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The Hanover Arms, SE11
SE11
SE11 4PP
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Reviews of The Hanover Arms (Average Rating: 5 of 10) see review guidelines
Tris C left this review about The Hanover Arms
Dating from at least the mid-19th century, this pub has seemingly undergone something of a recent makeover since the previous reviews and CAMRA’s current description.
The interior features an attractive cornice to the ceiling with fine ceiling roses from which descend Victorian/Edwardian-style brass ‘n’ glass chandeliers; the bar back is probably original, not so the turquoise colour scheme nor shamrock bunting. Thereafter it’s a split-level room with a modern pale boarded floor, modern pale wood field panelling, conventional pale wood furniture with black vinyl upholstered chairs and matching banquette, all looking a bit corporate. There’s virtually no décor apart from a couple of shelves displaying knickknacks and brassware, football showing on multiple TVs sound off, with at least a decent Fleetwood Mac and Simple Minds backing track. Customers were resolutely Irish and very mixed in age, though few for a Friday evening.
Despite being an Irish pub there were a couple of cask beers on, in the form of Doom and its new sibling, Solar Wave and being one of the most disgusting beers I’ve ever tried, I opted for a half of Neck Oil at an obscene £4.00 a half, served by a nonchalant barman.
A bit lacking in character, this isn’t a great pub and whilst no competition winner, the Derby next door is the preferred option.
On 5th August 2023
- rating: 3
[User has posted 1956 recommendations about 1923 pubs]
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Philip Carter left this review about The Hanover Arms
Nice pub, very comfortable. Doombar is my choice of ale and served very well. Lots of screens for sport lovers. No food served but you can bring in your own. Problem is, no notice of opening times displayed, so have been in the area and had to walk past closed doors.
Update: Went in there on Bank Holiday Monday. Doombar still on sale, but now costs £5 a pint and it was served in plastic. Think I'll miss this pub from now on. Rating gone down.
On 28th May 2019
- rating: 3
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Hanover Arms
This pubs main attraction to me was its closeness to Oval tube station making it very convenient for a pint whilst waiting for a meet. A decent enough white and black exterior which now supports some metal tables and chairs on the pavement when the weather is fine ,and the interior is as well described below.
In keeping with the recent experiences of others, three handpumps on the bar with two in operation and Youngs Bitter and Doombar available. And my pint of Youngs, still at £3.80 if I remember correctly, was perfectly fine.
Perfectly comfortable for a pint whilst waiting for others before moving on, but certainly not one to make a special effort to search out.
On 16th August 2014
- rating: 6
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- Accommodation : No last updated 05 August 2023 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 28 December 2013 by Rex Rattus
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 05 August 2023 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : No last updated 05 August 2023 by Tris C
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 05 August 2023 by Tris C
- Car Park : No last updated 28 December 2013 by Rex Rattus
- Darts : No last updated 05 August 2023 by Tris C
- Function Room : No last updated 05 August 2023 by Tris C
- Hot Food : No last updated 05 August 2023 by Tris C
- Jukebox : No last updated 05 August 2023 by Tris C
- Karaoke : No last updated 05 August 2023 by Tris C
- Live Music : No last updated 05 August 2023 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 07 February 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Micropub : No last updated 05 August 2023 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 28 December 2013 by Rex Rattus
- Pool Table : No last updated 28 December 2013 by Rex Rattus
- Quiz Night : No last updated 05 August 2023 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 28 December 2013 by Rex Rattus
- Real Cider : No last updated 07 February 2014 by Pub SignMan
- WiFi : No last updated 05 August 2023 by Tris C