Old Nun's Head, Nunhead

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The story goes that a nunnery once stood on the site of this pub. The Old Nun in question - the Lady Superior of the nunnery - was killed during the Reformation and had her head chopped off and stuck on a pikestaff outside: hence the name both of the pub and the surrounding area. Not too long ago, the pub was derelict and a sighting of our headless nun (or ghosthunters tracking her down) was a more likely occurrence than this one opening for business again. But the Old Nun is back on her feet under new management and pulling in the punters. And no wonder: the pub's a fair size and offers enough room to stretch out in. The pub food is fairly priced (especially given the sizeable portions), but this one also places a focus on its beers and you'll find some unorthodox choices here (when we were last in, it included Frosty Piddle, ). It's always nice to see a pub coming back from the dead: particularly when it's as friendly and comfortable as this one.

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rodney_the_canadian
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21 Nov 2010

It is close to our place and the food service was quick and the meal tasty. The popular lager I chose was a bit watery, but serves me right for not sampling something new, which I will do on return.

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