South East London

SE London Real Cider Pubs

South East London Branch pubs selling real cider

  • Bermondsey
    • Victoria 68-70 Page's Walk Bermondsey SE1 4HL Telephone(020) 7237 3248

      An attractive ex-Trumans corner house situated opposite the former Bricklayers Arms station/goods yard to north of the Old Kent Road. Brothers Pat and Mike have been running the pub for the last 30 or so years. Still uses old mechanical cash registers. Two real ales are usually being served along with a selection of ciders and also a wide selection of speciality gins. Home cooked lunches are available during the week and at other times by prior arrangement. Local CAMRA branch Cider Pub of the Year 2025.

  • Bermondsey (East)
    • Against The Grain 76 Enid Street Bermondsey (East) SE16 3RA Telephone(020) 3824 2437

      Cidery and taproom serving their London craft cider, made using fruit not concentrate, both on draught and in cans. Some of these ciders meet CAMRA definition of real cider. Business was previously based in SW London but relocated in May 2025.

  • Blackheath
    • Green Goddess 43A Vanbrugh Park Blackheath SE3 7AA

      A former Barclays Bank branch, closed in January 2021, has been converted into a pub with a proposed planned integrated microbrewery by the Common Rioters brewery team and opened in July 2022. A basic wooden bar counter has been installed equipped with 3 handpumps and with 20 wall keg taps on a white tiled bar back, the latter dispensing beers, cider and wine. Ascension ciders are regularly seen here. A large TV screen displays today's cask ales and keg beers and cider offerings and is high up on the wall to the left of the bar. Seating is at low canteen style tables and chairs. Panoramic street views of the Royal Standard roundabout to watch the world go by is through large windows. A brewery is being installed and is visible at the far right hand end of the bar room but no firm date for its commissioning has yet been announced. Three handpumps for ever changing cask ales. Teas, coffees and bar snacks comprising Cheese and Charcuterie Boards are available and sometimes a street food supplier sets up in a corner of the bar floor or on the front patio.

      Local CAMRA branch Greenwich District Pub of the Year 2026. Also named SIBA's best city pub at the 2026 SIBA Business Awards.

      Card payment ONLY, no cash accepted.

  • Brockley
    • Lawrence Arms 389 Brockley Road Brockley SE4 2PH Telephone(020) 8694 6962

      Converted from the Mr Lawrence Wine Bar, this pub originally re-opened in 2014 under the ownership of Late Knights Brewery of Penge. With Late Knights Brewery ceasing trading in August 2016 the beer range here changed to include one of that brewery's reincarnation as Southey, along with brews from other micro-breweries plus ciders. Wines, spirits and soft drinks are also available. Re-opened late March 2024 after a short closure period. In summer 2025 re-named to Lawrence Arms still operated by Southey Brewery with a resident kitchen run by The Naughty Neighbour.

      This is a narrow deep venue, wooden boarded throughout. The front room is attractively dark wood wall panelled to head height. It is a deep step down to a long corridor with a shelf which accommodates upright drinking and this leads to the rear room which provides more traditional seating. There is a small covered patio garden at the back which is ideal for smokers.

      Real ale and cider (not sure if always real) are sold from 3 handpumps and 9 keg taps, all located several yards from the entrance door. The real ale and cider menu is provided on a blackboard high on the wall to the right of the bar.

      Card payment only here, cash not accepted.

  • Camberwell
    • Stormbird 25 Camberwell Church Street Camberwell SE5 8TR Telephone(020) 7708 4460

      Sister pub to the Hermits Cave across the road, offering a bare-boarded and contemporary feel. In addition to regularly changing real ales and a cider through 6 handpumps, there is a large range of craft keg beers on tap plus an extensive bottled beer selection, including beers from the UK, continental Europe and the US. Steep stairs down to basement toilets. Run by the same operator as Star & Garter in Bromley.

  • Deptford
    • Dog & Bell 116 Prince Street Deptford SE8 3JD Telephone(020) 8692 5664

      An oasis in an area that has become something of a pub graveyard as the loss of local waterside industry killed off passing trade. A pub of this name has occupied this back street near the Thames for several hundred years, surviving now on its reputation for real ale, excellent food and events such as its celebrated annual Pickle Festival. Five or more cask beers with a varied selection of interesting guest ales always available. One or more box ciders are usually also available. Parents with young children should beware of the steps where the floor is split level. Folk music on Wednesday evenings and quiz night on Sunday. Long-standing owners Charlie & Eileen retired in December 2016 and the pub is now run by their tenant. In autumn 2022 the pub extended into the former ground floor flat next door. 15 handpumps in three banks, each of 5. There is also an extensive range of Belgian bottled beers available. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2020 & 2021. Local CAMRA branch Lewisham District Pub of the Year 2023, 2024 and 2025.

  • Eltham
    • Berry & Barrel 18 Well Hall Parade Eltham SE9 6SP Telephone07872 571418

      Family-run shop conversion pub serving craft beers, real ales, wines, gins and cocktails. Opened in a former dry cleaner's shop in December 2020. A long room equipped with high tables and stools and with a traditional bar counter. Two prominent electronic boards display a large range of keg beers and cask ales on offer with details of ABV and price. Cask and keg beers are not clearly differentiated so you will need to ask for confirmation at time of placing your order.

      Cask ale is served from a rear room on gravity dispense.

      Walls are decorated in a contemporary style and background music is often played.

      After a false start the garden is now available but must be vacated by the times shown above.

      Card payment is accepted here. Tables may be reserved using the pub's website links.

    • Last Drop Inn 279 Eltham High Street Eltham SE9 1TY

      Family run shop conversion to a small bar granted a Greenwich Council licensing premises licence on 21st January 2026. Opened on Friday 27th February 2026.

      Traditional bar counter with four handpumps and five keg taps. Up to four real bag-in-box ciders. Full wine and spirits menu.

      Beer and cider are shown on a chalk board, for the rest each table has a printed menu. Since July 2026, food is available in the evenings, comprising of Italian and Indian food from nearby restaurants.

      There are 32 seats at high tables, 8 seats at low tables and a couple of settees and a table at the rear of the pub. A patio with two picnic tables and a couple of champagne cork shaped stone stools can be found at the rear.

      The décor is wood and dark blue paintwork. Pictures of some very regal looking dogs and cats adorn the walls.

    • Long Pond 110 Westmount Road Eltham SE9 1UT Telephone(020) 8331 6767

      Situated in a former plumbers' merchant shop near the entrance to the long closed Eltham Park railway station, this deceptively extensive micropub opened on 12th December 2014 and is named after the Long Pond in Eltham Park North, a short walk away. Since spring 2025 still run by the same family as the founding father who passed away then. It fills a massive geographical gap in the local pub landscape. May also be contacted on 07921-579781. There are 5-6 local real ales served on gravity dispense from a chilled stillage room which may be viewed through a window behind the bar counter. This includes the house beer 3.6% ABV 'Pond Life', believed to be Tonbridge Traditional. In addition several membrane keg beers are available to quench the lager market. There is also real cider and perry, usually from Dudda's Tun as well as wine, several Chapel Down gins, several single malt whiskies and soft drinks. In true micropub tradition there are no lagers or alcopops on offer. Seating at the front is on high wall mounted benches and high tables. To the left rear is an area of low tables and chairs in an area called The Dorchester Room! The long brightly lit white painted corridor to the toilets at the rear is always stacked with a large number of full and empty casks. SE London CAMRA Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2017. SE London CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2017, and runner-up 2016 and 2020. Traditional pub cold snacks are available in the form of pork pies, ploughman's and platters. No children. No dogs. Card payment strongly preferred here, rather than cash payment. The staff prohibit mobile phone use for answering calls in the main bar area - rear corridor may be used.

    • Park Tavern 45 Passey Place Eltham SE9 5DA Telephone(020) 8850 3216

      This traditional Victorian pub retains the original Truman's Brewery tiled frontage and signage. The stylish interior has elegant drapes, bar lamps and chandeliers, an impressive wooden bar and a real log fire. Decorative plates and pictures line the walls. Jazz and light classical background music complements the atmosphere. Offers an impressive selection of real ales, together with ciders, craft beers and lagers, whiskies and wine. There is also a well kept heated rear garden, plus additional seating to the front and side. 8 handpumps on bar counter, 6 regularly in use. Local CAMRA branch Greenwich District Pub of the Year 2025.

