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Royal Oak, London

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Operator: Harvey's
44 Tabard Street, Borough, London, SE1 4JU (View on Google Map)
(020) 7357 7173
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  • Outstanding pub restoration

Victorian corner pub owned by Sussex brewer Harvey's which, when it took it over was its first pub in London, restored it to how it might have been in the 1850s. There are 4 handpumps in each bar, dispensing a range of Harvey's regular and seasonal beers. There are also several additional Harvey's bottled beers. Two bare-boarded bars are separated by an off sales area. The pub serves a choice of excellent food. An interesting collection of prints and photographs adorns the traditional interior. Quiz night Wednesday. Recorded music may be played over loudspeakers at times. The pub has a pleasant and spacious upstairs room for private parties and functions which can be booked for free. The long-term tenant licensees, Frank and John, retired in January 2019 after twenty years here, after which Harvey's elected to make it a company managed house.

CAMRA SE London Branch SE1 District branch Pub of the Year 2023 and then Overall Branch Pub of the Year 2023, having been runner-up in 2022.

Information for this venue is provided by the South East London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Southwark
Last updated
Last surveyed
29/11/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Harveys
Pub ID
SEL/10507
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

Victorian corner pub carefully restored by Harvey's to how it might have been in the 1850s. Two bare-boarded bars are separated by an off-sales area. The partitions have good quality glass and there are mahogany bar fittings. Prints and old photographs adorn the traditional interior. A delightful pub serving real ales and cider and providing meals.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 22 times
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 22 times. at Royal Oak, London.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Harvey's - Dark Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Harvey's - Dark Mild
Harvey's - Dark Mild Mild • 3% Spotted 21 times
Harvey's - Dark Mild
Harvey's - Dark Mild

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 21 times. at Royal Oak, London.

ABV 3%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Harvey's (seasonal)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Arranged for major sporting events
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
At times as advertised
Garden Garden
Limited pavement seating
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Bowl and treats
Events Events
Wednesday quiz, Mild Monday (at February 2023 £3 a pint), 3 for 2 Wine on Thursdays
Function Room Function Room
The John Harvey Room on the first floor
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (250m)
Many routes all stop nearby.
Nearby Station (750m)
London Bridge
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (250m)
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