Ignition Brewery

Really lovely pub with an amazing ethos of employing people who are neurodiverse or have learning disabilities. Everyone was super friendly, the staff were lovely, and the beers were tasty and nicely priced (£6 a pint for beer that's brewed 9 metres from the bar is great!). There's also a little garden out back with a few tables and a really friendly cat, plus monthly live music and meet ups. As someone who's neurodiverse I found it a really relaxing place to drink, but (obviously!) you don't have to be ND to drink here, just someone who likes a nice atmosphere and good drinks. Oh, and they have a 25% off deal with Mama Dough down the road too, so you can bring some pizza with you!

Fantastic place, very friendly, helpful staff. Good for seeing live bands & really supportive to the local community. The main public hub of Sydenham & Lewisham, long may it continue. I'll be back, for sure!

Good beer made on-site, good crowd, good vibes, good cause. What’s not to like? Always worth trying the seasonal special - the red rye Meeple is delicious, as is the green hop.

Drink at this bar! We only went for drinks so can’t comment on the food but if you want to experience a proper community venue serving genuine craft beers then this is the place to go! Not full of posers or owned by a soulless corporation. There was a relaxing, trendy atmosphere and would certainly recommend and return!

Great beer selection and a nice makeshift beer garden out back for a sunny afternoon pint! Go check it out!

Brilliant place. Here on 10th birthday Saturday and loving the live music, community and really decent beer!

Such an amazing local treasure - incredible initiative, amazing jazz nights and the beer is super tasty too - made even better that it’s brewed on site! As well as a quirky little beer garden and seats out the front to catch the sun at all times! 🍻

Sydenham High Road has plenty of pubs and eateries so the Taproom may get overlooked as it is only open 3 short nights a week. Very good beer, a lovely Pale Ales called South of the River. Spartan interior. Biad games for public use. Stunning mural on the wall. It was very quiet when I visited. The Brewery is a charitable organisation, so all profits are reinvested appropriately. Very welcome and very good. Thanks.