    • Rusty Bucket 11 Court Yard Eltham SE9 5PR Telephone(020) 8859 5500

      Previously the Crown, this venue re-opened in April 2018 after a significant re-development of the site but pleasantly retaining the pub's original ground floor frontage. Run by a couple of friends who are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all beers, in 2024 they opened a sister pub in Bexley village too. It sells a selection of up to 3 cask ales from a small number of local Kent and London breweries plus some guests from further afield. Real ciders and perries, keg beer, bottles, cans, wines and spirits are also available. The pub is smaller than in its previous incarnation, although it does not strictly follow the 'micropub' rules as it plays recorded music. Walls are half-panelled and brightly painted. Cask ales and ciders / perries are served by gravity dispense from a small walk-in chilled room behind the bar counter, from a three tier nine cask stillage. There were initially 11 keg beer taps on the back wall but in late November 2018 this was increased to 18. Seating is at trestle style tables with low chairs. Basic snacks include cheese boards and also displayed in jars on the bar counter may include, variously, pork pies or scotch eggs. Three spotlessly kept toilets. Sister pub to one of the same name in Bexley Village. Card payment ONLY, no cash accepted.

  • Forest Hill
    • Blythe Hill Tavern 319 Stanstead Road Forest Hill SE23 1JB Telephone(020) 8690 5176

      A friendly local rooted in the community, this Victorian corner pub became Grade II- listed in 2022 and has a nationally important historic interior with an interesting three-room layout and 1920s panelling. There are sports screens in two of the bars. Traditional Irish music is performed on Tuesday nights. The beer garden has many tables under cover and is abloom with flowers in summer. Always carries a range of ciders and perries that are served by gravity dispense from the cellar, several of which may be real cider / perry. One of four finalists for CAMRA's National Cider Pub of the Year competition 2018. SPBW London Pub of the Year 2015. SE London CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2015 and again in 2018 and Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2015, 2016 and again in 2018. 5 handpumps in total, split between two of the rooms (4 in public and 1 in saloon). May stay open later in the earlier part of the week - please enquire politely! Changed hands February / March 2025 after departure of a very long standing licensee.

    • Chandos 56 Brockley Rise Forest Hill SE23 1LN Telephone(020) 8690 2658

      This is a large pub with a bar at the front, a large main room to the left and a smaller snug-type room to the right through glazed doors. The pub now does a range of craft beers and serves pizza. At the back of the main room a door leads outside to a small smoking/drinking area. Interesting features include the ornately decorated bar back and some green banded glazing in the windows (ex-Charrington perhaps). 3 handpumps with 2 ever-changing cask ales sold. Card payment only here, cash not accepted.

  • Greenwich
    • Pelton Arms 23-25 Pelton Road Greenwich SE10 9PQ Telephone(020) 8858 0572

      Built 1844 named after the Pelton colliery, Chester-le-Street, near Durham, hence the pub sign design. A classic corner street pub in quiet terraced streets situated just off the Thames Path, thus a short half mile stroll from Greenwich town centre. L-shaped bar with a variety of seating styles and mixture of lights to give a warm ambiance. Bar Billiards and Darts, live music features, along with quiz nights and a Knitting Club. 10 handpumps. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2016. Sister pub to the Shortlands Tavern in Bromley.

    • River Ale House 131 Woolwich Road Greenwich SE10 0RJ Telephone07963 127595

      A micropub which opened on 13th September 2017 in a former lingerie and hosiery business. It is quite large as micropubs go with two rooms; both are bare board floored. The front one contains the bar counter and there's a smaller drinking area, down a small ramp, to the rear. The interior has a basic but comfortable feel with exposed brickwork and furniture and fixtures fabricated from scaffolding boards. Seating is at high back wooden wall-mounted settles and high tables. There is an extensive range of both cask ales and ciders served on gravity dispense from a temperature-controlled room behind the bar counter. They are listed on blackboards above the bar counter (cask ales) and to the right of it (ciders) and in addition a daily detailed cask ale tasting notes list is readily available, placed on every table. A range of wines, up to a dozen gins and several other spirits are also on offer. An order-in pizza delivery service is partnered here with a nearby supplier, ask behind bar for details. Lined glasses for many pints and halves, ensuring full measures every time, however usually not when a brewery branded glass is in use. A great asset to the area, especially as the pub intends to always have a balance of pale and dark ales on offer from near and far. Mobile phones to be set to silent please. Background recorded music may often be playing. Card payments accepted. There may be a 5p rounding price mark-up on some half pint measures. SPBW London Pub of the Year 2019 - a great achievement in its first year of eligibility. Local CAMRA branch Greenwich District Pub of the Year 2024. 2024 CAMRA SE London Branch Pub of the Year (and previously in 2019 and 2022) and its 2024 Cider Pub of the Year too (and previously in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023).

