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Lawrence Arms, Brockley

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Operator: Southey Brewing Company
389 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, Brockley, SE4 2PH (View on Google Map)

Converted from the Mr Lawrence Wine Bar, this pub originally re-opened in 2014 under the ownership of Late Knights Brewery of Penge. With Late Knights Brewery ceasing trading in August 2016 the beer range here changed to include one of that brewery's reincarnation as Southey, along with brews from other micro-breweries plus ciders. Wines, spirits and soft drinks are also available. Food is available from the next door Pizza operation. This is a narrow deep venue, wooden boarded throughout. The front room is attractively dark wood wall panelled to head height. It is a deep step down to a long corridor with a shelf which accommodates upright drinking and this leads to the rear room which provides more traditional seating. There is a small covered patio garden at the back which is ideal for smokers. The real ale and cider menu is provided on a blackboard high on the wall to the right of the bar.

Real ale and cider (not sure if always real) are sold from 4 handpumps and 9 keg taps, all located several yards from the entrance door.

Re-opened late March 2024 after a short closure period. In summer 2025 re-named to Lawrence Arms still operated by Southey Brewery with a resident kitchen run by The Naughty Neighbour.

Card payment only here, cash not accepted.

Information for this venue is provided by the South East London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
London Beer Dispensary; Mr Lawrence Wine Bar
Local Authority
Lewisham
Last updated
24/07/2025
Last surveyed
03/04/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Southey Brewing Company
Pub ID
SEL/13491
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 12:30am
Saturday
Noon - 12:30am
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
No Service

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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Southey - Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Southey - Best
Southey - Best Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 12 times.
Southey - Best
Southey - Best

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. at Lawrence Arms, Brockley.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Verdant - Penpol TasteMatch Prediction

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Verdant - Penpol
Verdant - Penpol Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Verdant - Penpol
Verdant - Penpol

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Lawrence Arms, Brockley.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Anspach & Hobday (varies) , Southey (varies)

Source: Regional


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Resident kitchen is The Naughty Neighbour – bookable
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Resident kitchen is The Naughty Neighbour – bookable
Garden Garden
Heated, paved, outside patio with covered awning at rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children allowed until 7pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Occasional brewery events and tap takeovers
Smoking Smoking
Covered patio at rear
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
e.g. Sandford's Devon Mist
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
London Buses: 122, 171, 172
Nearby Station (50m)
Crofton Park
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (700m)
Honor Oak Park

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