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

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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

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationtables on pavement
pool table(s) available- click for explanationone pool table
live music - click for explanationlive music
quiz night - click for explanationquiz night Wednesday
traditional pub games - click for explanationdarts
dogs welcome - click for explanationdogs welcome

second opinion:

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posted by eddieglos - Monday 19th April, 2010, 1:49pm
I went to the Earl Ferrers for the first time on Saturday and was very pleasantly surprised. The food was top notch, the burger was one of the best i have had in a very long time, and the local beers were not far behind. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and it was also packed with locals, which was good to see. I will definately be going back. Plus they serve flat whites!
posted by eddieglos - Monday 19th April, 2010, 1:45pm
I went to Earl Ferrers for the first time on Saturday and was very pleasently surprised. The food was top notch, the burger was one of the best i have ever had, and the beers were also superb. Its good to have a local that serves local beers, and obviously has an interest in the community as was shown by the number of people there. The best pub in the area and i will definately be going back. Plus they serve flat whites!
posted by TheYoungTurk - Saturday 20th March, 2010, 8:12pm
This is a cool, little, well-hidden local pub that caters mainly to the residents of the surrounding few streets in Streatham. However, I am at a bit of a loss to understanding why the Earl would merit a '5-pint' rating - I would not say there is anything hugely exceptional about the place and, crucially, the ales do not appear to be properly looked after and have been close to undrinkable on the few occasions I have visited. Having said that, it's worth a detour if you happen to be in the area; it makes a decent alternative to the Waterfront for a quiet drink and the grub looks good if maybe a little pricey.
posted by MaxBib - Sunday 17th August, 2008, 12:19am
Hmmm. I went there a few weeks ago (first time since it reopened). The beer (T.T. Landlord) was expensive and not very well kept so I haven't felt moved to repeat the experience yet.
posted by fatcatmull - Saturday 9th August, 2008, 8:51pm
This pub is well and truly open and doing good food too. Its back with a mix of old and new with the familiar wednesday night quiz and new film nights.
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