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SE1 - SOUTHWARK AND WATERLOO

Bridge House, 218 Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP

Owner- Adnams

Beers- Adnams Bitter, Broadside, Exploder, Lighthouse. Bitburger on draught

Telephone-020-7407-5818

Adnams pub in central London. Modern pub for a traditional brewery, but not unpleasant and has a pubby atmosphere. Décor includes lots of wood, white walls, blue chairs and style magazines! Pub is half eating and half drinking, there is also room downstairs for drinking. The pub is close to Tower Bridge and has a good view of City Hall ( wonder if Boris Johnson drinks here! ). Good pint served at the time of visit, if expensive Adnams Bitter was £3.40 a pint.

John 9/10 visit August 2011

Take the train to London Bridge and walk to Tower Bridge. A very modern interior with wooden floors and comfy seats. This pub marks the first pub crawl ! done by Jackie. Expensive beer and food, but a place you must visit.

Stuart 8/10 visit July 2004

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Fire Station, 150 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8SB

Owner- Free House

Beers- Fullers London Pride, Marstons Ashes Ale, Brakspear Bitter

Telephone-020-7620-2226

Take the Waterloo Road exit at Waterloo station, turn right, and the pub is about 50 yards on your right-hand side. Pub which has opened recently, as you might have guessed it's an ex fire station, which gives it a lot of character and atmosphere. Made Dining Pub of the Year by the Good Pub Guide, which might explain why so much room is taken up by food ( and the prices! ). Gets crowded after 17-00 hours with Waterloo commuters having a drink or two before their journey home. Best new pub in London for a while. Expensive.

John 8/10 visit July 2009

This is a great new pub. Super venue, an old fire station! Loads of wooden furniture, largish bar and the food looked good. Clearly popular with the commuters.

Stuart 9/10 visit Nov 2000

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George Inn, 77 Borough High Street, London SE1 1NH

Owner- National Trust/Whitbread

Beers- George Ale brewed by Adnams, Greene King IPA, Abbott, Moreland Old Speckled Hen,

Telephone-020-7407-2056

Walk into the courtyard of this pub and you will see one of the most impressive pub-fronts in London. A genuine galleried coaching inn ( the only one left in London ) which was rebuilt in 1676. Inside is just as nice as well, with lots of rooms and alcoves in which you can drink in a olde world atmosphere. The pub is expensive and a little touristy, but this is a great pub none the less. Visit a bit of history!.

John 9/10 visit August 2011

As you enter the cobbled courtyard, look to the right and you could be back in 1700. Famous and historic galleried coaching inn, one of the last left. Inside it has low ceilings, wood, cigarette stains and good beers. Various drinking areas and an original beer engine dispenser in one bar. Opposite is a modern office block - disgraceful!

Stuart 9/10 visit July 2004

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Kernel Brewery, 98 Druid Street,London SE1 2HQ.

Owner- Kernel Brewery

Beers- A large range of bottle conditioned beers from the brewery, which are changing all the time. (see web site)

Telephone- 07757-552636

Web site- http://www.thekernelbrewery.com/

If you like to drink in unusual places-this one is for you. Only open from 0900 to 1500 hours on a Saturday at a railway arch (at the back of the brewery) with tables and chairs down the back of an alley plus a portaloo! Not sure what happens if it rains! Atmosphere is very hippie/ bohemian, with a chance to meet the brewer Elvin. Cheese and sausages are also sold, as well as bottles of Kernel beers to go. The beers are bottle conditioned and are mainly strong dark beers or beers with US hops. Part of Maltby Street market which is gaining in popularity with stallholders and customers due to the prices at Borough Market.

John 8/10 visit August 2011

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Kings Arms, 25 Roupell Street, London SE1 8TB

Owner- Free House

Beers- Adnams Bitter, Fullers London Pride, Greene King IPA, Sharp’s Doombar. Budvar in big bottles.

