The Half Moon, Herne Hill

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location:

Herne Hill

address:

10 Half Moon Lane, SE24 0NG

phone:

0871 258 6345*
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nearest stations:

Herne Hill railway station
(100m)

North Dulwich railway station
(870m)

Brixton railway station London Underground station
(1.4Km)

East Dulwich railway station
(1.4Km)

Loughborough Junction railway station
(1.4Km)

how to find it:

Go to Herne Hill Station and leave via the exit onto Half Moon Lane (i.e. through the mini-tunnel). Turn right and head to the crossroads. It's on the corner where Half Moon Lane starts (funnily enough).

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This is a bit of a black pearl in an area which has few decent, untouched, pubs. It has the decayed Edwardian décor - dark wood, plush seating and some beautiful glasswork - and the decayed grandeur so many of us enjoy. It's a pretty spacious and friendly place presided over by a genial landlord. Upstairs there's a boxing club and a slightly poncier boxercise club, so you may get some interesting fellow drinkers in. There are few frills, and the beer is so-so, but it's a fun place and there's a damn fine jukebox too. It's nice and spacious and has in the past hosted bands and comedy shows. If pubs with classic interiors are your thing, it's well worth a visit.

reviewed:
27/5/2006