CARSHALTON

Beerhound's home territory, so this page at least ought to be good! The temporary clubhouse is no better endowed with real ale than the last one, destroyed in a disastrous fire three years ago. Help is at hand...
Carshalton has a long history and the attractive old village offers a good choice for visitors, all less than 10 minutes walk from the station. Moreover, if you feel like it, Sutton is very close (1 mile west) and there are several further good options there, notably the Lord Nelson (Youngs) very close to the Carshalton border and 15 mins walk from the ground.
The nearest pub to the station and the ground is the RAILWAY TAVERN* (1), a small one bar Victorian Fullers house on the corner of North St and Camden Rd. A 'Good Beer Guide' regular. There is a beer garden. Snacks available.
Carshalton's best-known pub is the old GREYHOUND INN* (2), picturesquely sited overlooking the pond, with (expensive apart from the Ordinary Bitter) Young's beers served in excellent condition (CAMRA local pub of the year 2004 and 2005). There is an extensive food menu.
At the other end of the pond are two adjacent pubs, these are (i) the COACH & HORSES(3), another small one room pub with (usually) Bass and London Pride available; and (ii) the Woodman, a former butcher's shop, with at present, Young's, and Charles Wells Bombardier on draught. A bit more expensive than most of the competition and i wouldnt think a very suitable option for scarf wearing footie types.
The WINDSOR CASTLE* (4),used to be a real ale mecca, but neither the quality nor the range is as it was. Hancocks (for some reason) and London Pride are pretty much regulars, the others are guests. You might be lucky woith the quality-A large pub (also noted for its serious food). Note short cut walking route back to ground via Shorts Rd (<10mins).
The SUN (5) is an old railway hotel, a two bar pub with an interesting layout and a friendly Irish landlord. Harvey's Bitter is a welcome regular ale, also London Pride, and (if you like that kind of thing) Old Speckled Hen (no food).
Back to the High Street, at the far end, is the FOX & HOUNDS (6), an old building much refurbished, which has had a rough patch recently with and would not recoomend a special journey for, altohugh having said that there are occasionally interesting guest beers on, and the Saturday lunchtime clientele isn't too bad. Full menu available. If you're feeling adventurous, or its a nice day, the DUKE'S HEAD* (7) at Wallington Green, another Young's house, sits on pleasant green with some outside tables.
Other places serving real ale include THE RACE HORSE (worth a look) and THE HOPE, both West St. If you're teetotal, or recovering from Friday night, the Heritage centre cafe (by the East Pond, near the Greyhound, has a very pleasant setting.

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