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Operator: Craft Union Pub Co (Stonegate)
45-47 Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3HN (View on Google Map)
(020) 8699 5686
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A shop conversion that has done duty since 1980 as the Forest Barn, the Malt Shovel and then the Question Bar. Real ale was re-introduced in 2024, but looks to have been discontinued in 2025.

Information for this venue is provided by the South East London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Forest Barn; Malt Shovel; Question Bar
Local Authority
Lewisham
Last updated
27/06/2025
Last surveyed
25/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
SEL/10815
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

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Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
London Buses: 122, 176, 185, 197, 356
Nearby Station (200m)
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Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (200m)
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