The Roundhouse, Wandsworth Common, SW18

The structure and layout of this pub remains unchanged since the previous reviewer’s visit. The Spanish film posters and obscure modern art are still on the walls. I was in here at late lunchtime on New Year’s Day, and it was anything but quiet with all the seating occupied either by numerous family groups, or possibly one overly large children’s party accompanied by some hapless adults, with everybody but me eating. So, for me it was a swift half at the bar. The three handpumps are still there, on this occasion doling out Hogsback Advent Ale, and the two Sambrook’s ales of Wandle and Junction. I had a half of Wandle which was £1.80, implying £3.60 a pint for a locally produced session ale in a pub that’s really nothing special. I tend to be a bit prejudiced against black-painted pubs (as this one is) that charge what I regard as an over the top price for an ordinary ale. I usually label them as “pretentious”. Obviously it would be a much more comfortable place if it was less crowded with children, but even so I can’t see me rushing back here.

Randomness Guide to London - Roundhouse entry

Randomness Guide to London - Roundhouse entry