The Ivy House
London's first community-owned pub, a 1938 Grade II-listed Truman's 'improved public house' in Nunhead that mixes gigs, quiz nights, and Sunday roasts under a locally owned co-operative.
- Live music
- Price: £ · Budget
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Did you know
Locals raised around £1 million to buy it in 2013, making it the first building bought under the community right to bid in the Localism Act.
Local tip
The kitchen serves Tuesday to Thursday 5-9pm, Friday 5-10pm, Saturday noon-10pm and Sunday noon-6pm, so plan meals around that. Gigs are on the events page, and children are welcome.
Famous dishes
Finding it
- Address
- 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead, London SE15 3BE
- Nearest station
- Nunhead (National Rail), 983 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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