The Dog & Bell, Deptford, SE8

Bucking Fastard left this review about The Dog & Bell

A proper pub dating back to the 18th century and around which modern social housing has developed,it's all very traditional.The etched glass front door gives way to a series of sections,with the L shaped tap room on entering.This has a long green leather banquette below a window,going left takes you past a bar billiads table ,then a seating section with more green leather fitted benches and a series of handpumps for real cider.This area has an oirish feel,and might be the hangout for locals.
To the right of the wooden floored tap room up a couple of steps is a carpeted area full of dining tables but fine to use while just drinking,a rear corridor has some cinema seats and a seating booth while a door leads to an outside seating area ,mainly covered by an awning.
Food is popular here and looked hearty,but this will bring infamiles with children at weekend lunchtime and a few brats were wondering around.
It's a long time GBG entry of over 30 years and on my trip the selection was Fullers London Pride and ESB,Park Brewery Good Night Pete,Wantsum x Brockley Want Some Broccoli ? and Brockley Marzen and Autumn Amber ,a rather dull brew NBSS 3.There are several indie beer keg taps too.

I was left underwhelmed by that choice,and the close tie to Brockley doesn't leave room to show case some outstanding real ale so although I really liked the pub ,the ale selection may temper my enthusiasm for a return visit.

On 3^rd January 2026 - rating: 7
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