Travel publication Time Out has named the best pubs in the UK, and one in South East London features in the list.
It said: "Time Out’s 2026 ranking of Britain’s greatest pubs was compiled with the assistance of our UK-wide network of drinking aficionados, and features all kinds of establishments.
"Pint enclaves built in barren deserts, atop blustery mountains and on isolated beaches.
"Sturdy booze bastions, age-old no-fuss pubs, innovative craft alehouses and everything in between."
Coming in 14th place is The Old Nuns Head in Nunhead, earning praise for its inclusivity.
The 'incredible' South East London pub named among UK's best
Explaining why The Old Nuns Head featured on the list, Time Out shares: "London’s best pub is also its funnest: an excellently offbeat, queer-friendly boozer in the bones of a grand 1930s building.
"The Old Nun’s Head has in recent years become south-east London’s favourite unofficial queer venue, thanks to an array of campy entertainment including speed-dating, drag-king cabaret, and nights like Pop-Up Dyke Bar and the messy, cream-splattered and highly NSFW Cake Sit.
"Wondering about the name?
"A nunnery once stood on this site; the rebellious Mother Superior was murdered during the Reformation and her head stuck on a pikestaff on the green."
What do customers say about The Old Nun’s Head?
On Tripadvisor , the pub has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 from more than 130 reviews, including 74 that are rated 'excellent'.
On Google Reviews, the Old Nun's Head has a score of 4.5 out of 5 from more than 1,200 reviews.
One guest said: "Absolutely obsessed with this pub!!
"The staff are SO lovely and friendly, you can truly be yourself here.
"We loved it so much we held our wedding here, my husband loves it just as much as I do.
"The food is excellent, the roasts are my favourite in London."
Another happy visitor wrote: "Not even being dramatic when I say that this is the best pub in London!
"Every single time I’ve been, I literally have that time of my life.
"Decently priced pints, incredible staff, and just an all-round feel-good experience every single time.
"If you shamelessly love a bit of karaoke, a chance to dance on tables and then get a LUSH roast the following Sunday, trust me, this is the place for you!"
One more guest shared: "The nicest staff at any pub, good selection of drinks and great music.
"We got food which was lovely with a lot of vegan options which was great too."
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