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The Black Cat, Catford, SE6
SE6
SE6 4JU
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 4½ of 10) see review guidelines
David Walton left this review about The Black Cat
Not much to add to the descriptions below other than it isn’t a Youngs establishment any more!
So no cask options - the hand pumps remain on the bar merely as a pub relic for this place. Small range of typical keg offerings, I couldn’t find anything higher up the food chain than John Smiths.
Had the racing on the TV’s but as much as I am partial to that the volume was turned up way too loud in an attempt to elevate the tea time Monday very modest cards to a grander level.
Stage in the far corner for live music here and pool table and dart board remains but un-utilised during my brief visit. Not the most depressing venue I have ever been to but with the lack of natural light (this isn’t a basement venue and it was during daylight hours) but it would be up there with them. Precisely zero chance of a return here.
On 22nd April 2024
- rating: 3
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Phil Wong left this review about The Black Cat
Been drinking in the ram for 20 years now and seen lots of changes.
Its not everyone's cup of tea but I have the opinion that if you want a swanky pub go to the CCC. The Ram is a quality place.
You know what you're getting. Karaoke night is always fun. The toilets are a lot better these days. And meet some interesting characters on every visit. Everything about the place is 6/10 it's perfect for a Friday binge or a Sunday hair of dog.
On 3rd February 2017
- rating: 6
[User has posted 6 recommendations about 6 pubs]
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Black Cat
Surprisingly large unbranded Youngs (Ram) pub at the entrance to the brutalist architecture of Catford Shopping Centre. Wedge-shaped interior on two levels separated by three steps. Rather 70s appearance (and music to match when I was there) and no natural light inside. Doom Bar supplementing Ordinary (£2.75) and Special from three of four handpumps in use.
On 7th June 2015
- rating: 6
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Steve C left this review about The Catford Ram
The Catford ram is located on the edge of a shopping centre and is faced by some market traders that sell boiler chickens, reggae LPs and will happily unlock mobile phones. The frontage conjures up thoughts of a small seedy bar that could do with a deep clean, but the interior is expansive and there is no problem with cleanliness. Natural light is lacking as the only windows are the two small ones at the entrance that are half blocked out with posters advertising Sky Sports and cheap food. There is some seating at the front of the pub, but the majority of the seating is in the raised section on the left hand side of the pub where a pool table can also be found. Along the right hand wall is the bar where standard draught products can be purchased from a miserable as sin barmaid. One of the three hand pumps was unused leaving Waggledance and Ordinary as the ale options. This is a Young’s pub so I was surprised not to see Special available as the other customers present during my early Friday afternoon visit looked as though they were used to drinking beers with a high ABV.
Plasma screens are located throughout for showing Sky Sports and there were around twenty people watching an England v West Indies test match. Strangely this was muted and some background music was playing. Live entertainment is advertised for the weekends.
I found it quite depressing in here which was due to the lack of light, lifeless atmosphere and sullen service. This isn’t a pub that I will be rushing back to.
On 10th June 2012
- rating: 3
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Malden man left this review about The Catford Ram
This is a huge single room pub on the edge of a rather unappealing 1960's shopping centre. Inside, the bar extends along most of a side wall, with numerous standard tables and chairs filling the expansive space opposite. The area steps up a little towards the back. Very little natural light, not helped by the red walls and carpet. The size, shape and layout are in fact very reminiscent of some Wetherspoons.
The service and beer quality were however good, the barmaid pulled my pint and advised she would let it settle and top it up while she took my money. Young's beers, Ordinary, Special plus St Austell Tribute on. Tribute was £2.75.
There were two large drop down screens showing football, and in the back corner a bar football table and a dartboard.
A few pictures on the walls are a token attempt to brighten up the space, but the overall impression is of functional blandness.
On 1st August 2010
- rating: 4
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john mcgraw left this review about The Catford Ram
From the outside this looks like a tiny place but once inside it opens up into a very large and comfortable pub. Youngs beers on tap. Is located inside the Catford Centre.
On 3rd March 2009
- rating: 6
[User has posted 2044 recommendations about 2025 pubs]