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An old-fashioned boozer on [Southwark Park]? Road in Locale Bermondsey, one of a dwindling number in these parts.

Whatever preconceptions people may hold about pubs in South-East London certainly don't apply here. This place is extremely clean, with well-kept carpets and fittings, fresh paint on the walls and ceilings, and a long bar with brass railing running along it. Service from the landlady was chatty and friendly on our late-night visit in June 2009, and even close to closing time there were still a few relaxed groups of locals lingering about the place.

The decor is simple, with a horseshoe bar in the centre with stools along it, and table seating around the outside.

A standard range of draught lagers are available at the bar, including a Portuguese lager called Sagres, and Strongbow cider. There are no handpulls, but keg Courage Best. They also had a keg tap for Theakston's Mild (though this was covered up on our visit).

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