The Duke of Sussex, SE1

Randomness Guide to London - Duke Of Sussex entry

Randomness Guide to London - Duke Of Sussex entry

This is a decent enough little pub just a few minutes walk from Waterloo Station. It is certainly going to be a lot quieter than either the Hole In The Wall or the Wellington, which could be an attraction. The exterior retains the original Truman, Hanbury and Buxton branding. The interior is pretty plain, apart from some old photographs on the wall. A couple of the tables featured rather incongruous chintzy green tablecloths – but hey, it’s got to be as good as eating off the plain tables. I can’t remember what real ale they had on, but it wasn’t anything special. I would use this pub again because it is slightly off the beaten track and thus a bit quieter than others in the area.

Well worth a visit with a very traditional saloon bar,friendly welcome and well kept ale.Three handpumps but usually only two dispensing ,London Pride seems a regular together with a rotating guest which was Wadsworth Henry's IPA on my visit.The karaoke after 9pm seems to be held more regularly but more seating is available in the back bar if the warbling gets too much .Quite busy but rarely rammed,the timewarp feel attracts a range of custom.

An attractive exterior with the old Truman logo, and the pub name picked out in the framed display on the squint wall, see amongst the photos above. The interior is a bit "Life on Mars", and reminding me of many pubs I frequented in my early drinking days some 30 years ago. Two room layout with the pool table dominating the side room, a couple of blokes were playing darts. The lounge side has banquette seating with the bar opposite, Sky Sports News on a monitor over the serving area was showing the few football results on a wiped out Saturday due to the freeze up. The walls are decorated with lots of old photos of the area plus a few framed old adverts. Pretty down to earth but friendly. They do pie and mash here, not sampled by me however. Three pumps, one reversed, Pride and something by Wychwood, which was ok and at £2.60 good value.