Arriving at lunchtime on a Sunday, this pub was full of the smell of roast dinners and although we weren’t eating here, the massive platefuls looked very appetising.
Greene King Swing Low (4.3%): Pleasant bitter without a strong flavour. Reminiscent of LBW by the same brewer.
Another Okee Dokee Band gig, this time there were two beers available, neither of which are ones I would choose to drink if others were available.
John Smith's Courage Best Bitter (4.0%): Just about drinkable bitter. Best avoided.
Greene King IPA (3.6%): Weak and tangy with a hint of hop flavour. Insipid and unpleasant and I was pleased I was trying someone else's.
The gig was good although the pub seemed a bit seedy. When I was served in a "plastic glass", I explained to the person serving that I was unlikely to "glass" someone as I didn't know how, but then a kind local at the bar described it to me in detail!
Went back to this old haunt in Streatham with some friends.
Greene King LBW (4.4%): Bland with a hoppy taste. Not special but a better choice than the Abbot or IPA.
Good to see this pub is still popular but a great shame that the management of it means that it now only sells Greene King beers. A sad loss for Streatham with little other good real ale nearby.
