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The Bull & Finch, Gipsy Hill, SE19

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126 Gipsy Hill
SE19
SE19 1PL
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David Walton left this review about The Bull & Finch

Small but perfectly formed micro pub ever so slightly the other side of Gipsy Hill station and opposite. Obviously changed name since Beer Rebellion days but the essence of the place is the same I would hazard a guess. No evidence of a downstairs seating area on my visit. It is indeed cosy, would imagine 20 in here would be a push! The bar is a corner cut off on the right hand side as you walk through the yellow door to enter the venue. Seating is an array of generally 2 person tables . Can imagine two or three could stand at the bar.

Beer wise they had Burning Sky Plateau on hand pump with the other hand pump not dispensing. Have posted a picture of the extensive craft offering. There are also some beer fridges offering a typical array of craft quaffs. Also a decent space turned over to German and Belgian bottled beers. There is also a decent selection of wines to choose from.

Nice venue and definitely the best of the venues near the station. Not much space though if you hit at a popular time.

On 21st May 2024 - rating: 7
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Rex Rattus left this review about Beer Rebellion

The ales here are still listed on a blackboard behind the bar, giving essential information like brewery, name, ABV and price. I didn't list them all, but there was a good selection, and I was enticed by one of my very favourites - By The Horns Diamond Geezer at £4.10 a pint. That's not really overpriced (by London standards) for a 4.9% ABV beer. Being a micropub there was no sign of food.

It's obviously a shop conversion. There's still a trio of tall tables/tall stools on the left; bar counter on the right; and one or two normal tables and chairs at the back past the counter; and no sign of TVs or one armed-bandits. So, it's a micropub in my book, but purists may disallow it because there was some (just about audible) traditional R & B being played.

This is a very typical minimalist micropub. I like the breed, but it's not the sort of place to take a lady for a night out. But maybe I'm wrong there as I suspect that one or two of the lady members of my CAMRA branch would welcome being taken here. I would certainly visit again.

On 14th February 2018 - rating: 7
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john gray left this review about Beer Rebellion

Same name different shop so new pub I would think.Far smarter one room ground floor shop conversion with basement space.About 6 cask beers on and the 2 I tried from Mallinsons and Brew york were in good condition.Nice little bar.

On 11th March 2017 - rating: 7
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Map location corrected by Malden man
Gipsy Hill, 0.09 miles, 1 min walk (show)
Sydenham Hill, 0.8 miles, 15 min walk (show)
Crystal Palace, 0.86 miles, 16 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Bull & Finch, SE19
22nd May 2024, 11:10
Picture submitted by David Walton approved
 
22nd May 2024, 11:10
Picture submitted by David Walton approved

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 11 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 11 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 11 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Car Park : No last updated 11 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 11 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Darts : No last updated 11 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Hot Food : No last updated 11 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Jukebox : No last updated 11 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Karaoke : No last updated 11 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 11 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Micropub : Yes last updated 17 March 2015 by David McNally
  • Pinball : No last updated 11 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Pool Table : No last updated 11 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 06 September 2013 by Dave McNally
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 11 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
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