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The Shirker's Rest
Independent beer, pizza and live music opposite Goldsmiths in New Cross
The Shirker’s Rest is a modern independent pub on Lewisham Way, with cask and keg beers from independent breweries, proper cider, wines, spirits and soft drinks. There’s outdoor seating, a dog-friendly welcome and an upstairs function room for up to 30 people, available to hire without a fee or minimum spend.
9 Lewisham Way, London SE14 6PP, UK
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The bar
A small pub with a serious drinks list
Set over two floors, The Shirker’s Rest focuses on quality beer, with local and independently produced brews alongside cider, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks. Its snack wall covers the quick fixes, while Yard Sale pizza can be ordered in when you want something more substantial.
Upstairs
Room for gatherings, music and more
The upstairs function room seats up to 30 and is available for birthdays, parties, work dos, games nights and other events without a hire fee, minimum spend or deposit. The pub also hosts live music and is open to ideas for comedy and art exhibitions.
Come for
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Lewisham Area CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026, with cask and keg beers from independent breweries
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Yard Sale pizza delivered to the pub, plus the famous snack wall for something quick with a pint
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The upstairs function room seats up to 30, with no hire fee, minimum spend, or deposit
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Live music, a dog-friendly welcome, and outdoor seating opposite Goldsmiths on Lewisham Way
Today · 1pm–midnight
- Monday
- 3pm–11:30pm
- Tuesday
- 3pm–11:30pm
- Wednesday
- 3pm–11:30pm
- Thursday
- 3pm–midnight
- Friday
- 3pm–midnight
- Saturday
- 1pm–midnight
- Sunday
- 1pm–10:30pm
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