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The Florence

The Florence

Pub, Brewery, and Gastropub££££
Herne Hill
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7.5/10
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    Rin
    "Their self-brewed ales are both great - Beaver and Weasel."(5 Tips)
    Jason H.
    "Try the Weasel or the Dam Tasty Beaver!"(3 Tips)
    Drew N.
    "Dog friendly."(3 Tips)
    Brett S.
    "Excellent free customer wifi"(3 Tips)
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  • Adam B.
    Adam BurrowsAugust 21, 2012
    Lovely and seemingly never ending pub. Food was a bit mixed - but the squid and chickpea salad was a real spicy treat that gives me confidence to come back and try a lot more.
  • Ouicestmoi
    OuicestmoiDecember 5, 2014
    Nice little pub! If you're on a date try and get the corner table by the window with comfy seats.
  • Gill W.heart icon on user image
    Gill WeekesSeptember 30, 2017
    Buzzy pub with great food. Top notch service too, would love to try their Sunday roast.
  • David J.
    David JacksonSeptember 29, 2013
    Beef and ale pie is extremely disappointing. The gravy that accompanies it is incredibly watery. The Horseradish mash hardly had any flavour and is somehow both watery and lumpy. The pie was adequate
  • Alex T.
    Alex TannerFebruary 11, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Great Sunday lunch but burger also amazing. Excellent drinks & friendly staff. Perfect for a thirst quencher after day in brockwell park (when weather improves)
  • Mat S.heart icon on user image
    Mat SmithMay 7, 2018
    Lots of space, beer garden, decent food menu for most.
  • Sam K.
    Sam KieldsenAugust 12, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Meantime pale ale is worth the £4. I just pray the loud City Boy-style bros aren't in attendance for your visit.
  • Olive I.
    Olive IronsAugust 21, 2010
    Great for people who like waiting 20 minutes to be served at the bar and have fun guessing who works here so that you can order food!
  • Matt R.
    Matt RedmanOctober 31, 2009
    Great for Sunday lunch. Great in house beers. Table Football as well. No kids after 7pm. The Bishop in East Dulwich is a sister pub. Read more
  • Vicki B.
    Vicki BeresfordOctober 31, 2010
    No reserved seating so act like a lion ready to pounce. Reasonable Sunday lunch but if you come late the giant Yorkshire puds are a bit stale.
  • Jenny S.heart icon on user image
    Jenny StewartAugust 22, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    It's all about the roast dinners, and chicken is my fave. They are huge so make sure you've plenty of room.
  • Tim R.
    Tim RJanuary 22, 2012
    Great place. Use the secret DJ app on your phone. Downside- They need a new dishwasher
  • Steve C.
    Steve ChambersNovember 22, 2014
    Great pub if you have little people with you.
  • Michael J.heart icon on user image
    Michael JohnsonJuly 11, 2015
    Food, ales and tennis!
  • Kieran M.
    Kieran McMillanAugust 30, 2010
    Genius play room for the kids. Parents can enjoy the food and drink in the garden while keep little ones frolic behind sound proofed glass! Don't order Greek salad though, salad dressing was awful!
  • Jason H.
    Jason HickAugust 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Really good home brewed ale. Try the Weasel or the Dam Tasty Beaver! Whichever's on at the time...
  • Vicky N.
    Vicky NodenMay 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Bloody Mary and the roast chicken here are the perfect cure to any hangover.
  • Ricardo Y.heart icon on user image
    Ricardo YeowartFebruary 19, 2018
    Pod ales brewed in house
  • Dertie B.heart icon on user image
    Dertie BixonJanuary 13, 2015
    Probably good in the summer.
  • Damien B.
    Damien BennettSeptember 4, 2011
    Make sure you try the squeaky cheese....delicious.
  • Michele D.
    Michele D'AgostinoDecember 18, 2011
    Weasel home brewed beer is a must!
  • Mark T.
    Mark TylerJuly 30, 2011
    Bring sandwiches and eat them whilst glaring at the bar staff.
  • Jurate W.
    Jurate WallNovember 5, 2013
    Quite s**t now. Used to be so much better before (in about 2010!)
  • Beerviking
    BeervikingNovember 20, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    Sweet micro-brews that are brewed on site. Be sure to drink the Weasel Beer. Read more
  • florence h.
    florence hernehillJuly 2, 2010
    Buttermilk fried Chicken, and a pint of Home-Brewed Beer. (Beaver if possible!) Read more
  • Craig W.heart icon on user image
    Craig WebsterDecember 26, 2014
    Dog friendly
  • Brett S.
    Brett StoweOctober 29, 2011
    Excellent free customer wifi
  • Dom C.
    Dom CollettJanuary 10, 2010
    Just had the Roast beef for Sunday Lunch and it was beautiful! Highly recommend!!!
  • Drew N.heart icon on user image
    Drew NeilMay 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Dog friendly.
  • James M.
    James MorrishApril 1, 2011
    Lovely pub but difficult to get served even when quiet
  • Gareth O.
    Gareth OwensNovember 14, 2010
    Very busy on Sunday and the food suffers, roasts are OK but the lasagne is like a stodgy brick!
  • rey
    reyJune 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Dog friendly
  • Rin
    RinJuly 18, 2010
    Their self-brewed ales are both great - Beaver and Weasel.
  • D K.heart icon on user image
    D KApril 27, 2011
    Try the Sharps Atlantic IPA It is nice.
  • Jason Y.
    Jason YauJuly 24, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Great pub, good food, beer garden and child friendly too.
  • Mike G.
    Mike GrafhamApril 10, 2011
    Try the Bonobo beer, very nice!
  • Jeremy M.
    Great little pub near the station Read more
  • Greg F.
    Greg FranklinJune 26, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't eat the onion rings -- too greasy. I recommend the mustardy macaroni and cheese!
  • Lizzie M.
    Lizzie MJune 6, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The buttermilk fried chicken is really good.
  • Paul W.
    Paul WilsonDecember 2, 2011
    The WiFi pswrd is: florence0101
  • Ben
    BenJuly 8, 2010
    Don't expect to be served in a hurry. Perhaps take some time out at the bar to ponder your life choices thus far.
  • Wammoheart icon on user image
    WammoNovember 18, 2012
    Been here a couple of times. Beer is good but service is average.
  • Alec M.
    Alec MacknightOctober 21, 2010
    £4.50 for a pint of Vedett - you gotta be fkking kidding me...!
  • Dom C.
    Dom CollettJune 20, 2010
    Pork belly as cracking as the crackling.... Mmmmmmn!
  • Beerviking
    BeervikingJuly 24, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Ask about the free WiFi.
  • Dom C.
    Dom CollettJanuary 10, 2010
    No sugar with the coffee also! Come on Florence staff buck up!
  • Simon B.
    Simon BaptistOctober 21, 2009
    Try the Weasel (house microbrew)
  • Andy d.
    Andy de VriesMarch 28, 2010
    Roast of my life. Pork. Boom.
  • Nick R.
    Nick RennyApril 3, 2010
    Try and sit in the conservatory
  • Dom C.
    Dom CollettJanuary 10, 2010
    It was all going so well until we ordered coffee! Lukewarm not good and the failed to get the order right.
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