The spring sun has finally started to take hold and a new normalcy has begun to settle. After a long winter and a tough few years, we are all well deserving of some fun! There are loads of great bars and pubs in the borough of Lewisham - in this list we’ve highlighted 11 of the most unique, enjoyable and best! Whether you want to celebrate the weather or that all the best places are back open, this list of Lewisham’s loveliest places for a drink is for you!
Brickfields
293 Brockley Road, Brockley, SE4 2SA
Conveniently located between Brockley and Crofton Park stations, this modern bar is a late night sanctuary for adults wanting a reprieve from their hectic lives! A stylish art deco interior, their atmospheric lighting, and the fact that finding this gem feels like you’ve stumbled across an incredible secret, makes visiting Brickfields feel like you’ve gone back in time to a high-end speakeasy. They have an array of wonderful wines and a litany of quality cocktails that are accompanied by a willingness to try and make something just for you, if you can't find what you like! Though drinks aren’t the only things they have to offer, you’re sure to be full with their range of bar snacks, their partnership with neighbours Yardsale Pizza, and their frequent exciting kitchen residencies! You can get 10% off at Brickfields by using your South London Club Card!
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Elements Bar
207 Lee High Road, Lewisham, SE13 5PQ
A treasure of a South London pub, Elements Bar is one of the best venues for an evening out in Lewisham! They have a large and versatile space that can cater for people looking for a quiet evening and those looking for a lively night out! They have a great food menu supplied by Pristine Eats Catering with a focus on delicious and flavoursome Caribbean foods. On top of that they have an impressive cocktail menu that includes a mix of classic cocktails and new, experimental ones! Check out their social media to keep up to date because they have weekly events from Wednesday to Saturday, when they are open! Make sure to bring your South London Club Card to get 20% off!
Job Centre: Public House
120-122 Deptford High Street, Deptford, SE8 4NS
A unique bar close to Deptford Station, Job Centre takes its name from the service that formerly occupied the premises. It’s a lovely open space that has been fitted with comfortable seating which creates a welcoming, friendly charm. It is the perfect place for a pit-stop after a Saturday at the local market or on your way home from work. They have a superb set of drinks with many interesting and unusual drinks on tap, cocktails, wines, and lots of spirits! Add to that their new food menu, including a range of delicious new burgers! Keep an eye on their socials for updates on all the wonderful events they have lined up!
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Bottle Bar & Shop
2 Catford Broadway, Catford, SE6 4SP
This is certainly one of the more unique options of bar you will find. They make quality cocktails accessible to everyone. Whether you’re drinking in the bar or buying for home, you know every cocktail you drink from Bottle Bar & Shop will be of the same impeccably high standard! They are passionate about mixology here and with their small team, create delicious, bottled cocktails using only fresh ingredients and the finest spirits. From start to finish, every single bottle is homemade. Lots of ready-to-drink bottled cocktails are full of sugar and additives but they thoroughly buck that trend, creating brilliant cocktails that you can enjoy anywhere. They deliver locally and across the UK but going in-person is well worth your time! There’s a fun and exciting atmosphere inside as well as a litany of cocktails to pick from! Make the most of going in-person by using your South London Club Card to get 10% off cocktails and infusions! They have some great light snacks and occasionally act as a venue for pop-up food providers, though you’ll have to keep an eye on their socials to make sure you don’t miss out!
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Little Nan’s Bar
Deptford Railway Arches, Deptford, SE8 4BX
If you are looking for somewhere to go for a unique, almost surreal, experience in Lewisham, then going to a bar that has been awarded the title of London’s Quirkiest Bar might be for you! Have you ever wanted your cocktails to be served from a teapot? That’ll be the only way you want it once you’ve been to Little Nan’s! They serve amazing cocktails and mocktails in unusual glasses and mugs throughout the day. It is the perfect place for a special occasion with their incredible bottomless brunches and afternoon teas - where they serve homemade cakes on vintage cake stands either partnered with tea or bottomless booze over a 2-hour slot! It is a sensational place to visit, to truly understand the hype you’re going to have to experience it yourself!
BOB Wines
4 Sydenham Station Approach, Sydenham, SE26 5EU
BOB wines might not be a venue for you to spend the day, but it is well worth mentioning when it comes to the best places for alcohol in Lewisham. They are inarguably the wine experts of the borough with an astonishing selection and an interesting, green business model. BOB stands for Bring Out Bottles. You can either bring a used wine bottle or buy one of theirs where it is then filled from a wine vat of your choice. It is not merely an ecological gesture, allowing bottles to be reused, it also significantly brings down prices - making your wine from BOB around 45% cheaper than it would otherwise be! Combine that with 10% off Monday to Thursday using your South London Club Card and you can have a lot more wine for your buck!
