This pub was the Catford Ram back in the day, a Young's pub. It's now independent. I hadn't been in there for years, which is a shame as I have discovered a gem! I popped in with a friend for a quick drink, just to check it out. It had a relaxed, friendly vibe, a proper local pub with different screens for sports, a pool table and some music. The pool was popular, with customers chalking up their names for the next game. I liked it so much, that I went there on NYE with a friend to check out DJ Betty who was great! Real mix of music - Reggae, Ska, Disco, Motown, 80's/90's. Everyone was genuinely friendly, the bar staff were great, and we had a great dance! Very impressed with the cost of drinks. We had Gordon's Pink gin and tonic, plus a bar snack for just over £11 which I reckon is the cheapest in Catford. I enjoyed the scampi fries- I hadn't eaten a packet in years! We are losing so many pubs, it's great to find one that prides itself on being a proper traditional local boozer that really felt like it reflected the Catford community (important with the more recent gentrification in the area). We will definitely be back. I urge people to check it out. You won't be...
Read moreTucked away by Catford shopping centre, just off the Broadway. The entrance way always has a crowd of smokers that merges with the people who stand around in the street, which can be slightly confusing. But don't be put off! As you walk through the entrance the blurry cctv footage of yourself entering reassures you that the actions of patrons could be scrutinised by the police later if they don't behave themselves. It's big and often quite empty. The tables are spaced quite far apart. However, they are clean, shiny, and quite ornate. The carpet is also reasonably good quality, and covers the whole floor area. It used to get the council workers, but they have moved to the Constitutional. The average age of current clients is probably about 45. If you want somewhere where you can get served pretty standard lager very quickly, and then sit in a dark corner and not get noticed, then this is a good place. There is a pool table. It livens up a lot when there is live music on, which is...
Read moreWe had lunch today... Real Authentic Barbados Cuisine... Delicious and full of flavour... Beautiful cooked Seabass and Salad and a wicked hot pepper sauce lovingly made from by resident Chef Shaun Walcott... I wish her every success in a food operation, there are not many Barbados restaurants in local area... Shaun has definitely brought the beautiful Island to South East London... Black Cat does amazing pint of Guinness and Caters for a very culturally diverse community... Its a real community Hub, full of Character and Charm... Lee Anthony and...
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