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I can't recommend Sylvan Post enough. The staff were so welcoming and kind tonight on a busy Saturday night and the food was DELICIOUS. Everything we tasted was super fresh and the chicken dishes were especially good. We ordered too much so didn't manage to order desserts but look forward to going back again soon.

🚇 Forest Hill
🍺 £5.80 London Pilsner

A Unique Post Office Pub Experience.

The Sylvan Post is located on Dartmouth Road in Forest Hill, South East London. The nearest station is Forest Hill Overground, it’s a four minute walk to get here.

This pub is situated in a former 1960’s post office and is run by Portobello Brewery.

The owner’s of this pub have embraced the building’s history by retaining many of its original features. This is a one bar pub that has its main bar area at the front and a couple of snug areas at the rear. The servery has a thin 60’s style counter with brass fittings. All around the pub you will find kitsch 60s decor like the vintage formica tables and wooden seating. To the right of the servery are a number of booths with an eclectic mix of prints and photos. The stand out features is the postal memorabilia including framed postage stamps and telegrams. There is also post boxes marked Abroad, Country and London plus the old strong room now is converted into a cool little snug.

The beer line up was decent and included a number of beers from Portobello Brewery including two cask ales and a good selection of No & Low. I decided on a pint of London Pilsner, my pint hit the spot, price point was average. There is traditional pub grub menu available with some interesting veggie options, Fish & Chips costs £15.50. For those visiting on a Sunday, Roasts take centre stage.

We arrived around 2pm on a warm Saturday afternoon in February. The pub was busy and had a nice local neighbourly feel to it. The punters were predominantly young professionals with their young children here for a celebration. There were few other couples and families in attendance enjoying this unique environment. The service was great, the staff were upbeat and friendly.

The pub hosts DJ and Quiz Nights, there are also deals on pints during the week for £4.50, check socials for timings and info.

The 60’s decor, postal memorabilia, great beer, popular food and local pub feel made for a very enjoyable and unique pub experience. The @sylvan.post is a must visit if you’re in the area.

ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 17.02.24

Very good Portobello pub in a former post office about five minutes walk from Forest Hill Railway Station. Two cask beers on handpump when I visited. Lots of outdoor seating at the front.

The pub retains many of the original features from the post office including the two strongrooms which have been converted into small booths.

Nice chilled out boozer not far from Forest Hill Station. Three cask ales and lots of craft on tap, many from the host Portobello Brewery. Service was decent and the vibe was very laid back & welcoming. Lots of outdoor seating.

A wonderful Sunday lunch was had. Absolutely fantastic food, beautifully cooked. The portions are epic in size so come with an appetite, and the extra sides push the proverbially boat out. Oh, lashings of delicious gravy and you can ask for extra. A great relaxed atmosphere in the pub. The Sylvan Post is a great local pub. Go visit.