Telelephone-020-7207-0784

Back street local only five minutes walk from Waterloo Station, which still has a public and saloon bar, both of which have wooden panelling, floorboards and pictures of old London. Nice cosy feel to the place; there is a courtyard at the rear of the pub and some overhead ceiling fans perfect for a hot day. Gets crowded early, evenings with commuters but quiet at other times. .

John 8/10 visit July 2009

Very tradition London pub with old photos of London on the walls. Courtyard in the rear. Close to Waterloo with old railway workers' houses nearby.

Stuart 8.5/10 visit June 2001

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Mad Hatter Hotel, 3-7 Stamford Street, London SE1

Owner- Fullers

Beers- Fullers Discovery, Chiswick Bitter, London Pride, ESB,

Telephone-020-7401-9222

Web site http://www.fullershotels.com/rte.asp?id=15

A Fullers Ale and Pie chain pub, opened only recently, used to be a old office building. The pub has been done out in a traditional style with lots of wood panelling, and what I call railway-carriage seating. The pub does not get so crowded at the weekends. The pub does accommodation and the prices are not unreasonable for central London. A good air-conditioning system in the summer.

John 8/10 visit July 2009

Turn left for the hotel and right for the pub. Modernish inside with 4 real ales on tap. Had some good food as well in the little seating compartments in the pub. Air conditioning welcome for a hot summer's day.

Stuart 8/10 visit June 2001

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Rake, Winchester Walk, SE1 9AG

Owner- Utobeer

Beers- 2 real ales from micros, 5 genuine lagers from Europe, A wide of bottled beers from around the world.

Telephone-020-407-0557

Web site http://www.utobeer.co.uk/

Must be one of the smallest pubs in London, but with one of the biggest and best bottled beer list in London. The pub is owner by Utobeer who own a stall at nearby Borough Markets selling mainly Belgian beers. Here the beer menu is from all round the world. The beer menu is always changing so there is a chance the beer you drank last time, might not be there!! Outside drinking patio gives the pub some much needed space in good weather. Visited during the Cornish beer weekend, regular beer was £3.40 a pint. Good atmosphere from Borough Market. The Brew Wharf and Market Porter makes Borough Market a good drinking area.

John 9/10 visit August 2011

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Rose and Crown, 47 Colombo Street, London SE1 8DP

Owner- Shepherd Neame

Beers-Shepherd Neame Kent’s Best Bitter, Master Brew Bitter, Spitfire, Whitstable Bay Ale

Telephone-020-7928-4285

A back street gem. From the outside an impressive long narrow building ( see photos on wall on how they changed it ); inside it's cosy, intimate and friendly even on a busy Friday evening. Wood-panelled walls with prints and photos. Well done to Shepherd Neame for creating such a good boozer. Good bar staff matching the good beer served. Beer garden round the back of the pub for the summer, rare for inner London. Closed weekends.

John 9/10 visit July 2009

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Royal Oak, 44 Tabard Street, London SE1 4JU

Owner- Harveys

Beers- Harveys XX Mild, Bitter, Sussex Best Bitter, Tom Paine Ale, Amanda Ale, Fullers Chiswick Bitter.

Telephone- 020-7357-7173

Pub which is not easy to find, but close to Borough tube station. Harveys are a Sussex brewery who brew excellent beers and this is their only pub in London. Recently done out in a traditional style with lots of Harveys memorabilia. Lovely pub with a great atmosphere and beer. A little piece of Sussex in London. Limited opening at the weekends on a Sunday ( 1200 to 18 hours), but it's worth a trip during the week at any time. Harveys Mild was £3.10 a pint and Sussex Best Bitter was £3.40 a pint.

John 9.5/10 visit August 2011

Classic pub - down a side street. Great food menu, reasonably priced, great beer. One of the best pubs in London. Even the bloke's dog liked the beer!

Stuart 9.5/10 visit July 2004

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Worth a try

Anchor Bankside, 34 Park Street, London SE1 9EF. Wonderful historical riverside pub, with average beer. Very crowded since the Tate Modern has opened.

Barrow Boy and Banker, 6/8 Borough High Street, London SE1 9QQ. Fullers Ale and Pie pub close to London Bridge. Name comes from the pub being a ex-bank and nearby Borough Market.

