The Nonsuch Inn (JD Wetherspoon), North Cheam, Sutton

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Pretty much the only pub in this part of North Cheam, this is a very simple, single room, open plan branch of Wetherspoons. The pub occupies a vaguely rectangular room with carpet throughout and low wood wall panelling beneath cream uppers. The servery appears midway down the right-hand wall and has a modern wood panelled counter with shiny brass foot rails, polished stone top and a decidedly uninteresting, modern mirrored bar back. Seating comes mostly in the form of standard tables and chairs, with high stools to the front and some comfy looking banquette booths down the left and rear walls. A few small pillars through the centre do very little to break up the space but perhaps show us how the pub was converted from two shop units. A few smart shelving units opposite the bar are full of books, bottles, paintings etc, whilst the walls have the usual local interest photos, plain mirrors and a few 'Spoons information boards.
The three regular Wetherspoons ales were all doubled up across the banks of handpulls, although there were still six guest beers, which were all seemingly part of the ongoing beer festival. I tried Steel and Oak Easy Stout, all the way from Vancouver, and a bargain at £2.25 a pint. It was a very nice beer, served to me by a friendly barmaid, and had I not needed to dash for a bus home, I would happily have stayed for a second. I also ate here and found the food portion to be generous and the service as prompt as always with this chain.
South London 'Spoons are all a bit much of a muchness in my experience, and this suburban branch certainly slotted nicely into that category. What it lacked in charm and interest, it made up for with good service and great beer, so all in all, I ended up quite enjoying my time here, even if the pub itself just blurs into the mass of 'Spoons from this part of the world. Its great to have this option in what is a bit of a beer desert, but I wouldn't make a trip out here especially.

Date of visit - 14th October 2023

On 5^th January 2024 - rating: 6
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