Nolans Freehouse

What a total Dump
We turned up at 8pm on a Sunday, the boss gave us the up and down look and
told us they are closed
Please stay well away from this Bar

This is a proper ‘Sarf Laaandon’ locals pub, which feels as though it’s been stuck in a timewarp. Lots of wood panelling and a traditional bar, it also acts as something of a community hub, coming complete with a pub darts team, pub football team, pub pool team, and a bar adorned with trophies won by said teams. The landlord also likes to run fundraising drives for various local causes, including daytrips for local pensioners to Brighton
The pub’s unique character has also seen it being used as a filming location by directors looking for that ‘traditional London pub’ vibe.
However — this pub is unashamedly a local’s pub.
Upon entering, the bar practically fell silent, and I’m sure we could have heard a «There’s not from round ‘ere» comment or two if we had tried hard enough. Within two minutes of sitting down at a table we had a regular trying to hustle us at pool.
It’s a great pub that plays a pivotal community role — but alas doesn’t go out of its way to be overly welcoming to newcomers.