Reviews of The Dog & Bell. (Pub) in London (London).

The Dog & Bell

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116 Prince St, London SE8 3JD, United Kingdom

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Information of The Dog & Bell, Pub in London (London)

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Reviews of The Dog & Bell

S. C.

I was having a bit of a sad day and I popped in for a pint and numerous things about this pub cheered me up and made me forget my woes for a few hours. There can be no higher praise in my book. Special shout out to the staff for being so nice and attentive and their Guinness for being so tasty.

M. R.

Really nice pub, very popular. You thought Christmas was over? Not in the dog and Bell in Deptford, London, no, it's super Christmas!

n. d.

Back in one of our favourite pubs, lovely atmosphere at Christmas, lovely decorations create a magical atmosphere. Lovely genuine staff with great food and beer, a hidden gem

V. H.

One of the best pubs I’ve ever been in - and I’m Irish so that’s really saying something. We always come for the the buffalo wings and chunky chips - I love the reasonably priced cocktails while my husband loves the beer selection. Live music on Sunday afternoons is a bonus! Winter is amazing indoors with the incredible Christmas decorations - in summer, the outside space is ideal. We have so many happy memories in this place already!

D. T.

A great traditional(ish) pub at the north end of Deptford, close to the creek and Greenwich Reach. Site of the annual Pickle Festival, featuring chutneys, pickles and many other things. A vibrant place attracting the local worldly wise, all with a tale to tell. Lovely people, the staff are great too, service fast and efficient with a smile too. A good verandah of seating out front and a lovely enclosed patio at the back. Lots of laughter and teasing, a delightful place to stop off for a refill or six from the cask, keg or all sorts of bottles. Traditional bar snacks to keep your crisps company from pickled eggs to pork pies. Seek out and enjoy!

M. S.

3 words... perfect perfect perfect! Good stuff, Good atmosphere, live music, delicious drinks and food. Wiill come back soon.

A. D.

Cycled past this pub loads of times and always meant to stop. So we did and what a great inside, outside front and outside back. Good range of beers. Inside was a delight, lights, decor and trinkets of random pub decor. Food untested but looked fine.

L. K.

Full marks. Nice outdoor seating thing in a quiet street, but inside also lovely. Good beers - amazing if you're Belgian. Good food. The works! Dog friendly! Barrels! Red umbrellas!

R. J.

This pub has a great atmosphere and looks exactly as a pub should. It has a nice little area out the back as well as outside seating at the front. The prices are very reasonable, and the staff are also really great!

B. F.

Great food & the staff are friendly. Definitely recommend a visit.

L. F.

Lovely pub , outdoor seating and courtyard available. They play the six nations there , other big games too I’m sure. Super friendly doorman too - what a legend!

l. r.

We had a nice lunch but it was very hard to talk because there was a huge screen with the rugby on. I found this strange because it's a small place and so the numbers who could watch is also small. Most people did not stay for the whole thing so clearly it's not why they were there. Perhaps just turn the sound down.

R. V.

We had a few drinks with a friend. They even had a live music. If you like Belgium style beer is one of the best place to try. The place is cozy and welcoming.

b. l.

Fantastic. Proper London boozer. Great selection of spirits- especially Whiskeys & plenty of decent options on draft. Good outdoor space & eye cat hing Dec's at Xmas!

E. S.

Best part of this pub was the guy in the suit that welcomes you, cleans, serves and jokes around with you! Give this guy a raise he made our night! Super cute pub though and loving the extended timeframe for the Christmas lights. Great classic British pub. Only one star down as the food options weren’t great particularly for a gluten free-r

M. F.

Great pub. Good choice of beer, great spaces inside and out.

M. W.

Haven't been to the Dog and Bell for a few years, always loved it! Went back today it is now just The Dogs B**locks! For those who don't know, that means beyond brilliant. Done up, a mixture of old London and New. A little difficult to find but treasures always are. Thanks Matthew Ward

J. B.

Gorgeous decorations, a warm welcome and very tasty Sunday lunch!

S. A.

A beautiful, beautiful pub. The Christmas decorations are tasteful and worth a visit. Amazing Just a swift drink. Mulled wine delicious and not too heavy. Well worth a visit. Hoping to go again soon.

B. H.

Great atmosphere with good choice of quality beers. Big thumbs up to the guy who manages the seating and looks after the security. Outside area is out front and feels part of the pub so shares the pub vibe.

J. M.

Maybe my favourite pub in SE London! A proper gem

S. N.

So after many recommendations and appearances in the Camra guide, I finally made it to this pub. A gentle walk along the river from Greenwich and a little wander inland at Watergate St brings you here. The dining area is set up and in the next room from the bar area, greeted like a regular and a great selection of well kept ales. We were encouraged to sample before ordering and I even had a lemon grass infused beer which was unexpectedly good. Post Covid, posh outside seating area available in closed off road with planters and roped off area. Still got a great selection of beers with good service and friendly team.

B. H.

Really friendly pub off the beaten tourist track. Great beers that rotate regularly with London Pride as a staple. Food is really good too, and all at a reasonable price. Fast becoming my favourite pub in London.

J. L.

The Dog & Bell has quickly become one of my favourite pubs in the Deptford / Greenwich area. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the exterior of the pub is great for outdoor drinks. The beer selection is top notch and from recent visits they've had some tasty craft beers. I would recommend this pub to anyone visiting the area!

M. K.

A old classic pub with outdoor sitting. Trading pub near river Thames. The pub street is quite and give old classic look. Staff is friendly and smilingly. Live music on Sunday is a wonderful event. Outdoor sitting with heating is a special feature of the pub. Ambience of the pub is really good. Accept cash and both debit credit card. Special old beer is also there. You can get all kind of drought beer, wine whisky. Outside red colour of bar looks beautiful.

C. M.

Really beautiful and lovely venue. Amazing festive decorations. Plenty of outside seating. Reasonable prices . Toilets are very clean. Very lovely pub.

