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The Blythe Hill Tavern, Catford, SE23
SE23
SE23 1JB
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Blythe Hill Tavern
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Blythe Hill Tavern
A magnificent example of it's type,a proper boozer with a timeless feel and unspoiled by progress it is rightly listed by CAMRA as a Historic Pub of National Importance.There are two doors off the main road but only the left hand one opens into a small front room of triangular shape with fitted bench seating with stools and a shrine to golf with display cabinets of hickory sticks and other old equipment and wooden reliefs on the walls about golfing participants and a small tv for horse racing.It has its own bar counter but unusually there is a corridor to the larger rear room which passes between the two serving stations.The back room is more square with fitted benches,a fruit machine and access to the beer garden,partly covered.Through a small arch is the lower third room ,long and thin with the main display of handpumps and a sports flatscreen above the non opening door.The pub is carpeted in maroon throughout.If you want food there is a pizza van outside called Van Dough !
It's operated by an Irish family and the barmen wear white shirts and ties,the welcome was friendly and the service the model of efficiency.The ale choice on my trip was Sharps Sea Fury and Doom Bar,Harvey's Sussex Best and "Dark Star" Hophead (decent ,NBSS 3,£4.60).This pub is popular with local Irish but does not have that sometimes oppressive oirish atmosphere it's first and foremost a boozer where folk come to drink.There is no muzak,just the hum of conversation.Maybe not the most exciting ale line up ,but drink in the traditional atmosphere and enjoy.If you take the lane to the side of the pub,a very steep climb will take you to Blythe Hill and great views over central London.A must visit both for heritage and a proper boozer vibe.
On 7th April 2023
- rating: 9
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Moby Duck left this review about The Blythe Hill Tavern
Very much a locals pub albeit a mixed clientel, Young , old and the bit in the middle, it would also seem to be very much a Millwall FC stronghold going by some of the tattoos on the necks of various middle aged guys. As mention before a splendidly unspoilt three roomed pub, all off which were equally attended as was the garden on an overcast but warm day. There were four cask ales on during my visit, Doom Bar (of course) , Harveys Sussex Best, Dark Star Hophead and Adnams Mosaic, I had a pint each of the last two and found them to be competently kept, these were backed up by a standard range of keg with a couple of craft offerings from Beavertown. All in all a very good pub that certainly is worth the ten mimute walk from Catford but I find myself agreeing with the late Aqualungs assessment that the beer offering was a little on the mainstream side of things and as such I wouldn't be enticed to make that particular journey on a regular basis.
On 5th September 2021
- rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Blythe Hill Tavern
Famous from the Deserter Blog and Podcast. If you haven't found those - then you probably should. Never fails to make me laugh.
One of those pubs you could arrive at and never want to leave. I kind of wish I hadn't but as it was the first time in the area, I had plenty to discover.
Unspoiled interior of three rooms connected by a central bar. Big garden outside. Harveys Sussex Best, Hopshead Dark Star and of course, Guinness.
So much going on - with all walks of life contained within. Old Boy, solo drinkers, families, lads, tourists (like myself). The conversations - which you cannot help but eavesdrop - are better than the TV.
Loved it. Will come back and spend longer.
On 28th July 2021
- rating: 10
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Catford Bridge, 0.47 miles, 9 min walk (show)
Honor Oak Park, 0.92 miles, 17 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 15 November 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 15 November 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 15 November 2013 by Pub SignMan
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% includes real cider - last updated 03 February 2017 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 13 September 2014 by Aqualung .
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 15 November 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 13 September 2014 by Aqualung .
- Hot Food : No last updated 15 November 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Live Music : Yes - Irish Thursdays. - last updated 07 July 2022 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 08 February 2010 by Moby Duck
- Micropub : No last updated 19 December 2017 by Komakino .
- Pinball : No last updated 15 November 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Pool Table : No last updated 15 November 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Quiz Night : Yes - Mondays, September to April. - last updated 07 July 2022 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 08 February 2010 by Moby Duck
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 13 September 2014 by Aqualung .
- WiFi : Yes last updated 19 December 2017 by Komakino .
