Half Moon, Herne Hill, SE24

This pub is on the CAMRA inventory of London heritage pubs, so inside expect to see all the usual original Victorian features – spectacular barback; carved woodwork; etched and cut glass etc. But if you do venture in here make the effort to poke your nose into the snug on the left to have a butcher's at some of the best surviving back painted mirrors. But the modern style bar gantry is a hideous modern addition, supporting two large speakers, to what is otherwise an extremely attractive pub. They had three real ales on when I was in there – Pride, Adnam's Bitter, and Wadworth's 6X. I opted for the Pride which was pretty good, but also pretty expensive for the area at £3.20 a pint. This pub is definitely worth seeking out if you're into antique pub architecture and decor, but otherwise I don't think that this pub has a lot to offer.

Very large pub, close to Herne Hill station, but with a busy road junction in between. Has live bands, an open mic night and live comedy acts. Has a snug area with large mirrors with swans painted on them.