This month we welcome no less than 8 brand new pubs and 2 significant conversions. These include 3 Regent Inns outlets in WC2 Covent Garden, N13 Palmers Green and SW11 Battersea; 2 Wetherspoons in Petts Wood and Feltham; 2 Old Monks in WC1 Holborn and EC2 City; a real ale/transport emporium at N1 Euston and a Fullers "Ale & Pie" House in Surbiton. We have lost at least 2 Taylor Walker real ale pubs to the "Scruffy Murphy" Irish theme and more 'silly names' are recorded. We also include a comprehensive update to the recently published South East London guide.

The numbers in brackets after each entry refer to the page number in the following guides: E — East London & City Beer Guide, 3rd edition; K — 'Real Ale Drinkers Guide to Kent Pubs', 8th edition; N — North London Beer Guide, 2nd edition; SE — South East London Pub Guide, 4th edition; 3SE — South East London Pub Guide, 3rd edition; SW — Real Beer in South West London; W — Real Beer in West London; X — Essex Beer Guide, 8th edition. U refers to earlier updates. # indicates a guest beer.

NEW & REOPENED PUBS & PUBS CONVERTED TO REAL ALE

CENTRAL

EC2, OLD MONK, 128 Bishopsgate. Courage: Directors Bitter. Greene King: IPA. Marston: Pedigree. Theakston: Best Bitter, XB. Wadworth: 6X. Guest beer. New Free House opened in March 1995 and operated by the 'Old Monk Pub Co' owned by Tim Martin's brother.. Large basement bar created under office block. Comfortably furnished in typical 'Wetherspoon' style but with red replacing blue as the predominant colour. No smoking/eating area at rear. Food 12-10. Open 11-11 Mon-Fri, closed weekends.

WC1, OLD MONK, 39 Grays Inn Road. Morland: Old Speckled Hen. Theakston: Best Bitter. Wadworth: 6X. Younger: Scotch Bitter. Guest beers. Another new Free House run by the Old Monk Pub Co. Opened in former wine bar/restaurant premises in July 1994. Pine panelled/carpeted decor with island bar. Food 12-10 (sunday 12-2.30, 7-9.30). Open all permitted hours.

WC2, OUTBACK INN, 11 Henrietta Street. Brakspear: Bitter. John Smith: Bitter. New Regent Inns Free House in former commercial premises with bare board decor and an Australian theme. Open all permitted hours.

NORTH

N13, OCCASIONAL HALF, 67-77 Green Lanes. Bass. Brakspear: Bitter. Courage: Best Bitter. Mac's Best Bitter (House beer, £1.30, probably Hancock: HB). Theakston: XB. New Regent Inns Free House in former shop premises. Comfortably furnished with carpets and sofas. Disabled toilet. Food. Open all permitted hours. Beers may vary.

SOUTH EAST

PETTS WOOD, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, 109-111 Queensway. Courage: Directors Bitter. Theakston: Best Bitter. XB. Wadworth: 6X. Younger: Scotch Bitter. Guest beer. New Wetherspoon Free House in former shop premises opened in March 1995. Usual decor now including 'fireside alcove' with dusty books. Named after the largest ship in the Navy launched at Woolwich in 1637 for Charles I. It was constructed by Peter Pett from a shipbuilding family which gave its name to oak woods in the locality used in ship construction. Local history panels record that General De Gaulle and his family live locally for a short period in 1940 after escaping occupied France. No smoking area at rear and at bar. Food. Disabled toilet. Open all permitted hours.

SOUTH WEST

SW11, SIGNIFICANT HALF, 3-7 Northcote Road. Brakspear: Bitter. Greene King: Sorcerer (4.5% ABV). Wadworth: 6X. New Regent Inns Free House in former shop premises decoratedin cafe-bar style, bare boards, pine furniture and stripy sofas. Food. Open all permitted hours.

SURBITON, DENBY DALE, 84 Victoria Road. Fuller: Chiswick Bitter, London Pride, ESB, seasonal beer (currently IPA). New Fullers 'Ale & Pie' House in former bank premises adjacent to Surbiton Station. Internal decor includes wood panelling, snob screens and stained glass. Whilst catering for the food trade a pub atmosphere prevails. Food 12-9. Open all permitted hours.

