The Half Moon, Herne Hill
Dulwich, London
“Victorian gin palace revival”
Vibe
Preserved Victorian woodwork, cast-iron Corinthian columns, and rare back-painted avian mirrors frame a spirited South London pub scene.
“Victorian gin palace revival”
A Grade II* listed Victorian gin palace preserving 1896 woodwork and Gibbs back-painted avian mirrors.
A lively ground-floor pub counter, snug bar, and expansive courtyard beer garden with fire pits.
A Herne Hill fixture serving cask ales, rotational London craft beers, and weekend Sunday roasts.
In leafy Herne Hill opposite Brockwell Park, steps from the railway station and village shops
Rooms
Tucked above the pub, bedrooms feature bespoke lunar lighting, patterned wallpapers, and freestanding roll-top baths in the top suites.
Backstory
Once a stage for Dylan Thomas and early U2 concerts, the 1896 landmark was meticulously restored after severe flooding in 2013.
Eat & drink
Pints of cask ale and hearty Sunday roasts spill out from the Victorian bar into a heated courtyard garden with fire pits.
The neighborhood
Brockwell Park sits directly across the lane, with Herne Hill's village shops and railway station just steps from the front door.
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