  • Kennington
    • Old Red Lion 42 Kennington Park Road Kennington SE11 4RS Telephone(020) 7735 4312

      This Grade II-listed hostelry was rebuilt by Hoare and Co Brewery in 1933 and designed in the Brewers' Tudor style by renowned inter-war pub architect Sydney C Clark. The two bars are connected by low doorways and a central servery. Original interior features include heavy timbering to the walls and ceiling, the bar counter, glazed panels and fireplace surrounds. The original toilets at the rear have been opened up to provide additional seating in cosy side rooms. The pub has a welcoming atmosphere with an eclectic mix of furniture and oddities. Portobello took over here from Antic in late 2020. Cider is also sold on handpumps; some of these meet CAMRA's definition of real cider whilst some do not.

    • Ship 171 Kennington Road Kennington SE11 6SF Telephone(020) 7735 1371

      Largely opened up inside and modernised to some extent, this pub retains the atmosphere of a real pub. The bar area on the right is furnished with normal tables and chairs, but through an archway on the left is another room, extending back beyond the servery, with a few tall tables/tall stools and more standard furnishings. This room also contains a rarely seen bar billiards table. Decor is inevitably, and appropriately, nautically themed, with ships' wheels, ships' lamps and seafaring based prints on the walls. Three or four real ales usually available plus a cider on the 6 handpumps. Food is available lunchtimes and evenings every day, and all day at weekends. There's an express lunch menu on weekdays. Quiz night on Tuesdays and live music on Saturdays. Also has accommodation suites sleeping 9-12 people on the upper floors.

  • London
    • Blue Maid 173 Borough High Street London SE1 1HR Telephone(020) 3007 3476

      Historic pub situated on Borough High Street close to Borough and London Bridge stations. Having closed in 2020, the pub re-opened in April 2025 and reverted back to its historic name, The Blue Maid. The pub featured in the 2023 book 'Desi Pubs'. It has a narrow but deep floor space.

      Pizzas may be ordered to be delivered.

      Flight of steps down to the toilets.

      Three handpumps serving a range of ales, along with a range of other beer from small independent breweries. 18 keg taps.

      Instagram: bluemaid

    • Hand & Marigold 244 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3UH

      A friendly one time Watneys Victorian street corner pub consisting of a single room with central bar. After closing in 2021, re-opened in March 2025. Five handpumps and 12 keg lines. Four cask ales available, one usually from a local brewery. Oli also manages the Trafalgar in South Wimbledon, which was South West London CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2024.

      Local CAMRA Branch SE1 District Pub of the Year 2026.

      Overall local Branch Pub of the Year 2026.

    • Miller 96 Snowsfields London SE1 3SS Telephone(020) 7407 2690

      Situated just around the corner from Guy's Hospital, this large modern pub has a good range of up to 4 ever changing real ales and also 4 real ciders and/or perries. A variety of live bands play in the room upstairs and also use the rehearsal space in the basement. Outdoor seating on the patio to the side of the building. Ciders sourced by landlord, most come from West Country. Annual Ciderdog festival occurs one Saturday in July, 100 ciders and perries available. Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2026.

    • Rake 14 Winchester Walk London SE1 9AG Telephone(020) 7407 0557

      A tiny world class destination pub. Its walls previously had 200+ messages from visiting brewers from around the globe, though as part of a 2017 refurbishment the walls were repainted. There are now four handpumps and 18 taps. Up to four cask ales are available at a time plus many font beers and an amazing selection of bottled beers. It has no regular beers but prides itself on quality selection. Light food is available plus customers may, with permission, bring in food from the nearby Borough Market. In the winter months it can close early so please check to avoid disappointment. Card payment only.

    • Roebuck 50 Great Dover Street London SE1 4YG Telephone(020) 7357 7324

      Lovely, cosy, large and airy Victorian wedged shaped corner pub operated by the Parched Pub Company, a little off the beaten track but only a short walk from Borough tube station. Large oval central servery. 4 handpumps with usually 3 real ales plus 1 cider. A lively varied food menu and the pub is a member of the Sustainable Restaurant Association. Large upstairs function room with bar counter but no real ale. Quiz Tuesday night and various other events each month.

    • Rose & Crown 65 Union Street London SE1 1SG Telephone(020) 7407 7090

      Refurbished in May 2019, this is an open-plan popular pub with local workers. Upper floors provide hostel accommodation. There are three handpumps, and one of these is sometimes used for cider.

