The Sun in the Sands, Kidbrooke - pub details
Address: 123, Shooters Hill Rd, London, SE3 8UQ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 2154) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Westcombe Park (0.8 miles), Charlton (0.9 miles), Kidbrooke (1 mile)
Pub suggested by Dave Jones on 31 Mar 2003
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> Current user rating: 4.3/10 (rated by 20 users)
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user reviews of the Sun in the Sands, Kidbrooke
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| I am pleased to announce that the pub has re-opened and not fallen into the hands of a dreaded developer. It burst back into life this week but sadly has not improved, if anything, it may have got worse if that was possible. Sampled the Fullers "London Pride", served at amazing warmth of 19.4⁰c for £3.40 per pint. (How do they do it so cheap?) Not sure if they had replaced stocks, but this came up totally insipid and rough to the point of being undrinkable, such a sad shame. This pub has all the viable makings of being an excellent venue, if only somebody would try. Will give it another go in a few weeks to see if there is any change and report my findings. CaskMaster - 21 Aug 2011 21:17 |
| I'm afraid that after a recent visit (very very brief), I must report that the locals are the personification of the word 'scum'. Only go in here if you're training for a career in UFC (or you have 6 fingers on each hand) and you need some fighting practise. The alcohol is disproportionately expensive considering the surroundings you have to endure to enjoy your pint. Just avoid at all costs. The smoking ban didn't seem to apply here either. Avoid!! PissFlap - 22 Apr 2011 22:12 |
| In reply to the earlier retort- If that pub can hold a 9 piece band then they must all be playing triangles whilst performing an acrobatic pyramid. The mention of locals being locals was a warning to any unsuspecting visitors. There are no new faces in there. Same old small crowd during the week either playing pool, fruit machines or generally telling each other to f*** off as loud as they can which apparently is the highlight of their day. The proof of a good pub-and this one isn't- is that fresh faces come and return. The problem is that all newbies never set foot inside again and frequent far superior drinking places in a much safer and friendlier place. If a tornado went through this pub it would cause thousands of pounds of improvements. As to the future- I have no idea as to why no-one has ever bought the shop next door ( used to be a florist years ago, last time I saw it, it was a car sound system installer ) and enlarged the pub and give it a complete makeover. That, and only that is going to breathe life into what used to be a cracking pub which has now well and truly fallen through the cracks. NICKOLA - 17 Apr 2011 21:48 |
| I would like to point some things out to 2 earlier reviewers. Firstly "CaskMaster" Yes you are right sadly the pub is closed but not for long ! The metal hoardings are to protect against looters while the builders are in repairing the kitchens after a fire. (some of you may have seen the fire engines) "NICKOLA" A small pub ? You must have walked in and out quickly otherwise you would have spotted it has 2 pool tables one side. And the other side is large enough to hold a gig by an 9 piece band. So not small in my book. your Quote "The locals are just that-locals " un-Quote Is there a point you are trying to make.? I suggest people make their own mind up when it re-opens. You will get A band every Saturday night. Bombardier. Best Curry around. Friendly atmosphere. steveeeee5 - 21 Mar 2011 17:56 |
| As of March 2011, this pub is now closed and boarded up. Another well known land mark bites the dust. CaskMaster - 21 Mar 2011 15:31 |
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