ryan & Dan for there comments and spending some time talking to me and telling me about the pub
If you would like to visit the pub
And your in Eastbourne the address is
Dew Drop Inn,
37-39 South St, Eastbourne,
East Sussex
BN21 4UP
Don't forget to drink responsibly at this time of year
And have a safe Christmas and New Year everyone
