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Pub near [[Locale Tower Bridge|Tower Bridge]], which as of 2010 has rebranded itself under the tagline "Local Beer House".

It's relatively small, though there were a few spare tables when [[bob]] visited on a Friday lunchtime in November 2010.  [[Ewan]] has also visited twice on Saturdays just after the pub's opened and there have been plenty of tables available.

On a November 2010 visit, a pint of [[Kernel Brewery, SE1 2HQ|Kernel Brewery]] Pale Ale (&pound;3.50) was very drinkable; this ale isn't normally available in cask at other pubs.  The other ales were Sambrook's Wandle, Sambrook's Junction, and Purity Mad Goose.  A pint of lemonade and lime was &pound;3.  On visits in January and March 2011, there has been a Redemption ale on, and Dark Star Espresso has also been spotted, amongst others.  They also have an extensive bottled beer menu, including a number of Kernel beers (which can be paired with cheeses from Neal's Yard).

As of March 2011, food is served noon-9pm daily.  In November 2010, [[bob]] had the 1666 burger (&pound;13.50) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/rjw1/5189651946/ photo]</small>, a very good (and large) burger which came with blue cheese, bacon, a perfectly fried egg, chilli and a pickled scotch bonnet.  It was very hot, even for me, and I struggled to finish it due to the heat and size.  The chips were good, although were pre-salted.

[[Ewan]] has found that the pub tries to insist on table service, which hasn't always been pulled off successfully (we've experienced a few waits), though the staff are all exceedingly polite and friendly, and there's a pleasant atmosphere.

On a Sunday evening visit in March 2010, there was a quiz about to start (we left before it did).  Not sure if this is a regular occurrence.

Accessibility: A step up to get in.  It's quite small inside.  Not sure about access to toilets.

See also:
* [http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub2764.php Fancyapint review]
* [http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/24224/ Pubs Galore comments]
* [http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/37977/ Beer In The Evening comments]
* [http://www.qype.co.uk/place/587068#PlaceReviews Qype comments]
* [http://blogandduck.tumblr.com/post/3423274348/the-dean-swift-bermondsey-se1 Blog And Duck review]
* [http://pickyglutton.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/hidden-back-alley-gastropub-dean-swift-review/ Picky Glutton review]

<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[bob]], 27 March 2011.  Free wireless verified on [[bob]]'s November 2010 visit.  Opening hours taken from the Dean Swift website, March 2011.</div>

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