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The John Evelyn was a locals' pub in [[Locale Deptford|Deptford]]. It [http://deptforddame.blogspot.com/2010/10/john-evelyn-pub-another-paddy-power.html closed] in September 2010, and [http://deptforddame.blogspot.com/2010/10/paddy-power-licence-granted.html as the Deptford Dame reports], the Paddy Power bookmakers chain were granted a gaming licence for the premises. As of February 2011, the premises are indeed occupied by a branch of Paddy Power <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/5779754051/ photo]</small>.
Locals' pub in [[Locale Deptford|Deptford]]. (The writer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Evelyn John Evelyn] himself lived in Deptford for a good deal of his life, and presumably both the pub and the street it's on are named after him.)
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It's split into two sides, though there's no door between. The right-hand side, which seems to correspond more to a public bar, has a dartboard.
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Locals' pub in
[[Locale Deptford|Deptford]]. The writer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Evelyn John Evelyn] himself lived in Deptford for a good deal of his life, and presumably both the pub and the street it's on are named after him. It underwent a change of management in December 2009; landlord Doug (who featured in BBC2's The Tower documentary) is no longer at the helm.
[[Kake]] visited on a rainy Tuesday afternoon in September 2008. Although they have four handpumps in total, they were out of real ale, though the lady behind the bar assured me that they usually have it. Instead, I had a half of Strongbow (&pound;1.45). The retro feel of the place was enhanced by my spotting Woodpecker cider on tap; I don't think I've seen that for at least ten years.
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The pub is split into two sides, though there's no door between. The right-hand side seems to correspond more to a public bar. On a September 2008 visit, [[Kake]] noted that there was a dartboard in there, though we're not sure if this is still the case after the change of management. As of March 2010 it has a pool table.
There were quite a few locals in, and everyone seemed to know each other. People were wandering in and out for a chat all the time I was there. The atmosphere was very friendly, and I didn't feel at all unwelcome.
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The bar has four handpumps, two in each side of the pub, though on our visits so far only one or two of them at most have been on (and sometimes none). In September 2008, Shepherd Neame Masterbrew was &pound;2/pint (cheaper than the lemonade and lime, at &pound;2.30/pint), while in March 2010, Courage Best was &pound;1.15/half.
On a return visit later the same month, real ale was indeed in evidence, with Shepherd Neame Masterbrew priced at an impressive &pound;2/pint. [[Kake]] had a half and it was just fine. [[Bob]]'s pint of lemonade and lime was &pound;2.30.
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On [[Kake]]'s September 2008 visit, prior to the management change, there were quite a few locals in on a Tuesday afternoon, and everyone seemed to know each other. People were wandering in and out for a chat all the time I was there. The atmosphere was very friendly, and I didn't feel at all unwelcome.
They do food, but I'm not sure what times.
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On a return visit in March 2010, again on a Tuesday afternoon, the atmosphere was a little different; the sofa had been removed (to make room for the live music and karaoke, according to a member of staff), and loud music was playing on speakers, possibly a jukebox set to random, as the selection lurched from reggae to thrash metal to boyband ballads. Flyers on the tables advertised live jazz every Monday between 2pm and 5pm.

They used to do food, but we're not sure if they still do.

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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], March 2010.</div>
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]] and [[bob]], 27 September 2008.</div>
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summary='Now closed; was a locals' pub in Deptford.' summary='Locals' pub in Deptford.'
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phone='020 8692 6588'
summary='Now closed; was a locals' pub in Deptford.' postcode='SE8 5RA'
summary='Locals' pub in Deptford.'

Locals' pub in Deptford. (The writer John Evelyn himself lived in Deptford for a good deal of his life, and presumably both the pub and the street it's on are named after him.)

It's split into two sides, though there's no door between. The right-hand side, which seems to correspond more to a public bar, has a dartboard.

Kake visited on a rainy Tuesday afternoon in September 2008. Although they have four handpumps in total, they were out of real ale, though the lady behind the bar assured me that they usually have it. Instead, I had a half of Strongbow (£1.45). The retro feel of the place was enhanced by my spotting Woodpecker cider on tap; I don't think I've seen that for at least ten years.

There were quite a few locals in, and everyone seemed to know each other. People were wandering in and out for a chat all the time I was there. The atmosphere was very friendly, and I didn't feel at all unwelcome.

On a return visit later the same month, real ale was indeed in evidence, with Shepherd Neame Masterbrew priced at an impressive £2/pint. Kake had a half and it was just fine. Bob's pint of lemonade and lime was £2.30.

They do food, but I'm not sure what times.

Accessibility: There are three entrances; two of them have a step up to get in, but there's level access via the one round the side. It's all on one level once you're in.

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Last visited by Kake and bob, 27 September 2008.

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