The Tankard

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  Ste Dewsbury

  ·4 months ago

  “Best local pub I've been in. Has its faults. But the staff and customers are 2nd to non. I hope the girls well on the journey. We had a great time. 3 scousers made to feel as welcomed in a long time. Thanks”

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  Guy Winton

  ·1 year ago

  “I love this pub because it’s an honest boozer the likes of which are dying out left right and centre No food, no coffee but everybody’s welcome bring dogs kids etc. A real pub should be like an extension of your living room and the tankard gets that. I make a special trip whenever I’m in London to come here and drink some of their £5 pints of Heineken lager. Yes, that’s right folks five quid for a pint of Heineken in London as of March 2025 I’ve been coming here for a couple of years and prices haven’t risen so far as I know. I respect that. Last time I was in there, some musicians turned up and started playing some traditional Irish music. If the idea was that kind of stuff gets people to drink more, it worked. In this corporate world of Gastro pubs which are glorified restaurants with a bar it’s refreshing to see establishments like this. I hope the owners are reading my comment and I hope they never change anything”

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  Les Kohegyi

  ·1 year ago

  “A truly unpretentious local pub. Even the hand dryers in the toilets had dried vomit”

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  Stephen H

  ·1 year ago

  “Nice little traditional community pub, the kind of place where the barmaid remembers your order and you can chat to the other customers if you want. Decent prices too.”

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  London Pub Map

  ·1 year ago

  “🚇 Elephant & Castle 🍺 £5.00 Heineken ❤️ A friendly locals pub on busy Walworth Road. . Today I was out and about in Walworth to explore the pubs of this manor for the first time. First stop was here at The Tankard which is just a short walk from Elephant & Castle Tube. This Mock Tudor pub is situated on a corner plot on Walworth Road and is easy to find. . I arrived just after 12pm and the pub was fairly quiet with about six people in attendance. I ordered a pint and was served by the Irish Guvnor who was chatting to some of the locals who were propping up the bar, then I pulled up a pew and took stock of what this boozer is all about. . This is a one bar pub which is a good size which was clean, tidy and simply decorated. There is wood panelling cladding the walls, a stripped wood floor and leaded windows, there are also a couple of pictures of horses, it wouldn’t be an Irish pub without these. If you like your sport there are three TV’s showing live sport, I managed to catch a bit of the Leicester v Leeds game which was on at the time. . The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, even though I was a new face in here there was friendly eye contact and you could tell everyone was a local judging by all the interactions. The Guvnor was equally friendly, he was collecting glasses around the tables and took time to chat to people at every table, a true hallmark of a proper landlord and it is rare to see this these days. . The Tankard in Walworth is a proper oldschool Irish pub full of local patrons who are well looked after. It was great to see a proper Guvnor in full flow looking after his punters and showing that personal touch. I felt welcome here even though I’m not a regular, it’s obvious that the Guvnor has set the tone here and has a good crowd. If you fancy a traditional pub experience, you must give The Tankard a go. 📊 Information correct on visiting 21/02/22 If you want to see all my pub reviews in one place, head to @londonpubmap on Instagram. 🍻”

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  Stefan

  ·2 years ago

  “Old and tired, in dire need of more light and a deep scrub of the floors. Cheapest pint I've found in London though (5£ Madri)”

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  James Stephen Medes

  ·2 years ago

  “A proper local for local people. The prices are more than reasonable. There are no real ales or craft beers but a good selection of lagers. Provides a great venue for watching the football and other sports - especially horse racing. Has outdoor seating. Friendly.”

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  Elena

  ·2 years ago

  “One of the best places to have a beer in London. The staff is great. And the lady owner is really friendly. I"ll remember our funny moment drinking a Barbie Bomb! 😉”

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  Andy Berryman

  ·3 years ago

  “An actual boozer. Barmaid friendly, efficient and brings Guinness to the table instead of making you wait. Plenty of space and seats, sport on telly, great atmosphere, reasonable prices. If you're a bloke who simply likes pints this is the spot. Friendly dog and feels family run too, excellent.”

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  John Francis

  ·3 years ago

  “Don't go here if you are hoping to watch sports, drink with a friend, or have a good time. The bartender/owner was constantly getting into shouting matches with customers and kicking out people for not buying another round the second they finished their drink. Should be pretty empty if you need a place with a table and don't mind buying a drink every 15 minutes.”

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