I went here for lunch today as I was eyeing the sweet potato and broccoli falafel wrap on the…read moreonline menu. Sadly and frustratingly as often happens in London, the menu was outdated. So I got the spinach, lentil and quinoa burger on a sourdough bun sans chips, for £11. The waitress asked if I wanted anything on top and I said no, deeply regretting my decision when the burger arrived. It was so dry, despite the little bits of chili sauce bits atop the burger, and completely tasteless. The bun had a fine dusting of flour atop that sprinkled everywhere. Dense and chewy bun but still lacking flavour. A few greens were sprinkled on the side. The venue is pretty cool with an ornate stage and gold lamé curtains, and red leather sofas, so I would give more stars if just for the venue. But I can't get over that sad, sad burger. There's also a vegan stew on the menu but with no description of what it is, I wouldn't trust it either. Dog-friendly so that's a plus!

The Ivy House! From the outside it looks like a regular local London Pub. Once in side it still…read morelooks like a regular local London pub and quite a small one at that. A short bar with a few chairs and tables dotted around and a peculiar pair of large black double doors. Down the rabbit hole we go, for behind the black doors is a proscenium arch with tables, comfy chairs and chesterfields scattered around the auditorium. A rather impressive and welcoming space, that has played host to many a comedy night. A pub worth keeping an eye on, as it has been know to birth some pretty special comedy talent.

Just visited the new taproom. 1st patrons! Love this place, they've made us love mead not just…read moredrink it. Try the hopped or hibiscus. They're fab!

Five star because it's hands down the best mead in town. Or even in the world? The bar is literally…read morean industrial car park and the entrance to their very tiny brewery. The mead its self (a brew of honey yeast water) is actually quite dry and refreshing- perfect for cider drinkers. Despite being another pop up looking bar, fear not, this place is not a hipster joint. It was started by a young guy who now has a team of three. Only open for drinks on Saturday afternoons, keep an eye on their social media for events and special releases. There is not usually food here so ear up before or grab a local jerk chicken take away and eat it at one of the outdoor tables.

Solid brews and a ton of selection. Love the brown, pups, lager and steam are all solid choices…read more Plus there's food. The makings of a good day in Peckham.

Nice tap room with many beers to choose from and a good environment. I had a Sour NEPA. that I…read morequite liked.

Top notch corner "shop" selling excellent beer to drink in the small bar or take home…read more Good range of bottled beer & cans in the fridge. One beer on keg & 4 from the cask. Knowledgeable staff, nice tunes, retro furniture, view of Nunhead Green & a good vibe. What's not to like. Highly recommended.

This is such a perfect place to sit and drink when it is sunny…read more We sat by the window in the sun and watched the world go by while my friends tried some of their interesting beers. I'm not a beer fan, but they have non-beer options for non-cool folks like me. :)

What more could you want from a pub?…read more -Great selection of keg craft beer -Really good lineup of real ale in cask -Awesome array of bottled beers -10% off for CAMRA members -Excellent American-style BBQ food at a reasonable price -Friendly staff -Outdoor area for sunnier times It's not in the busiest of locations but I've no problem with recommending this place to the extent that you should plan a trip out to the Dulwich/Peckham border to try this place.

Excellent craft beer pub with a unique selection of beers, ales and spirits from non mainstream…read moresuppliers. The food is also excellent and features stuff like Cajun Calamari, to Pulled Pork burgers and soft-shelled crab salad, with the added bonus being that all chips are triple cooked

Boss Man Wines is a rustic, tiny little shop on Lordship Lane. I came here looking for beer. Of…read morecourse, their specialty is wine, but I figured that any self-respecting fine liquor seller would have the greatest beer in the world on their shelves. They didn't. No Lowenbrau in here for me. Tragedy. But, my mood was uplifted instantly when I found an obscure bottle of Spanish wine that I had once at a dinner months ago, but was never able to find it at any shop I went to. Miracle. So if you're looking for a good bottle of wine, Boss Man is your man.

I'm not a big wine drinker, so the wines aren't boss for me here. However I return to boss man…read morewines again and again for their excellent beer selection. Boasting an excellent variety of craft beers, lagers and ales from across the globe, there is always something new to try at boss man wines. They are always happy to order you something in special if you request it, and will make up a crate for you at a good price. At Christmas they sold me a crate of Brooklyn breweries at a discount rate, less than I was offered by Tesco and Sainsburys! Friendly service and open at good hours. Recommended.

I remember this pub from way back and how it has changed. It has had a make over to bring it into…read morethe 21st century and fits nicely into the hipster scene that the management is after. The look and feel of the is on trend and it has ample seating downstairs. There is an upstairs area that I believe is used for a variety of different shows, burlesque and the such like. They have a variety of craft beers on tap alongside the regulars, Guinness, etc. They have a good range of spirits on the top shelf. I did not try the wines. It was told by someone who did that the house white was ok. The food menu is limited, burgers, chicken dish and veggie option. So traditional pub food. They had a DJ who played some good music, some tunes I really was not expecting!! So if you are down Nun Head way it's worth a visit.

