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A nice, traditional pub in [[Locale Lewisham|Lewisham]], previously known as the Jordan. It's about 15-20 minutes' walk from [[Lewisham station]] (zone 2), and about 5 from [[Ladywell Station|Ladywell]] (zone 3).
A nice, traditional pub in [[Locale Lewisham|Lewisham]]. It's about 15-20 minutes' walk from [[Lewisham station]] (zone 2), and about 5 from [[Ladywell Station|Ladywell]] (zone 3). The original hanging sign indicates it was once called "The Jordan" (though we confirmed with a staff member on our October 2008 visit that it's definitely called the Jolly Farmers now).
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When [[bob]] visited in October 2009, a pint of Young's Ordinary was £2.60.

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As of October 2009, food is served noon-2:30pm (not sure which days) and quiz night is Wednesday.
As of February 2008, food was served noon-3:30pm Tuesday to Friday, and 12:30-3pm Sunday; though according to the BITE comments linked below, there was a change of management in September 2008 and so this may no longer be the case.
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There used to be comfy sofas — were these still there on our most recent visit? [[Kake]] didn't notice any.
There also used to be comfy sofas - were these still there on our most recent visit? [[Kake]] didn't notice any.
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[bob]], October 2009.</div>
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]], [[Kake]], [[secretlondon]], [[her welshness]], and James, 31 October 2008.</div>

Comment added by bob: Youngs ordinary 2.60. Quiz wednesday. Food 12 to 2.30. beer garden.

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summary='Nice traditional pub in Ladywell; real ale, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff.' website='' summary='Nice traditional pub in Ladywell; real ale, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff.'
summary='Nice traditional pub in Ladywell; real ale, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff.'
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A nice, traditional pub in Lewisham. It's about 15-20 minutes' walk from Lewisham station (zone 2), and about 5 from Ladywell (zone 3). The original hanging sign indicates it was once called "The Jordan" (though we confirmed with a staff member on our October 2008 visit that it's definitely called the Jolly Farmers now).

It has a beer garden, a quiz machine, and five handpumps. They have a selection of good wines as well, and in general this pub is much better than the nearby Fox & Firkin for quality of drinks (it's just more expensive) and is also a fair bit quieter.

Kake, Ewan, secretlondon, her welshness, and James visited on a Friday evening in October 2008. Four of the five handpumps were on, offering Young's Ordinary and Special, Doom Bar (£2.80/pint), and Archers Golden. Kake had no trouble finding a table on arrival a little after 6pm, though most if not all of the seats in the pub were taken by the time we left around 8pm.

The decor is perhaps a little sparse, with large bare wooden tables, and it was quite well-lit on our evening visit, but it doesn't feel unwelcoming, and its small size means it still feels fairly cosy.

As of February 2008, food was served noon-3:30pm Tuesday to Friday, and 12:30-3pm Sunday; though according to the BITE comments linked below, there was a change of management in September 2008 and so this may no longer be the case.

There also used to be comfy sofas - were these still there on our most recent visit? Kake didn't notice any.

Expect to find off-duty doctors and nurses in here, as it's right next door to a university hospital.

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Last visited by Ewan, Kake, secretlondon, her welshness, and James, 31 October 2008.

Comment added by bob: Youngs ordinary 2.60. Quiz wednesday. Food 12 to 2.30. beer garden.


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