The Sultan, SW19

Official site of The Sultan - www.hopback.co.uk

Official site of The Sultan - www.hopback.co.uk

Bit of an old fashioned locals pub but nice enough.New conservatory added to the side was warm and comfortable Few customers on my tues night visit.Usual Hopback beers on but also hence my visit a beer from the in-house Sultan brewery-trial no1 3.5 which was quaffable but can be improved.Dont like this style of pub really

Backstreet Hop Back Brewery outlet (the only one in London), situated in a brick built 1930’s building, which whilst not obviously attractive has a certain uniqueness. Spread over two bars, it’s clean and cosy inside, the furniture is pine and the carpet is busy. There’s an unfussy, paved beer garden out the back which catches the sun. The full range of Hop Back ales are on, plus the occasional Downton. Quality has always been top-notch on my visits and prices refreshingly cheap. Dart board available and and a rarely-used TV. No food either, just bar snacks - this is a drinkers pub first and foremost. Generally a local clientele but picks up a few beer tourists at weekends (like me). Watch out for the tinted mirror in bogs, it makes you look like you've been caught in a thermo-nuclear blast. Well-worth the yomp from Colliers Green tube or Wimbledon mainline. Best take a map though, it's well in the back-streets. Recommended.