WEST

FELTHAM, CRICKETERS, 30 The Centre, High Street. Reopened and renamed MOON ON THE SQUARE. Courage: Directors Bitter. Marston: Pedigree. Theakston: Best Bitter, XB. Younger: Scotch Bitter. Guest beer. Farmbrand Country Cider (4.8% ABV). Latest Wetherspoon Free House in former Courage pub closed in 1993. Modern building with side entrance to pedestrian shopping area. Open plan interior, ground floor disabled toilet. Staircase disappointingly serves only toilets upstairs. Local history panels and photos of Feltham adorn the walls. (W 100, U89)

HOUNSLOW, RUBY TUESDAY, 417 Staines Road. Reopened and renamed HUNGRY HORSE. Bass. Boddington: Bitter. Marston: Pedigree. Webster: Green Label Best. (W128, U91, U95, U98)

WEST DRAYTON, CLUBHOUSE, Stockley Park Golf Course, off Bennetts Field Road. Adnams: Broadside. Wells Bombardier. New Free House located on first floor of golf complex forming part of Stockley Park business and country park development and opened in 1993 but not previously reported. Extensive views over park and golf course. Food lunchtime. Open Mon-Sat 11-7, Sun 12-3, longer opening hours in summer. Beers may vary.

OUTSIDE LONDON

GATWICK AIRPORT, RED LION, North Terminal, International Departure Lounge (airside). Courage: Best Bitter. Theakston: Best Bitter, XB. Wadworth: 6X. Younger: Scotch Bitter. Guest beer. Weston: Cider. Wetherspoon Free House open only to passengers with air tickets. Opens 24 hours including for food.

PUBS CLOSED OR CEASED SELLING REAL ALE

CENTRAL

EC4, KING & KEYS. Renamed SCRUFFY MURPHYS. H removed. Converted to Taylor Walker Irish theme pub. (E50)

Wl(S), QUEENS HEAD. Renamed SCRUFFY MURPHYS. H removed. Another Taylor Walker Irish theme pub conversion. (W44, U48, U90)

SOUTH WEST

SW3, GREENS. renamed CAHOOTS. H removed and converted to cafe-bar. (SW22)

OTHER CHANGES TO PUBS & BEER RANGES

CENTRAL

EC4, GLOBE. Renamed TOAD IN THE HOLE. -Beers listed. +Bass. +Boddington: Bitter. Courage: Best Bitter. +Fuller: London Pride. +Young: Special. Latest Magic Pub Co renaming with usual refurbishment. (E48, U98)

W1(May), GILLRAYS BAR. -Flowers: IPA. (W39, U90, U93)

NORTH WEST

NW1, CLUTTERBUCKS (ALE HOUSE). Reverted to HOPE & ANCHOR. (N120, U91)

NW1, RAILS, Euston Station Concourse (near bus station). Renamed HEAD OF STEAM. -Beers listed. +Bass. +Bateman: XXXB (or Salem Porter). +Hop Back: Summer Lightning. +Shefford: Mild. +Shepherd Neame: Bitter (or Spitfire). +4 Varying guest beers from predominantly small breweries (eg Black Sheep, Daleside etc.). +Biddenden: Cider. Free House acquired by new company set up by former beer agency 'Legendary Yorkshire heroes' and first of a proposed chain. Railway memorabilia, transport models and videos for sale. Food until 10.30pm (10pm Sunday). Open all permitted hours, children's licence granted. Note correct address. (N126)

SOUTH WEST

SW9, LOUGHBOROUGH HOTEL. Now a Free House, ex Charrington, still fizz (HU). (SW36) SW9, OLD WHITE HORSE. -Beers listed. +Tetley: Bitter. (SW36)

SW18, TWO BREWERS. Renamed BREWERS INN. Now a residential hotel but retaining bars open to the public. (SW54)

KINGSTON, CANBURY ARMS. +Guest beers from micro-breweries. (SW65, U60, U61, U68)

KINGSTON, DUKE TAVERN. -Courage: Directors Bitter. Formerly DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE. (SW65, U99)

