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Operator: Harvey's
44 Tabard Street, Borough, London, SE1 4JU (View on Google Map)
(020) 7357 7173
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  • Outstanding pub restoration

Victorian corner pub owned by Sussex brewer Harvey's which, when it took it over was its first pub in London, restored it to how it might have been in the 1850s. There are 4 handpumps in each bar, dispensing a range of Harvey's regular and seasonal beers. There are also several additional Harvey's bottled beers. Two bare-boarded bars are separated by an off sales area. The pub serves a choice of excellent food. An interesting collection of prints and photographs adorns the traditional interior. Quiz night Wednesday. Recorded music may be played over loudspeakers at times. The pub has a pleasant and spacious upstairs room for private parties and functions which can be booked for free. The long-term tenant licensees, Frank and John, retired in January 2019 after twenty years here, after which Harvey's elected to make it a company managed house.

May close early in the evenings when business is light.

CAMRA SE London Branch SE1 District branch Pub of the Year 2023 and 2025 and then Overall Branch Pub of the Year 2023 and 2025, having been runner-up in 2022.

Information for this venue is provided by the South East London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Southwark
Last updated
Last surveyed
09/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Harveys
Pub ID
SEL/10507
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

Victorian corner pub carefully restored by Harvey's to how it might have been in the 1850s. Two bare-boarded bars are separated by what used to be an off-sales area. The partitions have good quality glass and there are mahogany bar fittings. Prints and old photographs adorn the traditional interior. A delightful pub.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Harvey's - Dark Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Harvey's - Dark Mild
Harvey's - Dark Mild Mild • 3% Spotted 317 times
Harvey's - Dark Mild
Harvey's - Dark Mild

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 317 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Royal Oak, London.

ABV 3%
Cask
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 291 times
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 291 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Royal Oak, London.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Harvey's - Old Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Harvey's - Old Ale
Harvey's - Old Ale Old Ale • 4.3% Spotted 151 times
Harvey's - Old Ale
Gold Award
Harvey's - Old Ale

Spotted 151 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Royal Oak, London.

ABV 4.3%
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Harvey's (seasonal) , Harvey's - Armada Ale , Harvey's - Sisters

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Arranged for major sporting events
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
At times as advertised
Garden Garden
Limited pavement seating
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Bowl and treats
Events Events
Very popular Wednesday quiz
Function Room Function Room
The John Harvey Room on the first floor, also now accommodating darts and a pool table
Games Games
Darts, Pool upstairs, shelf of board games in back room on ground floor
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (250m)
Many routes all stop nearby.
Nearby Station (750m)
London Bridge
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (250m)
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