The Little Windsor, Sutton

Backstreet Fuller's outlet, GBG-listed. A public bar style area is at the front with a carpeted lounge spur at the back which leads to a nice little terraced garden. It’s all quite smart and well-kept. Two Fullers cask on, Pride (NBSS 3.5) and ESB, less expensive than expected. Amusement value in the rear lounge with an opinionated, sweary loud middle aged Mockney watching the Fulham game as if he was at the ground. “we’re not all like him!” pleaded a local to me as I exited – though given more recent reviewers below also got a fruity set of punters, this clearly isn’t a one-off and means I won’t be champing at the bit to call back.

Official site of The Little Windsor - thelittlewindsor.uk

Official site of The Little Windsor - thelittlewindsor.uk

***k me, you know when you're in a London suburban pub! I entered a quiet backstreets local, with the door from the small front terrace leading directly into the main room; there's a smaller room to the left, as well as an extension to the rear leading to the garden. The bar supports 3 pumps from the Asahi list - Pride & ESB this time, with the 3rd unused. A standard keg selection is available as well. I tried both of the ales and found both to be in excellent condition. But, a while later, I left a backstreets local and its small crowd of sweary regulars with mixed feelings. I'm no shrinking violet, but this wasn't the most comfortable experience. Time your visit would be my recommendation, which seems to align with the findings of previous visitors.

This is a compact and cosy Fullers pub serving a good range of their ales. Chiswick, Pride, ESB, Discovery and the seasonal Jack Frost (£3.40) were available the other day. The bar is straight ahead on entering, the single space winds around each side, further to the right where it eventually leads to an elevated outdoor area. Internally, it is clean, comfortable and well appointed, the other side extends to what was likely once the snug, here there is an unusual lighting fixture above the fireplace consisting of a pair of lamps clasped between a tiger's mouth. The same fireplace houses a box of London Drinkers, plus unusually some other regional CAMRA publications from around the country. Mostly traditional seating, in what is a proper pub, albeit with small candles on the tables. Live sport shown on the TVs which are distributed around, but this doesn't strike me as the type of pub which would be allowed to become noisy or boisterous. I liked it here and wouldn't hesitate to drop in again, a good old fashioned back street local. Covered and heated seating also available to the street frontage.