"The outside space at The Kernel isn’t the biggest. But, crucially, it’s at the beginning of the beer mile (if you begin in South Bermondsey) and doesn’t overlook the road. We like easing into things at this spot early doors when it’s quieter. There’s a great selection of pale ales, with a few stouts, natural wines, and ciders too. Not many places on this beer mile do good food, so capitalise on the Japanese small plates if the kitchen is open or detour to Ice Cream Union for a scoop." - jake missing, sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley