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This pub in [[Locale Nunhead|Nunhead]], an historic focus for the community, was renovated after a period of closure by the people who did the nearby [[Gowlett, SE15 4HY|Gowlett]]. It changed hands again in early 2010 (see [http://brockleycentral.blogspot.com/2010/04/old-nuns-head-nunhead.html Brockley Central interview with the new leaseholder]), and [http://brockleycentral.blogspot.com/2010/10/old-nuns-head-becomes-brockleys-rive.html according to Brockley Central] the ex head chef at the [[French House, W1D 5BG|French House]] is now working there.
 This pub in [[Locale Nunhead|Nunhead]], an historic focus for the community, was renovated after a period of closure by the people who did the nearby [[Gowlett, SE15 4HY|Gowlett]] (according to the sources below), another excellent local pub. It changed hands again in early 2010 (see [http://brockleycentral.blogspot.com/2010/04/old-nuns-head-nunhead.html Brockley Central interview with the new leaseholder]), and [http://brockleycentral.blogspot.com/2010/10/old-nuns-head-becomes-brockleys-rive.html according to Brockley Central] the ex head chef at the [[French House, W1D 5BG|French House]] is now working there.
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Not unlike pubs in nearby gentrified [[Locale East Dulwich|East Dulwich]], the place gets busiest in evenings and on weekends, when there's a surfeit of families out for Sunday lunch. Generally, though, there's enough space to find a table in the main room (the two comfortable booths opposite the bar are often taken early), and it's particularly pleasant for reading the Sunday papers, which the pub provides. A smaller area to the west side of the bar has a TV where sport is shown (if there's any significant fixtures on), but it's easy to get away from this if you're not interested.
 <b>Note:</b> The comments below pre-date the 2010 change of ownership.
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The wine range is small and interesting, as are the beers (lager options include Staropramen) and spirits. There are four handpulls for ales including a number of guest ales available, alongside regulars like Adnam's. They have also hosted occasional (albeit small) ale festivals, on which occasions they've set up additional casks in the beer garden area out back, where there are several tables for outdoor seating (some covered).
 Like the Gowlett, there's a surfeit of families at the weekend, and it can also get quite busy in the evenings. Generally, though, there's enough space to find a table in the main room, and it's particularly pleasant for reading the Sunday papers (though a jazz band sometimes plays in the main area on Sunday). A smaller area to the other side of the bar has a TV where sport is shown, but it's easy to get away from this if you're not interested.
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There's a small, but well-chosen, food menu, along with a separate Sunday roast menu, which is not extensive (pork, chicken, beef and a nut roast) but have all been pretty decent on [[Ewan]]'s experience of eating there. In fact, the food offering has been particularly good as of late-2010, and both times [[Ewan]] has eaten there (in September and October 2010), the food has been excellent, with a particularly tasty pork belly selected from the specials board (which usually lists two or three additional menu items).
 The pub likes to draw attention to its organic wines, beers and spirits, and there's a number of guest ales available, alongside the regulars like Adnams and some good lagers (Leffe, Staropramen, etc.).
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There's a menu of food (served all day weekends, with Sunday roast options) which is not extensive but have all been pretty decent on [[Ewan]]'s experience of eating there. On my October 2008 visit, the Sunday roast options were beef, lamb, pork or vegetarian (around &pound;8), with no other food offered. Luckily though the roast was very tasty, and the vegetarian one came with a spinach and mushroom sauce filling the yorkshire pudding. On a return in March 2009, the vegetarian was a nut roast <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3342113239/ photo]</small>, so they may vary it. Dessert options were treacle tart or chocolate brownie (both served with ice cream), and the latter was particularly fine.
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* [http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub3620.php Fancyapint review]
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]] and Sara, 31 October 2010.</div>
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This pub in Nunhead, an historic focus for the community, was renovated after a period of closure by the people who did the nearby Gowlett (according to the sources below), another excellent local pub. It changed hands again in early 2010 (see Brockley Central interview with the new leaseholder), and according to Brockley Central the ex head chef at the French House is now working there.

Note: The comments below pre-date the 2010 change of ownership.

Like the Gowlett, there's a surfeit of families at the weekend, and it can also get quite busy in the evenings. Generally, though, there's enough space to find a table in the main room, and it's particularly pleasant for reading the Sunday papers (though a jazz band sometimes plays in the main area on Sunday). A smaller area to the other side of the bar has a TV where sport is shown, but it's easy to get away from this if you're not interested.

The pub likes to draw attention to its organic wines, beers and spirits, and there's a number of guest ales available, alongside the regulars like Adnams and some good lagers (Leffe, Staropramen, etc.).

There's a menu of food (served all day weekends, with Sunday roast options) which is not extensive but have all been pretty decent on Ewan's experience of eating there. On my October 2008 visit, the Sunday roast options were beef, lamb, pork or vegetarian (around £8), with no other food offered. Luckily though the roast was very tasty, and the vegetarian one came with a spinach and mushroom sauce filling the yorkshire pudding. On a return in March 2009, the vegetarian was a nut roast photo, so they may vary it. Dessert options were treacle tart or chocolate brownie (both served with ice cream), and the latter was particularly fine.

A function room upstairs can be hired, and there are occasional live music nights or local community events taking place.

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Last visited by Ewan and Sara, 1 March 2009.

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