Trafalgar Freehouse, South Wimbledon

The Trafalgar is a great pub. Lovely beer, great staff and a feeling of community, all of these things long gone in many places.

I see a few comments suggesting some unhappiness with the prices. Now there may be cheaper places around but really what you pay here is less than you will pay in many.

And for Hoppyal's benefit, being transsexual (not a tranny please) and a regular I am going to guess I was one of the two he spotted. The fact that the place is good to me is testament in itself. Somewhere then that all types are welcome.

21 Jun 2012 20:33

The Grove Tavern, South Wimbledon

Yes, a very nasty incident on the 9th/10th Jan 2010. To be clear though this was an isolated matter, commited by people who are not regulars which will all become clear as time goes by.

If you check the long term situation concerning trouble at The Grove you will find there is little to none, if it were otherwise the authorities would have had the place closed down.

So what is the real deal? I can tell you that as a transgender person it is a very easygoing pub. Outwardly a straight bar but fine for anyone.

The regulars? Try a Friday/Saturday for blues/rock band options and you will see a crowd who like these styles, not a type known for violence or trouble and that holds true for The Grove.

The beer? Well it ain't going to win any CAMRA awards but if you are happy with something to wet your whistle, then there are the usual options. Prices are ok as well.

The venue? Nothing flashy about the place but fine and and in good nick.

If this all fits your needs then you could do a lot worse I know.

17 Jan 2010 17:48