Best Pubs in Sydenham

I recently visited The Phoenix Pub and decided to try both their chicken pie and burger. It’s not easy to find pubs that excel at both comfort food and classics, but this one delivered. The chicken pie was the star for me. The pastry was flaky and golden, holding up well without going soggy. Inside, the filling was rich, creamy, and packed with tender chicken and vegetables. It tasted homemade, with just the right balance of seasoning. The portion size was generous, and the pie was served hot and fresh, which made a big difference. The burger was equally impressive. The patty was juicy and well-seasoned, cooked perfectly to retain its flavor. The bun held everything together without falling apart, and the toppings were fresh and crisp. I appreciated that they kept things simple – no over-the-top ingredients, just a solid, well-executed burger. The wait staff were friendly and attentive, making sure we were happy with our meals. They even checked on the food’s temperature and quality, which showed they’re serious about customer satisfaction. Overall, The Phoenix offers hearty, well-prepared food in a welcoming atmosphere. Both the chicken pie and burger were excellent, and it’s clear they take pride in serving fresh, comforting dishes. I’ll definitely be back to try more from their menu.

Nice and open space. Good food. Good service. Reasonable prices

Another fantastic evening! Great pizza, beer and atmosphere - and family friendly to boot!👍🏻🙌🏻

We pre booked. Great venue with clean spacious attractive ambiance. Friendly and made us very welcome. Wheelchair friendly and inclusive environment. Nothing too much trouble attitude very helpful covering service and busy bar. Amazing how they did it, there was a wait. So go to relax and enjoy your meal out don’t go when you have a tight schedule. If they want to make improvements this is an area to look at at an extra member of staff, it’s a very large venue and when full as it did get over the lunch time it must have been very stressful for those two staff members. Our Buddha bowl meals were delicious too. Starters not as good as the deserts they were fabulous. We had a great time and I would definitely go back again.

Always a cracking evening at the dog house. Been living in London for 28 years and would hands down say this is the best place to watch sport, have a good meal, and be well cared for by staff!