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Goldfinch, Tooting, SW17
SW17
SW17 9PE
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Reviews of Goldfinch (Average Rating: 5 of 10) see review guidelines
David Walton left this review about Goldfinch
Visited 30/10/24
No cask. On keg they had their own branded IPA, and something called the Rosa Blanca lager. Some options by bottle also.
This is an intimate venue, with bar counter on wall opposite entrance and seating via some leather banquettes around the other walls, and small tables with low stools the other side thereof. There is a small seating area behind the bar and then an attractive outside area at the back of the venue that would be popular in good conditions. The lighting here is low and had to use my torch on my iPhone to see the charging sockets under the banquette seating. The music was low, contemplative, and generally adding to the lovely vibe in this small bar. I really enjoyed my stay here. Not a beer venue though and it would never expect to attract beer lovers so sadly a low rating for that reason!
On 22nd May 2026
- rating: 4
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Moby Duck left this review about The Little Bar
Now a year on this is called Goldfinch, a cocktail bar also offering craft beers.
11/2/18
Not sure of the opening times, but not open at 12.30 Sunday lunchtime.
On 7th February 2019
- no rating submitted
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Little Bar
This place certainly doesn’t breach the trade descriptions act, as their straightforward name tells you pretty much everything you need to know about this place. It is indeed a ‘little bar’, occupying a simple bare boarded room with a long bench under the front window, the servery down the left wall and a few small, round marble topped tables down the right and to the rear, each with either chair or low stool seating. Most customers were actually sat on high stools at the bar when I arrived, some chatting to the barmaid, others watching the Tour de France on a TV perched at the end of the bar. The room is painted in fairly neutral shades with the rear wall left as exposed brickwork. Surprisingly, there is a small garden of sorts to the rear, offering additional seating options and a few café style tables were stood out on the front pavement. The remarkable jerry built gents toilet was an experience, although a visit was worth it for the amusing photo of the Cambridge University 1967/68 lacrosse team that hangs on the wall for some reason.
There are no hand pumps on the bar, but the fridges contain a few local bottle conditioned beers from the likes of Kernel and By The Horns. I tried the latter’s Wolfie Smith which was very enjoyable and an appropriate choice when drinking in Tooting. The drinks list on the wall seemed mainly focussed on cocktails.
This is a fairly nice spot for a drink if you prefer small, intimate bars to proper pubs. The staff were friendly enough and I enjoyed my beer but I’m not sure I’d want to stay here for more than a quick drink.
On 21st August 2014
- rating: 6
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- Accommodation : No last updated 21 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
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- Beer Festivals : No last updated 05 April 2022 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 21 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 21 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Car Park : No last updated 21 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Darts : No last updated 21 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Hot Food : No last updated 05 April 2022 by Tris C
- Jukebox : No last updated 21 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Karaoke : No last updated 05 April 2022 by Tris C
- Live Music : No last updated 05 April 2022 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 21 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Micropub : No last updated 05 April 2022 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 21 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Pool Table : No last updated 21 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Quiz Night : No last updated 05 April 2022 by Tris C
- Real Ale : No - Primarily a cocktail bar. - last updated 05 April 2022 by Tris C
- Real Cider : No last updated 21 August 2014 by Pub SignMan