KINGSTON, LADY JANE. -Beers listed. +Courage: Best Bitter. Formerly LIVERPOOL ARMS. (SW66, U99) -KINGSTON, KELLY ARMS. +Guest beers, including a Titanic brew. (SW66)

NEW MALDEN, DUKE OF WELLINGTON. +King & Barnes: Broadwood. (SW70, U58)

NEW MALDEN, FOUNTAIN. +Theakston: Best Bitter. (SW70)

WEST

W2, BENTLEYS. Renamed RAT & PARROT. -Courage: Best Bitter. +Theakston: Best Bitter, XB. +Wadworth: 6X. (W58, U55, U94)

W4, WINDMILL. -Fuller: Hock, ESB. (W128, U92, U101)

W6, HOP POLES. Is a S&N 'Barras & Co' concept pub. (W76, U72, U74, U95, U101)

HOUNSLOW, DUKE OF WELLINGTON. -Webster: Yorkshire Bitter. +Courage: Best Bitter. (W126, U91, U98, U99, U101) HOUNSLOW, HUSSAR. -Young: Bitter. +John Smith: Bitter. Is a Delaneys Free House. (W126, U56, U75, U91, U99)

HOUNSLOW, QUEEN VICTORIA. -Fuller: Hock. +Fuller: Chiswick Bitter, IPA. Pub still open despite demolition threat. (W128, U91)

HOUNSLOW, WINDMILL. +Wadworth: 6X. (W126, U71, U77, U82, U95, U99, U101)

S.E. LONDON PUB GUIDE (4TH EDITION)

ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES, OMISSIONS & CORRECTIONS

The South East London Pub Guide (4th edition) was published in January 1995 and covers the SE London postal districtsonly. As a result of delays in printing, much of the survey material dates from early 1994, hence information on pubs in the area included in recent London Drinker updates has not generally been included in the guide. In addition, there are a number of omissions and errors, and former names of renamed pubs (since the last edition) are not comprehensively included. The listings below therefore include a compendium of all known information to date necessary to bring the new guide up to date with cross references to the relevant page numbers. Outer south east London areas in Bexley, Bromley and Croydon Boroughs are not covered in the 4th edition. Real ale pubs in Bexley and Bromley (at the time of survey) were included in the Kent guide (8th edition) but the guide was not comprehensive. A new guide covering Croydon Borough is planned. Consequently until such time as comprehensive guides are published for Bexley, Bromley and Croydon Boroughs, the updates will continue to refer to the relevant pages in the S.E. London Pub Guide 3rd Edition (i.e. pages 204 to 288) referred to as 3SE followed by the page number.

SE1, ABBEY. Formerly GENERAL ABERCROMBIE. (SE8)

SE1, ARCH 970. Was a S&N pub. (SE9)

SE1, BABUSHKA. Formerly OLD KINGS HEAD. (SE10)

SE1, BALCONY BAR. Formerly TRIPS BAR. (SE10)

SE1, BONAPARTES CAFE BAR. Delete 'CAFE BAR' - not part of title. (SE10)

SE1, BRIDGE HOUSE (YE OLDE), 218 Tower Bridge Road. This is correct title although pub sign drops the 'E'. (SE11)

SE1, BRIEFS WINE BAR. Renamed INDIANNAS 7/90. Free House, demolished by 1994. (SE11)

SE1, BRITANNIA. Now Sycamore Taverns, ex Taylor Walker. (SE11)

SE1, BUNTERS BAR & RESTAURANT. Delete 'BAR & RESTAURANT' - not part of title. (SE12)

SE1, CAFE DELL'UGO, 56 Tooley Street. Boddington: Bitter. A Whitbread cafe bar. Formerly TOOLEYS, previously STATION HOUSE. (35E41, U55, U74, U97) (omitted)

SE1, COOPERS, opp. Platforms 2/3, Waterloo Main Line Station Concourse. Bass. Fuller: London Pride. Tetley: Bitter. Worthington: Best Bitter. Young: Special. Basement Travellers Fare Free House, opened 7/94. (U95) (omitted)

