The Old Nun's Head comes back from the dead

The story goes that a nunnery once stood on the site of this pub. The Old Nun in question - the Lady Superior of the nunnery - was killed during the Reformation and had her head chopped off and stuck on a pike-staff outside: hence the name both of the pub and the surrounding area.

Not too long ago, the pub was derelict and a sighting of our headless nun (or ghosthunters tracking her down) was a more likely occurrence than this one opening for business again.

But, under the care of the people who turned round the nearby Gowlett, the Old Nun is back on her feet and pulling in the punters. And no wonder: the pub's a fair size and offers enough room to stretch out in.

The pub food is fairly priced (especially given the sizeable portions), but this one also places a focus on its beers and you'll find some unorthodox choices here (when we were last in, it included Frosty Piddle.)

It's always nice to see a pub coming back from the dead: particularly when it's as friendly and comfortable as this one.

NEAREST STATION: Nunhead station

FEATURES: regular guest beers, live music, outdoor seating, child-friendly, TV

The Old Nun's Head
15 Nunhead Green, SE15 3QQ