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Duke Of Edinburgh, SW9

204 Ferndale Road
SW9
SW9 8AG
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Tris C left this review about Duke Of Edinburgh

Visited November 2022:

This is a late 19th century pub, rebuilt in 1937 to the designs of Truman’s inhouse architect, A. E. Sewell. It’s grade II-listed, featuring on CAMRA’s list of pubs with interiors of historic interest, this being of Outstanding National Importance.
A first into this pub last night and indeed a first to Stockwell full stop, which I found to be a most herbally fragrant postcode indeed. The external Truman’s finery is very good and so is the interior, with an illuminated bar back parapet advertising their beers; there are two Truman’s mirrors integrated into the almost full height wood panelling; also of note is the chequered spittoon running around the bar. Otherwise, the interior is well described by other reviewers, with photos to be seen on CAMRA’s site. Arriving just two minutes before the final whistle on the England v. USA game, the atmosphere was unsurprisingly electric, unlike the lighting which was very dim. Customers were a mixed bunch, though about half left as soon as the game ended, which was odd for a Friday night.
Sadly, I was confronted with just one pump – unused – me opting for a half of Brixton Lager at £3.10, which actually tasted nicer than my usual emergency recourse to Neck Oil, served by a friendly barmaid.
This is a nice pub which would benefit from a decent selection of ales and lack of TVs, at which time it would be a sure-fire destination with a higher score.

On 28th April 2023 - rating: 6
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Pub SignMan left this review about Duke Of Edinburgh

This is another one to add to Brixton's collection of well kept historic back street boozers. In this instance, we have an inter war Trumans pub which retains some of the original livery on the austere exterior. Inside, there is a two bar layout, with a fairly small public bar to the front and a long lounge to the rear. The front room is roughly square shaped and has exposed floorboards and retro styled wallpaper throughout. Standard tables and chairs have been arranged over to the left whilst hard benches are squeezed into the front right corner with a pool table dominating this side of the room. A small brick fireplace with a large mirror above it acts as a focal point and there is a simple tongue and groove panelled bar counter to the rear right with a couple of TV screens competing for your attention whilst a decent jazz soundtrack plays in the background. Moving through into the lounge, you find the servery running down the right hand side of a long, narrow room with the same bare floorboards in evidence. However, the room is notably different from the public bar by virtue of the excellent oak panelling found throughout as well as some attractive stained glass windows. The bar appears to have its original counter which has a very unusual check-tiled trough running around the bottom - a feature I'm not sure I've ever seen before. The rest of the bar area was less impressive such as the relatively plain mirrored bar back and the vases of twigs which partially obscured some of the keg fonts. Pews and chairs run along the left hand wall and at the far end there was a cosy looking spot with sofas and armchairs in front of a nice fireplace. A second fireplace can be found at the front of the room underneath a rather appropriate old Trumans mirror and this room had its TV screens turned off, although the same jazz tunes were playing.
I noted three hand pumps on the bar, but all had revered clips on this visit so I found myself ordering a pint of Five Points Pale on keg dispense, which set me back a fiver but was at least pretty tasty. The barmaid was very pleasant and there was a good crowd in on my Wednesday evening visit - perhaps comprising people out on their work Christmas parties.
There are several interesting old pubs like this down the back streets of Brixton which have taken me far too long to discover. This place is well worth a look for it's well preserved interior and I got the impression that I was rather unfortunate to miss out on their cask ales on this occasion. I enjoyed snooping round here for a while and the place seems to avoid the usual Brixton Academy crowds, making it a viable option for a quiet pre-gig pint or two.

On 29th January 2018 - rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Duke Of Edinburgh

Interesting pub with quite a few features of historic interest about the place, and more comfortable inside than the austere exterior would have you believe. It retains a traditional layout with the public bar at the front (with pool table dominating the smallish room and seating in a side alcove and the rather larger dark wood-panelled lounge at the back. Sports TVs dominating on this visit due to the European football. Substantial beer garden plus a few wooden benches out front. Doom Bar, Tribute and Truman's Swift (£3.90, and rather hazy but not off) from three of six handpumps, with reversed clips for Wandle and Truman's Lazarus also noted. Seems to have a rather better atmosphere than most other pubs in the area.

On 9th July 2016 - rating: 7
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Rex Rattus
Brixton, 0.46 miles, 8 min walk (show)
Clapham High Street, 0.65 miles, 12 min walk (show)
Loughborough Junction, 0.97 miles, 18 min walk (show)
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28th Apr 2023, 17:52
Review submitted by Tris C amended by Tris C
 
26th Nov 2022, 19:48
Review submitted by Tris C amended by Tris C

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 26 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 29 January 2018 by Pub SignMan
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 10 August 2011 by hondo .
  • Car Park : No last updated 29 January 2018 by Pub SignMan
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 29 January 2018 by Pub SignMan
  • Darts : Yes last updated 29 January 2018 by Pub SignMan
  • Function Room : No last updated 29 January 2018 by Pub SignMan
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 January 2018 by Pub SignMan
  • Jukebox : No last updated 26 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Karaoke : No last updated 26 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 10 August 2011 by hondo .
  • Live TV Sports : Yes - Selective. - last updated 26 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Micropub : No last updated 29 January 2018 by Pub SignMan
  • Pinball : No last updated 26 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Pool Table : No last updated 26 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Quiz Night : Yes - Second and last Sunday of the month. - last updated 26 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Real Ale : No last updated 26 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Real Cider : No last updated 26 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 29 January 2018 by Pub SignMan
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 29 January 2018 by Pub SignMan
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