Best Camberwell Bars & Pubs

Here is a regularly updated round-up of the best bars and pubs in Camberwell, London, SE5.
It is listed A-Z by street in the locality. It is brought to you by The Camberwell Guide which has pages on the best local cafes, food Shops, restaurants, shops and more. The Guide is part of the South London Guide (est. 2003) which profiles the best independent businesses in SE & SW London.
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Hermit’s Cave
28 Camberwell Church Street
020 7703 3188
Considered best pub in SE5
Unfussy with Victorian fittings
Real ale beers. Perrys & ciders

Stormbird (est 2011)
25 Camberwell Church Street
020
Pub built in 1883 and was originally the Artichoke and recently the Funky Munky
Sister pub: Hermit’s Cave Cask beers: 20 including Redemption
thestormbirdpub.co.uk

Veraison Wines (est. March 2022)
78 Camberwell Church Street,
SE5 8QZ
Owner: Patrycja (ex-10 Cases)
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Camberwell Arms (est. 2014)
65 Camberwell Church Street
020 7358 4364
Bar: Franks Upstairs (1st floor)
Owner: Frank Boxer
Chef: Michael davies
Bookings
thecamberwellarms.co.uk

Little Cellars (due 2023)
75 Camberwell Church Street,
SE5 8TU
Owners: Helen Hall, Luke West-Whylie & Ben McVeigh
The Story
Wine Bar & Bottle Shop
Open:
Sister: Peckham Cellars
littlecellars.co.uk
Replaces Andrews & Robertson Auctioneers.
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The Tiger
18 Camberwell Green, SE5 7AA
T: 020 7703 5246
Historic pub (built 1826)
Craft beers
Real ales
Pub food
Owners: Antic
Open Mon-Fri from 4pm onwards and Sat & Sun from mid-day, Al fresco seating and Sport TV.
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The Kennington (est March 2012)
60 Camberwell New Road
020 7735 9990
Contacts: Steve & Lee
Pub
Kitchen
Open from midday Tues-Sun (from 17:00 Mon)
Sat: Steak &Wine night
Children welcome until 19:00.

thekennington.com

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Old Dispensary (est. 2004)
325 Camberwell New Road
SE5 0TF
07727 725825
Operators: Christopher & David
The History: Originally established as the Camberwell Provident Dispensary in 1862 to provide medical care for the local poor. The building was rebuilt in 1880 before being converted into a pub.
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Grove House Tavern
26 Camberwell Grove
SE5 8RE
Owners: Parched
Beers & wines
Spirits 7 cocktails
Lunch: Subs from Mondo Sando
Dinner: Cutie Pies

grovehousetavern.co.uk

Joiner’s Arms
35 Denmark Hill
020 7703 4756
One of Camberwell’soldest pubs. Live music. Pool table. Some serious drinkers.

The Kerfield Arms (est. April 2025)
16 Grove Lane
SE5 8SY map
020 3011 5401
Open: Tues-Sun
Pub
Dining Room
Chef: Jay Styler
In 2026 the Kerfield Arms became only the second pub in London to receive a Michelin star.
Operators: Rob Tecwyn and Adam Symonds
Sister pub: The Baring, N1
It replaces The Crooked Well. In the 80’s the fabulous The House of Love played some early gigs there.

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The Cambria
40 Kemerton Road
SE5 9AR map
020 7326 0426
Manager: Hugo
Owners: Prospect Pubs (Dan Shotton and Mark Draper)
Neighbourhood pub with classic pub food, small plates & a range of drinks.
Dog friendly (close to Ruskin Park).
thecambrialondon.co.uk

The Phoenix
Windsor Walk map
SE5 8BB
020 7703 8767
Owner: Mitchell's & Butlers
Open: 7 days a week from mid-day.
The pub is located in Denmark Hill station (1866).
After a fire in 1980 the station was restored in 1984 including a pub (Phoenix & Firkin).

thephoenixwindsorwalk.co.uk

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