Brew Wharf, Stoney Street, London SE1 9AD. US style brew pub/restaurant below the railway arches. While you can see the brewing vessels, the place is more into food . Meantime beers on draught and Belgian bottled beers are sold as well as the home brew beers.

Charles Dickens, 160 Union Street, London SE1 0LH. A back street local, with a choice of 5 real ales from micro breweries.

Market Porter, 9 Stoney Street, London SE1 9AA. Busy pub close to Borough Market. Lively atmosphere, with a great choice of ever changing ales. Never anywhere to sit!

Lord Clyde, 27 Clennan Street, off Ayres Street, London SE1 1ER. Good locals' pub. Impressive pub front, inside nice and cosy. Landlord was Publican of the Year in 1997.Nice place.

Ship, 68 Borough Road, London SE1 1DX. Fullers pub in a less busy part of Southwark, creating a more cosy atmosphere. Good beer discounts after 2030 hours.

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SE 3 - BLACKHEATH

Hare and Billet, 1A Hare and Billet Road, London SE3 0QJ

Owner- Hogshead

Beers-Adnams Bitter,London Pride Greene King IPA. Leffe Blonde and Budvar in bottles.

Telephone-020-8852-2352

Another pub on the heath opposite a pond, with lots of hanging baskets outside. Inside is traditional with bare floorboards, but funny modern art paintings are not so traditional! Not a great choice of draught beer, but a nice relaxing atmosphere.

John 8/10 visit March 2005

Overlooks the oldest golf club in England. Pint was average. We found seating- typical Hogshead pub.

Stuart 8/10 visit Aug 2001

Wetherspoons style pub with large no smoking ( or peopled! ) area. Good variety of beers at long bar. Dark wood panelling divided into several areas including raised area. Pretty hanging baskets, overlooking Heath area. Friendly locals' atmosphere. Comfy chairs!

Sue 8/10 visit Aug 2001

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Princess Of Wales, 1A Montpelier Row, London SE3 0RL

Owner- Free House

Beers-Fullers London Pride, Greene King IPA, Shepherd Neane Spitfire. Guest beers Caledonian Six nations, Wye Valley Crwru .Staropramen and Hoegraarden on draught. Budvar and Pilsner Urquell in bottles

Telephone- 020-8297-5911

Web site http://princessofwalespub.co.uk/

A large pub overlooking Blackheath with a non-smoking conservatory and beer garden at the back of the pub. Décor consists of white ceiling, big mirrors and various prints on the wall. Pub with a lot of history. Six nations rugby on the TV today, and why not? This pub is the original home of Blackheath rugby club, the oldest rugby club in the world.

John 8/10 visit March 2005

The Cornish rebelliom was defeated here by Henry 7^th ! Large pub with a beer garden to the rear. Plenty of teak furniture.

Stuart 8/10 visit Aug 2001

A very large pub situated on side of the Heath. Very countryish feeling to the place, considering it's close to Central London. Very upmarket feel to it, but prices of beer and food quite high! Attractive conservatory area and beer patio at the rear of the pub. Large mirrors on walls very pretty.

Sue 8/10 visit Aug 2001

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Zero Degrees, 29 Montpelier Vale, London SE3 0TJ

Owner- Home Brew Free house

Beers-Zero Degree Pilsner, Pale Ale, Dark Lager, Wheat Beer and Guest Brew

Telephone-020-8852-5619

Web site http://www.zerodegrees-microbrewery.co.uk/

Modern home brew bar very much like an American home brew bar, where you are able to see the brewing vessels. A fair bit of space is for diners, but there's still lots of room for drinkers. They like you to use the waiter service. Try to get the comfy seats and the sampler tray. Pub attracts a fair number of families. Décor grows on you after a few visits. No real ale, but the beers are good.

John 8.5/10 visit March 2005

This is an upmarket pub. But welcoming and a bit like an American brew pub. 5 different beers. Nice comfy seating . We had a sampler range each! The special was a fruit beer - raspberry flavour. Loads of stainless steel and an upstairs seating area as well.

