Pub in Plumstead
Old Mill
1 Old Mill Road, Plumstead, SE18 1QGClosest station: Plumstead, about 16 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 239 ratings
Details last checked January 2025. Things may have changed since.
About Old Mill
Located right in the middle of Plumstead Common this is an historic pub. Photographs show it was once tied to the Cannon Brewery then to Beasley's Plumstead Brewery, until 1963 when taken over by Courage. The pub developed from an 18th century windmill, the core of which still remains and towers over the pub building. Quite modestly furnished inside as one L shaped bar with a separate function room. For many years the pub has been dedicated to real ales and has regularly been in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Often you will find characterful and conversational locals in residence. The publican has collected some historical photographs and papers about the pub which you might ask if you could look through. The Old Mill is traditionally known as one of the 5 Plumstead Common Idlers - in its case as it had never ground the corn but, of course, one might argue it had or least part of its building had. 6 handpumps. In addition to the landline also contactable via mobile 07508 790635. Assistance dogs welcomed.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music: Advertised as "Music Mill", Thursday and Saturday evenings
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Bookable Sunday lunches are specifically 12-4pm only
- Real Ale
- Function Room
- Events: Varied local arts events
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Newspapers
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
As listed in January 2025. 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
- 020 3719 1499
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 239 ratings
5 out of 5Michael Luffon Google, January 2025
Great pub this. Ticks all the boxes for me. Amazing staff, and a very impressive selection of beers. Guinness is spot on here. Would highly recommend.
5 out of 5Dai Treeon Google, October 2023
A smashing pub on the north edge of Plumstead Common. The Old Mill hits all the right buttons. A good choice of keg beers along with a great array of cask ales on offer. Great service and a very relaxed atmosphere. A very friendly place to take a rest and slake your thirst.
5 out of 5Elias Akgulon Google, December 2023
Absolutely delicious food and amazing staff. Loved the warm, welcoming, local atmosphere and the vibe inside the pub. We went with the sunday roast, I had beef and my friend had chicken they both were so tender, rich and aromatic
5 out of 5LG Vlogs Life and Stuff /// Future Entertainmenton Google, June 2022
Having gigged at the pub last night, we went back today on our first day iff in months to sample the roast dinners that had been mentioned to us. Oh my god... if you like a nice roast dinner - you need to visit The Old Mill. We went for the regular £10.50 beef option and only just managed to finish it. It was beautiful. There is a larger one available for £15 but it's huge! Lovely and very professional management and staff, can't wait to come back there again soon for work and/or pleasure. Future FM Live / Future Entertainment
5 out of 5Scott Stevenson Google, September 2019
Great food, great beer. Fantastic friendly atmosphere. My favourite family pub.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in January 2025. See the latest on Google Maps.