London Beer Dispensary in Lewisham

We popped in for a drink a bite to eat before going to the Brockley Jack theatre. The bar staff were really friendly and there was a good choice of beers - wine less so, but we had a nice glass and I guess the pub is called the Beer Dispensary. The food came in the form of pizzas, through an arrangement they have with a nearby establishment... the pizzas were great and were delivered to our table within 15 minutes. Bar has a nice, cosy feel to it and we really enjoyed it. The toilets could do with some sprucing up, hence the four star - would be a five star otherwise.

Food prices OK, a piece of my fried haddock was cold, uncooked and raw! Staff did not replace the piece of battered haddock.

Have visited several times since first visit earlier this summer and never disappointed. Great selection of drinks. Staff always very friendly and efficient. Outdoor space is nice but small but lots of tables inside. Have had pizza there which was very nice but mainly just go for drinks and the lovely atmosphere.

Lovely atmosphere, great decor, staff with handsome faces. Unfortunately chicken wings were a load of dog plop. Advertised as buffalo wings but arrived as scrubby mediocre wings coated in cracked pepper and chilli powder. Not to be costumed by a chicken wing connoisseur. Lack of care towards the art of wing chicken, lazy. Asked for blue cheese to accompany poor wings in a vain attempt to add some flavour but alas it did not arrive. Then whence arriving to the bar 35 mins later for the next round was asked if we still wanted the blue cheese...well no thanks, unless someone wants to scoop it up with a small spoon? But would the spoon even arrive? Looking at prior experience, probably not. 5/10 xoxox

Ordered the hot dogs, chips and hot wings. Hot dog was disappointing, had no kind of home made feel, bbq sauce not homemade (used to be), blue cheese could have been melted etc, would accept this from a german beer festival not from somewhere that markets theirselves with proper homemade food. 'Hot' wings were crispy wings served with a hot dip, just not really what you expect. Chips were nice as always. A bit more care would go a long way!

5 of us and our dog had a lovely evening at the London Beer Dispensary last night. Great atmosphere, really good food cooked by the new chef. Friendly, welcoming staff. Thoroughly recommend this place. Have been here many times before and always enjoyed it but this is the first time I’ve wanted to review on Trip Advisor as extra impressed. Many thanks, we’ll see you soon.

Nice beer, but pretty expensive for the area. Whilst quietly sitting down to enjoy my first pint I got asked to leave the table I was sitting at by the manager in order to make way for some grumbling regulars.

I’ve been coming in here regularly but since Martin took over the kitchen and since the refurb this place has turned a corner. The food is incredible! We can barely breathe because we’re so full! I highly recommend the steak wrap, which is incredibly large and hearty for a mere £9! I spoke to the chef, Martin, and he is still working on a new menu but in the meantime the stuff he is cooking is so tasty and HUGE! Special mention must go to the wonderful staff who are so smiley, welcoming and friendly. Now when I come here I always feel like I’m among friends, which wasn’t the case a year ago. Thank you so much, guys, for making this pub extra special.

In a time when we are talking about pubs closing down, here is one that has opened in the last few years. Great little bar ...... although it doesn't have one! Great burgers, great beer choice and lovely people who know their stuff. Don't expect anything fancy, it is exactly what it says on the tin. An old fashioned ale house dispensing beer.

Regularly visit the beer despensiry, love the atmosphere and great beers! Food can be amazing but can’t help feel disappointed on a couple of occasions where they don’t have all the meal items advertised and won’t mention it. £14 for a roast you expect a bit more than boiled carrots and broccoli. Previous visits the £9.50 nachos have been made with American square cheese and a hunk of pork (as oppose to pulled). Can sometimes seem as if you’re served a pile of left overs, understandable to not always have everything but informing before or knocking down the price would make the food less of a dissapointment.

I used to come here almost on a weekly basis and previously voted for the Beer Dispensary to be on the London Time Out small business awards. However, after the business was taken over by its current owners the pub has really suffered. The beer selection is as good as it used to be but the staff really let this place down; for example, I asked what a beer on the keg was like - the response was a rather perplexed..."it's a beer". On another occasion I asked for recommendations on what to drink from a chap who quite clearly had no interest in serving me - I was only allowed to try 1 beer and then was asked to "make a choice". The previous staff really made this place and unfortunately I have rarely returned since then. Go if you want good, varied beer but don't expect anything else.

I've been here twice now and was impressed both times. Comfie, great selection of different ales, spacious - outside patio - friendly young staff, good prices. Only disappointment last night was the lack of a really dark ale or a stout or a porter. Lots of pale ales so perhaps drop one of these and add a lovely smoky porter - then i'll give 5 stars!

Bad prices, bad service, bad food...AVOID! Food is poor and the prices are extortionate for what you get. Also comes topped with very bad service!!!