Stuart 8.5/10 visit Aug 2001

A modern micro-brewery in the style of Freedom Brewery in Covent Garden, with 'school' type tables and chairs but also comfy armchairs. Very clean and neat with friendly service. Had sample tray with generous amounts of Pilsner, Pale Ale, Brown Ale, wheat and special beers. Liked the Latin music being played. Very' in' pub!

Sue 8.5/10 visit Aug 2001

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Worth a try

Railway, 16 Blackheath Village, London SE3 9LE. Modern décor, but a relaxing sort of place. Good range of international beers including De Koninck, as well as three real ales. Expensive as you might except.

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SE 5 CAMBERWELL

Fox on the Hill, 149 Denmark Hill, London SE5 8EH

Owner- Wetherspoons

Beers- Courage Best Bitter,Directors, Greene King Abbot Ale, Marston Burton Bitter, Pedigree, Shepherd Neame Spitfire, guest beers Hop Back Summer Lighting, Theakson XB, Stonebridge Sigh of Spring, Charles Angel. Leffe Blonde, Kozel, and Budvar in bottles.

Telephone-020-7738-4756

A cut above your average Wetherspoon pub! A large pub with a big front green, a beer garden round the back and lots of hanging flower baskets around the pub. Inside there's lots of space and a nice atmosphere to add to a good range of beers. Close to Denmark Hill rail station, but up a hill.

John 8.5/10 visit April 2005

Big Wetherspoons pub - on the hill. Not an old pub, but okay for a lunch time session.

Stuart 7.5/10 visit Aug 2001

Beware the climb to the hill after a few beers! However lovely grounds with statue of a fox on a cairn, and pretty shrubs. Very large Wetherspoons indeed with lovely frontage and plants. A area here to suit every occasion and mood.

Sue 8.5/10 visit Aug 2001

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SE 8 DEPTFORD

Dog and Bell, 116 Prince Street, Deptford, London SE8 3JD

Owner- Free House

Beers- Fullers London Pride, ESB, guest beers Archers Spring Blonde,Fullers IPA. Becks, Hoegaarden and Staropramen lagers on draught. International beers in bottles, including Goose Island from Chicago.

Telephone-020-8692-5664

Cosy friendly pub with a good atmosphere, as well as a good choice of well-kept ales at reasonable prices. Beer clips of previous guest ales above the bar. Two nice cosy fireplaces one with various awards the pub has won above it, and a bar billiard table adds to atmosphere of the place.

John 8.5/10 visit April 2005

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SE 10 - GREENWICH

Ashburnham Arms, 25 Ashburnham Grove, London SE10 8UH

Owner- Shepherd Neame

Beers- Shepherd Neame Spitfire, Master Brew Bitter, Whitstable Bay Organic Ale, Early Bird.

Telephone-020-8692-2007

Web site http://www.ashburnhamarms.co.uk/

Friendly local pub tucked away in the side streets of Greenwich. Red décor around a central bar area with bar billiards, Shepherd Neame posters and local cricket photos. Benches out the front and a beer patio around the back for the summer. Everything a good local should be. Seems to be in a middle of a refurbished, on last visit.

John 8.5/10 visit June 2008

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Cutty Sark, 6 Ballast Quay, Greenwich , London SE10 9PD

Owner- Free House

Beers- Fullers London Pride, Greene King Abbot, St Austells Tribute, Wells Bombardier,

Telephone- 020-8858-3146

Web site http://www.cuttysarktavern.co.uk/

Classic riverside pub, which is not near the Cutty Sark! Built in 1695, as you walk through the wonderful stained glass door you feel like nothing much has changed over the years. There are two upstairs floor areas where if you get the right seat you have a nice view out on to the Thames. Nice fireplace and half-barrel seats. If you visit the Trafalgar first from Greenwich Station, keep walking along the river and you will find this pub. Not such a tourist trap as the Trafalgar. Not so busy at the weekends.