SE1, COOPERAGE, 48/50 Tooley Street (entrance in Stainer Street). Davys: Old Wallop. A Davys Free House (description in U99) (omitted)

SE1, DEAN SWIFT. Formerly BRICKLAYERS. (SE13)

SE1, DOCKHEAD. Formerly DOCKHEAD STORES. (SE13)

SE1, DRAPERS TAVERN. Is Grand Met (Watney), not Charrington. (SE14)

SE1, DUKE OF WELLINGTON. Now Sycamore Taverns, ex Taylor Walker. (SE14)

SE1, FLOWERS OF THE FOREST, 123 Blackfriars Road. Was Grand Met (Courage) and was demolished in 1994. (SE16)

SE1, FORT. Formerly BUGLES, originally ROYAL FORT. (SE16)

SE1, GEORGE, 109 Long Lane. Reopened. No real ale. (SE17)

SE1, GLOBE TAVERN, 8 Bedale Street. Is a Wessex Taverns Free House. (SE18)

SE1, HERCULES TAVERN. Is subtitled MADIGANS. Note correct title (no `). (SE20)

SE1, HOP POLE. Now a Labatts Free House, ex Grand Met (Courage). (SE21)

SE1, HORNS. Is Grand Met (Courage). (SE21)

SE1, KING WILLIAM IV. Now Sycamore Taverns, ex Taylor Walker (Friary Meux badged). (SE23)

SE1, MITRE. Whitbread, demolished for Jubilee Line construction (SE25)

SE1, MUG HOUSE, 1 Tooley Street. Davys: Old Wallop. A Davys Free House (description in U99) (omitted)

SE1, MULBERRY BUSH, 89 Upper Ground. Young: Bitter, Special, Winter Warmer. Youngs pub opened 9/94. (description in U97) (omitted)

SE1, OLD FATHER. THAMES TAVERN. Now a Whitbread pub, ex Grand Met (Watney) via Scottish & Newcastle and Magic Pub Co. Note full title. (SE27)

SE1, PAVILION BAR. Renamed BAR CENTRAL 4/94. Belchers: Best Bitter, Bootleg Bitter. Now a Grosvenor Inns Belcher' Free House. (description in U92) (SE28)

SE1, PRINCE ALBERT. Now a Labatts Free House, ex Grand Met (Courage). (SE29)

SE1, QUICK SNACK BUFFET BAR. Is a 'Free House' dispensing Tetley on fizz. Delete 'BUFFET BAR' - not part of title. Formerly HUSSAR BUFFET BAR. (SE29)

SE1, SHAKESPEARE TAVERN. Formerly BEN TRUMAN. (SE32)

SE1, STUDIO SIX, Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground. Boddington: Bitter. Flowers: Original Bitter. Free House opened in 6/88. Prefabricated building, including restaurant, next to Gabriels Wharf market (U40, U47, U97) (omitted)

SE1, SULTAN. Reopened. Shepherd Neame: Bitter, Spitfire. (SE36)

SE1, VALENTINES. Formerly VALENTINE & ORSON. (SE37)

SE1, WELLINGTON TAVERN. Free House acquired by Regent Inns, being refurbished. (SE37)

SE1, WHEATSHEAF. Was closed Sundays for a short period now open during all permitted hours. (SE38)

SE1, WINCHESTER. Now a Labatts Free House, ex Grand Met (Courage). (SE39)

SE2, JOLLY MARSHMAN. Now a Labatts Free House, ex Grand Met (Watney) via S&N. (SE43)

SE3, BRITISH OAK. -John Smith: Bitter. -Wadworth: 6X. +Theakston: Best Bitter, Old Peculier. (SE45)

SE3, CROWN HOTEL. Now simply CROWN. Now S&N, ex Grand Met (Courage). (SE46)

SE3, DOVER PATROL. Grand Met (Courage) demolished for housing development in 1994. (SE46)

SE4, BROCKLEY JACK. Now a magic Free House, ex Grand Met (Courage) via S&N. (SE51)

SE4, GOLDEN DRAGON. Address is 48 Norbert Road. -Courage: Best Bitter. +Webster: Yorkshire Bitter. (SE51)

SE5, BREWERS. Address is 54b Southampton Way. (SE56)

