Pub in South Wimbledon
Sultan
78 Norman Road, South Wimbledon, SW19 1BTClosest station: Colliers Wood, about 9 min walk4.7out of 5 on Google, from 179 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Sultan
Red-brick, 1930s suburban pub offering real ales amid its wood-panelled interiors and walled garden.
Opens 11am Saturday when AFC Wimbledon at home. Visiting supporters welcome.
An attractive two-bar 1950s brick building built to replace original demolished during the war and now extended with a conservatory. Has been identified by CAMRA as having a regionally important historic pub interior. Rescued from likely permanent closure in 1994 by Hop Back Brewery; this is their only London pub
Mostly carpeted with dark wood walls. Furnished with large tables (to encourage conversation) with chairs and some fixed seating and some settees in the conservatory. Bars are wheelchair accessible.
Gluten-free Real Ale in a Bottle available - Taiphoon and Crop Circle. Usually two guest ciders on handpump in saloon (small) bar. Thirteen speciality gins stocked.
Three day beer festivals held Spring, Summer and Christmas.
Barrick's pork pies and toasties available.
2023 South West London CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year, having also won the ballot in 2018, 2016, 2003, 2001, 1999 and 1995. Runner up in 2022. It is a past winner of the CAMRA London Regional Pub of the Year award. Winning pub in London's Time Out Love Awards 2018.
A micro brewery (now removed) was in production for the first half of 2015 and the pub's name included 'brew pub' in the signage for a time.
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Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Also seating at front and side of pub.
- Live Music: Open mic night last Thursday of the month. Wimbledon Accoustic session 8pm to 10pm last Sunday of the month. Traditional English folk session 8pm to 11pm first and third Thursday of the month.
- Sports TV: Freeview'
- Family Friendly
- Games: Darts. Board games.
- Serves Food
- Real Ale
- Real Heritage Pub
- Function Room: Upstairs room available for hire.
- Events: Quiz nights alternate Tuesdays.
- Beer Festivals: Three day festivals held Spring, Summer and Christmas.
- Disabled Access: Toilet in saloon (small) bar.
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Good for Groups
- Separate Bar
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 3:00 – 11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 3:00 – 11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 3:00 – 11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 3:00 – 11:30 PM
- Friday
- 3:00 – 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Hop Back
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8544 9323
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.7out of 5 on Google, from 179 ratings
5 out of 5John Carr (Corinne and John)on Google, August 2023
Excellent pub about 10 minutes walk from Colliers Wood tube station. Six cask ales - and three ciders - on handpump when I last visited. Some outdoor seating. An attractive two-bar 1950s brick building built to replace original demolished during the war and now extended with a conservatory. Has been identified by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) as having a regionally important historic pub interior. Rescued from likely permanent closure in 1994 by Hop Back Brewery; this is their only London pub.
5 out of 5Ash Manningon Google, March 2023
Great relaxing pub with well kept ales, mainly Hop Back Brewery. Very welcoming and friendly service from the two ladies behind the bar. Looking forward to my next visit!!
5 out of 5Tom Higsonon Google, May 2024
It was a real pleasure visiting this wonderful pub. They maintain a combination of perfectly kept beers, great prices and a super chilled vibe. The beer garden is lovely in summer. More than anything, it's extremely welcoming and friendly. Highly recommended for lovers of quality beer and old fashioned pubs.
5 out of 5Mon Google, October 2020
Lovely Pub! Very homely atmosphere and the staff is exceptionally welcoming! Track and tracing as well as social distancing guidelines are in place so it feels very safe to be there. Look forward to visiting again!
5 out of 5Marina de Paula Silvaon Google, January 2024
This place is the coolest, coziest, most welcoming pub in southwest London!!! I love the Thursday evening open mics, they're just so much fun for all ages. Gary and staff are amazing hosts and make you feel home. They don't serve food but we always order it via apps and enjoy The Sultan's nice beers, ciders or wines. It's a lovely place!!!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.