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Exterior street view. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 31-08-2013
Image: Exterior street view. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 31-08-2013
Historical photo display in foyer. (Bar). Published on 13-10-2023
Image: Historical photo display in foyer. (Bar). Published on 13-10-2023
Wetherpoon unique carpet pattern for Capitol. (Bar). Published on 13-10-2023
Image: Wetherpoon unique carpet pattern for Capitol. (Bar). Published on 13-10-2023
Wetherpoon unique carpet pattern for Capitol. (Bar). Published on 13-10-2023
Image: Wetherpoon unique carpet pattern for Capitol. (Bar). Published on 13-10-2023
Where the cinema screen would have been. (Bar). Published on 15-07-2023
Image: Where the cinema screen would have been. (Bar). Published on 15-07-2023
The front entrance steps up from the old cinema foyer. (Bar). Published on 15-07-2023
Image: The front entrance steps up from the old cinema foyer. (Bar). Published on 15-07-2023
View of the old cinema circle. (Bar). Published on 15-07-2023
Image: View of the old cinema circle. (Bar). Published on 15-07-2023
The pub's unique carpet pattern. (Bar). Published on 22-10-2022
Image: The pub's unique carpet pattern. (Bar). Published on 22-10-2022
The bar upper level floor. (Bar). Published on 22-10-2022
Image: The bar upper level floor. (Bar). Published on 22-10-2022
The old cinema ticket office in the foyer. (Bar). Published on 22-10-2022
Image: The old cinema ticket office in the foyer. (Bar). Published on 22-10-2022
Close up of Upper Circle balcony adornment. (Bar). Published on 22-10-2022
Image: Close up of Upper Circle balcony adornment. (Bar). Published on 22-10-2022
Dartboards. (Pub). Published on 16-10-2022
Image: Dartboards. (Pub). Published on 16-10-2022
The double dartboard oches. (Bar). Published on 16-10-2022
Image: The double dartboard oches. (Bar). Published on 16-10-2022
The upper level with old cinema circle above. (Bar). Published on 16-10-2022
Image: The upper level with old cinema circle above. (Bar). Published on 16-10-2022
Bar counter. (Bar). Published on 16-10-2022
Image: Bar counter. (Bar). Published on 16-10-2022
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OCR Pub

Capitol, Forest Hill

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Operator: Wetherspoon
11-21 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3TW (View on Google Map)
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

Placed up for sale by Wetherspoon September 2022 with 31 others.

Close to the Horniman Museum, this spacious Wetherspoon pub occupies a converted 1929 Art Deco cinema, the only surviving complete cinema building by noted architect John Stanley Beard. An impressive frontage opens into a cavernous interior on a number of levels. Tours of the circle and other normally unseen areas are offered by arrangement; resident ghosts may be in attendance.

There is assorted seating on three levels and a long bar across the former stage area which is equipped with 10 handpumps in 2 banks, each of 5.

Community events are hosted. Book ahead for parties and groups.

Unusually for a Wetherspoon house it had two well appointed darts oches, latterly just one.

Historic Interest

1929 Art Deco cinema designed by J. Stanley Beard. Last film screened: Scarecrow, ft. Gene Hackman and Al Pacino.

Information for this venue is provided by the South East London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Lewisham
Last updated
02/07/2024
Last surveyed
15/10/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Trafalgar (FH) Ltd.
Pub ID
SEL/10817
Asset of Community Value

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Close to the Horniman Museum, this spacious Wetherspoon's occupies a converted 1929 Art Deco cinema, the only surviving complete cinema building by noted architect John Stanley Beard. An impressive frontage opens into a cavernous interior on a number of levels. Tours of the circle and other normally unseen areas are offered by arrangement. There is seating on three levels and a long bar across the former stage. A wide range of real ales and ciders is on offer and meals are served.

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This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Major events on terrestial channels
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Access until 10pm
Family Friendly Family Friendly
A designated area is signed towards the main entrance & a number of infants' high chairs available
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Events Events
Film screenings Sun: 12noon (child friendly); Wed: 9pm
Games Games
Spotlit dartboard and oche - rare for a Wetherspoon pub
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
AccessAble
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Features
Real Ale Real Ale
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Beer Festival Beer Festival
2 main a year
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
London Buses: 122, 176, 185
Nearby Station (100m)
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