Yes that’s a particularly nasty junction as you come down the hill with cars pulling into and out of Devonshire Rd. It’s not fun getting picked up off the floor as a cyclist, trust me. Stay safe everyone.
That hole has been there for about 6 months
It’s going to be a Shawshank Redemption themed speakeasy where the bar is in a hand-tunnelled cave under the floor, hidden under a Racquel Welch poster.
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Hey everyone,
I am doing a little more research into what people might want this shop to be, along with finding out if an eco friendly, coffee shop (to dine in or out) that sells some nice cakes and a few bits to eat, along with plants and pots would be of interest to the residents of forest hill. I’ve lived here for 2 years and am desperate for a coffee shop on our side!!
Please can you take this survey, it only takes 2 minutes!
Thank you,
Christina - plant lover of forest hill x
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Hi Christina. To make sure you get relevant and useful answers to your survey questions may I suggest you “tighten up” some of the questions?
E.g. Your first question as it stands appears to be a general one referring to purchasing coffee but if you want people to answer in relation to purchasing coffee locally in Forest Hill then I would add “in Forest Hill”. Do you need to know if people that are purchasing coffee locally are having it “in store” or as takeaway? There is no option for frequency of purchasing houseplants between several times a year and never. That’s quite a gap.
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Does this mean you’re thinking of leasing this building or have done so already?
I personally would love a wine/cocktail bar. FH is a little swamped by coffee shops, nail salons, pizza places and estate agents.
Would be nice to have an adult social place for evenings that isn’t in a pub environment. Something along the same lines as “Grounds and Grapes” in HOP.
Obviously the planning permission around this is more difficult than a coffee shop.
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I would echo Lj, I think we need something a little more enticing.
Living roughly halfway between Forest Hill and Honor Oak, I tend to go much more local for coffee anyway (no.41), but if not there’s already lots on offer in FH. Honor Oak draws me in a bit more because there’s more of a social side with g&g and two spoons - a nice place for a drink or two that’s more laid back than a pub. Appreciate it’s not easy for small wine bar type businesses to flourish right now given social distancing measures…
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This is actually a great idea… 
Agree
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With all the flats that have been squeezed into 8/10 Perry Vale I would be surprised if there is enough space for a wine/cocktail bar.
Looks like the hole has been filled and things tidied up a bit:
Perhaps we can hope for some more developments in the new year? 
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I would love to see a zebra crossing to get across the busy slow but busy road - we ( me toddler) dice for death every morning to get across to the train under-passage
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Agree. There are several spots in the area that are so dangerous to cross yet Lewisham turns a blind eye to requests for crossings.
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Back on topic,does anyone know of any plans for the Premises next to Clapton Craft ?
It has been empty for at least eight years to my knowledge.
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