The Rose Pub & Kitchen
272 New Cross Road, New Cross, SE14 6AA
One of the gems of New Cross, The Rose Pub & Kitchen is as good as it gets for a place to eat and drink the day away in South London! They’ve recently finished an extensive refurbishment and have a sensational new menu to go with it! The food is so good here that it was recently featured in our article about the best places for pizza in South London - though their other gastropub classics are well worth your time too! Though the 25% off pizzas you can get using your South London Club Card makes them even more irresistible! That was the kitchen side, now for the pub: they have a crazy strong selection of both draught and packaged beers for you to choose from as well as some truly terrific cocktails! With live music every Friday and a pub quiz every Sunday too, you’ll be wanting to come here every opportunity you get! Their garden is widely regarded as South East London’s best beer garden and for good reason. It is a sensational spot for alfresco dining and afternoons basking in the sun! They do take bookings for space in the garden, so plan ahead for the busy summer months because you’re not going to be the only one to have found this gem of a bar! Even in the colder months the garden is still a haven, with outdoor heaters allowing you to enjoy the space all year round!
Railway Telegraph
112 Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, SE23 1BS
Mixing traditional charm with modern comfort, the Railway Telegraph is a brilliant pub to get the best of both worlds. It’s a classic Victorian pub that delivers on everything you want your classic pub to give you. Whatever your favourite tipple is, you’ll find it here with their great selection of beers, wines, and spirits. While you’re enjoying your drink you’ll be able to take your pick of relaxing in comfort, playing pool, or playing darts! Pool is free from 7pm on Tuesdays, the start of their two consecutive games nights. From 8pm on both nights they have darts, as well as both dominoes and Texas poker! If you’re feeling confident, you can also pay the £5 entry fee for their weekly darts competition on the first Sunday of every month. Combine that with a stellar schedule of music over the weekend, that you can check out in more detail on their website and socials, and you may quickly find yourself becoming regulars! Especially if you use your South London Club Card to get 20% off food Monday to Saturday!
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The Fox & Firkin
316 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 6JZ
The Fox and Firkin is another great example of the incredible venues that Lewisham has to offer. They have events most nights including a weekly quiz on Monday nights, and regular mix of jazz, reggae, and club nights! It’s a brilliant space both indoors and out in their garden. Whether you’re planning on having a big night out or just want a lovely, atmospheric pub to relax in with quality cocktails and delicious pizza, the Fox and Firkin is a must-try venue! Some of their events have small ticket or entry fees but you can get £2 off ticketed events over £5 when you use your South London Club Card!
The Old Tiger’s Head
351 Lee High Road, Lewisham, SE12 8RU
The Old Tiger’s Head is Lee’s newest, oldest pub! A chic, thorough renovation has brought a new spark of life into this traditional old pub. It is a fun and quirky pub that is perfect for people of all ages and interests! They have a fantastic secret garden space, including the unique option to book a private space in one of their beach huts! Live music is regularly played here and you’ll never have to miss any of your favourite sport with all the best sport live! They have a great range of pub grub though they step it up Wednesday to Sunday with the delicious Caribbean flavours of Patwah Kitchen! As you’d expect from such a classically good pub, they have a solid store of wines, beers, and spirits! Bottled wine, prosecco, cider, spirits, cocktails, and selected cask ales will taste even better when you get 20% off using your South London Club Card!
Amersham Arms
338 New Cross Road, New Cross, SE14 6TY
From the outside, you might think the Amersham Arms is your average pub delivering quiet nights in for locals and nearby uni students. While it most definitely can be described as such, that is certainly not the whole picture. As well as serving a wide range of both draught and bottled beers, a good collection of wines, a serious selection of spirits, and an unbelievable kitchen that’s 100% vegan, the Amersham Arms serves South East London as one of its greatest venues. They have events virtually every night, covering everything from their Happy Monday Comedy, frequently cited as one of London’s best comedy nights - with performers such as Greg Davies, Katherine Ryan, Al Murray, and James Acaster having previously performed there, to interactive and interpretive art exhibitions. Though what they are best known for is their music. Both upcoming and established bands headline here, covering all musical niches! With live music almost every night, the Amersham Arms is one of the most important musical hubs in all of South London! Give them a follow across social media and check out their website to keep up to date with all their amazing performances and be sure to keep your South London Club Card close by for discounts on some events!
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