4.6out of 5 on Google, from 195 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Long Pond
Situated in a former plumbers' merchant shop near the entrance to the long closed Eltham Park railway station, this deceptively extensive micropub opened on 12th December 2014 and is named after the Long Pond in Eltham Park North, a short walk away. It fills a massive geographical gap in the local pub landscape. May also be contacted on 07921-579781. There are 5-6 local real ales served on gravity dispense from a chilled stillage room which may be viewed through a window behind the bar counter. This includes the house beer 3.6% ABV 'Pond Life', believed to be Tonbridge Traditional. There is also real cider and perry, usually from Dudda's Tun as well as wine, several Chapel Down gins, several single malt whiskies and soft drinks. In true micropub tradition there are no lagers or alcopops on offer. Seating at the front is on high wall mounted benches and high tables. To the left rear is an area of low tables and chairs in an area called The Dorchester Room! The long brightly lit white painted corridor to the toilets at the rear is always stacked with a large number of full and empty casks. SE London CAMRA Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2017. SE London CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2017, and runner-up 2016 and 2020.
Traditional pub cold snacks are available in the form of pork pies, ploughman's and platters.
No children. No dogs. Card payment strongly preferred here, rather than cash payment. Mobile phone use frowned upon in bar area - rear corridor may be used.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Live Music: Occasional folk groups and piano singalongs
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Real Ale
- Real Cider: Dudda's Tun and others including locally made Eltham Gold
- Disabled Access
- Good for Groups
- Newspapers
- Smoking: No drinks allowed outside, smoking area to rear and not allowed at front in the street
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 6:30 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 2:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 07921 579781
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.6out of 5 on Google, from 195 ratings
5 out of 5Robb Konradon Google, April 2024
It’s a SE London Real Ale Micropub. Great real ale, some wine and snacks. Regulars have named tankards. Mounted heads of Peroni drinkers on the wall. No kids, no dogs. They’re not trying to be anything that they aren’t and I respect them for that. Decent prices. Only gripe is that it’s card only, but I understand that cashing up/ change can be a hassle.
5 out of 5denis olearyon Google, April 2024
a true haven for real ale brilliant customer service and great value for money.a credit to the landlord for creating a great ale house.there is not enough of these establishments and i recommend a visit as a must for all true ale drinkers
5 out of 5DANIEL BROWNon Google, November 2018
I loved this small, friendly bar. The cask beer was in stunning condition - possibly one of the best kept beers I've ever encountered.
5 out of 5Stephen Nockon Google, June 2022
Nice little micropub close to Oxleas Woods. Doesn't look like a pub from outside, but don't be put off, the landlord is friendly and the beers very welcome after a wander in the woods 🍺
5 out of 5Fabiano Son Google, September 2021
Great beer and customer service. You can buy and take away kegs of 5 litres. Can drink from the keg, don’t need any machine.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.