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🚇 Brockley
🍺 £5.20 Cruzcampo
The Wickham Arms is located on a quiet residential street in Brockley, southeast London. The nearest station is Brockley, on the Windrush Line.
The pub was built in 1853 as part of Brockley’s suburban expansion in the 19th century. The architecture is classic Victorian, featuring an unusual one-storey extension to the side.
This is a good-sized, traditionally decorated one-bar pub with a central horseshoe-shaped servery. To the left of the bar, there’s a cosy seating area with grey panelled walls, vintage beer signs, blue leather pews, a working fireplace, and a herringbone carpet. The central bar area has a mix of high and low seating, plus a couple of chesterfields on a wooden floor. On the right-hand side, there’s a pool table, dartboard, and a line of poser tables. Out back, there’s a large beer garden, which was getting a bit of a makeover when I visited. Out front, you’ll find a few benches next to a big palm tree.
The beer line-up includes a mix of well-known brands, three cask ales, and some local brews from Brockley Brewery. I went for a pint of Cruzcampo — it was spot on, and just over a fiver. The food menu’s Thai and gets great reviews. The Pad Thai comes in at just over twelve quid.
I arrived at 1pm on a warm Saturday lunchtime in April. The pub was fairly busy with a mix of punters, most of whom were watching the City v Palace game. The atmosphere was chilled and relaxed, with a proper down-to-earth local pub feel. Service was excellent — I was served by a lovely lady behind the ramp who was warm, welcoming, and friendly.
This is a lovely local boozer, serving up reasonably priced pints in welcoming surroundings. A must-visit if you’re in the area.
📅 12th April 2025
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