The Anchor Tap, Bermondsey  rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Bermondsey

address:

28 Horselydown Lane, SE1 2LN

phone:

0871 258 6144*
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nearest stations:

London Bridge City Pier River Thames boat service
(700m)

London Bridge Railway stationLondon Underground station
(720m) - zone 1

Tower Gateway (closed until spring 2009) DLR station
(770m) - zone 1

Bermondsey London Underground station
(1Km) - zone 2

how to find it:

Cross Tower Bridge, going south and take the steps down to the museum and Butler's Wharf. Walk into Butler's Wharf and take the first right. It's just on the left.

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nearby attraction(s):

Tower Bridge (50m)

Design Museum (310m)

The Fashion and Textile Museum (470m)

picture of Anchor Tap
Tucked away in the alleys of Shad Thames this is a genial and ever hospitable little Sam Smiths. True to form, they have kept this pub as it always has been resulting in a pub that the words 'nooks' and 'crannies' could have been invented for. There are four separate rooms, including two games rooms - one for darts and quiz machines, and one for pool - a piano room, and a room for simply pinting in as well as the main bar area, yet despite this the pub maintains an intimate feel. The staff here are invariably excellent; one long-serving barman stands out for his ability to serve numerous rounds on the bounce while still affording a friendly word for each of his punters. The locals are warm and friendly too - the £1-a-throw numbers lottery pinned to the wall a telling testament to their seats at the bar. Out the back there are plenty of places to perch and it has never been a problem bagging a seat when we've dropped in. In all, lots to recommend it in an area where there is little else to recommend.

reviewed:
04/06/2009
reviewed by dodgy_eye

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