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The Pelton Arms, Greenwich, SE10
SE10
SE10 9PQ
Pub Type
Punch TavernsReviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Moby Duck left this review about The Pelton Arms
A welcome return to this attractive pub after a good number of years gap. As described by others below it has a good traditional feel albeit quite dark inside. Ten hand pulls in all that on my visit were offering Redemption Trinity, Southwark Lemon Drop, W&E Knight Of The Garter, London Pride and something from Small Beer. A must visit in Greenwich.
On 1st May 2023
- rating: 8
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Tris C left this review about The Pelton Arms
Dating from the mid-19th century, this is a fabulous backstreet pub, with recently uncovered green glazed tiling, the Nag’s Head name seemingly remaindered from its use in Only Fools and Horses.
It’s very well described below, atmospheric, lots of knickknacks, breweriana and a raised area for a band (with dartboard), which struck up at 9.00pm on my Saturday visit. Customers are a mixed bunch, some very local, many genteel and undoubtedly some students, the place packed out, with many eating and all making for a great atmosphere.
There were around eight pumps, most clipped (one with Pride) but others I couldn’t read due to the sheer number of bar blockers, me espying Twickenham’s Summer Ale (£2.80 a half), in great nick served by an absolutely charming smiley landlady.
More pumps could have been clipped and the Pride could have been ditched, but otherwise this is a must-visit boozer; Lovely Jubbly!
On 25th March 2023
- rating: 8
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Quinno _ left this review about The Pelton Arms
A beautiful exterior (the green tiling is either new or has been unveiled underneath a load of old paint, judging by some of the older photos on the site) and a striking wedge-shaped building. Tick shaped interior with a very traditional lived-in feel; dark wood vanishing, curtains, wood fittings, brewery mirrors, sodium style lighting. Famous for its live music and there was a band on the go during my visit generating a hot and sweaty atmosphere within the pub, which was close to capacity. A genuine Pearly Queen was also in attendance. Six ales on the go which raised my eyebrow and unfortunately my Kent Cob Nut had a slight cardboard aspirator taste (NBSS 2). Shame the beer let it down, I would be happy to give it another go as there were many other positives. 6.5
On 20th September 2021
- rating: 7
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Pelton Arms
A large traditional pub that has a certain charm about it, that is well supported by the locals. I found the manager and his wife to be friendly and chatty. Five ales on handpump on our visit, GK IPA, Bombardier, Doombar etc. Luckily for us the manager tempted us to the Dorking Brewery India Red Ale, which was a decent beer. Value meals at £5 each are advertised on table menus, which are cooked on the premises and are served from 12-3 and 6-9.
On 12th January 2018
- rating: 7
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Peter Rydings left this review about The Pelton Arms
found it nice and friendly had 8 hand pulls on had a pint of West Brewing British Bull Dog4.3% was not bad will call back
On 11th January 2015
- rating: 8
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Steve C left this review about The Pelton Arms
The Pelton Arms is a corner pub located in the backstreets between the high street and the Thames. The interior is L shaped with standard tables and chairs around the exterior walls. In the central corner of the pub are a stage and a dartboard. The board was out of action when I visited on a recent Monday afternoon because the stage was taken up with musical equipment from the weekend just passed. I didn’t spot any televisions, but there was some slightly depressing background music playing. I also noted the presence of a bar billiards table.
Food is advertised, but I didn’t see any menus except for a couple of specials that were chalked up on a board. These were priced around a fiver. There was also an advertisement in the front door advertising the Saturday morning breakfast club from 9:00 onwards.
The bar is stocked with standard draught and I counted ten hand pumps. Three of these were unused leaving Greene King IPA, Bombardier, Brentwood’s Blonde, Bateman’s Black and White, Springtime’s Oatmeal Biscuit Beer and Nelson’s Buccaneer Beer as the ale options. There was also a real cider available in the form of Lily the Pink.
There is an advertised beer garden at the rear, but I did not investigate during this visit.
I found the service to be friendly and I could imagine this pub being very good when a little busier. Next time I’m in the area I will make a point of popping back in.
On 9th May 2014
- rating: 7
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Rex Rattus left this review about The Pelton Arms
This pub is essentially unchanged from previous reviewers' visits, which is a very good thing indeed. The brewery mirrors and other brewery memorabilia, dartboard on the stage, animal heads, piano, etc, are all still there. But the beer selection doesn't seem to be quite so good as it was; I only counted eight handpumps, but as this was my fifth pub of the day I could have miscounted. Of the eight several were dishing up the usual suspects (Tribute, Doom Bar, GKIPA and Bombardier); a couple were not in use; and the other two had on Christmas ales. But the Christmas ale I had (didn't note the name for some reason) was in fine fettle.
The servery was illuminated by red lights, reminiscent of some Thailand bars I've visited. But moving swiftly on - the external Nag's Head signage is still there, perhaps in the hope of another OF&H spinoff? I suspect that I might have been a bit unlucky with the ale selection having visited in the interegnum between Christmas/New Year overindulgences and a lot of peoples' return to work and normality. Anyway, this still remains a destination pub for visitors to Greenwich - forget the Cutty Sark and Royal Observatory and head straight here.
On 4th January 2014
- rating: 7
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Nick Johnstone left this review about The Pelton Arms
Superb pub in a quaint area, well worth the effort of finding. A piano with a picture of the Queen Mother on top. Perfect.
On 18th August 2012
- rating: 8
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Pelton Arms
Attractive backstreet pub with a large 'L'-shaped bar and plenty of memorabilia about the place. Small stage in the corner, hosting a low-key gig from South London lads Squeeze when I visited so the place was absolutely packed and difficult to appreciate properly. There was also a 40p surcharge on the beer too, but with a decent choice from ten handpumps and a £3.40 base price for ales such as Wharfe Bank Celtic Glory stout and Ilkley's Mary Jane I wasn't complaining too much. Well worth a visit.
On 5th April 2012
- rating: 8
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Pelton Arms
As Roger mentions this pub now has confusing signage, as it has been redecorated and the name over the front of the corner of the pub is The Nags Head, but the Pelton Arms pub sign and the Pelton Arms name on the Pelton Road side of the pub remains, making it look like two pubs together. But it is still only one pub, but now trading on its usage in the Only Fools and Horses franchise.
Now, far be it for me to dispute Roger’s learned comments below, but my understanding is that this pub was actually used in the OF&H’s prequel ‘Rock and Chips’ which was filmed in the surrounding mews streets, which fit nicely (once all the modern road signage is removed) into looking like from that era.
This was my first visit to this establishment, so can’t comment what it may have been like in previous guises. But this current one certainly seems to be working and pulling punters in. And for the apparent effort being put into it, so it should.
A different to the run of the mill interior decor, bit quirky but perfectly comfortable, a row of ten hand pumps on the bar dispensing something a bit different to the norm, and an impressive line up of musical evenings and quiz night events to keep people interested.
Nice pint of Otter Ale was had, and I can certainly recommend hunting this one out when on a visit to Greenwich.
On 29th March 2012
- rating: 8
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