And they bloomin' well sting! Saw another type of butterfly today. According to the Butterfly Trust it is a female Common Blue (but in fact brown). identify a butterfly Re the owl, probably a Tawny Owl. They like urban areas and give the familiar "twit twoo" sound.
Well I'm only going by my last visit: there was one purely seating area (ie, sofas) - the rest were all tables and all filled with diners and the music was too loud to talk comfortably.
I'm with Sue. Much as I like, eg, the Mag, one feels a bit out of place going there just for a drink. It really is a restaurant now. If I want a drink and chat then something like the CPT appeals much more.
You could try following some of the Pilgrims' Way. Catch a train to Bearstead and cycle uphill to Thurnham (v. good pub). Turn right and keep going until you've had enough and come across another station.
Just back from Peckham Rye. Saw quite a few butterflies that I think were Peacocks, but am not sure. The cow parsley is out v. early and seems to attract them. Also a pair of mistle thrushes who are very bold and don't mind people or dogs.