Pubs in Forest Hill

Forest Hill sits on the ridge between Dulwich and Lewisham, a residential stretch of south London with Victorian terraces around the station and the Horniman Museum as its landmark. It's a neighbourhood that attracts families and young professionals, and the pub scene reflects that practical, lived-in character rather than any great night-out pretensions.

The half-dozen pubs here tend towards the solid and dependable. The Dartmouth Arms and Sylvan Post both lean gastro, serving burgers and Sunday roasts with a decent wine selection, while The Foresters Arms Forest Hill brings craft beer and real ale into the mix. They're the sort of locals that serve their streets well without demanding you cross the borough to visit.