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Shinner & Sudtone, Sutton

67 High Street
Sutton
SM1 1DT
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Pub SignMan left this review about Shinner & Sudtone

This is an eclectically decorated former Antic pub, now notably rebranded by the Portobello Brewery, following their post-lockdown acquisition of several Antic venues. Entering past a fenced off pavement seating area, you find yourself in a deep but relatively narrow room, which runs through a few distinct spaces from front to rear. To the front is a parquet floored seating area with long tables lined with mis-matched chairs to the left, a drinking ledge under the front windows and some banquettes to the right, which continue further along the side, as the servery emerges on the opposite wall. Here, the banquettes are formed into a couple of nice booths by some high shelving units stuffed full of old books, ornaments and beer cans, with one boasting a load of old apothecary-style small drawers in its frontage. This part of the pub has a great mosaic tile floor, presumably preserved from the building’s former shop incarnation, whilst the servery has a counter which looks like the sort of thing you’d find in a chemist’s, complete with glass fronted display cases in the counter, with drawers beneath. The display cases are full of more ornaments, glassware and various old bottles, tins, boxes and the like. The bar back is also pretty impressive, backed by a glazed tile wall with a tile frieze across the top (the same is also visible in places on the opposite wall, although it has been replaced by chequered tiles in some spots). The bar back shelving units are very much a retro piece themselves and are decorated accordingly with tankards, old bottles, miniature figures and some vases of peacock feathers, among other things. Beyond, a few high tables and stools stand next to a shelf heavily stacked with board games, and past this, some steps lead up to a raised rear seating space which I didn’t properly explore. The whole pub has been decorated with old beer trays nailed to the walls, and extensive collections of bottles and ceramics, most notably in large display cabinets to the front left. Pop music played quietly in the background and there were only a few customers dotted around on my Saturday afternoon visit, most of which were eating from an Antic-esque menu.
On the bar, just Portobello Star and a real cider on the handpulls - two of which were left unclipped. The Star was a very reasonable £4.00 for a pint and in good condition - despite the low turnout, it seemed to be relatively popular so I was more than happy supping my pint whilst trying to take in all the quirky decor.
This place felt pretty out-there, even by Antic’s usual standards, and the Portobello people don’t seem inclined to tone things down, so there’s plenty here to keep you interested and perhaps merit return visits. The lone ale choice may prohibit extended stays, but it was in good shape and preferable to the expensive craft I found in other Sutton watering holes. Probably my pub of choice for Sutton town centre.

On 20th December 2022 - rating: 7
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Malden man left this review about Shinner & Sudtone

Apparently, the unusual name is derived from what was once an adjoining department store and an historic name for what has become Sutton. Inside it is unmistakably Antic, the front area has cobbled together tables seemingly fashioned from off-cuts of wood, there are cases of all sorts on the walls including some old tobacco tins, all over the walls are fixed tin trays with brewery and cigarette branding and the doors to the toilets look like they've been dragged from a skip then bashed about a bit more. Towards the end of the bar a high ledge holds some ancient suitcases with shelves of board games below, then there is a flight of steps leading up to another area where lines cross the room at ceiling level, each holding a number of music sheets attached by washing pegs.
The bar counter front has glass cases of plates, glassware etc which I assume is as a homage to the erstwhile department store. Curiously a picture of a young Queen Elizabeth looks down on proceedings from above the bar back.
As an Antic pub there will be a Volden beer, on this occasion their Session Ale. Also on were Siren Undercurrent, Wiper and True Doves and Raisins plus Lilley's Dark cider.
The shabby and random style appeals to me as there are all kinds of unusual items to catch the eye and above all a decent and less usual range of beers.

On 18th February 2018 - rating: 7
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custodian 42 left this review about Shinner & Sudtone

Was expecting more from this place. It was OK but only four hand pumps on the bar. Basic seating arrangements in place. Probably worth a revisit if I'm ever in Sutton again.

On 14th January 2018 - rating: 5
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Map location corrected by Rex Rattus
Sutton (London), 0.26 miles, 4 min walk (show)
West Sutton, 0.77 miles, 14 min walk (show)
Sutton Common, 1 miles, 19 min walk (show)
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10th Dec 2023, 21:59
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10th Dec 2023, 21:59
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 20 December 2022 by Pub SignMan
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 11 March 2022 by Philip Carter
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 11 March 2022 by Philip Carter
  • Beer Garden : Yes - Has seating out the front. - last updated 28 March 2023 by Philip Carter
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 08 January 2017 by Rex Rattus
  • Car Park : No last updated 08 January 2017 by Rex Rattus
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 20 December 2022 by Pub SignMan
  • Darts : No last updated 20 December 2022 by Pub SignMan
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 20 December 2022 by Pub SignMan
  • Function Room : Yes last updated 20 December 2022 by Pub SignMan
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 23 February 2022 by Philip Carter
  • Jukebox : No last updated 23 February 2022 by Philip Carter
  • Karaoke : No last updated 11 March 2022 by Philip Carter
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 20 December 2022 by Pub SignMan
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 20 December 2022 by Pub SignMan
  • Micropub : No last updated 23 February 2022 by Philip Carter
  • Pinball : No last updated 23 February 2022 by Philip Carter
  • Pool Table : No last updated 20 December 2022 by Pub SignMan
  • Quiz Night : Yes last updated 20 December 2022 by Pub SignMan
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 08 January 2017 by Rex Rattus
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 20 December 2022 by Pub SignMan
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 20 December 2022 by Pub SignMan
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 20 December 2022 by Pub SignMan
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