Berry & Barrel, SE9

Concur with all Steve says below. Also noted that it is merely a stones throw from Eltham station which as a start point generates a bit of a walk to the High St where most of the Eltham drinking venues are. There is also a small outside area with seating out the back. There venue obviously has a bit of a following as it was a bit busy on my arrival a bit before 7pm. There is a screen above the bar and on the far wall facing the glass fronted entry point displaying the beer choices. During my visit 2 cask and 8 keg offerings. The cask offerings were Hills & Holes a pale ale from Bexley Brewery, which was my choice and v enjoyable as a light session beer, and a cider called Devon Mist from Sandford Orchards. The keg offering included two other ciders from Sandford Orchards called Devon Red and Devon Dry. Only two lagers (Peroni and Meantime Greenwich lager), with the set completed by Guinness, Neck Oil, Meantime Anytime IPA and Roadie from Signature Brew. The music struck the right balance for me between interesting and add a suitable level of atmosphere above an equal mix of solo drinkers and couples out for the night. Given the name I was a bit lacking from my own perspective of not checking out the wine list. However this place felt more Barrel than Berry or Grape to me! Not the best of the Eltham venues if it’s type but collectively not a bad set.