John 9/10 visit June 2008

Dated c 1695 this riverside pub had a great nautical theme, with windows shaped like a barrel, and barrel chairs, stained glass screens and sweeping staircase just like an old ship. Great Staropramen. A little touristy though.

Sue 9/10 visit Jan 2001

You could be in an old ship on the Thames. Lovely view of the yuppy flats across the river. Wood and smoke stained walls. Large central staircase leading up to other floors. This is a great pub. 4 real ales on tap.

Stuart 8.5/10 visit Jan 2001

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Greenwich Union, 56 Royal Hill, London SE10 8RT

Owner-Meantime

Beers- Adnams Bitter ( cask ) , Meantime Golden Lager, Kolsch, Pilsner, Raspberry Beer, Stout, White Beer, Union ( pressure ). Chimay, Duvel and Anchor Steam beer in bottles. All beer is brewed in small batches, matured for long periods and never pasteurised.

All beer is brewed in small batches, matured for long periods and never pasteurised.

Telephone 020-8692-6258

Web site http://www.greenwichunion.com/

Meantime brewery's only pub. Modern orange décor with brown comfy seats, flagstone floor, wooden benches and chairs, candles on the tables in boxes and modern art paintings all make for a nice cosy feel. Place is less foodie than other brew pub bars in London. Meantime is mainly a lager brewery but the Porter is cask . Try the sample tray all the beers are well made. Beer patio at the back for the summer. Friendly bar staff, with a good knowledge of their product. Nice Kolsch beer. Great palace for lovers of good beer.

John 9/10 visit June 2008

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Plume of Feathers, 6 Park Vista, Greenwich, London SE10 9LZ

Owner- Free House

Beers- Adnams Bitter, Fullers London Pride, Jennings Cumberland Ale

Telephone-020-8858-0533

Web site http://www.plume-of-feathers.co.uk/

Old pub built in1691 near Greenwich park and National Maritime Museum, but has the feel of a back-street local. A pub with many areas; dining area at the back, sports screen halfway down and nice red plush seating down the side, with a nice fireplace. Choice of beers is better than last visit, the beers are well-kept and the bar service was good. Cosy atmosphere.

John 8/10 visit June 2008

Locals pub near the observatory. Good atmosphere but décor a bit uninteresting, apart from plumes motifs. Large dining area.

Sue 7.5/10 visit Jan 2001

Next to the Greenwich Observatory. 3 bar areas and good food which was reasonably priced. We visited in winter and the fire was welcoming.

Stuart 8/10 visit Jan 2001

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Richard 1, 52-54 Royal Hill, London SE10 8RT

Owner-Young's

Beers- Young’s Bitter, Special Bitter, Waggledance. Wells Bombardier

Telephone-020-8692-2996

Web site http://www.richardthefirst.co.uk/

Nice traditional local, it even still has a public bar. Good atmosphere inside, with yellow walls, prints and dim lit lighting. Pub has no TV, fruit machines or music. Large beer patio out the back with a barbecue at the weekend. Reasonably priced food menu. Nice place.

John 8.5/10 visit June 2008

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Trafalgar Tavern, 6 Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9NW

Owner- Free house

Beers- Nelson Trafalagar Bitter, Frigging in the Rigging, Loose Cannon, Timothy Taylor Landlord,

Telephone- 020-8858-2437

Web site http://www.trafalgartavern.co.uk/

This upmarket pub makes the most of its riverside location, so much so that half the pub is a dining area. The part which is for drinking in is very nice and traditional with lots of nice wood panelling and paintings on the wall, but it can get very crowded during the tourist season. It is not so busy weekdays. If you can get a seat looking out to the river this place is prefect. Beer is expensive and the choice is okay, they are well-kept.

John 8.5/10 visit June 2008

A large but crowded riverside pub, quite up-market and touristy. Food orientated. Nice touches in comfy furniture and candles but atmosphere a little impersonal. Nice view of the river and benches outside. Barrel tables again! Budvar in bottles.

Sue 8/10 Jan 2001

Very busy and a bit upmarket. We had trouble finding a seat. It overlooks the Thames and has an expensive restaurant adjoining with a function room. Comfy chairs at the rear of the bar areas.

