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Sylvan Post, Forest Hill

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Operator: Portobello Brewery
24-28 Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3XU (View on Google Map)
(020) 8291 5712
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A former Antic pub, subsequently taken over by Portobello brewery in late 2020, situated in a former 1960s post office. Retains many features of the original building, including the strong room now transformed into a snug, and the original exterior. Two quiet snug rooms contain old post office equipment. Walls are hung with postal memorabilia including framed postage stamps and telegrams. Music usually playing in main room. There are board games, suitable for children. Food is good quality, with Sunday lunch a speciality. Dogs are welcome. Quiz night on Wednesday. Two or three changing real ales available, usually including one from Portobello. Instagram: @sylvan.post

Information for this venue is provided by the South East London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Lewisham
Last updated
27/06/2025
Last surveyed
09/08/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Portobello Starboard
Pub ID
SEL/10818
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 10:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:30pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Portobello (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Multiple picnic tables on front pavement area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome until 9pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Bowls available; please keep on a lead
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Smoking Smoking
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Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
London Buses: 122, 176, 185, 197, 356
Nearby Station (150m)
Forest Hill
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (150m)
Forest Hill

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