Crown And Anchor

Great beers and really friendly servers! I really loved their breakfast stout. Their food service seemed to take a long time but who cares when you have so much good beer to keep you company.

Fantastic find for a drink in Brixton. Their selection of beer is extensive everything from tap ciders to craft beer cans with very helpful bartenders who are happy to talk you through your choice. The crowd is a mix of regulars for whom it's their local little pub and 20 something year olds which is a testament to its ability to be modern and trendy but still maintain a feel of comfort and familiarity to it. It's a bit further than the cluster of bars in Brixton but maybe that's even a good thing.

A perfect example of a corner boozer being brought up to date while remaining a pub. A stunning array of beers (craft and cask) line the long bar and there are helpful blackboards on the wall displaying strength and pricing details. It was so refreshing to see that not one of the handpumps had any of the old familiar ales like London Pride. I was there at lunchtime and opted for the fish 'n ' chips. The fish was large and not at all greasy and came with crisp chips and crushed minted peas. I washed it down with a well kept, fine ale. The staff were friendly and unobtrusive. The pub 's mission statement is 'We want you to eat here, drink our beer, and go home happy ' and on that they delivered.

I came here for a Sunday roast with friends and it totally hit the spot. The pub is a decent 10-15 minute walk from either Stockwell or Brixton station, but it is well worth the trek. On a beautiful afternoon, there were quite a few wooden tables outside, though unfortunately not in the sun. The pub has big windows and the interior is well lit with high ceilings and a lot of space. The selection of craft beers is also phenomenal. I shared the roast beef and the lamb with a friend, and our two other friends had the ham hock for two. The servings of beef and lamb were not all that large, and it comes pre-cut with 4 bites of lamb and two large pieces of beef. And instead of coming with gravy, it is already sitting in a light, very liquid sauce. I thought the Yorkshire puddings were great, but was not all that impressed with the boiled, slightly tasteless vegetables. I tried some of the ham hock and thought it was very salty but extremely satisfying, and especially when the skin was perfectly done! I don't think they were trying particularly hard on service, as perhaps it is a pub that also happens to do food, rather than a proper restaurant. I had to go up to the bar to get beers and water, and I think they only had 2-3 people serving the whole pub. Still, I thought it was a very good vibe and I would have happily spent a few more hours there trying the beers for a good part of the afternoon, given the opportunity.

Another pub for the small collection that I call 'pubs I would like to be my local '. Not only do I love the feel to the pub and love the location away from the busier streets of Brixton, but they have quite simply an amazing selection of beer (cask and keg) and ciders. I did feel slightly tricked on my last visit though when after arriving mid Saturday afternoon to a mostly empty pub.......there proceeded to arrive over the course of my pint at least a dozen babies along with all the usual parents, prams and paraphernalia! And noise. This isn 't the norm from my experience and was probably the only time I was glad to leave this place! Beers without tears! Ales without wails! I can recommend it as a post gig venue...again it 's less central location coming in handy! And the fact it is open reasonably late when it matters most!