The Queens Head, Mitcham

This is a Shepherd Neame pub, and I had the excellent (very) Late Red, and at the cheapest price I’ve yet paid for this ale - £3.00 a pint. My visit amounted to something of an odd experience. There’s a separate room on the right, and is what one might regard as the Public Bar, as it housed the dartboard , and had just a couple of tables and chairs at the back, as well as a couple of stools at the bar. There were a couple of blokes in here, setting the room up for something, accompanied by country music basting out at full volume. Escaping to the other, larger, room, I found myself in the midst of a large-ish group who had finished a lunch party and were obviously, as you do, continuing with the drinking. There was also another couple finishing a meal, and at 3.40 PM there lingered the unmistakable smell of vinegar. But the food looked to be reasonably priced. Sandwiches were £3.50 - £4, and main meals a bit more – e.g. fish and chips was £6.80. The larger room was furnished with the traditional mix of banquette seating, normal chairs and tables. This is a pretty basic pub, just like one or two others that I’ve visited in Mitcham. It’s nothing special, but OK for a pint if you’re in the area. I quite like Shepherd Neame ales, so wouldn’t be averse to dropping in for another pint if I was passing.

Randomness Guide to London - Queen's Head entry

Randomness Guide to London - Queen's Head entry