B. B.

During our trip in London we made several visits over there. It’s our weekly hotspot for an amazing Sunday roast, and on Wednesday nights they have live music with an amazing traditional group. Our son loves music, and they have a wide variety of rotating ales and other beverages. I would recommend trying the fish curry, or the beef burger.

N. D.

It's always lovely, but right now it's fantastic, table service, all Covid friendly, lovely spot outside. Great lager and fine ales, huge range of bottled beer, especially Belgian. They've even put on some cold keg IPA from Villages for the heretics.

C. B.

Hidden gem of a pub tucked away last Deptford High Street. A proper old fashioned drinking pub with a huge selection of craft beers, ales, and whisky. I’m yet to try the food but it looks very good and reasonably priced. There are also vegan options including a vegan roast in Sunday’s. Really nice, ambient spot to go to in the evenings with a great crowd of locals, spilling out into the street where there are several long benches to sit on and fairy lights lighting up the front of the pub and making a lovely atmosphere. Can’t recommend this pub enough! Fantastic place!

D. B.

Great selection of Cask ales. Plenty of seating outside. Wasnt able to go indoor as still not allowed at the mo. Very friendly staff. Popolat with cyclists as right next to a cyclist path. Will be back.

F. L.

A true gem of a pub. Warm, friendly, comfortable, and clean. Great beer selection, cute courtyard, and plentiful outdoor seating. Truly in the conversation of best pub in London.

J. W.

A very traditional pub serving excellant beers. Absolutely fantastic friendly staff. Lovely quiet courtyard area. Plenty of space outside. Friendly locals and will definitely be back. Well done. It also has a disabled toilet which on a very very busy evening was spotless. Level entry. Keep up the good work

F. V.

Really nice outside/inside place in a pedestrian street. Good service and food. Cannot wait to have it back in full swing with live music.

D. A.

Lively, convivial, genuinely good pub food, bonus points for Steely Dan hits playing on my visit last weekend - had never been before, definitely dropping in again when Deptford way

R. S. (.

Actual Belgian beer!! Yumm! We had a delicious Sunday roast! Decent crowd and lovey staff. All round great pub!

C. B.

After living in Greenwich and Blackheath for well over a decade, why had I not found this place earlier?! Five mins walk from Deptford train station. If the road you're going on feels a bit quiet (New King Street), keep on going! I went there 3 times in 7 days, so I think that makes it worth the 20 min bus journey. Small, nice & cosy Victorian pub, standing a bit marooned on a quiet street, but the place packs a punch inside with an amazing selection of different draft beers, darks beers and ciders. The stout I drank was so strong, it was only served in halves. I've not tried the famous bottle collection, it's on the list to do. A Friday evening and Saturday lunchtime felt nice and busy, but there were plenty of seats, and you could just as easy grab a newspaper and while away an hour. Very inviting place, it feels like you could watch the word go buy here. Definitely a place to go back to. This has to be a decent and well run place and this is a place worth supporting.

m. s.

One of the few original pubs left in and around the Deptford area. Bar billiards table, tabletop games and big outdoor games like Connect 4. Clientele and staff alike were very friendly and there is a wide selection of beers including craft. Good value food menu available although not available all day.

H. J.

Popped in here after wandering from Greenwich and finding the pub we were aiming for was shut. This place has a properly local feel; lots of punters at the bar chatting to the staff etc. We had Sunday lunch and a couple of beers. Food was great and really good value. They do a short and sweet Sunday menu, with veggie options. Empty plates all round! Nice touch having some board games available.

S. B.

Wide range of beer and crisps. Great spot tucked away in the back streets of Deptford. Many large tables great for board games. Also has a beer garden, will be good in the summer. They do some great celebrations throughout the year, will be back!

d. w.

A wonderful pub off the beaten track, serving deliciously simple pub food and a great pint of Guinness. Well worth a stop for weary travellers.

D. S.

Love this pub so much. One of the last proper boozers in the area. Typical pub grub and a good beer selection. Live folk jam sessions on a Wednesday. Staff are wonderful!

R. D.

Good old school pub with great beers at fair prices. Food is what you'd expect and it works. There is a new doorman/security and he is BRILLIANT! So friendly, so helpful and tries to accommodate everyone from seating people to cleaning ashtrays. We love him!

L. K. R.

This is a small backstreet pub in the heart of old fashion Deptford, with its old world charm and its great range of real ale wine and traditional beers and now it’s fantastic food. This pub also has a fantastic outdoor area at the back of the pub and now on the road that is closed in front so you can sit out in the Sun and drink a nice drop of your favourite drink!

E. L.

Great atmosphere and lovely cold lager on the hottest day of the year. The staff were really friendly and helpful and taking lots of care with COVID measures. 10/10 recommend this place and I can't wait to visit again - thanks!

V. F.

Very cosy pub With a friendly atmosphere We had the chance to greet the dog

S. B.

Brilliant pub, great service, Guinness was fantastic. Outside area was big so you could fit a good few in no problem, food is well priced and tastes great

D. C.

Another wee gem in Deptford. Good beer and good grub.

J. H.

Great local! Always an amazing atmosphere and friendly staff

S. H.

Eamonn is the host with the most, he is life and soul of the pub and can definitely match or top you're banter beware he's a funny one... Will definitely be back.

P. B.

Very cute Xmas decorations and nice outdoor area at the back

w. t.

Quiet and peaceful place. Good for enjoying beer as well as company. Big space, better service, nice atmosphere.

R.

Large pub with nice seating area outside the front. Decent food and drink!

P. T.

Traditional , Quite pub with good food and drink menu.

