The Summerfield, Lee

Really like The Summerfield. Friendly staff/Landlord, good mix of crowd from young to old. As an alehead there is not a massive selection in that respect, but the Doom Bar/Bombardier is always well kept. Overall a very good local to have for either a quiet afternoon weekend beer, or meeting up with friends for after work drinks and a game of pool.

15 Jun 2012 16:01

The Lord Northbrook, Lee

You really need to ignore any reviews previous to Nov 2011 when it was known as "The Northbrook" I remember going to it in its old guise a few years ago and never went back (and if I had the chance to rate it then it would of been the 5/10 it is currently showing up on this page)

The transformation into "The Lord Northbook" must win a prize for most improved pub, it really is like night and day between its old guise to how it is now. The first thing you notice upon entering is the pleasing new look/decor and open plan layout (it used to be like 2 separate old rooms divided by a bar). Next you are welcomed by very friendly staff that are more than happy to offer a small tasting (prior to ordering) a pint of one of the 5 cask ales they currently have on. The great thing is that there is always something new to try, but im glad that they seem to always have Old Dairy brewery Gold Top on, (this really seems popular with other patrons, so if the landlord is reading this, please keep it on) :) What i love is that there is a great focus on ales from local London/SE/Kent brewers such as Old Dairy Brewery/Westerham/Royal Tunbridge Wells Brewery/Truemans/Meantime - but there is normally always another Ale (think Adnams/Fullers etc) for the "less adventurous" Alehead not wanting to try anything new.

There is also of course the choice of the usual European Lagers/Pilsners both on tap and in bottle as well as a good selection of Wines/spirits.

Also there is a great range of food to choose from as well, have eaten there on quite a few occasions and defiantly recommend the Burger, as well as Sunday Roast (check out their website for full menus, and top table for the great reviews it has so far)

In summary from my perspective, so happy to have a great local now that serves quality Ales in the Lee area. Great stuff!!

11 Jun 2012 15:16