SE5, FOUNTAIN. Now a Labatts Free House, ex Grand Met (Watney) via S&N. (SE58)

SE5, IVANHOE. Now a Labatts Free House. ex Grand Met (Courage), still fizz. (SE58)

SE5, PAULET ARMS. Maritime Taverns are now trading under Labatts name. Ex Grand Met (Courage). (SE61)

SE5, PRINCE ALFRED. Charrington. Demolished, site incorporated into Burgess Park. (SE61)

SE5, SILVER BUCKLE. Theakston: Best Bitter. Occasional guest beers. Refurbished. Open all permitted hours. (SE61)

SE6, BLACK HORSE & HARROW. Previously BLACK HORSE. (SE65)

SE6, PRINCE HENRY. Renamed PLACE HOUSE TAVERN. -Marston: Pedigree. +Boddington: Bitter. +Flowers: Original Bitter. +Wadworth: 6X. (SE68)

SE6, TIGERS HEAD. Previously SQUIRE. (SE69)

SE7, THAMES BARRIER ARMS. Grand Met (Watney). No real ale, H removed by 1991. No food. Description well out of date. (SE73)

SE7, WOODMAN. Charrington: IPA. Fuller: London Pride. Has consistently sold real ale. (See previous guide for description.) (SE74) SE8, BLUSHERS. Formerly WINSTONS. (SE77)

SE8, BRADYS BAR. Reopened and reverted to RED LION. Ruddle: Best Bitter. (SE77)

SE8, CROWS NEST. Reopened. No real ale. (SE78)

SE8, GOSTERWOOD TAVERN. Formerly SPORTING HOUSE, previously ODD BALL. (SE80)

SE8, McMILLANS. Formerly REMYS. (SE81) SE8, MAMIE O'LEARYS. Formerly WHITE SWAN. (SE81)

SE8, MANSION HOUSE. -Bishops: Cathedral Bitter. +Greene King: IPA (not always available). (SE81)

SE8, NOAHS ARK. +Courage: Directors Bitter. +Young: Bitter, Special. Now a Free House, ex Grand Met (Courage). (SE81)

SE8, OLD MANOR HOUSE. Young: Bitter, Special. Guest beer. Reopened as Free House, ex Charrington. (SE81)

SE8, ROUND THE BEND. Renamed NOBODYS INN. No real ale, H unused. Formerly BRADLEYS BAR, originally HARP OF ERIN. (SE82)

SE9, WELCOME INN. Reopened several years ago as part of Whitbread Beefeater chain. Boddington: Bitter. Flowers: Original Bitter. Marston: Pedigree. Wadworth: 6X. Guest beer. Spacious comfortable bar with separate eating area. (SE88)

SE10, BELL. Was acquired by Belhaven from Grand Met (Watney) in 5/89, still closed (SE92) SE10, BRITISH SAILOR. Address should read 24 Lassell Street. (SE93)

SE10, FROG & RADIATOR. Formerly SHIP & BILLET. (SE94)

SE10, GREENWICH VILLAGE. Reverted to original name BRITISH QUEEN. in 5/89 and renamed again to RICKS in 10/93. Sells Bass. Now a 'Bar & Brasserie'. (SE95)

SE10, McGOWANS FOX & HOUNDS. Should be listed as FOX & HOUNDS. It is a McGowans owned Free House but this is not part of title. (SE98)

SE10, MITRE, 291 Greenwich High Road. -Charrington: IPA. +Courage: Best Bitter, Directors Bitter. +Fuller: London Pride. +John Smith: Bitter. An O'Sullivans Free House, ex Charrington since 9/94, with one through bar. (SE98)

SE10, ROYAL ALBERT. Grand Met (Courage). closed due to fire, future uncertain. (SE101)

SE10, ROYAL STANDARD. No real ale, H unused. (SE101)

SE10, WHITE SWAN. Was acquired by Belhaven from Grand Met (Watney) in 5/89, probably now free. (SE103)

SE11, BLACK PRINCE. Now Sycamore Taverns, ex Taylor Walker. (SE106)

