The Cock Tavern

A very wide selection of great beer with very knowledgeable and friendly staff. The atmosphere is relaxed and, for want of a better word, honest, everything feels very warm and real. I would give it a four and a half stars rating if that was an option ;-)

Great selection of beers, lovely atmosphere and not super packed. Come for the beer garden 🤣

Nice boozer with good selection of beers but limited selection of two gins. Staff lovely and good music! One star taken off as no cash accepted. London seems further down the slippery slope of digital currency than the rest of the country...

Cute little pub, cosy beer garden/smoking area, great selection of ciders and beers!

Cosy little pub on Mare Street with one of the best beer and cider selections in the area. Had forgotten all about it until recently. Cask ale is reasonably priced. Pickled egg challenge for the brave. I failed miserably on a previous visit. Hats off to those on the leaderboard. Good tunes on not too loud. Great stuff.

When it comes to independent pubs proudly serving independent brews the relationship between the customer and the landlord/bar staff I expect is pretty much the same of the trust bond I'd expect between the customer and the independent record shop owner. If I walk in and ask for a recommendation, I'm not expecting reverence but at least respect. After asking for a stout and being told they had many, I kindly asked what the staff would recommend and went for it. The bill was over £12 for a pint. When, left perplexed by the bill, I double checked the correctness of the price with another member of the staff I was welcomed by perplexity. That was a 13% beer, that's like ordering a pint of wine, so of course it was pricey. That was his nonchalant explanation. Fair play. As long as you inform your *new* customers on the slightly off the average price rate of your brews, it's all legitimate. However, when asked for a recommendation by a new client, transparency should be up front. Inform them of the above-average price of the pint so that they'll be able to consider whether to buy it or choose a cheaper option, especially if they are students. Otherwise, it's not surprising if the whole population turns to Spoons.

A proper Pub serving an amazing array of Cask and Craft Keg beers and ciders

A nice bar with a good selection of beers on the taps. Great place to stop by after a show at the theatre next door.
I was surprised we get to take our pint glasses and sit outside, on the pavement. But hey, I’m not complaining!