The Montague Arms, New Cross

For me, a great pub is primarily about good booze and a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere. Intriguing decor gives a pub a novelty character but it doesn't make a pub by itself.

This pub has only an average ale selection and it's also overpriced. If you want a pub atmosphere where you can talk to your mates without shouting, then you'll not like the music which is loud and distorted. If you want a gig atmosphere then that's probably different. The decor /is/ something special though I'm not sure the fairylights don't make it feel too trashy. The staff seemed pleasant.

I think the above reviews are inflated since everywhere else in New Cross is a complete dive. This pub is therefore the correct choice for anyone unfortunate enough to be in New Cross but /not/ unfortunate enough to be on fire.

Didn't try the food (Sunday Lunch). Maybe next time I find myself fitting the above criteria I'll give it a shot.

However first impressions are the Dog & Bell in Deptford or any number of places in Greenwich are far superior.

17 Aug 2008 15:04