The Alfred London in London: photos, reviews

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The Alfred London is a traditionally decorated one-bar pub that offers a casual and cozy atmosphere perfect for meeting up with friends. With a large central servery, you'll find a wide beer selection including cask ale and Heineken for just £5.50. Enjoy friendly, top-quality service from staff like Kerry, who adds to the inviting environment. This affordable spot provides a fun mix of features like a dartboard, pool table, and outdoor seating, making it ideal for catching up with friends or watching sports. At £10 to £20 per person, you're sure to have a good time without breaking the bank.

Price

$$$$ 10 - 20 GBP

Services

Outdoor seating

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving beer, Serving wine

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Casual, Cozy

Best for

Meet up with friends

4.2

based on 145 reviews

Google

4.2/5 145 reviews

London Pub Map

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

🚇 Sydenham 🍺 £5.50 Heineken The Alfred is perched on a corner at the eastern end of Sydenham Road in Sydenham, southeast London. The nearest station is Sydenham, on the Windrush Line. The pub was built in 1862, opening under the name The Prince Alfred. Around 2015, it was renamed simply ‘The Alfred’—much like many pubs that have shortened their names. Sadly, many ‘Arms’ have been lost in the last twenty years. This traditionally decorated one-bar pub features a large central servery that dominates the bar. To the left is a cosy seating area with a sofa, winged chairs, a period fireplace, and a proper pub carpet. Nearby, there’s a dartboard and a large screen for watching sport. In front of the servery, rows of poser tables and stools lead to a pool table at the far end. The mustard yellow and burgundy walls are adorned with mirrors, signs, and a jukebox for playing tunes. Outside, benches line the front for a pint in the sun. The beer lineup will please the masses and includes one cask ale. I went for a Heineken—my pint was excellent and pleasingly cost less than six quid. There’s no food served, but there is a selection of bar snacks available if you’re feeling peckish. I arrived at 11 a.m. on a warm, overcast Saturday morning in July. I was the first through the door and was soon joined by Ryan, a local who’d recommended I visit the pub. We had a great chat about pubs we’d both been to and caught a bit of the Lions game—top fella. The service was first class; Kerry was personable, witty, funny, and the consummate host. I really enjoyed my time here. If I wasn’t visiting other pubs that day, I could’ve stayed for the sesh. What a cracking, characterful pub — loved it here. A must-visit if you’re in the area. 📅 26th July 2025 If you want to see all my pub reviews in one place, head to @londonpubmap on Instagram. 🍻

Mr Bignose

Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great place to drink. UBER friendly staff

Kevin Ribeiro

Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

Decent pub in Sydenham

What is the address of The Alfred London?
The Alfred London is located at 178 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5RP, London, United Kingdom.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Train station Penge East (1.03 km walk)
- Bus stop Penge East Station (Stop Q) (917 m walk)
- Bus stop Bell Green / Sainsbury's (Stop LN) (782 m walk)
- Bus stop Bell Green (Stop LS) (689 m walk)
How is The Alfred London rated by visitors?
The Alfred London has an average rating of 4.2 based on 145 reviews across platforms such as Google.
What is the average price at The Alfred London?
The average price is 10 - 20 GBP (it is cheap - $).
Does the venue have outdoor seating?
Yes, outdoor seating is available, making it ideal during warm weather.

The Alfred London