S. N.

So after many recommendations and appearances in the Camra guide, I finally made it to this pub. A gentle walk along the river from Greenwich and a little wander inland at Watergate St brings you here. The dining area is set up and in the …

B. T.

Lovely pub bursting with Christmas cheer

K. M.

Really lovely inside with plenty of stuff to look at, good menu and good drink options

K. B.

Good food pleasant staff and helpful

L. K. R.

This is a small backstreet pub in the heart of old fashion Deptford, with its old world charm and its great range of real ale wine and traditional beers and now it’s fantastic food. This pub also has a fantastic outdoor area at the back of …

S. B.

Wide range of beer and crisps. Great spot tucked away in the back streets of Deptford. Many large tables great for board games. Also has a beer garden, will be good in …

S. B.

Brilliant pub, great service, Guinness was fantastic. Outside area was big so you could fit a good few in no problem, food is well priced and tastes great

T. M.

Great pub with wonderful beer selection as always, Guinness always brilliant here too

D. S.

Love this pub so much. One of the last proper boozers in the area. Typical pub grub and a good beer selection. Live folk jam sessions on a Wednesday. Staff are wonderful!

G. G.

Cosy little traditional pub. Good selection of cask ales/beers, which is a bonus. Good pricing. Staff seemed cool as well! Will definitely be back.

C. B.

After living in Greenwich and Blackheath for well over a decade, why had I not found this place earlier?! Five mins walk from Deptford train station. If the road you're going on feels a bit quiet (New King Street), keep on going! I went …

d. w.

A wonderful pub off the beaten track, serving deliciously simple pub food and a great pint of Guinness. Well worth a stop for weary travellers.

G. S.

Great pub, polite staff & lovely plum ale's

d. l.

Great beer, great food, great music 🎵

m. s.

One of the few original pubs left in and around the Deptford area. Bar billiards table, tabletop games and big outdoor games like Connect 4. Clientele and staff alike were very friendly and there is a wide selection of beers including craft. Good value food menu available although not available all day.

N. J.

Brilliant to have the D&B back after months of tier 3/ lockdown. Superb choice of cask ales. Great table service from the efficient/ friendly staff. What's not to like? Will be back for more.

D. S.

Great pub serving inexpensive but decent pub food, a great selection of beers and the best Guinness I've ever had outside of Ireland!

S. M.

Lovely pub I unexpectedly came across with a friend today during a long walk from Canada Water to Cutty Sark. The chips were amazing. The staff were very friendly. The pub was very clean and compliant with Covid guidance. I'll be back when I'm next in the area. Thanks Dog & Bell team

M. H.

Lovely little pub tucked away and serving decent Guiness!

M.

Lovely renovated pub with an extensive selection of beers of all kind. There is a little beer garden on the back. Despite being on the Thames Path, I would say it’s a little off the beaten path so patrons are mostly locals and only a few tourists. Sadly some of the staff aren’t friendly and not customer oriented.

R. D.

Great outdoor area. Colourful. Nice selection of pints (and wine). The people there are knowledgeable and very nice. Suitable for prams.

D. C.

An astonishingly good pub on the Thames Path. The high quality pub grub is matched by great service. Nice mix of beers and ales and (for London) good value all round. Lovely garden area put back in the summer.

C. C.

Ace traditional boozer, great selection of beers and ales. Tasty pub grub (although sometimes getting a table may be tricky) ...They host lots of seasonal events - fans of hot sauce watch out for the pickle festival!

g. 3.

Great pub, really good selection of beers and friendly staff.

J. H.

I liked this place. Busy when I visited on a Sunday lunchtime. Service was pleasant. The food was not gourmet, but a good solid Sunday lunch, meat potatoes and veg. I had a really good pint of London Pride, the publican obviously keeps his pipes clean (unfortunately not always the case in other pubs).

S. G.

Great little pub. Having lived in Greenwich a few years now a pleasant surprise to discover this recently. Good selection of beers, world class air conditioning and a nice outdoor seating area.

R. P.

The Dog+Bell has to be the most welcoming pub I've visited in London! The barman insisted on bringing my Guinness over to the table rather than let me stand and wait while it settled- beyond top service that! It attracts a good crowd of regulars and is situated in a lovely part of Deptford. Nice little beer garden too!

K. K.

Dropped into this pub on a weekday evening and enjoyed the experience. Has indoor seating and also a small courtyard out the back, which was very popular when I visited in early summer. A very local community feel so very different than the more touristy pubs at nearby Greenwich. Worth a visit if you are close by.

P. H.

I was there on the Friday for the St. Andrews beer festival. Great range of Scottish beers available and music on the night. Continuing on Saturday . A good pub all year round. Friendly people and real ales, wines etc.

S. T.

Great pub. Would love this to be my local! Visited during the Welsh beer fest. They went all out. Added traditional Welsh food to the menu, huge selection of beer and the staff kited out in cool vests. I think they are often in the beer guide. Worth a stop if you in the area

R. R.

I enjoyed my visit to the Dog & Bells Welsh Festival 30/11/18, they had a good range of Welsh & beers & ciders etc available. Staff very friendly, my colleague enjoyed his food & beers, perry/etc. I would have given 5 stars review if the accessible toilet had been available, as l have a Hidden Disability & l prefer to use the accessible facilities re privacy. Yes - l can use the cubicle in the gents but there is no privacy there. The accessible toilet is not on the Radar key system & l had to ask at the bar for the access key only to be told the toilet was out of order. ( Hopefully not being used as a storage as some other PH do). Yes l will return to the pub as l have enjoyed the Dog & Bell beers/cider on a number of occasions but if you are wheelchair bound it may pay you to ring ahead to check if the accessible facilities are available. 1/12.2018. Just a thank you to the owner for your quick reply to my review, much appreciated. I'm more than happy to change my review to a 5 star & thank you for the update.

M. “. O. I.

Stumbled across this pub whilst doing the Thames River walk. Nice traditional pub with friendly obliging staff. Brilliant collection of beer mats above the bar, strikes you as a quirky and homely place. Modest but lovely paved garden out back for the smokers and bar billiards inside, amongst the usual amenities. (TV, etc). Very nice, highly recommended.

T. F.

Great pub. Irish music playing outside, vibes as per usual with many many drunk people having much fun.

