The Ravensbourne Arms is closing

I had been giving Antic time to confirm or deny claims that Ladywell pub The Ravensbourne Arms was closing, but now a proper journalist has tweeted about it, I feel it's time to share the sad (but still unconfirmed) news.Just been told Ravensbourne Arms in Lewisham is closing because owner Antic has sold it pic.twitter.com/xB66Dayq0e— ...

The White Hart, 184 New Cross Road

Photo via their official TwitterThe new-look White Hart is open. Externally, the pub is little changed, but internally, it's undergone extensive renovation thanks to its new owners. It launched over the weekend, but the kitchen is not yet ready. Big and classically-styled, it looks like another strong addition to New Cross' bar scene.Please post your ...

New New Cross House

I must say.. We are very proud! Come check it out! #Refurb #BrandNew #TheNewCrossHouse pic.twitter.com/4xrfMZq3kU— The New Cross House (@NewCrossHouse) September 18, 2016What once was green is now blue. The New Cross House is back - what do you think of the new look?

Double pub opening in New Cross this weekend

This weekend in New Cross, we're shaping up for a Fuddled Friday, as two of the area's biggest pubs are aiming to reopen, after dramatic makeovers.The White Hart has received some long-awaited love and is hoping to open this Friday, while The New Cross House, which will reveal the results of its recent face-lift. The ...

Lewisham Way pub threatened

@BrockleyCentral the old albertines pub is now applying to become ... 100% flats. Surprise surprise. And sad. pic.twitter.com/NZqNPR4j4A— Nick Marsh (@choosenick) September 7, 2016For a long time, BCers have been predicting this would happen. And now it has. The owners of the Lewisham Way pub formerly known as Albertine's have applied to convert it for ...

New Chandos

The Chandos, the journeyman pub on 56 Brockley Rise, has been given an impressive makeover, which extends to a handsome new pub garden. It got some minor remedial work last year but this is on a far more ambitious scale. The photo is from a set on SE23life. Click here for the works.New and revamped ...

The Brookill pub & kitchen, 65 Cranbrook Road

The Brookmill pub in St John's is now open. Looks great. Click here for details and let us know what you think in the comments below. Enjoying opening night at our new neighbourhood local, @thebrookmillpub pic.twitter.com/5jCzKgYqGL— David Green (@itsdavegreen) August 30, 2016

A message from the London Beer Dispensary…

Via the Brockley Central Facebook page, the team behind Crofton Park's excellent London Beer Dispensary writes:Hey folks, Darren & Sam here, former Area Manager of Late Knights and Head Brewer of Late Knights Brewery. We understand that twitter has been going crazy with all sorts of gossip today, so thought we would clear a few ...

Brookmill Pub reopens on August 30th

The Brookmill Pub on the St John's / Deptford border will open its doors on August 30th. They are planning to open to minimal fanfare, with a view to staging a proper launch in September.The pub has undergone a major refurbishment from its new owners (who also run The Great North Wood in West Norwood). ...

The Ladywell Tavern: World’s End

The Ladywell Tavern has closed abruptly for refurbishment. The new owners, Laines, who know a thing or two about running good pubs, promise that it will only be for a couple of months and that it will be worth the wait.Martin writes:Good luck to the new owners - the place has been through so many ...