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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
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Roger Button left this review about The Pelton Arms
The Pelton Arms is certainly Greenwich’s (and possibly one of London’s) most underrated pubs. Tucked away from the tourist area in a residential back street, one may initially be confused by the Nags Head signage – this is a remnant from the days when the pub was used in the filming of Only Fools And Horses.
The interior is a lengthy L-shape with a bare and basic approach and yet strangely homely and even the sofas that I am usually so loathed to see in pubs look quite welcoming among the tall lamps and bookcases. Animal lovers may have an issue with the various mounted stuffed heads around the walls. In one corner is a raised section that doubles up as the darts area and stage for the usually excellent standard live bands at weekends (a few noteable acts occasionally turn up here, including Squeeze who played a brace of secret warm up gigs in July). There is also a bar billiards table, big screen, piano, weekly quiz nights and a Tuesday knitting club, so they have pretty much covered all angles. To one side is an attractive beer garden accessed from the laft hand end of the main bar.
The customer base is derived from an eclectic bunch of locals, muso’s, bohemians and beertickers whose worlds all seem to harmoniously exist alongside each other.
There has always been a decent selection of beers but they have recently upped the number of hand pumps to 10 although, apart from their first beer festival held recently, there have generally been around 7 or 8 ales available, 3 or 4 standard and another 3 or 4 more interesting guests. The prices are about par for the area (most ales were £3.30) although it should be noted that there is a 40p a pint surcharge added when the live music starts so if you’re not there for the bands it can work out expensive. The quality is pretty good although the service can be a little frustrating at times. I haven’t eaten here but it does have a good reputation for unpretentious and good value food with main courses around £7-9.
There are plenty of varied, historic and interesting pubs in Greenwich and the Pelton isn’t often on most people’s radar but it is certainly worth the effort to find.
On 12th September 2011
- rating: 8
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Pelton Arms
This charming traditional pub is located in a peaceful backstreet a few minutes from Maze Hill train station and is easily reached from Greenwich by following the Thames path eastwards. The L-shaped interior has wooden floor and wall panelling and warm coloured paintwork which combine to create a cosy and atmospheric feel. There is a mixture of furniture throughout the room, with standard tables and chairs giving way to large leather sofas and finally big armchairs around the fireplace at the rear. The corner of the room has a small stage which is apparently put to regular use by the live music acts that perform here every weekend. A dartboard and more surprisingly, a bar billiards table are provided as well as the ubiquitous upright piano. Being a lovely summer's day we decided to sit outside and were pleased to find a lovely, well tended garden out the back, with a small decked area leading to the main garden which was full of plants and had some nice seats and benches to pick from.
Malden Man's wish of a better selection of cask ale seems to have come true, as I was treated to the sight of 8 hand pumps which offered up Wells Bombardier, Greene King IPA, Sambrooks Wandle, Adnam's Lighthouse, Nethergate 3.9, Shep's Spitfire, Castle Rock Preservation Ale and something called 'The Governor' which I tried and later found out to be the beer brewed by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White for his new pub venture. Whilst this wasn't the greatest beer I've ever had, it was at least well kept and served by a very pleasant young lady behind the bar.
I found a lot to admire about this pub and imagine it will have a loyal local following. Getting to the pub requires a bit of effort as it's not the sort of place you're likely to pass too often, but I was certainly glad I sought in out and would be happy to make a return visit sometime soon.
On 9th July 2011
- rating: 8
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Malden man left this review about The Pelton Arms
Rather quiet back street boozer, notice on the door now says closed 3-5 Mon-Thurs. Large L shaped room, clean and comfortable. Unfortunately the only cask ale on yesterday evening was GK IPA. There are 3 handpumps though. Lots of old photos including one of the pub with a tiled exterior under the sign for Lion Brewery Ales. The street and pub seem to be named after Pelton Mine/Pit, think its in Durham?
I do like this place and feel it could thrive if a good selection of cask ale was offered.
On 25th October 2007
- rating: 6
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Jane Syvester left this review about The Pelton Arms
Real nice pub! good food and great music, Saturday nights it is a real good place have seen some fantastic singers who play the west-end circuit singing there.
On 15th February 2005
- rating: 8
[User has posted 5 recommendations about 5 pubs]