Stuart 8/10 visit Jan 2001

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Worth a try

Admiral Hardy, 7 College Approach, London SE10 9HY. Small pub with a Hardy theme close to Greenwich Market and tourist attractions. Interesting River Thames maps above the bar. Flagship beers.

Coach , 13 Greenwich Market, London SE10 9HZ. Small pub in Greenwich Market, with lots of atmosphere. Modern décor, good choice of ales and lagers.

Pilot Inn, 68 River Way, North Greenwich, London SE10 0BE. Isolated pub with a nice homely feel to it. Nearest pub to the Millennium Dome.

As you can see with 9 pubs listed Greenwich is not a bad place to do a pub crawl!

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SE 13 LEWISHAM

Watch House, 198 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, London SE13 6JP

Owner- Wetherspoons

Beers- Courage Best Bitter, Directors, De Koninck Belgian Ale, Greene KIng Abbot, Marston Burton Bitter, Pedigree, Shepherd Neame Spitfire, guest beers Greene King England Champion, York Stonewall. Budvar, Kozel, Leffe Blonde, and Starpraman in bottles.

Telephone-020-8318-3136

Wetherspoons pub on a busy high Street. While the pub is large, it's very busy and lively with shoppers. The walls are fill of local history and old pictures. Good pint served, as well as good bar service. Sells a lot of real ale, the pub is into regular ales with not to many guest ales. Good friendly atmosphere for a high street pub.

John 8/10 visit Mach 2005

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Worth a try

Jordan, 354 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6LE Small ex-Hogshead with traditional décor.

Dacre Arms, 11 Kingswood Place, London SE13 5BU. Back street local in a residental area. Traditional atmosphere and some good guest ales. Blackheath station is the nearer to this pub, than Lewisham.

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SE 16 ROTHERHITHE

Mayflower, 117 Rotherhithe Street, London SE16 4NF

Owner-Greene King Inns

Beers- Morland Old Speckled Hen, Greene King IPA and Abbot Ale

Telephone-020-7237-4088

Whilst the Mayflower sailed from Plymouth, there are links here to the ship. The original mooring was here and the ship's captain was buried in the church nearby. Riverside pub with a old world theme, with black beams , whitewashed walls, pictures of old sailing ships and black wooden seats. Nice jetty area to go drinking in the summer; pub has been well thought-out. Food is expensive. Crocodile tournedos are on the menu!

John 9/10 visit Feb 2005

Tiny timber framed pub set amongst flats by the Thames. This was the original mooring place of the Mayflower. The pub has its own jetty, which patrons can walk on. Front and rear bar areas. Loads of black wood, food quotations from literature, old guns hanging from the ceiling and most importantly real ale! The interior is based on a sailing theme. Whilst we were there we spied some Americans having 'bangers and mash', this must have been ecstasy for them! (Not the night-clubbers variety!).

Stuart 9/10 visit March 2001

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Moby Dick, 6 Russell Place, Greenlands Docks, London SE16 4NF

Owner- Fullers

Beers- Fullers London Pride, ESB, seasonal beer plus Hoegarden on draught. Duvel and Budvar in bottles.

Telephone- 020-7231- 5482

Web site - http://www.mobydickpub.co.uk/

A modern pub, not easy to find, in the new yuppie flats of docklands. The pub makes the most out of its view, which looks out on to the dock ( lots of swans on the water ). Nice cosy atmosphere with big plants, wicker and comfy chairs, and benches outside for the summer. Fullers pub which had a guest ale on my last visit, but none this time. Still have beer pump clips of previous ales around the bar.

John 8.5/10 visit Feb 2005

Although set in a ' yuppy ' area of new flats, this pub is very well-situated, with a lovely view across the docks - very exciting on such a blustery day, with the waves racing across the docks into little side channels. A very nice touch by the staff was the bowls of seafood on the bar- prawns, crab sticks and mussels! I liked this pub very much, a relaxing and friendly atmosphere.