C. v. S.

Great traditional pub w/out electrical annoyances like fruit machines et al. Great guest and cask beers, and many speciality bottled beers; old regulars and newer faces are ever present for a friendly atmosphere. Good food fairly priced. My favourite. My local.

S. M.

Great service brilliant guinness can't recommend enough

N. R.

The most traditional of pubs, with a good ale selection and interesting art documenting some of the local history, now all but disappeared

J. H.

Great Guinness, good crowd

A. M.

This is just a fabulous comfortable old fashioned pub. Superb range of cask, keg and bottled beers. The food is basic but lovely and really reasonably priced. Friendly and well worth visiting. Enjoy!

P. B.

Very cute Xmas decorations and nice outdoor area at the back

P. R.

Great spot! Well worth checking out. Fantastic beer on tap and hands down the best cask beer selection in London. Keep an eye out for their cask beer festivals, Upwards of 20 casks pouring. Highly recommended 🍺

H. R.

Nice range of beers on tap at decent prices. Sat out in the beer garden, which was small but pleasant. The Sunday roast looked tasty. Would definitely come back for lunch sometime.

2.

Friendly staff, proper pub in a most unlikely place up an old semi cobbled back street. Looks rough but don't be fooled, lovely place to drink and a fantastic selection of both English and Belgian beers. Should be on any true beer drinker's trail, will definitely be going back. Oh, and there are cycle racks outside and opposite so you can keep your eye on your bike whilst enjoying your pint.

t. r.

Amazing food and generous portions. Definitely be back

W. S.

The interior is pleasant on the eye, but the "pork pie" was utterly disgusting. Beer was ok, cider was very poor too.

J. M.

To quote my wife: “It’s the comfortable temperature and the buzzy ambience - that’s why my Guinness is the perfect pint.”

J. X. C.

Stopped in today while walking the Thames Path on a hot day. Wonderful pub. Had a pint, the Three Dogs Titanic ale. If you're that far east on the Path, stop in. I guarantee you'll enjoy it. Guy behind the bar was a real publican except for the fact he was watching the silly tennis from Wimbledon on the telly instead of the cricket.

G. J.

Great pub, and great selection of beers. Excellent community pub

J. H.

Brilliant atmosphere and great pub with a terrific choice of beers the day I went. This is a proper pub that also does a bit of food not the other way around.

E. R.

Very lovely traditional pub with a cheerful atmosphere, good selection of beers and other drinks, and lots of charming details. You can t2ll the owners love this place. It also has a bar billiards table, which is awesome

M. W.

Great pub very clean ,friendly staff, great atmosphere, I'd go again 👍

S. E.

Perfect. Great beer and a proper pub. Always a good range of different beers and excellent prices. Back after 6 months away. Saturday afternoon and busier and livelier but fundamentally the same old D&B; a great thing and still my favourite London pub.

j. c.

Excellent outdoor space, attentive table service and nice beer.

B. T.

Lovely pub bursting with Christmas cheer

u. p. s.

Best boozer in south east London ! Always has fresh London pride , 5 other guest ales and traditional cider, budvar , Carlsburg , Guinness and 1 other cider and craft beer on draft plus some craft beers, lots of Belgium bottled beers, £4 or less for an ale so reasonably priced, food is good and reasonably priced £8 for some meals. staff are always friendly, it also has one of the oldest billiards tables in the country! If you love beer and you in the area you will not be disappointed!

d. l.

Great beer, great food, great music 🎵

r. f.

The Dog & Bell is my favourite pub in the area. The burger is luscious as are the toilets.

B. D.

Disappointing visit, regulars making it near impossible to get within arms length of the bar. Also, a minimum charge (£5) for contactless,which is fine if in company but not if one wishes to have a pint of cask beer.

M. P.

Great atmosphere and very pleasant to visit with friendly staff

K. S.

Super cute pub, lovely staff, great beer, clean loos!

A. A.

Found this place by chance, real hidden gem in in Deptford! Serves a variety of real ales and cider. The barman was super friendly and has a small but cosy beer garden. Perfect for a chilled casual drink. Will hit this place up for food the next time as it looked very good.

M. L.

Great cider selection and very friendly service. The sort of place where they take the time to seat and serve their elderly locals. Food was tasty and good value. A nice Sunday afternoon pub vibe.

J. A.

Despite all the new drinking establishments that have popped up in Deptford over recent years, the Dog and Bell is unsurpassed in terms of ale, atmosphere and comfort. Add to this the fact that they have a pleasant outside space and serve very good food, and you have a real jewel in the crown of SE8. I hope the arrival of more pubs and bars in the neighborhood doesn't threaten its continued operation, as it really is a wonderful place.

O. F.

Old school pub with friendly staff and a covered outdoor area away from traffic. Perfect!

J. P.

There are known knowns; things which we know we know. Such as, the Dog and Bell is CAMRA’s SE London pub of the year 2020. However, there are also known unknowns; questions about which the only thing we know is precisely that we know nothing. For example, why is the Guiness here so satisfying? How does a pub in London turn a profit on an 8 quid Sunday lunch? And if Monty is the Dog ... where is the bell? Importantly though, there is a more elusive category - the unknown unknowns - things that, we don’t know we don’t know. It is the magic of this unidentified element that lures punters back time and time again and puts this pub firmly ahead of the rest.

S. M.

Great beer, including a decent Belgian beer selection, and solid tasty food too. Helps that the bar staff actually try and care about the beer they serve. This is what a London pub should aspire to be.

D.

Great Pub, friendly staff...

R. B.

Traditional local pub. Varied range of ales. Good food. Bar billiards table! Boards games child friendly. On the Thames Cycle Path, great destination for a cycle ride.

m. s.

Fantastic pub on the Thames path. Very friendly, always some interesting and rare ales. Interesting and great value menu. Nice inside and a back garden

P. F.

Lovely little pub with great food and friendly atmosphere. Off the beaten track but well worth it for a quiet drink. It's escaped the gastro pub or hipster conversion, but also not dropped its standards.

