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Big John's Biltong Bar, Deptford, SE8
SE8
SE8 4AD
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
David Walton left this review about Big John's Biltong Bar
Visited 05/03/26. Visited previously 10/08/22.
No cask. Keg offering of Guinness, Aspall, Madri, Staro, Hazy Day fruity IPA from GK, Complot session IPA.
This venue is an institution on Deptford High St. Bare boarded with the bar counter on the left-hand wall mid venue. Seating in the front is via tall tables and stools on the right-hand wall and then ledge seating via tall stools on the left-hand side. There is a small amount of regular seating at the rear of the venue. Walls at the front are adorned with framed prints and the walls at the rear are plastered with beer mats. Venue was full of locals generally at or about my age on a mid-Thursday evening busy with conversation, so the psychedelic soundtrack was barely audible. As the venue name suggests they do great biltong £5 per 100g on a mix and match basis for the different varieties offered. Absolutely one of its type.
On 9th March 2026
- rating: 5
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Roger Button left this review about Big John's Biltong Bar
Small micropubbish style bar selling 6 fairly standard draft beers and selection of cocktails, spirits and bottled beers. Interesting food menu and reasonale prices. Lots of old pictures and nick nacks with the toilet floor being of particular interest! A bit of a Bohemian vibe with occasional live acoustic music. Extremely welcoming and friendly staff. Certainly worth a visit if passing.
On 1st January 2022
- rating: 7
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