Sue 8.5/10 visit Jan 1993

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SE17- WALWORTH

Beehive, 60-62 Carter Street, London SE17 3EW

Owner- Free House

Beers-Courage Directors, Fullers London Pride, Morelands Old Speckled Hen,

Telephone-020-7703-4992

Back-street pub, with a interesting mix of traditional and new in a good cosy atmosphere. Décor includes white walls, low lighting, and floorboards. Photos of post-war British prime ministers are on the walls, as well as modern art paintings. Staff are dressed in black bow ties and white aprons. Good beer, but poor range to choose from.

John 8/10 visit Feb 2005

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SE19- EAST DULWICH

Clockhouse, 196A Peckham Rye, London SE19 9QA

Owner-Young's

Beer-Young's Bitter, Special Bitter. Hoegraaden on draught and Budvar in bottles.

Telephone-020-8693-2901

Web site http://www.clockhousepub.com/

Lovely pub, with a nice outside drinking area at the front of the pub, including lots of flower baskets. Green décor and furnishing inside, with mahogany seats and tables. Skylight roof , paintings of French cafes and grandfather clocks as you might expect here, all add to the place's atmosphere.

John 8.5/10 visit April 2005

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SE21- DULWICH

Crown and Greyhound, 73 Dulwich Village, London SE21 7BJ

Owner-Free House

Beers-Adnam Bitter, Everards Original, Fullers London Pride, Hook Norton Double Stout. Hoegraaden, Staropraman and Leffe Blonde on draught.

Telephone- 020-8299-4976

Web site http://thecrownandgreyhound.co.uk

Large traditional pub with loads of etched-glass and wood panelling and lots of different drinking areas. Also has a conservatory and a beer garden around the back. Lovely pub as befits the address; only minus point is the Central London prices.

John 9/10 visit April 2005

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SE 23 FOREST HILL

Capitol, 11-12 London Road, London SE23 3TW

Owner- Wetherspoons

Beers-Courage Best Bitter, Ridley Rumpus, Shepherd Neame Spitfire, plus guest beers Caledonian Edinburgh Tatoo, Ridleys Old Bob, Charles Wells Banana Bread Beer, Worthington 1744,

Telephone-020-8291-8920

Wetherspoons pub in an ex cinema. Another impressive Wetherspoons refurbished job, including the art deco loos!. With a little help from some good lighting, the place can be seen in its former glory. If bored look up to the ceiling! Maybe a little too open-plan, with a raised family/ non-smoking area at the front. A nice pub none the less. Unusually for a Wetherspoons, this pub has a big sports screen.

John 8.5/10 visit August 2004

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Worth a try

Railway Telegraph, 112 Stanstead Road, London SE23 1BS. Shepherd Neame pub on the South Circular Road. Nice mix of old and new in a fair-sized pub.

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ADDISCOMBE

Claret Free House, 5A Bingham Corner, Lower Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe, Surrey. CR0 7AA

Owner-Free House

Beers- Dark Star Imperial Stout, Eccleshall Top Toppy, On The Pull, Grand Union Stout,Palmers IPA, 200,

Telephone-020-8656-7452

Shop conversion into a small cosy pub. Décor is mock-Tudor with various bits of beer memorabilia on the wall. Good choice of beer ( 5 always on tap )a in a nice comfortable atmosphere. List of real ales on blackboard, past, present and future. Dark Star Imperial Stout at 10 % was an Impressive beer. Sort of claret I like! One minute walk from Addiscombe stop, on the Croydon Tramlink.

John 8.5/10 visit Dec 2005

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BECKENHAM

Jolly Woodman, 9 Chancery Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 1HE

Owner-Free House

Beers- Deuchars IPA, Fullers London Pride, Gales Bitter, Harveys Sussex Best Bitter, Young's Bitter

Telephone-020-8663-1030

Nice cottage pub in a row of old terraced cottage houses. Has the feel of a country pub in the town. Low ceiling, wood panelling, old pictures and photos make for nice cosy feel. Outside loos and beer patio around the back.