Y. I.

Exceptional service with good heating devices

g.

Great little back street boozer. A fella in a Greenwich ale house recommended it; stayed for a very enjoyable few hours. Barman was a lovely bloke ('Tea Towel'Terry) as were a few regulars who between them have been part of the furniture for 75 years! If you enjoy a pint in a proper boozer with genuine geezers, you'll love this place. 6 stars!

D. B.

Excellent combination of old Deptford and new Deptford. Traditional boozer, but with craft and Belgian beer, as well as a pretty beer garden and friendly vibe. I liked it. Didn't have the food.

L. G.

An absolute gem of a place. The only true 'pub' I can think of left in London. Brilliant beer selection, delicious food, incredibly polite staff, dog friendly and just a bloody brilliant place!

J. A.

This place is fantastic, great local crowd. Bit out of the way but well worth the trip. Bear in mind it's cash only. Wish I lived closer but probably a good job I don't. Good rotation of ales. Food is very tasty and cheap and big portions. Hidden gem.

S. l.

Came across on a walk from Canada Water to Greenwich, truly amazing chips, great pork pie, fabulous choice of beer, friendly staff as well, applying all Covid rules

C. D.

Proper back street local, ran by the same Irish family for decades. Decent cask ale offering & an impressive bottle list. Regular beer festivals, warm & friendly feel.

P. D.

Great place with decent food and beers. Ideal place for some food and drink and very cyclist friendly as well. They usually let you wheel your bike through to the small courtyard at the rear of the pub.

S. B.

A nice selection of beers including some local / small batch ones. It’s very much a locals pub (not always the friendliest of vibes) but the staff are friendly. Small patio at the back

P. G.

Lovely pub with a good selection of beers. Staff helpful and mindful of current situation.

T. F.

Very nice friendly pub with wide range of real ale and continental beer. Lovely garden srea out back as well.

s. s.

Lovely atmosphere, great staff loads of events happening. Great food. Overall a great place for a drink, party or sunday lunch family friendly

E. W.

Fantastic, traditional pub. Very welcoming for families. Great beer and tasty food.

W. V. S.

Best choice of real-ale beers in the area, a lovely pub to go for a chat, without being deafened by the jukebox or rowdy drinkers. It even has a Bar-Billiards table and traditional pub-games (Cribbage etc.)

K. B.

Good food pleasant staff and helpful

A. H.

Great food and local beer, very friendly staff, recommended

M.

Nice little old fashioned pub, tucked away in the middle of nowhere. Great Belgian beer selection. nice outdoor area and friendly barman. Would visit again.

R.

Lovely local pub. Great service. Beautiful beer garden in the back. Lots of room in front.

R. B.

Proper local London pub with great selection of real ales. Friendly atmosphere. Popular with locals. Situated on the Thames Path. Boasts a bar billiards table.

M. W.

Lovely pub worth a visit.

H. S.

"PROPER" pub and that comes from a wine drinker. Old fashioned, men chatting at bar about all sorts... Original decor. Sunday papers. Great crisp selection. Bf loves the beer!

M. L.

Updated Review: As Allan Williams has pointed out, the Dog & Bell is under new management and plays piped music. What he didn't point out was that the previous management (and still leaseholders) used to play piped music in the pub when it suited them. The current piped music is as discreet as it can be. He also didn't mention that there is now free wifi, pork pies and pickled eggs behind the bar, pleasant candles on the table, tea and espresso coffee and, at the time of my visit over xmas, a very pretty piece of window artwork. Good luck to the new management at the Dog and Bell! Old Review: The Dog & Bell is an old school "real ale pub" i.e. one of those pubs that served good cask beer before it became trendy. Often these pubs weren't the most comfortable of places but the landlord and landlady obviously made an effort with this place. The reclaimed church pews give it a gothic feel in the main bar which, in turn, gives it the air of a Flanders drinkery - supported by what was once a famous Belgian beer selection but now seems run-of-the-mill. In many ways the D&B's failings (if you could call them failings) is how out of touch with the current requirements of the modern drinker/eater it is. The quality of the food won't appeal to many modern pub goers but this is not the raison d'être of the D&B - it is a drinking establishment. This is the type of place where if you walk away with a beer that has too much head, you will be summoned back by the landlord for a top-up - and the ales are kept in perfect condition. It really is the definition of a back street pub and one of those places that if you were to discover it by chance you would be raving about it to whomever would listen. It's so back street that many in Deptford do not know about it, including my neighbour who has lived here for 20 years and I think more would visit if they started publicising it a bit more. For any beer aficionados this is an essential stop on the London pub circuit. One of my 'Inns of Distinction'

L. G.

One of Londons finest pubs. Great, cosy atmosphere, great beers and ciders, sweet little beer garden. Sunday roast of champions!

D. H.

Lovely old style pub. Really good food Wide choice of beers

O. C.

Please! Please! Please! Go here, just not too many of you at the same time. Pull straws the ones that don't get to go can look at the pictures on Instagram and drink a pint of Old Scrotum. An excellent pint of real ale. Chap that ran it had won CAMRA's pub of South East London at least 1 million times in the opinion of someone who has a loose grasp of Maths but a better one in not dropping a pint. Sadly someone seems has taken over and there is a smaller selection of beer. Still good. Earplugs recommend, they do Folk.

Z. P.

I never knew that such a gem of a pub existed just down the road from me! Brilliant atmosphere, wide selection of booze for a very reasonable price and the staff and customers are very welcoming!

C. S.

Lovely little pub, and it’s first come first serve bases!

L. P.

Beautiful interior, fantastic range of ales and ciders, an all round lovely atmosphere, and live English, Irish, and international folk music.

r. S.

Great local, old fashioned pub with staff that are welcoming and friendly. Great selection of booze!! Would recommend this pub to anyone!

R. O.

Secret gem, great beers, Sunday roast and lovely courtyard beer garden

P. G.

Great local pub. Really good rotating guest ales. Good, reasonably priced food too.

