Earl Ferrers, Streatham  fancyapint.com rated pub, rated5 pints - click for an explanation of our ratingsreviewers award - most improved 2009 - click for an explanation of our awards

location:

Streatham

address:

22 Ellora Road, SW16 6JF

phone:

020 8835 8333

nearest stations:

Streatham railway station
(260m)

Streatham Common railway station
(600m)

how to find it:

From Streatham Station go right along the High Road past the ice rink and take the right at Natal Road and then next right again is Ellora Road. From Streatham Common station, exit left and follow Estreham Road round until the right into Natal Road and Ellora Road is next up on your left.

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picture of Earl Ferrers
We finally managed to get back to this one and were very pleasantly surprised. The recent makeover - it still smells of new paint - has put a very individual stamp on it, which is a good thing. From the striking black and gold exterior to the cream and blood red interior (classy, not tarty, honest) the refurb has been handled very well. It's not huge, with a large bar taking up a good chunk of the main room, but it doesn't feel cramped. And it's obviously striking a positive chord with the locals, judging by the number that were in when we visited last. The staff are friendly enough, and the management are trying really hard to make this a local community focal point, with activities ranging from live music to a knitting club, to film nights, a book club, regular quiz and best of all, Tuesday's curry night! The food's very good, if a bit fussy (the burger came with cheese and bacon and onion relish - as well as mayo taking it just that step too far) and you can expect to pay gastropub prices, which also isn't surprising in the current climate. They're obviously dedicated to decent local beer, sourced through the Society of Independent Brewers, with mostly local (read Greater London) real ales on the pumps. There's also a reasonable wine list which won't break the bank, either. While we don't often get to Streatham, this is a pub that's worth the trip.

reviewed:
23/04/2009
reviewed by septic

Eating at the Earl Ferrers ... we last ate here on 23/04/2009

Very good menu with reasonable choice. The Burger was very good, if a little too many ingredients on top. The handcut chips were slabs of potato, crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside. Very nice.
food rating 3 - quality
price rating 2 - price

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