About twenty years ago there was a fire in Denmark Hill Station; ruining part of it. This part was then renovated as a pub, one of the early Firkins, the sixth in fact - The Phoenix and Firkin.

It was apparently a fantastic pub so you can imagine how disappointed the regulars became when it was then changed to an O'Neill's. Now, however, following a recent refurbishment it is again a really nice place. It's a bit posh and snazzy but it still has some of the original features such as the plain brickwork and the huge clock that hangs down in the middle. (It doesn't work - but that might have been asking a bit much!)

The Railway element gives it character and interest and there's always something going on. There's a comfy upstairs seating area where you can sit and watch everything that's going on downstairs, and funky music adds to the enjoyable atmosphere. There's an excellent choice of beers, bitters and wines, and the food is good. To top it off the service is great. Given its prime location, you'd expect it to be livelier than it currently is but, maybe that's the effect of being in a railway station.

CLIENTELE: locals, commuters
NEAREST STATION: Denmark Hill station
FEATURES: ATM, outdoor seating