T. J.

Best pub in the Deptford area, Old school vibes done in the right manner

k. c.

Quirky local pub, very good heated beer garden and something very country feeling to it for a city location.

R. W.

The Dog & Bell is definitely one of the cosiest pubs I've ever visited. The place is always clean and very well kept. The staff is friendly and really know how to take care of their customers. Reasonable prices and free wi-fi. What more could you ask for ?

Y.

Nice pub with nice little beergarden. Staff was friendly and there was a nice selection of beers.

G. H.

Great for cask ales, especially if there's a beer festival on

D. C.

Excellent Sunday dinners. A proper proper pub.

T.

Hands down the best pub in South London. Great atmosphere and the pub dog Monty is a highlight.

B. L.

Good beer good food and good company

C. W. (.

Best local pub in the area. Copious and frequently updating beer selection, good food, nice patio area, and great prices.

A. M.

Great boozer. Good selection of beers, good selection of games, the bar billiards is superb and a genuine, unreconstructed pub. Wish there more of these kind of places.

D. M.

My favourite London location for an ever-changing selection of superb cask and keg beers. An old-fashioned local with a friendly atmosphere.

A. P.

Best pub in this part of London. Superb range of beers, great atmosphere and excellent food

A. M.

Only a quick visit but hugely impressed by this classic gem of a London pub. Friendly, welcoming and with a serious interest in & range of beers.

G. L.

The food here is fantastic and reasonably priced; good home cooking dishes. Beer and cider very cheap considering other local pubs.

J. C.

Best pickle festival in all of Christendom

D. P.

Great local pub with excellent outside seating area

J. B.

Great little spot. Lots a choice for ales and tons of board games to play. Friendly staff and locals highly recommended stop on the Thames path.

s. n.

Bubbly atmosphere, fast service, great Guinness too.

N. W.

A proper pub that thankfully hasn't been gastrofied, a great selection of cask and keg ales. There's a pleasing, warm character to the place.

S. G.

Just wish it wasn't so damn popular! (at times) Well kept ales, good selection of malts and belgian beers home cooked foods. What's not to like?

G. W.

Proper old local pub. Good choice of well kept real ale, nice staff and decent atmosphere.

H. W.

Great local pub with good, well-kept beer. Bar-billiards table makes it a must-visit for us.

J. P.

Quaint pub with good beer and friendly staff. Not the largest selection of beer and very much a locals pub, but still quite nice.

P. S.

A great venue with a very lively and feiendly atmosphere - good mixture of all ages. The food is reasonably priced and is of a good quality.

r. m.

A classic proper pub. Well kept, diverse, range of beers. Good looking food.

J. R.

Traditional pub with simple values that are relaxing and comforting. Good people, good food, good banter, good games and good beer. What more could you want

c. c.

Lovely cute pub. Friendly staff. Really pleasant to be in. A touch of old London. Really great

T. C.

Very cosy pub with good atmosphere, Irish songs being played and staff was friendly.

w.

Great pub . Pleasant and friendly without being overbearing. Has interesting events like their pickle festival.

M. A.

Great friendly pub great variety of beers i tried my first passion fruit beer the other evening

J. M.

Great Beer, great prices, price location... Best place!

N. S.

Warm welcome, good beer, classic olde London boozer. Nuff said.

C. B.

Visited on Christmas morning. It was beautifully decorated, warm and friendly. It got very busy nearer lunchtime. If I lived in the area I would certainly make this my local.

G. B.

Hidden gem of a pub near the Thames path in Deptford. Authentic feel, good beer, good whiskies. Recommended.

M. B.

I have only experienced this pub during its beer festivals, however it seems to have a good choice of beer and a good atmosphere.

C. v. d. v.

Amazing local pub with a homely relaxed atmosphere. With great beer!

I. R.

Exllent classic British pub! Superb beer selection, best mac n chees ever for only £6 10/10

N.

Great selection and great outdoor tables. The cluster of older men without masks was a bit unnerving.

K. H.

Ever in Deptfod south London, this is the place to be. Selection of ales, great staff and entertainment, always something going on. Not to be missed, highly recommended

J. J.

Excellent ale, great locals and music, and the atmosphere and interior are exactly what you want from a proper pub.

R. F.

Decent pub, friendly staff with a good selection of beers and reasonable food.

C. F.

Great beer selection, good local crowd, short walk to the river if you need a bit of fresh air. What's not to love?

S. W.

Lovely pub on the Thames path. Great selection of craft beers and good food

B. H.

It took a little time to find this nice small pub,but worth it.nice and clean and they have a lot of good regular customers.

R. S.

A true gem, that is finally being discovered. Hopefully the new business will only make it even more loveable!

J. R.

Stopped here en route cycling The Thames Pathway....remains one of the few remaining watering holes in this otherwise regenerated area...has the feel of a village pub.

T. C.

Very quiet with few customers but an enjoyable lunch for us

C. P.

Great pub with amazing ambiance! Obviously, far away from the other tourist traps

I. C.

Great south London pub very friendly and good pork pies. Great choice of beers.

T. B.

8.95 buys you a terrific and generous plate of roast lamb with excellent Yorkshire pudding and delicious gravy - a wide selection of well kept real ales, bottled beer and other less interesting refreshments are available to accompany your meal, and the service, ambiance and regulars are exactly what I was looking in a proper English Pub Well worth a visit 5*

T. P.

Good bear and food, nice and clean. And good value the pub has been in the good pub guide for 30years, nice staff and landlord.

D. P.

Really nice, homely friendly pub!! Heaters in bear garden, soo my thing!! I had a Baileys..

P. B.

What a gem of a pub so happy we came across this lovely traditional bar

B. S.

Very pleasant atmosphere. Ale is always well kept. An excellent pint.

D. E.

Good beer, well kept. Good selection. 20 minutes from Greenwich, well worth the walk follow the cycle route to London.

p. m.

Best back street pub. Full of flowers!

B. L.

Good place to have few pints and watch the football

M. H.

Great pub great beer

j. w.

