The first to open (in 2000) in a small chain of restaurant bars each with its own in-house brewery designed along German lines. Others are in Bristol, Cardiff and Reading. The brewery is fully visible inside with lots of stainless steel in evidence. In-house brewed beers are piped from tanks to taps at the bar. Full scale restaurant facilities with open to view kitchen and pizza oven. Closed in mid 2013 for major refurbishment and expansion and re-opened in time for Christmas 2013. Excellent views across Blackheath and an outside drinking area out the front. In-house beers can be taken away in sealed metal containers for home or party quaffing. No trainers policy on Friday and Saturday evenings. May cease service early any night if business is light so if very late night drinking is your need then ring ahead for hours confirmation.