Nag's Head in Southwark

🚇Denmark Hill 🍺 £5.50 Cruzcampo The Nag’s Head is located just up the road from Camberwell Green in South London. Denmark Hill is the nearest train station, Oval is the closest Tube. This former Truman’s pub boasts a rich history dating back to 1856. Its most striking architectural feature is the elegant green tiles and distinctive lettering. In 2017, the Nag’s Head faced closure when its owners doubled the rent and planned to convert it into luxury flats. A successful community campaign secured its status as an ‘Asset of Community Value’ by Southwark Council. This is a one-room, old-school pub with a well-seasoned, oblong-shaped bar. The servery is located on the left-hand side, wrapped in blue carpet and lined with plenty of barstools. To the left of the servery is a compact area with a tall chest of drawers, along with Scottish and Irish flags. Opposite the servery is a large TV, a fruity, and a jukebox. At the back of the bar, you’ll find a pool table and a period fireplace. The décor includes bare floorboards, damask wallpaper, and a mix of upholstered seating. At the rear of the pub, there’s a decent sized paved beer garden. The beer lineup features a selection of well-known mainstream keg brands. I went for a Cruzcampo — my pint hit the spot, and the price was below average. They don’t serve food, but there are crisps and nuts if you’re feeling peckish. I arrived at 11 a.m. on a sunny Saturday morning in May. When I got there, one local punter was sat at the bar, Guv’nor Bill was by the hatch, and a Jack Russell was keeping an eye on the door. The atmosphere was relaxed — we were all watching the FA Cup build-up. The pub shows Live sports and hosts Karaoke nights. This is what you call a proper boozer, absolutely loved it. There are not many of these pubs left around the capital, make sure you pay it a visit. 📅 17th May 2025 More London pub info on socials @londonpubmap 🍻

Nice old style pub nice atmosphere

Lovely pub, feels like home. Came here with my brother and my #lover. I didn’t get their names but the three women behind the bar genuinely gave me faith in humanity

Great old fashioned pub!!! Not many places like this no more!!!! Land lord are diamonds.

One of the pub ladies shouted at us and was aggressive - it was scary and definitely racist. When some of our friends went to the garden to see if there was seating she said 'i saw you sent your people to the back' - she chased them and aggressively told them they have to buy drinks if they are coming here. She also shouted at us when we were moving a stool closer to the table. She plugged out all the machines by our table - the TV and the slot machine when we sat down. The other staff members served us ok, but they didn't address their colleagues behaviour and ignored that she basically chased us out of the pub. It was a terrible experience and I'm never spending money there again.

It's all ways been a very social place and staff are very helpful and friendly and welcoming

Great atmosphere in this proper little old school pub, staff are lovely, prices are súper reasonable and theres a nice little Outdoor área too.

Met a lovely lady in my pub in Dulwich today called Lauren. I believe she works here. I wish I had met her under different circumstances than what was- but I will definitely be visiting The Nags Head with friends soon. Her positive attitude and outlook really is something. See you guys soon👍🏼

Love this place, great old fashioned pub, and Baz the doggy doorman!

Great old pub .friendly place .for a beer .

Love the nags in Camberwell my local

Beautiful building and friendly staff.

Incredibly welcoming pub. Landlord and land lady made me feel like family

So good to see the full version of this page for more details about the new job is to provide a reference for my own

Lovely pub, completely ruined by the owner/landlord who is one of the nastiest men we have ever met. Take your money elsewhere, it's not welcome here!

Not been in for a few years new seating very friendly barmaid and Billy sat in the same seat nothing changed really that's good Ellen and John Spain

A traditional London pub, great atmosphere

Lovely bunch of people,and staff are very friendly

Brilliant pub great hosts and staff

A true community pub. A rarity with a pool table. A jukebox with a great selection. Good place to watch footie midweek.

Karaoke Pub Camberwell Road Great South East pub, really friendly local people and friendly staff. Holds Baptism events Funeral Wakes and everything in between! There is a Pool Table and an outdoor large Yard to use and a full choice of Lagers and Ales.

Nice place, staff was friendly and welcoming

Excellent south London boozer... come and enjoy !

Quite small seems a nice friendly local pub reasonable prices.

A fine locals drinking den down Camberwell way. A good pint of cold beer on a hot day, much recommended. Good quick service at the bar, what's not to like?

Great local boozer, fantastic service

Mint......proper spit & sawdust place Old time local.. but beers a tad expensive

Had a good evening people were friendly

This is o,k bar & staff are good. It has a back yard garden as well & a pool table

Great pool....customers and staff...great old fashioned proper pub.

The service and the food is wonderful.

Fantastic pub , great atmosphere

Must visit pub in Camberwell! Proper old school pub with great locals who will happily chat to you and rub you for your pool skills.

Domt like the staff misserable and unfriendly dont know how they are able to work with the public

Nice little pub with an amazing chilled atmosphere

Nice place good staff. Nice some traditional style pubs are still alive.

Lovely pub friendly bar staff and terrific banter with all

Old school boozer with great staff great pool players and great people. Must be approved by the dog baz or you won't last.

If you're looking for an authentic traditional pub full of characters and a great garden, this is for you.

Long Bar. Nice couches. Large beer garden. Karaoke on Sundays. Sympathic staff.

What can I say about this.place without be down right rud !!!

Not good full off wanabe gangstas

Very excited. New local. Absolutely clas.

Best public house in Camberwell

NAGS HEAD APSLUTLEY SLAMM,IN GREAT NIGHT.

Friendly staff & Atmosphere, A1.

The décor was simply to die for. Still George would have been proud. The local folk were welcoming beyond all levels never have I had a fresh frosty kroenenberg. The facilities were quite devilish! It was wonderful to finally find a location in London at which a whole bunch of Elvis could be heard; a decent amount of motorhead could also be heard drifting amongst taps and friendly folk. To put this in the words of oasis: Wonderful.

Brilliant best pub in south London age ,race, no prob ,ladies safe place to be yourself.

Great little local pub friendly people reasonable priced drinks good music and funny people

Pretty ropey traditional boozer. Not many left. Worth seeing though.

Great pub, not pretentious, keeping it real! Great Guinness too.

A proper local community boozer, rough and ready in the best possible way. Beer selection is poor but you can find bottles of Guinness West Indies porter in the fridge so it's not all bad

friendly and welcoming but could do with a face-lift

Lively & bustling community boozer full of atmosphere. Poor beer selection though.

A locals pub, under threat of closure.