Rye Hotel Very Poor Boozer

[grancabrona]

Very poor pub this - the young barmaid seemed flummoxed, even a bit pesht off when I asked her what ales they had on tap!

Snotty and up its own backside. Like some kind of Claphamite enclave.

[UncleBen]

Agree

[Millhaven]

I had a meal in there the other week that was quite hot with chillies. I being the being the brave little soldier that I am ate it despite not being a big fan of chillies. I wondered how I managed not to notice the chilli ingredient on the menu. As I was leaving I grabbed a menu looked at that particular dish and chilli was not mentioned. Quite an important ingredient to miss off I think. They didn't seem very apologetic when I pointed it out either.

[healey]

Moan, moan, moan....

[londoner_77]

Completely agree. I used to love this pub before the massive refurb - it had so much character and a really lovely atmosphere. Now it resembles some sort of chain pub & has been completely ruined. Such a shame. I now take my business elsewhere.

[ratty]

I think it's always been cack tbh

[edcam]

Still the best pub garden in the area but yes, a pretty rubbish pub. Before the refurb it had atmosphere but now it's like the Marks & Spencer of pubs.. Shame.

[antantant]

That beautiful beer garden makes up for all its faults IMO.

[JohnL]

All the pubs I've been in this week are struggling in the heat.

Even those with Air Conditioning aren't really coping - the AC leaves a taste in the air as it works to hard.

Only drink in the Rye - but I'm Okay with it - the Saturday band seems to have gone though.

[AC1964]

I have a few beers in The Rye a couple of times a week. In my view, one of the best pubs (out of a lot of very good pubs) in the area. Marks and Spencer of pubs? That was doubtless meant to be a put-down, but just as I'd rather shop in a Marks rather than in some poorly-stocked "Best-In/Bobby's" corner shop, so I'd rather drink in a Marks and Spencer of pubs rather than a corner-shop equivalent.

[chellbirdse15]

if you are looking for a good garden for the children and reasonable food, I think that excellent pub food is a thing of the past really!! It seems all about making a profit, which after all they are a business!!! The Herne Tavern on the corner of Forest Hill Road is very good they have an excellent climbing frame with a slide, all the kids love it there !!! Give it a try..... Apparently the White Horse at the top of Peckham Rye is meant to have an excellent Sunday lunch... I personally havent eaten in there, but many people I know have and they all rave about the amount, quality and price !!!

[tallulah71]

great pub - even better for its garden and lovely grub

[imogena]

Had one of the worst meals of my life in this pub post refurb for my stepson's birthday. food that was actually rotten and smelt(a salad) was served.

[DulwichFox]

Was a great pub before Capital Inns destroyed it...

Had some great Darts nights there when we went there as part of The Uplands dart team. 1993.

Foxy