John 8.5/10 visit Dec 2005

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BEXLEY

King's Head, 65 Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent. DA5 1AA

Owner- Free House

Beers-Greene King IPA, Abbot, Moreland Bitter

Telephone-01322-526112

Nice 16th century pub which is now surrounded by the shops in the High Street, but still has a lot of charm. Low beamed pub with lots of different drinking areas. Clientele mainly mature drinkers who were also enjoying the reasonably priced food menu ( no meal over £5 ). Drinking area at the front of the pub. Good pint on last visit.

John 8/10 visit Oct 2004

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BEXLEYHEATH

Robin Hood and Little John, 78 Loin Road, Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 8PF

Owner-Free House

Beers- Brakspear Bitter, Buckley Rev James, Fullers London Pride, Harveys XXX ale, Sussex Best Bitter, Shepherd and Neame Canterbury Jack, Late Red

Telephone-020-8303-1128

Back-street local with lots of flower baskets outside, as well as some benches for drinking at the front. Inside décor is low ceiling, wood panelling, and beer clips of guest beers above the bar. Nice cosy atmosphere. Reasonable prices with no real ale above £2.30 in price. ( prices on blackboard on left side of bar. Closes mid-afternoon.

John 8.5/10 Oct 2004

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BROMLEY

Bricklayers Arms, 141-143 Masons Hill, Bromley, Kent BR2 9HY

Owner- Shepherd Neame Late Red, Master Brew Bitter, Spitfire

Telephone- 020-8460-4552

Web site http://www.shepherd-neame.co.uk/pubs/pubs.php/bricklayersarms_bromley

A nice relaxing sort of pub. Half the pub is floorboards, half is carpet, red wallpaper all around with photos and prints on the walls with a drinking theme. Flower boxes on the window ledge and a beer garden around the back. Next door is the real ale off-licence Bitter End.

John 8/10 visit Oct 2004

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Red Lion, 10 North Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 3LG

Owner- Greene King

Beers-Greene King IPA, Abbot, Moreland Bitter Harveys Sussex Bitter, guest beer York Centurion Ghost Ale

Telephone-020-8460-2691

A Greene king pub with guest beers. Small cosy back-street local, in an area full of back-street locals! The next road, Palace Road has three pubs! Second hand books on shelves and small drinking area at the front. Food and beer reasonably priced, no meal below £4. Previous guest beers' handpump clips above the bar. Nice place.

John 8/10 visit Oct 2004

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Worth a try

Partridge, 196 High Street, Bromley BR1 1HE. Fullers Ale and Pie pub, not as large as it looks from the outside. Impressive ceiling.

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_CROYDON

Dog and Bull, 24 Surrey Street, Croydon, Surrey CR0 1RG

Owner- Young's

Beers- Young's Bitter, Special, Winter Warmer

Telephone-020-8667-9718

Web site http://www.pubs.com/pub_details.cfm?ID=173

A Young's pub right by the street market. Once you have struggled your way between the stalls you will find a nice old pub with wooden panelling and floors. Good pint of ale. On a sunny day there is a nice beer garden at the back.

Stuart 7.5/10 visit Oct 2002

Young's pub on Surrey Street market. Atmosphere of the market comes into the pub, while busy bar service is good. Etched-glass windows and wood-panelled walls showing various pictures and photos, including one of Prince Charles pulling a pint in the pub. Good pub, good atmosphere. Rolls on the bar are £1. Food Menu with no meal over £3.99.

John 8.5/10 visit Dec 2005

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Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street, Croydon, Surrey CR0 1SS

Owner- Fullers

Beers- Fullers Chiswick Bitter, London Pride, ESB plus Vintage Ale

Telephone-020-8688-9749

Probably the best pub in Croydon. Locals' pub with plenty of atmosphere. Views from the windows include a multi-storey car park and a flyover! But good Fullers beers, etched glass windows and wood floor make it a bit special.

Stuart 8/10 visit Oct 2002

Small pub, near a flyover and multi-storey car park. Despite the location, it's a good traditional pub which serves an excellent pint of beer. Now a one bar pub, but still has a public bar and lounge area, within this.

John 9/10 visit Nov 2004

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