The Surprise, Stockwell - pub details
Address: 16, Southville, Stockwell, London, SW8 2PP [map] [gmap]
Tel: 020 7622 4623
Stockwell (0.4 miles), Clapham North (0.7 miles), Vauxhall (0.9 miles)
Wandsworth Road (0.3 miles), Battersea Park (0.7 miles), Clapham High Street (0.7 miles)
Brewery: Young's
Pub facilities/features:
- Sky TV
- Pinball
- Outside seating
Pub added by dsf. Last visited on 20th Sep 2003.
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Priory Arms, Stockwell (0.1 miles), Prince Of Wales, Clapham (0.2 miles), Pensbury Arms, Clapham (0.3 miles), Duke Of Cambridge, Stockwell (0.4 miles), Dew Drop, Battersea (0.4 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Surprise, Stockwell
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| As a group of regulars at the Surprise we were disturbed to read the comments of JohnBonser about our beloved Toffee. Indeed, as someone who seems to appreciate 'fine traditional unspoilt' pubs, we were a little confused about your attitude to pub dogs in general. There are very few pubs left in London where dogs are welcome, and what is more traditional than taking the dog for walkies to your favourite local. We have several regular canine friends at the Surprise and we love them all, even if they are sometimes a little boisterous. Toffee is now an old gentleman,and if indeed he is not here the next time you visit, you will find it a much saddened pub. toffeelovers.utd - 18 Feb 2008 18:21 |
| Fine traditional unspoilt Youngs pub - it hasn't yet had the benefit of a "tasteful refurbishment" - located in a cul de sac off the Wandsworth Road and backing on to Larkhall Park. Note in particular the back room with the caricature drawings of pub customers. In marked contrast to other reviewers, unfortunately, I am no big fan of the pub dog, Toffee. My arrival yesterday ( Sunday ) afternoon at approx 12.45 pm, which purely by chance coincided with the arrival of another customer ( also not a regular ), was met with several minutes of unrestrained barking until the landlord managed to quieten him. Not the best of welcomes, I would suggest. No, I'm not a fan of pub dogs in general - particularly in small pubs like this when they take up too much room by sprawling all over the place. Occasionally they try and jump all over you and lick you, which I'm not keen on as you never know where they've been. This is a fine traditional pub, however, I won't be disappointed if said dog is not there next time I call in. Had he not been there, I might have stayed longer as the Ordinary was in good form. JohnBonser - 28 Jan 2008 12:47 |
| The dog is always on a diet, but I understand it can't be kept out of picnics in the summer. A really fine pub. PSKI - 22 Jan 2008 12:36 |
| One of the more atmospheric Youngs pubs and certainly sold a very decent Ordinary, though I sensed real ale not the strongest seller. Very welcoming too. mtaylor40 - 8 Sep 2007 12:32 |
| Lovely location, friendly, and the dog, Toffee, is still there and now on a diet. Southerngirl - 18 Apr 2007 14:09 |
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