The Blythe Hill Tavern, Forest Hill

I have drunk in loads of pub across London and I can safely say that this is one of the best of them. The landlord and staff are friendly, they run a great bar and manage a great cellar.

The beer is excellent - Guinness is perfect. Lots of regular guest ales. They won CAMERA Pub of the Year for south east London again last year.

Thursday night is good when lots of musicians huddle down to play traditional Irish music around the fireplace.

5 Feb 2013 15:14

The Hermits Cave, Camberwell

Used to be a great pub about 15 years ago. Now sadly lacking in atmosphere and students.

Revisited with 7 people. Although we got a large round the landlord refused to provide free tap water to a friend with a kidney infection, thereby breaking the terms of the Licensing Act.

The landlord refused to discuss this or even dispense water to anyone else.

It is definitely not the best pub in Camberwell. The Bear and the Joiners nearby are both better nowadays. The best pub in the area is the Cadeleigh Arms on Shenley Road.

5 Feb 2013 15:06