Ex-Wetherspoon (as far as we can tell), this is a cavernous pub not far from Sydenham station which has turned into a modern local. It was very empty when we were in last, but apparently gets busier in the evenings and at...
This rather unremarkable pub is fairly prominent at the junction of three roads not far from Sydenham station. There's lots to keep the locals occupied, from karaoke to a quiz to sport on the tellies inside. Nothing was on the...
Another no-frills Penge boozer with the usual beers on tap and a bunch of locals glued to a telly in the corner. Not great then, but there are worse in the neighbourhood.
Owned by Youngs, this is an unpretentious fairly local pub that does everything a pub is supposed to. A Victorian pub rebuilt in the '20s, it was damaged six times by falling bombs during WWII. Its spacious interior offers...
A reasonably smart, spacious place that's OK for a quick drink. There are two pool tables if you want a game, and a few TVs for sports fans.
Apparently under new management - we'll have to get back to it and check it out.
Once upon a time, the Lion was the only real-ale free-house for miles around. It was, in those days, run like a country pub; all the regulars' pewter pots hanging from the bar, and their heads firmly wedged up their own...
We've had our eye on this particular Wetherspoons of late, and are pleased to report that on two separate visits it has bucked the general downward trend of the franchise in recent years (a trend which is well-documented...