SE11, CHARLIE CHAPLIN. Renamed DOG HOUSE 9/94. Fuller: London Pride. Now a Free House. ex Charrington. Comfortable two bar pub with friendly atmosphere and emphasis on food. Note previous correct title. (SE106)

SE11, DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE. Renamed DUKES by 9/94. Appears to be open at least in evenings as disco bar. (SE106)

SE11, LORD CLYDE. Reportedly sold by Grand Met (Truman) to Brent Walker in 1989 but never reopened. (SE108)

SE11, WHITE HART. Renamed FINCA, a 'Tapas bar & restaurant' in 8/91. No real ale but beer etc. can be obtained at the bar without eating. (SE111)

SE12, DUKE OF EDINBURGH. Reopened as Free House (McDonnells). Hancock: HB. Shepherd Neame: Spitfire,Bishops Finger. Guest beer. Beers may vary. Small corner local. Live music Sunday lunchtime. (SE113)

SE12, GROVE PARK TAVERN. -Whitbread: WCPA. +Boddington: Bitter. Formerly CHINBROOK. (SE113)

SE12, NORTHBROOK. -Courage: Best Bitter. +Wychwood: Shires (ABV 3.4%). Best (4.2%). Now a Wychwood pub. Originally Watney, more recently run by Hennelly Taverns (SE114)

SE13, ANCHOR. -Flowers: IPA. -Whitbread: Strong Country Bitter. Now a Labatts Free House, ex Whitbread. (SE118)

SE13, CASTLE. Has been renamed KELLYS. -Hancock: HB. +Bass. +Courage: Best Bitter, Directors Bitter. +John Smith: Bitter. Real ale not always available. (SE118)

SE13, DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE. Was a Taylor Walker pub. (SE118)

SE13, FOX & FIRKIN. House brewed beers including Ladywell (ABV 3.5%), Fox (4.3%) and Dogbolter (5.6%) held in cellar tanks under low mixed gas pressure. Guest beers in casks. (SE118)

SE13, HANSBURYS FREE HOUSE. 'FREE HOUSE' is not part of the title. Formerly SIR DAVID BREWSTER. (SE120)

SE13, ROSE OF LEE. Previously SPORTS. (SE 122)

SE13, SWAN. Full title is now 'THE FAMOUS SWAN OF LEE' i.e. SWAN (THE FAMOUS, OF LEE). (SE123) SE14, CROWN. Now a Labatts Free House, ex Charrington. No real ale, H removed. (SE126)

SE14, FOX. Whitbread, closed and converted to a tyre shop by 3/90. (U53) (SE127)

SE14, GOLDSMITHS TAVERN. Grand Met (Courage), converted to TOUCHDOWN nite spot - a multi racial club by 10/94. (SE127)

SE14, HOLLERANS TAVERN. Formerly DUKE OF ALBANY. (SE127)

SE14, MONTAGUE ARMS. Should be listed under SE15 - an error carried forward from the previous guide. Ful postal address is SE15 2PA. (SE128)

SE14, PARADISE BAR. Formerly ROYAL ALBERT. (SE128)

SE14, RAILWAY TAVERN. Was a Charrington pub. (SE 130)

SE14, ROYAL ARCHER. Now a Labatts Free House. ex Grand Met (Courage). (SE130)

SE15, CADLEIGH ARMS. Should read CADELEIGH ARMS. (SE134)

SE15, CHIMES. Was a Free House. (SE134)

SE15, CROWN. Renamed SALLY O'BRIENS. (SE134)

SE15, HEATONS ARMS. Courage: Best Bitter. Formerly DUCHESS OF PECKHAM. Note correct title. (SE 136)

SE15, HOLLYDALES. Formerly HOLLYDALE TAVERN. (SE136) SE15, KING JOHN. Formerly BRITANNIA (SE136)

SE15, LONDON & BRIGHTON. Now a Labatts Free House. ex Charrington. Still fizz. (SE136)

SE15, McCABE FREE HOUSE. Should read McCABES TAVERN. Now a Free House. ex Whitbread. Formerly APPLE TREE. (SE137)

SE15, MAN OF KENT. Now a Labatts Free House, ex Grand Met (Truman) via S&N. (SE137)

