22 September 2015

The Signal (formerly The Hob)



The Hob, 7 Devonshire Road, temporarily closed its doors in September for renovations under new ownership. Hippo Inns’ Chief Operating Officer, Dawn Donohoe, provided us with news about their plans for the pub.

The Signal will be re-opening The Hob in early October in a very different disguise. We look forward to welcoming local residents and businesses to food tastings and events, and sneak previews from the end of September.

As the pub was originally known as the Railway Signal and we were keen to take it back to its roots, we have chosen to change the name from The Hob. We want The Signal to be a place where you want to chill out and relax, and feel it’s an extension of your own home.

The interior of the pub will feel very homely, cosy and fresh. We are working hard to enhance the original characteristics of the building — we have had to do quite a bit of nurturing to get it back to health!
With regards to entertainment, our focus initially will be on acoustic live entertainment from 6:30-8:30pm, when you will be able to listen to covers of all sorts of old favourites.

Unlike Ron and Emma, the previous owners, we are not comedy experts. However, we do recognise the strong following The Hob had so, we are looking into introducing comedy but need to learn the ropes first — not to mention getting our new team pulling the perfect pint; serving the most delicious, fresh, honest food; and, of course, whipping up the best cocktail you have ever had.

Our food offer harks back to the simplicity of open-fire cooking when ale houses were first born. Our ‘spit and grill’ concept will be visible to the customer, and the menu will showcase the best and freshest British ingredients.

The pub’s main drinks offer will be focused around craft beer and rotating local ales with a 20-strong wine list. Upstairs you will find a feature cocktail bar with the best Gin, Vodka and Rum collection in South London. The cocktails will be quickly and deliciously created by our very own mixologist, who will train and manage our bar team.

We want to get to you know you all and cannot wait to be a part of Forest Hill!

8 comments:

Unknown said...

Please keep the beer prices reasonable. That is all.

Anonymous said...

Sounds good looking forward to it.

Anonymous said...

Really looking forward to seeing the finished place, which is much needed in my opinion.

Anonymous said...

Disappointing for older spirits drinkers who have difficulty in negotiating stairs.

Unknown said...

It would be excellent if you could welcome back the East Dulwich comedy.

Anonymous said...

will dogs be welcome?

Anonymous said...

Spoke to someone from the pub earlier today, and dogs will apparently be welcome! Planning to open at the end of next week (Friday 9th, 5pm) I believe.

sixtysomething said...

Three of usbooked for 7pm Thursday and were not disappointed! Food which was imaginative ly presented. Staff friendly and efficient. We had , Marrowbone steak which was outstanding, chicken with lemon also perfect.Not forgetting Summer salad delicious.We will return as most of us are locals.
Well done to all at The Signal. PS Comedy not required!