In search of the Sunday lunchtime pint

[telegramsam]

Having been away in NZ for a few years where the concept of a Sunday lunchtime drink (as opposed to brunch/lunch) doesn't really exist, set off around Dulwich/borders looking for said pint. Since we've been away the smoking ban and rise of the gastro pub have certainly seen more families out and about. I have read the many (very interesting threads on pubs) so decided to take a drive. We wanted to check out the Gowlett and Hoopers (both highly recommended from many threads). It was about 1.30 and the Sunday before most return to work so I thought some pubs would be quiet-both were very empty so we didn't stop (but will come back perhap)s in an evening). LLane was very busy traffic wise so it was a flip up between the Dog and The Dulwich Woodhouse. Chose the latter-every table full of families/children dining so left pronto (no room)-carried on to the BridgeHouse(Penge)-again the same thing-lots of toddlers/babies etc. We did squeeze into a corner for one drink between the high chairs.

While not expecting a small country style pub (and knowing food and families are where a gastro pub makes its money) where you step over a couple of labs, have a real ale in a buzzy atmosphere and mingle with like minded locals, any good recommendations for our next Sunday venture in Dulwich?

[Jah Lush]

CPT on the corner of Crystal Palace Road and Underhill Road.

[HonaloochieB]

The Castle, Crystal Palace Road.

[PeckhamRose]

Clockhouse. Corner of Barry Road and (overlooking the park on) Peckham Rye SE22

[EDOldie]

I'm a bit of a fan I know, but the Herne does seem to have almost the best of both worlds, had a lovely late afternoon pint there yesterday.

[telegramsam]

Thanks for the advice-will spend a few relaxed Sundays checking them out....