SE15, SAILOR PRINCE. Was a Free House. (SE139)

SE16, BARONS ARMS, 122 Oldfield Grove. Closed former Charrington pub with boarded up ground floor: upper floors converted to flats, future uncertain. (omitted)

SE16, BOATMAN. Formerly ROYAL GEORGE. (SE145)

SE16, SURREY DOCKS TAVERN. Previously FITCHETTS. (SE152)

SE17, BELL. Formerly ROYAL ALBERT. (SE155)

SE17, FLACKS. Formerly DUCHESS OF YORK. (SE156)

SE17, GOOD INTENT. Grand Met (Courage), reopened, still fizz. (SE158)

SE17, LIAM 0 G'S TAVERN. Formerly ROCK. (SE159)

SE17, PRINCE ALFRED. Renamed BEATEN PATH, 9/94. Bishop: Cathedral Bitter (ABV 3.7%). Flowers: IPA. Morland: Old Speckled Hen. Tetley: Bitter. Beers may vary. Now a Free House, ex Ind Coope. Refurbished. (SE159)

SE17, ROYAL STANDARD. Bass. Flowers: IPA. (SE160)

SE17, SURREY GARDENS ARMS, 204 Manor Place. Should have read SURREY GARDENS (not ARMS). Renamed ROSIE O'GRADYS, 7/90. (SE160)

SE18, FORTYS. Renamed WESTMINSTER ARMS 4/94, stil fizz. Originally DERBY ARMS. (SE168)

SE18, FOX UNDER THE HILL. Bass. Boddington: Bitter. Webster: Green Label Best. Now a Magic Free House, ex Grand Met (Watney) via S&N. (SE168)

SE18, HORSE & GROOM. Previously SPORTS. (SE169)

SE18, LORD BLOOMFIELD. Belhaven, closed for sale, future uncertain. (SE169)

SE18, LORD RAGLAN. Reopened. Tetley: Bitter. (SE169)

SE18, MELBOURNE ARMS. Is a Free House. not Belhaven (SE169)

SE18, MILLION HARE. Is a Free House, not Belhaven (SE169)

SE18, RED LION, 95 Plumstead High Street. John Smith: Bitter. Theakston: Best Bitter. Pub of character. Now S&N. ex Grand Met (Courage). (SE173)

SE18, STAR, 84 Wellington Street. Now a Labatts Free House, ex Grand Met (Courage). (SE174)

SE18, UNION TAVERN. -Bass. +Courage: Directors Bitter. +John Smith: Bitter. +Ruddle: County. Now a Conquest Inns Free House, ex Charrington. (SE174)

SE19, ALMA. +Guest beer. (SE178)

SE19, CONQUERING HERO. -Courage: Directors Bitter. +Theakston: Best Bitter. (SE179)

SE19, PALACE TAVERN, Queens Hotel. Renamed CELLAR BAR. Is a Free House, not Charrington. (SE180)

SE19, QUEENS ARMS. Now a Magic Free House, ex Grand Met (Watney) via S&N. (SE180)

SE19, WHITE HART. Charrington. No real ale. (SE181)

SE20, GALLERY, 14/16 High Street, Penge. Free House, opens Thursday to Sunday only, admission charge after 10pm Fri/Sat. No real ale. (U83) (omitted)

SE20, GOLDSMITHS ARMS. +House beer (ABV 3.3%). (SE188)

SE20, LORD PALMERSTON. Grand Met (Watney), closed for sale. (SE189)

SE20, MARKET TAVERN. Real ale not always available. Formerly DEWDROP INN. (SE189)

SE20, MOON & STARS, 164/166 High Street, Penge. Courage: Directors Bitter. Theakston: Best Bitter, XB. Wadworth: 6X. Younger: Scotch Bitter. Guest beer. New Wetherspoon Free House opened in 12/94. (description in U99) (omitted)

SE20, QUEEN ADELAIDE. Ruddle: Best Bitter. Still displays STREETS as a secondary name. (SE190)

SE20, ROYAL OAK. No real ale, H removed. Now a Free House, ex Charrington. (SE190)

SE21, ROSENDALE. Should read ROSENDALE TAVERN. (SE194)

