The Commercial, Herne Hill, SE24

This place was very busy on my recent week night visit, but I wasn't overly impressed and would only visit again if waiting for a train from the station across the road. There was a selection of premium lagers along with Pride, Bombardier and Adnams German Kolsch and there was another ale but this was off. The barmaid was very friendly, but the clientele were of the ilk that knows not how to wait in turn or keep their conversations to themselves. I spotted a plasma screen that was off and I saw no advertisements for Sky, which didn't surprise me as this doesn't seem the sort of place that sports fans would congregate. I did however spot a man in his fifties wearing ultra tight clothes and a burgundy beret, something I hope that I never see again. This is the only pub I have been into in this area, but there must be better about.

Large pub opposite Herne Hill station. Food served all day. Real ale availble, but I can't remember which ones.