please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Sadly still closed and it may be that a rescue package to keep a pub in the new development (they have planning permission) has failed - no doubt not helped by the current economic climate.
Anyone know more?
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closed down, apparently.
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Shame this pub has closed. You could always be gauranteed a good athmosphere in here.
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Sadly this pub is definitely dead and gorn. There will be no reprieve. It is a shame that you can't get preservation orders on pubs; this one was most worthy.
anonymous - 16 Apr 2007 18:09 |
Last time I visited I thought I had walked through the doors and gone Back To The Future...lol
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OK, very short notice but, as some of you know, the Rutland Arms closes for ever next week. Tonight, (tuesday 28th) is the last jazz night - featuring trombone player Mark Nightingale. Love to see anyone who can make it. If not, there is always the last blues night on thursday ! or SEL Camra's farewell pissup on friday ! ...
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Fatastic - a proper old fashioned boozer. Miracle of miracles, there are no hanging flower baskets outside! Why do all pubs copy each other and think they need flippin' flowers! I suppose it helps to make the pubs women-friendly.
Six real ales available... excellent! Grubby upholstery and old men with comb-overs - wonderful! Pubs like this are national treasures...
But sadly it looks like the Rutland is about to be turned into flats. A crying shame.
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Love this place - but saw threatning looking for sale noticeboard outside last sunday - anyone know anything? is it about to become a Parrot and Plastic?
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Definitely the best pub i've found in the area. I can't believe the choice in bitter and ale - couple of Youngs beers, couple of Adnams, couple of Fullers (including ESB, a bit of a favourite), and more besides...
The resident dog isn't really dead, he's just very, very slow... Jumps into life if you rustle a crisp packet near him, but only the first time you do it - he ain't stupid!
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Nothing much has changed since Tim's 13/1/2004 comments.... which in itself is a good thing. I however would describe the clientele as "mature and discerning", which probably says all you need to know about Tim and I. The pub has a pleasant atmosphere, which in itself sets it apart from most Catford pubs.
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Think 'Jazz Club' from the Fast Show (Whitehouse and Co must've been here before they came up with that sketch!) The Jazz is slightly too loud but the 80+ year old clientelle were swinging their plastic hips to it like a goodun' The Blues on a Thursday is supposed to be top class. Nice beer and friendly staff. A little bit too bright in there if anything. Not bad though (especially for Catford!)
Tim - 13 Jan 2004 13:00 |
I went in and emerged with a beard. Be careful, you'll find yourself drinking light and bitter you never ordered. Great music though.
The Rutland Beard Machine - 27 Nov 2003 13:28 |
A mixture of a "local" and a jazz pub, run by a devoted jazz fan. Jazz on Sunday lunchtimes (with excellent food) Tuesday and Saturdays. Rhythm & Blues Thursday. Monday and Wednesday quiet, but Friday is lively, with the landlord playing the piano (a baby grand!). Excellent beers, all well kept. Never any trouble. Clientele mostly middle-aged.
Tudor - 31 Jul 2003 15:01 |
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