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The Horseshoe Inn, SE1

26 Melior Street
SE1
SE1 3QP

Phone: 02074036364

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London Bridge, Borough

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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Horseshoe Inn

Traditional pub dating from 1897, hidden away in a side street at the back of Guys Hospital, with some fine decorative features on the exterior. Sparsely and plainly furnished bar area, with a dartboard at one end. Also has more seating in a side room, out the back in a smallish patio area and on the front and side pavements. Just far enough away from London Bridge station to retain a proper community feel. The bar staff generally seem efficient here, also actively clearing tables, etc. Three handpumps with a pair of Brakspear ales - Oxford Gold and Gravity - and Courage Best (£6.80) on this latest visit.

On 30^th January 2026 - rating: 7
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. Wittenden left this review about The Horseshoe Inn

A pleasantly airy pub on a springlike mid May Saturday afternoon:busy, with a youngish clientele.We sat on the roof terrace, enjoying a satisfactorily old school pint of Brakspear's Gravity. Yes,I'd agree that it was pricey:our mixed round equated to £3 per half. That apart, a pleasant interlude.

On 21^st May 2022 - no rating submitted
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Horseshoe Inn

Tucked away,the exterior is traditional with some Brakspear signage but the interior is tardis like.The whole external space is filled with benches wrapping around the building,leading to a beer garden at the rear.The internal tap room has an unusable darts board to the right leg,lots of traditional furniture and large plate glass windows giving natural light.To the left is a large area with the feel of a dining space and french windows to the said beer garden.
Explore upstairs to find a charming club room with sofas,chesterfields and a plush feel ,again with french windows over firstly a narrow balcony ,then a roof terrace to the right with views over the young and hip in Vinegar Yard,no doubt adept at vinegar strokes.
The pub grub food menu looked a bit pricey with a median main £13,while the ale selection drawn from the Marston's portfolio was Brakspear Gravity,Hobgoblin Gold and Marston's 61 Deep at the unforgiveable £3.15 for a half (NBSS 2.5).
There is an element of chain pub vibe here,the pricing is daft ,yet it's very popular.Not one on my list for a revisit despite some internal interest.

On 8^th May 2022 - rating: 6
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