Eltham GPO

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  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “🚇 Eltham 🍺 £6.60 London Pilsner The Eltham GPO pub is located just off the high street in Eltham, southeast London. The nearest station is Eltham. The building was constructed in 1912 as Eltham’s General Post Office. A substantial extension was completed in 1935. This addition included the royal cypher of King George V, which remains above the main entrance today. The building reopened as a public house in February 2014, having originally been developed by Antic Pubs. Today, it is operated by Portobello Brewing. This is a good-sized, single-bar pub, predominantly traditional in style with a few contemporary touches. The servery is located on the right, with the bar wrapping around it in three distinct sections. To one side of the pub is an enclosed beer garden with bench seating, while there are also plenty of benches at the front. The decor features exposed brickwork, brightly coloured walls, herringbone and flagstone flooring, a variety of seating, and a striking central fireplace. Throughout the pub, postal-themed memorabilia and historic photographs celebrate the building’s heritage. The beer selection offers a line-up of familiar favourites, alongside Portobello’s own brews and a range of cask ales. I opted for a London Pilsner, my pint hit the spot, price point was about average. The food menu consists of small plates and traditional pub classics. Fish and chips costs £17.50, roasts are available on Sundays. We arrived just after 2pm on a mild Saturday afternoon in April. The pub was fairly busy throughout, with a mix of customers from all walks of life. The atmosphere was lively, with a nice buzz about the place, and the service was welcoming and friendly. This is a very popular pub in Eltham, appealing to a broad cross-section of locals. The beer selection was excellent, the surroundings were comfortable, the service was first-rate, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. All in all, it was a relaxed and enjoyable visit, making this a top spot to enjoy a pint. 📅 11th April 2026”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Eltham GPO is a fantastic place with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are very friendly, and it is also very dog friendly, which makes it even more enjoyable. They serve one of the best Sunday roasts in the area, and there is a good selection of drinks to go with it. The interiors are stylish and comfortable, making it a place where you want to spend time. It is also a great option for birthdays or larger group gatherings.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Seb was outstanding, looked out for us and had a great personality - steak was cooked great and I recommend the buffalo wings!”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Very lovely experience coming here, whilst we've been before, we haven't been since they've refurbished the place, it looks gorgeous inside and out. The staff are polite and helpful, the toilets are clean and well maintained, their seating is catered to everyone either wanted to sit inside, out the front or in the courtyard. Their food and drinks were delicious. I would highly recommend the steak and ale pie, which comes with mash, greens and gravy. One person in particular Diana (I hope I've spelt this right) a credit to the team, she was so helpful, and attentive to the moment we walked in to the moment we left. Despite it being a hot day as well, she welcomed us with a warm smile and good vibes throughout. So thank you 😊”

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• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “We went there on Monday and joined the quiz that was amazing and so much fun . The staff were so helpful and nice . We ordered some food and was so good. I discovered this place recently and I'll be back more often 100% recommended”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “The Eltham GPO is a great venue that contains a mix of new and restored features. A roaring fire was lit during the visit, which was very atmospheric. The ambience was great because of the mix of people who were enjoying lunch and having a drink. 🍷 The roasts were delicious and included a great selection of vegetables. The red cabbage was amazing, and the bed of greens and leeks was delectable. The host was friendly and brought extra gravy to the table. I cannot wait to come back. 🥘 5/5 stars”

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  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “Our ramblers group diverted from our Capital Ring walk from Falconwood to dine at the Eltham GPO on a Monday lunchtime. And what a great choice it was for lunch. There is a good selection of lagers and 3 beers on tap. A wide selection of food was available, all of which was delicious. Service was prompt and the bar staff very courteous. And to top it all off food on Mondays is half price! The only criticism was that they had problems with the heating which meant the only source of heat was the open fire at the centre of the pub. That apart we would recommend this pub and would return again when we are in the area.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “We had a very nice experience at the GPO, interesting,rustic, chic decor, music playing.Good drinks, served well by bar staff scarlette, Connor and Leanne. The particularly nice food cooked by chef elana.we had food and drinks in a cosy corner and then sat under cover for drinks on a rainy day in the courtyard,all a great experience,we would definitely return.🍾🥂.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “Had the smash burger and baileys cheesecake. Just lovely. Service was swift and with a smile. 50% off food was truly a blessing in these trying times. The blue moon is top notch here too!”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Loving the recent refurbishment and more importantly the great sounding and tasting menu. The menu has a good variety of dishes (but not too big) which allows the kitchen to push out great tasting pub and bistro level food. The Korean chicken bites were delicious and I was very happy to see a bit of fusion on their menu. The fish and chips was flavoursome and fresh, definitely a lot better than other pubs in the area. The chicken schnitzel was crispy and cooked well but could have done with perhaps a bit more flavour in the breadcrumb to whack it up a notch. The sticky toffee pudding was the perfect (and filling) end to the meal, a definite winner. The service was great and the staff were friendly, attentive and efficient. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back to try the Sunday roasts!”

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