Real ale, craft beer what more do you want? OK.. Good service , good food and snacks & atmosphere it has it in abundance !

a. c.

Great pub, lovely beer garden. Also has a nice selection of food and beer

J. F.

Friendly local pub with good selection of beer, spirits and good pub grub at reasonable prices.

i. f.

Great pub, even has barred billiards, if you're too young to know what that is, go and learn how to play!

S. C.

Have used this excellent Deptford local since 1983 and it goes from strength to strength. Other pubs come (and go) but the Dog sails on!

T. E.

A great selection of craft ales, Inc Kew brews finest. And friendly helpful staff who know what the are talking about

B. F.

Best chicken wings in south london and delicious Guinness. What more could you want???

J. F.

Lovely back street pub with excellent selection of real ales, good simple food reasonably priced

L. A.

Pub on the Thames Path. Very good beer. Cash only. Friendly bar staff. Some kind of incomprehensible bar game.

C. S.

Impressive selection of Belgian beers in an unassuming place. Old school vibe with nice service.

Q. K.

Great local pub and a massive beer garden!

D. M.

Best pub in all the land 6/5

T. B.

Lovely Guinness, and a good bowl of chilli

R. B.

Great traditional pub with good beer right on the Thames Path.

T. S.

Best wings ever

M. T.

Outstanding simply the best in hospitality, luculenary delights and the alcoholic beverages aren't half bad eather, served with with a seductive smile both by Barmaiden and Barman!!!Mxx

S. P.

Nice little pub with plenty of atmosphere. Very popular with the local community.

D. S.

This is a belting east end pub Great locals in it and bar staff and landlord are very polite and knowledgable on real ales.

J. D.

THE best pub in SE8 and the surrounding areas. Beautifully kept beer and friendly.

J. K.

Good pub

T. M.

Great South East boozer. Loads of bottled Belgian beers and ever changing cask and keg.

T. G.

Greenwich Cyclists meet here on the last Wednesday of the month with: Southwark, Bromley, Lewisham and sometimes Tower Hamlets & Bexley cyclists to discuss forthcoming rides. They also convene here on the first Wednesday of each month (except August) after their monthly meeting at the Armada Community Centre a short walk away towards Deptford High Street.

D.

It's is very friendly and the drinks are a reasonable price.

T. B.

Amazing pub lovely people who are friendly with amazing staff.

U. J.

Lovely traditional pub.

A. I.

Fabulous ambience and cask. A proper local

A. M.

Decent local boozer with great beers. Food is ok.

r.

Nice pub

A. S.

Nice people and great atmosphere

M. M.

Lovely traditional English pub , great atmosphere and food

D. L.

Amazing pub

F. B.

Very nice pub, great atmosphere

S. R.

Beer was poor but nice enough place. Friendly staff.

S. R.

Excellent little boozer.

J. B.

Great local pub with good beer and keen prices. No children unfortunately.

S. C.

Lovely little pub, nice food and friendly staff

D. O.

Interesting and traditional back street pub. Definitely worth a visit.

T. F.

Great beer selection, good food

J. B.

very friendly pub with well kept beers and great food

R. B.

Old Fashioned traditional Deptford pub, great too visit during the Festival

a. s.

Excellent pub. Great Irish beer festival

N. P.

Great food, great drink and great service... the best pub in deptford!!

J. G.

Good pub. Very good draft cider as well as beers

A. M.

Brilliant back street pub. Great ales and friendly locals.

L. E.

Good selection of Beers Friendly bar staff and customers will be going there again

I. N.

All good. Special place, or on this side. Good selection of belgian beers: Orval, Wesmalle, etc.

A. M. P.

You need to see it to believe it. Under new management the pub food exceeds expectations. Upcoming and trendy

T. H.

Always wanted to find a pub where musicians sit in the corner and play... then I found it. Cheers

p. m.

The best pub in south London, luckily the new money in deptford hasn't ruined it

a. d.

Great local pub friendly staff and great food

D. B.

Excellent all round

I. A.

Continues to do the business. They understand how to run a pub, and the beer is as good as it gets.

J. W.

Entertaining and good food,

J. B.

Cosy, cosy, cosy. Good beer, good wine, good atmosphere. Did I mention cosy?

P. T.

Small pub with a friendly local feel, welcoming to us as new to the area.

D. P.

Lovely traditional pub. Not sure who likes it more me or the dog!

T. R.

Fantastic local pub with great beers.

T. R.

Really friendly and warm. Great pint on a day of winter walking along the river.

s. b.

Great traditional neighborhood pub, reasonable prices, the cosiest pub in Deptford

Z. A.

Lovely atmosphere and the staff r great 👍

D. B. S.

Great place for a decent pint, friendly staff and atmosphere

D. Q.

My new favourite pub in London!

R. H.

Excellent local good pub grub and prices.super 🍺.

D. V. C.

Really nice place. They have a bar billiards table

I. T.

Fine old style pub with good beer wine and malt whisky

A. C.

Great selection of beer. Local pub for local people.

А. З.

English tea or Guinness? Like both

M. G.

Ever changing selection of cask stick beers that are always kept perfectly.

L. C.

Lovely friendly place, good range of beers

J. H.

Great choice of ales and very comfy beer garden.

A. S.

A great traditional boozer. Definitely worth stopping in if you're passing by.

M. C.

Lovely atmosphere , good selection of beers

L. S.

Great service and lovely outdoor space.

A. H.

Lovely atmosphere, great food.

A. P.

Lovely spot and great patio area. Beautiful when the sun is out! ☀️

G. T.

Delicious Sunday roast under the sun!

A. C.

A thoroughly enjoyable back street deptford boozer good food n great ales

D. H.

Great food, lovely traditional pub

D. N.

Good beer selection, good prices, top quality local!

B. V. w.

Great little pub,! Reasonable prices too!

D. O.

Cheap and tasty food

D. T.

It was splendid!

I. P.

Delicious Sunday lunch and great community atmosphere.