SE22, CASABLANCA TAVERN, 78 East Dulwich Grove. Boddington: Bitter. Free House in former restaurant premises. (U96) (omitted)

SE22, NEW HAMLET INN. Formerly DULWICH MANOR, previously CHEERS. (SE200)

SE22, UPLANDS TAVERN. Should read UPLAND TAVERN. Now a Labatts Free House, ex Grand Met (Courage). (SE201)

SE23, BIRD IN HAND. +Regular guest beers. (5E204) SE23, FOREST HILL HOTEL. Now simply FOREST HILL. (SE205)

SE23, GENERAL NAPIER. Address should read 73 Bovill Road. (SE205)

SE23, MALT SHOVEL. Now a Greenalls owned Free House. (5E205)

SE23, PIE & KILDERKIN. -Beers listed. +Wychwood: Shires (ABV 3.4%), Dogs Bollocks (6.5%). Now a Wychwood pub priginally Watney, more recently run by Hennelly Taverns. (SE207)

SE24, HALF MOON HOTEL. Should read simply HALF MOON. (SE210)

SE24, TULSE HILL TAVERN. Should read TULSE HILL HOTEL. (SE210)

SE25, ALBERT TAVERN. -Beers listed. +Bass. +Boddington: Bitter. +Webster: Green Label Best. +2 Guest beers. Now a Magic Free House, ex Grand Met (Courage) via S&N. (SE213)

SE25, CHERRY TREES. -Boddington: Bitter. +Courage: Best Bitter. +2 Guest beers. (SE214) SE25, PLEASANT PHEASANT. Formerly SPREAD EAGLE. (SE217)

SE25, PORTMANOR. -Fuller: London Pride. (SE217)

SE26, RAILWAY TAVERN, 401 Southend Lane. Now a Labatts Free House, ex Grand Met (Courage). (SE224)

SE27, RAILWAY TAVERN. Should read RAILWAY, formerly BUFFERS. (SE229)

SE27, TWO TOWERS. Tetley: Bitter. (For description see previous guide.) (SE229)

SE28, CUTTY SARK. +John Smith: Bitter. (5E231)

PUBS 'LOST' SINCE 3RD EDITION, 6/88

The new guide lists a few pubs now demolished or converted to other uses, but it is not comprehensive in this respect. For the record, the following additional pubs have also been 'lost' over the six year period since the last guide was printed.

SE1, DUKE OF KENT, 365 Old Kent Road. Ind Coope, converted to Nigerian Muslim centre.

SE1, GOOSEBERIES, 86 Old Kent Road. Belhaven, renamed CAESARS. Now a 'nite spot' with entry fee. Previously UNCLE SAMS.

SE1, HORSESHOE, 115 Tower Bridge Road. Grand Met (Watney), demolished.

SE1, ROYAL GEORGE, 27 Carlisle Lane. Free House, demolished for Channel Tunnel Terminal access railway lines.

SE1, ROYAL OAK, 97 Tooley Street. Whitbread, demolished.

SE6, GOVERNOR GENERAL, 360 Verdant Lane. Grand Met (Watney), demolished. Site used for petrol filling station. (Listed erroneously under Bromley in 3rd edition guide)

SE8, BROWN BEAR, 154 Deptford High Street. Free House, converted to community project accommodation and flats.

SE8, DOVER CASTLE, 7 Deptford Broadway. Free House, renamed BROADWAY TAP, demolished after fire.

SE9, KING & QUEEN, 76 Kimmeridge Road. Grand Met (Truman), demolished for new housing development.

SE15, TRAFALGAR, 47 Sumner Road. Grand Met (Watney), converted to private members club, ATTITUDE.

SE16, BLOOMERS, 37 Brunel Road. Free House, converted to Chinese restaurant. Formerly BRICKLAYERS ARMS.

SE23, TYROLS, 149 Stanstead Street. Grand Met (Watney), demolished for new housing development. Formerly SWISS COTTAGE.

SE26, NEW ELLERSLIE HOTEL, 2 Sydenham Hill. Renamed ASTRA PALACE HOTEL. Now an unlicensed residential hotel.