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The Charles Dickens was a traditional pub in [[Locale Borough|Borough]], with six handpumps. It was a frequent entry in the [[Category Good Beer Guide|Good Beer Guide]], but has now closed.
Good Beer Guide pub in [[Locale Borough|Borough]].
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According to an advert in the April/May 2015 edition of <i>London Drinker</i>, it closed for a major refurbishment on 30 May 2015, and was expected to reopen around the end of September. As of May 2017 it remained closed, though [http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/194250/page=2 a comment on the LondonSE1 forum] suggested that refurbishment work was actually in progress.
As of May 2008, all real ales were &pound;2.90, and the two [[Bob]] had were very good. House red wine was &pound;4, and soda water was &pound;1.
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In July 2017 [https://twitter.com/mcandsonslondon/status/890881185479630850 it was revealed] that the premises had been taken over by Mc &amp; Sons, an "Irish boozer and Thai kitchen" [https://twitter.com/mcandsonslondon/status/893102521673187328 due to open in early October].
An anonymous commenter (April 2008) notes that there is a "very good selection of real ales, which is changed often, possibly too often. All in all very very good."
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The information below is retained for historical purposes.
On a Friday evening visit in May 2008, six ales were listed (Harvey's Hadlow, Slaters Monkey Magic, Slaters Queen Bee, Adnam's Bitter, Champflower Ale, and Charles Dickens Ale), but only the Adnam's and Monkey Magic were actually on. The latter is a dark ale, quite low alcohol (3.4%) but very tasty.
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Traditional
pub in [[Locale Borough|Borough]], with six handpumps, and a frequent entry in the [[Category Good Beer Guide|Good Beer Guide]].
Food is served noon-8:30pm Monday to Friday, fairly standard pub food selection. The open kitchen is in the back room of the pub, and hence that area smells quite strongly of cooking fat.
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On a Friday evening in August 2012, it was relatively quiet, which was a good thing for our group of 12 (though we'd booked a table anyway). [[bob]] had a perfectly decent scampi and chips, and everyone else also seemed happy with their food. All six ales were on; the Nethergate Priory Mild, the Oscar Wilde Mild, and the Downton Flaming Games were all very good.
In good weather, there's a very small amount of outside seating (as in two small tables and four chairs).
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On another Friday evening visit in May 2008, six ales were listed (Harvey's Hadlow, Slaters Monkey Magic, Slaters Queen Bee, Adnam's Bitter, Champflower Ale, and Charles Dickens Ale), but only the Adnam's and Monkey Magic were actually on. The latter is a dark ale, quite low alcohol (3.4%) but very tasty.
Quiz night is Wednesday from 8:30pm; entry is free.
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As of July 2009, all real ales were &pound;2.95, and they were all well-kept. House red wine was &pound;4, and soda water was &pound;1.

Food is served lunchtimes and evenings Monday to Friday, and is a fairly standard pub food selection. They also do roast lunches from noon-6pm on Sundays. The partially-open kitchen is in the back room of the pub.

A beer garden at the rear offers covered outdoor seating for smokers, and features occasional barbeques.

According to the 2012 Good Beer Guide, quiz night is Wednesday from 8:30pm; entry is free.

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* [http://fancyapint.com/pub/2744 Fancyapint review]
* [http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/55722/ Pubs Galore comments]
* [http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/7025/ Beer In The Evening comments]
* [http://
fancyapint.com/pubs/pub2744.html Fancyapint review]
* [http://www.timeout.com/london/bars/reviews/10856.html Time Out review]
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* [http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/7025/ Beer In The Evening comments]
* [https://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/the-charles-dickens-london Yelp comments]
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[bob]] et al., August 2012.</div>
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Category Waterloo And City Line Pub Crawl 2008|Waterloo &amp; City Pub Crawlers]], 30 May 2008. Opening hours, food times, and quiz night info taken from advert in the Aug/Sep 2008 issue of the London Drinker magazine.</div>
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Good Beer Guide pub in Borough.

As of May 2008, all real ales were £2.90, and the two Bob had were very good. House red wine was £4, and soda water was £1.

An anonymous commenter (April 2008) notes that there is a "very good selection of real ales, which is changed often, possibly too often. All in all very very good."

On a Friday evening visit in May 2008, six ales were listed (Harvey's Hadlow, Slaters Monkey Magic, Slaters Queen Bee, Adnam's Bitter, Champflower Ale, and Charles Dickens Ale), but only the Adnam's and Monkey Magic were actually on. The latter is a dark ale, quite low alcohol (3.4%) but very tasty.

Food is served noon-8:30pm Monday to Friday, fairly standard pub food selection. The open kitchen is in the back room of the pub, and hence that area smells quite strongly of cooking fat.

In good weather, there's a very small amount of outside seating (as in two small tables and four chairs).

Quiz night is Wednesday from 8:30pm; entry is free.

See also:

Last visited by Waterloo & City Pub Crawlers, 30 May 2008. Opening hours, food times, and quiz night info taken from advert in the Aug/Sep 2008 issue of the London Drinker magazine.

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