Bona Ventura

New Cross / Telegraph Hill · London

Skehans Free House

PubLocals' pick

A big red-brick Irish pub high on Telegraph Hill, Time Out's pub of the year in 2023, with live music six nights a week: vintage folk sessions, jam nights and the odd local grindcore act. Londonist calls it one of London's best venues for informal live music.

Address
1 Kitto Road, London SE14 5TW
Hours
Mon-Thu 14:00-23:00; Fri 14:00-24:00; Sat 12:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-23:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Evening · About 2 h
Price
Price not verified
Price level
£
Music
Live music

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Good to know

  • Sunday night is the gentle folk session by the wood-burning stove (The Infatuation).
  • The multi-level beer garden has views over the city; the pool table is in the wood-panelled corner.
  • Pair it with the Old Nun's Head, a short walk away in Nunhead.

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