OK, so I live in this area, just around the corner in fact and in my opinion, this pub makes…read moreNunhead a place to stop at in South East London. The Old Nuns Head truly has carved itself out as the heart of this small community and lays on all sorts of events from ale festivals to karaoke (no bonus for guessing which of those I prefer! ;). They even have a yoga class that is run upstairs in a big hall, but am reliably informed it is run by a sexed up crazy lady - never know though, this could be EXACTLY what you are looking for?! The place is clean, has a wonderful atmosphere that they work hard to keep relaxed and cosy. The food menu is good, Sunday lunch is actually fantastic and there are even a wide range of board games for you and your mates to get caught up in over a cold one. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is that they have recently extended the menu from traditional British food (of very healthy proportions) to include a Thai menu which does, I'm disappointed to report, leaves a lot to be desired. However, the Roasts and other traditional foods are still on the menu and still a big hit with me. Great pub, fantastic building, wonderful bar staff and is a real selling point of the area. Pop in, you won't be disappointed!

The goat's cheese and chive gnocchi is everything gnocchi should be: buttery, creamy and a firm…read moretexture. The chunks of butternut squash and almonds complement the generous portion given. Friendly bartender as well. Only minus a star for a lack of takeaway containers.

This is a new gastro pub on one side of Peckham Rye Park. The overall impression is positive when…read moreyou walk in, with nice decor, and fairly spacious. We went for a sunday roast, and it was quite busy, with lots of families and small children. This was OK for us, as our group included a couple with a two-month old. Our table happened to be near the baby changing room, so I think we eventually saw every small child in the place. Overall it's a pleasant scene. The food menu is impressive, but I have to say they partly failed on the execution of it. I had pan-fried plaice and it looked very good, and it was initially delicious, but once I got into it, part of it was not cooked well. It was served with clams and they were tasty also, but one of the clams was "off" which I find kind of scary. I managed to intercept it before it was able to do its damage. I think shellfish should really be looked over by the cook before serving. Later with our dessert some of us ordered coffee and tea, and the dessert came but the coffee never did. We had to ask again, and after that it still took quite a long time. I had the impression that they weren't really that interested in making coffee at that point in the late afternoon. By the time it came everyone had finished eating the puddings. The custard that came with some of the desserts seemed a bit old - let's say it had a bit of a skin across the top, which could be due to the late afternoon timing, but it still seems inexcusable for a pub that charges these types of prices. My dish was over 15 quid just for the main. There was one dish on the menu at 20 pounds for the main. The mains weren't big enough on their own to fill you up, so again it's quite overpriced for the quality that I experienced. Aside from the food, it's a nice place, with a decent beer selection, including some english ales, and an india pale ale from London Fields brewery on tap. I would probably go back, but be more selective about the food.

Wow! Such a great place for craft beers. Cool environment to go to with friends. Will return.read more

Hop Burns and Black is a place I've been wanting to check out for some time now. The issue is that…read morewe don't get to Peckham very often at all. When we decided to meet some friends for a little pub crawl near the Peckham Rye station, Chris and me walked over to check out this little gem. The selection is fantastic, and as we were looking for some Imperial Stouts to bring back to a friend in the US, but don't typically drink that style, we sought out some advise. I believe we were speaking to one of the owners, and he was just lovely. He gave us some recommendations, including a very rare Peanut Butter and Biscuit Imperial Stout that he swore would be a winner. Because the owners are from New Zealand, there is a nice selection from there, and also a great selection from the US and here. They do also have a pretty vast selection of hot sauces from around the globe-- hence the "burns" part of their name. I do wish it was closer to us, but we'll definitely be back.

The Castle is a great old school boozer that has been given a new lease of life under the watchful…read moreeye of the landlady, Julie. It has recently been redecorated (late last year or early this year I think) breathing new life into what had been a quite dilapidated pub. In its previous incarnation it had a reputation as a rough 'spit'n'sawdust' pub to many of the more well heeled East Dulwichites. Having frequented many genuinely rough pubs, I didn't think it was THAT bad, but as it wasn't particularly local to me it definitely wasn't a place I would go out of my way to go to. Speaking to Julie it seems that amongst the gentrified newcomers to East Dulwich the Castle still has a bad reputation which baffles her (and me) as it is entirely unwarranted. There are still many 'original' locals drinking at the Castle, but the atmosphere is friendly and not in the least intimidating. Because the new hordes ignore the Castle you get a quirky mix of people in there. Working class locals mix with middle class students who seem to have wondered in by mistake and made it their own, and a smattering of a few adventurous East Dulwich trendies. This is fine by me as it means that the place is never overly packed and you can enjoy a nice pint there. The decor and styling of the Castle is a mix between an old school boozer (in the main bars) and trendy bar (toilets and tasteful beer garden). It has a good pool table in the front bar and various small plasma screens dotted around the place. The rear bar houses the projector & screen. A word on the projector it is the best I've seen in a pub ever! The definition and clarity is great recommending the Castle well to watching 'the big match'. There is ample seating in the rear bar area as well. The Castle's beer garden is great and quite unexpected in its size. It's not huge, but due to the corner location of the pub which adjoins two terraces of residential houses you wouldn't expect it to have a garden at all. There is an upstairs function room, that while clean and tidy, clearly hasn't had as much time spent on in (in terms of decor) as the rest of the pub. The drink range is old school and unadventurous and typical of such a boozer, having said that, when you come to a pub like the Castle this is exactly what you want and expect. The Castle doesn't serve food but does have typical 'pub snacks'. Overall, the Castle is a bit of a hidden gem. It's slightly off the beaten track (how many clichés can I fit in one paragraph, eh!) but well worth a punt (arghh!) if you fancy a pint in East Dulwich.