In its newest incarnation, the New Cross House opened its doors in May 2011. Many bauked at the name change from the Goldsmiths Tavern which carried so much history. The cries were silenced when their gaze was directed to the large stone carving at the top of the building.

History has shown that the pub has been here for hundreds of years, and that the New Cross House donated its name to the area rather than the other way around.

When moving back to the old name, it also takes old pub values as its theme. Some of the only original features to have survived its many guises are the tiles at the front of the pub which have been recreated around the pub. Along with some other traditional features.

We take pride in our Food and our drink which eskew the obvious run of the mill choices. Tinkle the ivories on the piano, or throw some arrows at the dartboard. Proper pub stuff.

More modern pub stuff (table football and ping pong) out the back in what we humbly believe is one of the best beer gardens in South London.

P.S. Ask around about the Barn / Shed / Treehouse / Stable thing...

Four real ales are on offer - Weasel and Bonobo from the Florence microbrewery, which is part of the Capital Pub Company - along with a couple of great seasonal ales: Adnams Mayday beer, and a rather fine Atlantic IPA from Sharps.

Among our range of lagers is Meantime's own London Lager, which should go down well with those who like their continental-style beers.