Searching for a venue for regular meetups of bloggers and other vibrant and interesting people. Previous meets had too much noise and crowds. The Thought Brokers have great speakers but that is a differetn kind of thing due to the cost and the tendency to be static (I think for this gig we need to circulate freely). Someone, possibly Leonie of the Thought Brokers suggested a pub in Chippendale with a kitchen and a beer garden. The Rose.
Coming from pioneering stock, it only took a few weeks to mount an expedition to the south side of the harbour to explore this possibility which, in the nature of research (see Francis Crick on the double helix story) revealed other possibilities as well. At the Broadway end of Shepherd St there is another pub with a kitchen and a large bar area, and between the two pubs is Humanist House where Humanists and others can hold meetings and functions.
The suggestion is to book Humanist House for an evening each month, people can dine at one of the pubs if it suits then take a bottle or two into Humanist House where people can sit or stand according to taste, chairs can be shifted into small (or large) circles (or squares), there is a kitchen to make tea and coffee, nibbles can be organized.
Parking could be an issue (like most places). It is about a k from Central on the way to Sydney Uni.
Other suggestions are welcome. The idea is to be accessible, regular but also minimum organization.
What do you think?
The Marmalade Bar at The Rose looks promising.
Jessie
16 Dec 12 at 11:07 am
The Elbow Room upstairs at The Rose in Erskineville? Big space with access to their restaurant and 2 bars, right next to Erko rail station.
Wilbycat
16 Dec 12 at 11:14 am
Ah yes, the Rose – I know it well.
Keep us posted, Rafe. If I’m up in Sydney and it’s on I’ll try and make it.
Rabz
16 Dec 12 at 11:39 am
I have no wish to inhibit this idea, but the LDP has a monthly meeting in Sydney at the Burwood RSL. Discussion often covers libertarian issues as well as practical politics. Details here.
DavidLeyonhjelm
16 Dec 12 at 12:11 pm
Humanist House is an absolutely terrific venue for these kind of meetings if you have someone presenting to a small group. Otherwise you’ll probably find yourself down at the pub after the first 30 minutes.
John Mc
16 Dec 12 at 12:39 pm
It’s a long way from Perth, but I usually have an ale or two at the Rose when I’m in Sydney. It can be noisey on weekend nights though. An alternative is the Duck Inn which is a block away, it’s smaller though quieter.
old bloke
16 Dec 12 at 12:47 pm
A great idea. There used to be blog meets happening every six months or so, for any and everyone. It was good to run into those you had huge online arguments with, share a beer or two and a joke or ten. If this meet up is going to be regular I might even pop in at some point while visiting from Melbourne! Maybe keep the tone apolitical though, as it’s worth the trouble for right and left-wing bloggers to make friends… and as many bloggers don’t give a shit about politics.
TimT
16 Dec 12 at 3:04 pm
That general location is good for me. But what John Mc said, Hum House looks good for a focussed meeting but pub would be better for casual chats.
one old bruce
16 Dec 12 at 3:26 pm
FFS – I saw Dr Feelgood there in 1987…
Rabz
16 Dec 12 at 4:23 pm
Que?
blogstrop
16 Dec 12 at 6:01 pm
This is a meeting for any and all who are interested in blogging or just meeting bloggers, people can talk to anyone about anything.
Will check out the Erskinville Rose, sounds good, especially for access. What about the noise level? Suppose it depends on the night.
Poor Old Rafe
16 Dec 12 at 6:35 pm
Just take the ‘as’ out blogstrop… should make more sense.
TimT
16 Dec 12 at 6:45 pm
Potemkin’s Village
Let the gender wars begin… here
Grigory Potemkin
17 Dec 12 at 6:02 am
Apologies. Wrong thread
Grigory Potemkin
17 Dec 12 at 6:03 am