J. G. W.

hidden gem amongst Deptford estates. good choice in beer, perfect local.

A. V.

Best pub ever.

d. f.

Real fire, reasonable prices, Belgian beer, nice staff and clientele

N. A.

Nice place, and serves budvar 👍

P. F.

Excellent pub.Good food and beer

P. H. (.

Good beer selection and short menu

R. G.

Lovely surprise visit while on a walk

M. B.

Classic pub. Great selection of London beers

M. G.

Good selection of real ales, good choice of lagers and good food .

r.

Relaxed pub, lovely interior and good service

r. s.

Lovely pub..friendly.defo visit again

T. H.

Best pub in Deptford, good ales at a good price

R. A.

Come on, it's The Dog & Bell. It's the best pub in Deptford.

K. E.

Visited for an Irish cask beer festival. Made most welcome.

R. H.

Great local with a large range of ales at very reasonable price

O. B.

Veggie haggis Sunday roast was amazing!

K. B.

Lovely place been here 3times lovely staff food good nice rose

B. F.

Lovely local. Bar billiards and real ale

P. W.

Always excellent beers

a. h.

Really good food friendly and efficient staff very fast service.

I. S.

Great beer and terrific food B-)

Y. R.

A roomy pub that is popular with cyclists in the area.

M. C.

Great taps and a huge bottle selection

c. p.

One of the best pubs in London

A. J.

Pub with character and good selection of beers

D. F.

Great boozer

a. r.

Proper London pub

B. G.

Friendly atmosphere. Good Beer.

R. P.

Best pub in the whole world

M. G.

Best pub in Deptford.

V. P.

Great pub in Deptford So, London.

R. S.

Excellent

A. B.

Best kept secret old mans pub in London.

R. S.

chatty staff, well kept beer, Traditional pubbing at its best!

M. D.

Delightful little pub!

R. S.

Friendly crowd and wonderful evening sun

S. C.

The last of its kind in the area, and serving excellent Pride, support and love...

a. g.

Great beer great food and service

J. S.

Lovely beer on a hot afternoon.

R. W.

Great Real Ale and Good Food

M. G. (.

Warm and cozy with lovely food and people 😊

S. L.

Great garden and friendly, diverse atmosphere

D. A.

Lovely service, very friendly. Decent roast.

N. E.

Nice staff, great pub, great name

J. W.

Good beers ,nice surrounding .

S. W.

Small business nicely 🙂😜😸 layed out

S. H.

Best bup for miles and great beer

J. M.

Best bar billar price experience.

P. D.

Really nice pub tucked away

C. B.

Very charming! Love it.

C.

Nice boozer, nice staff

M. S.

Ay Laddie, get in for a pint and a tune in :)

D. B.

the dog is very good the bell is a bit quiet

E. T.

Great service and the food wasn't bad either!

A. B.

Great place, Good staff and prices are great

K.

Cracking pub. Best in deptford

G. H.

Very friendly people , you must go there to find out for yourself ?

I. W.

What a thoroughly lovely pub.

W. M.

Great local pub

D. B.

Great pub great food

J. S.

What pubs are all about

D. C.

Great friendly pub

R. W.

Well kept - the beer and the pub.

M. G.

Everything a person could want or need

e. p.

Excellent choice of beers!🍻

W. M.

good place

K. P.

Good. With a bit of effort, it could be great

B. D.

Amazing little boozer with a great garden

I. W.

Proper local. None of this plastic rubbish.

D. D.

Good very chilled.

P. K.

Really friendly local boozer.

G. S.

Patrick in the tux is the man

R. S.

Perfect

D. L.

Amazing

D. D.

Good food

S. H.

Great pub

S. B.

Everything a pub should be!

C. N.

Mac and cheese was delicious

C. L.

Belgium incredible catalogue.

r. c.

Top draw

d. m.

Nice little pub

M. M.

Nuff said

S. M.

Brilliant pub

d. s.

Grate pub

É. D.

Genuine

G. C.

Fantastic old-school boozer

B. L.

Great little place in Deptford

M. B.

Really nice atmosphere

A. O.

Decent boozer

S. S.

Fantastic Guinness

M. V.

Local gem.

a. B.

Great atmosphere

w. f.

Great pubb

G. H.

Real friendly!

d.

Solid

T. K.

Good drinks

R. P.

I love that food

R. p.

Grand little local.

S. C.

Proper pub

A. A.

Just fantastic

K. M.

Cracking ales

J. A.

Nice local

S. G.

Never nice

L. B.

5 stars across the board, the atmosphere, the range of beers and Whiskeys and the lovely bar itself is amazing. The bald guy with the mustache can't pour a Guinness to save his life but took instruction to fix it very well. Dog and Bell you are amazing.

J. O.

Just had a coffee. Lovely atmosphere. Loads of lovely Guinness memorabilia I would love to have in my collection. Long walk must go that way again.

R. J.

Lovely pub

K. W.

Love this place so much. A well known drinking spot and great ale place frequented by cyclists, local dance groups and CAMRA folk. Lots of outside seating but instead is a good place to hang out.

i. P.

My first visit in over two years. Great to see the Dog thriving. Now a youthful crowd on a Friday with music and a great buzz. A real ale gem.

a.

(Translated) Very friendly, good food, and great assortment of alcoholic beverages (Original) Molt amables, menjar bo, i gran assortiment de begudes alcohòliques

P. E.

(Translated) Rather ended up by chance in this pub, but then remained there for a while. The prices are a bit cheaper than in neighboring Greenwich, there is a large selection of beers, the pub is nicely decorated and we were always friendly. Everything perfect. (Original) Sind eher durch Zufall in diesem Pub gelandet, dann jedoch eine ganze Weile dort verblieben. Die Preise sind einen Tick günstiger als im benachbarten Greenwich, es gibt eine große Auswahl an Bieren, der Pub ist schön eingerichtet und wir wurden immer freundlich bedient. Alles perfekt.

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