Spit And Sawdust

Went with a few friends for pub quiz on a rainy Tuesday - pretty fun one and the crowd was amazing. I picked this place because they have tacos, nachos and quesadillas and as an ex-Californian I’m always on the hunt! The food did not disappoint. Would recommend booking a table in advance to avoid getting a tiny cramped space in the pub. The outdoor seating was also well done - it’s covered from the rain.

🚇 Elephant &Castle 🍺 £6.20 Utopian Lager ❤️ An engaging on point pub. . The Spit & Sawdust is located on a quiet side street not far from the Bricklayer’s Arms roundabout at the top of Old Kent Road. The nearest Tube is Elephant & Castle, it’s about a ten minute walk to get here. . This pub was originally built in 1869 as The Beehive. During WII it was hit twice in separate air raids sadly killing eight people, it was rebuilt in its current guise just after the war. This pub closed it’s doors in 2014 and was thankfully resurrected in 2016 under new management and changed its name to the Spit & Sawdust. . The decor here is contemporary and combines the old and the new very well. The seating is a mix of comfy chesterfield sofas, winged chairs and stools around poser tables. At the centre of the bar is a stylish servery which is clad in timber and has a cool set up for their keg taps. The are TV’s showing live sport dotted around the bar and a shuffleboard table which is a good addition to any pub. There is a rooftop terrace to hangout In the warmer months and an ingenious designed beer garden that makes great use of the outside space. . The beer lineup was impressive, lots of local London breweries are represented here across the 19 taps to choose from. I thought I’d try out the Utopian Lager which hails from Devon, not my usual type of tipple but nice enough all the same. The food menu is Mexican, there is a good selection of Tacos, Quesadillas and Churros if you fancy a bit of tucker. . I visited around 4pm on a Saturday and there was a buzzy but laid back atmosphere, if that makes sense. There was a trendy crowd in attendance with limited moustache’s on show. There is a very cool vibe here, it was easy to settle in and enjoy the surroundings. To keep you entertained, there is a pub quiz on a Tuesday and a Disco on a Saturday. . The @spit_n_sawdust ticked a lot of boxes for me. The beer choice was diverse and local, the environment welcoming and relaxed.There is also plenty to keep you entertained to make a day/night of it. Hats off, great set up. 🍻 . ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 11.03.23