    • Steam Engine 41-42 Cosser Street London SE1 7BU Telephone(020) 7928 0720

      Attractive brick pub probably dating from the 1930s, with one main bar. Also has hostel accommodation. Food is available from the on site all-day burger kitchen. Sports shown on TV, and has a pool table with a famous connection. Karaoke takes place from 8pm on Saturdays and from 2pm on Sundays. Walled patio garden at the rear.

  • Mottingham
    • Bat & Ball 275 Court Road Mottingham SE9 4TH Telephone07457 411581

      Micropub in a former florist's shop at the end of a terrace of shops which opened on 23rd November 2023. There is wide range of drinks available including draught lagers and wine in addition to cask beer on gravity and bag-in-box cider served from a chilled room. Seating for roughly 30 inside at settles and high stools. Cash or card payment is welcome.

  • New Cross
    • Shirker's Rest 9 Lewisham Way New Cross SE14 6PP Telephone(020) 8091 4584

      Micropub-style venue opened in early June 2022 in a former solicitor's office opposite Goldsmiths university. A joint venture between popular local bloggers Deserter and pop-up pub specialists Camberwell Shark. In addition to the ground floor bar, there is an upstairs drinking area, also hosting art exhibitions and other events showcasing local talent, plus a small outdoor seating area. 4 handpumps, usually 3 or 4 cask ales, plus 7 craft keg beers on tap, wine and spirits. As well as bar snacks, the venue has a free delivery arrangement with a local pizzeria.

      Local CAMRA branch Lewisham District Pub of the Year 2026.

      Card payment only here. **Note that last orders must be placed 30 minutes before the closing times shown.**

  • Nunhead
    • Ivy House 40 Stuart Road Nunhead SE15 3BE Telephone(020) 7277 8233

      Large 1930s Grade II-listed multi-roomed pub built by Truman's Brewery and retaining many original features and fittings. The pub was the first in the country to be registered as an Asset of Community Value, was then acquired via the community right to buy provisions of the Localism Act, and re-opened in Summer 2013. It advertises itself as London's first community owned pub. See the pub's website for details of the numerous community and music events held. As the Newlands Tavern this was a famous South London "Pub Rock" music venue in the 1970s. Lots of dark wood and many original Truman's fittings. The front bar has a curved counter with 4 handpumps and there is a black and white tiled spittoon round its base. A double doored partition leads to a massive rear room with another bar counter and further tiled spittoon at its base. This room has an ornamented and curtained stage. To the right rear is another area of seating and is dominated by a massive fireplace. Truman's gold lettering remains at picture rail level in the front bar advertising its Burton and London heritage and some of its beers. There are plans to bring back the former public bar area into use (it was a licensee's flat for many years) which is currently used for storage. A real feast for the eyes of any lover of how London suburban big brewery "Improved Public House" pubs used to be.

      SE London CAMRA Branch runner-up Pub of the Year 2017. Local CAMRA branch Lambeth / Southwark (not SE1) District Pub of the Year 2023. Offers 10% discount on cask beers to card-carrying CAMRA members, and also has a Cask Monday promotion with at least one beer at £4 per pint. Up to 4 real ales, although one handpump is sometimes used for real cider instead.

  • Peckham
    • Brick Brewery Tap Room Arch 209, Blenheim Grove Peckham SE15 4QL Telephone07747 787636

      The original home of Brick Brewery is now an expanded taproom, with the brewing operation having been relocated to nearby Deptford in 2017. Situated within a railway arch just outside Peckham Rye railway station, with covered bar and seating area at the front. Around 20 beers are usually available including Brick's core, seasonal and collaborations, along with guest beers from other breweries - majority are on tap but there are some cask brews. The food offering is from Mikos Gyros who provide a changing Greek-based menu.

  • West Norwood
    • Gipsy Hill Taproom Unit 5, 160 Hamilton Road West Norwood SE27 9SF

      A not untypical one-room brewery tap directly opposite the brewery.. A sizeable space with plenty of seating and tables. Its long bar and visible cellar occupies virtually the whole of the left-hand side as you enter with three large fridges stocking beers for take-away. There is a large outside seating area albeit in what is essentially the yard/car park but no doubt a pleasant place to sit in warm weather. Up to 10 keg beers available. To the far right of the room are some 20 wooden barrels (ex whisky or red wine) in which beer is quietly ageing. Payment by card only. Food can be ordered from Yard Sale Pizza from menus provided. Two handpumps available, which sometimes, but not always, sale cask beer.