Grumbling Again
| Theme | Grumbling Again |
|---|---|
| Venue | Grumbles |
| Location | 35 Church Street, Pimlico, SW1V 2LT. |
| Date | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Time | 7.00 for 7.30 pm |
| Host | Roger Ellis |
Way back in 2006, some members may recall we visited Grumbles in Pimlico. Your organiser felt it was about time for a return visit as it is one of his personal favourites (and the fact it saved him from writing a lot of the copy again had nothing to do with it.).
Grumbles opened its doors in 1964 and started serving good food at non-scary prices and is still doing so today. In those early days it was one of the first restaurants in that area as the relatively small number that then existed in London were mainly concentrated in the West End. The original owner was told he was mad to even consider opening a restaurant in Pimlico. (In those days the rent for the premises was £12 per week – and an average meal for two cost well under £3).
Grumbles is effectively a bistro that has proved a favourite with the locals and prides itself on serving good food at affordable prices. Back in those early days it was also a favourite haunt of the pop stars and the celebrities alike of that era. Mick Jagger, Julie Christie, the Beatles, Michael Foot, Rod Steiger, Princess Diana (Diana Spencer as was), the Mamas and Papas, Clint Eastwood, Christine Keeler were amongst the many who have frequented it.