Just a suggestion to the management. When a pint is served with a 1.5cm head and the customer asks for it to be topped. The correct response is a smile and a careful top up. **NOT** a sigh, a rolling of the eyes and a pull on the pump that leaves it less filled than before. (Note to non UK readers. In the UK you pay for a pint and a pint is what you get. If the froth at the top aka 'the head' is too large you are perfectly entitled to ask for it to be topped up so that there is maybe a few millimetres of head. In some parts of the country, oversized glasses are used with a line to indicate the legal pint level.) Otherwise I have been popping in here quite irregularly for several years and have found it quite variable. At its best it is five star, but too often it does not quite seem to manage customer service quite well enough; but never less than three star.

I have been here quite a few times now and love that it's down the road! They have such a delicious selection of beers with all sorts of flavours from caramel, fruits and salt! I love the try the beers here and haven't been bored yet as there are so many choices! The nachos are fully loaded and really tasty (massive portion), the beer sticks are always a win and the staff have alwasy been really friendly and eager to get you to try new beers! If you'r ein teh area go in!

This is a South East London gem. A place for beer enthusiasts that also makes good pub food. Try the nachos and you won’t be disappointed. I also love how they have chilli in many dishes! Staff is very welcoming and they welcome dogs too....

Easily the best roast in town - I went through about 6 or 7 other pubs before I s found this one! It is amazing. Comes with a cauliflower and truffle puree that will blow minds. I now come every Sunday, try a new beer...

Love the staff here they are more like friends now but that might be because of the amount of time I visit and the fact its my local :-) Dogs are also allowed so she is often thankful for the warm welcomes and cuddles. I...

When ever we go here everything is always spot on. Good beer selection on keg, cask, bottle and can. Burgers are really good and a great selection as well as good chips and wings. Staff are always really friendly and helpful

Return visit after several years. At least the real ales now served from handpumps from the cellar rather than from casks on the open floor as before. Real ale supply majors on the Southey Brewery which runs the pub. Tonight's examples were very poor to...

Staff great, beer great. But arguably the worst chicken wings I have ever had. Soggy batter, not that buffalo wings should be battered in the first place. In fairness they were half price on a Wednesday, but had I been charged full price they would...

Perfect local place. Friendly atmosphere and great food. Really nice staff. Voodoo Chile - the best burger in years, as a burger should be! Cooked to perfection, with lovely chips, and good fresh salad. The Mono-lentil burger is a wonderful veggie option - really tasty,...

We called in here for drinks and enjoyed a really good variety of craft beers and a couple of glasses of nice house wines too. We didn't eat there but the food and presentation did look very nice.

I've been visiting The London Beer Dispensary for a few years now. It's a 20minute bus journey from my house so I often go here as a treat on a Sunday afternoon/evening to celebrate something or relax after a long day in the garden. So,...

Lovely place great beers. Food okay but quite pricey for what you get. Would be great to have a lamb burger. Certainly will return .

Friendly, knowledgeable staff, great veggie burger (and meat too, but the mushroom veggie is a favorite)

This is a little unusual as a review but I wanted to firstly say how professional and kind the woman was managing the bar when I stumbled in today - looking for somewhere quiet to sit and have something to think, eat and drink before...

Lovely little place. Friendly staff who serve you in the middle of the pub (not behind a bar). Great choice of beer and wine and really good burgers. Great for a night out but also perfect for pre theatre grub before going to Brockley Jack...

There isn't a better burger anywhere else in London. And I came here for the beer. So that was a lovely surprise. And then the little treat to top it all off, a pint of chips. Fantastic food, beer and atmosphere.

There's something odd about the bar at the London Beer Dispensary. That's because, technically speaking, there isn't one - an array of beer taps can be found on the back wall, but there isn't a counter in front of them. The servers therefore hover where...

Really cosy place, with great beers and wholesome food. It ticks all the boxes for us, especially as you can take the beer away in cartons!

As a fellow restauranter I just love coming here for my Sunday Roast. it reminds of my nans cooking. the staff are super friendly. great selection of cask beers. .great for burgers too... Jason

Bringing a hipsterish air to Crofton Park, the London Beer Dispensary is a popular spot on the main road (formerly Mr Lawrence's Wine Bar, which has moved next door). Rough wood floors, mismatched furniture and a tiny yard make it a relaxed and comfortable spot...

Good beer huge selection. Nice place to sit for an afternoon. Food looked nice but we didn't eat. Nice comfy chairs.

Went with my boyfriend and tried loads of different beers and ciders, even ended up taking some home in a carton! Burgers were really tasty too - thought the pint of chips was a nice touch.

Great evening as always spent enjoying the great beers and delicious burgers. Staff are always friendly & knowledgable.

Dispensary does fab burgers -particularly fond of the pulled pork, hits the spot precisely- and the variety of local ales live up to the promise of the bar's name. Dispensary gets full marks for ambiance and character- it really is like something out of another...

Went for the beer selection (some great craft ales available) but thought I would try a burger as was feeling peckish. I wasn't disappointed - I was half expecting an average burger but it was really tasty. Good bun, good meat and sauce. This is...

Great selection of beer and amazing burgers (possibly the best burger that I've had) there is a nice little beer garden so a good way to spend a sunny evening.

Beside Crofton Park Station this is a great bar with craft beers and draught cider. The burgers are hand made to your selection. Friendly staff and great interior. The 1950's DIY manuals let you know how much our parents did for themselves. I bet you'll...