94 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1QN

About This Pub

Ah, the White Horse Brixton – it's one of those local gems that really pulls you in with its welcoming feel and buzzing energy, especially if you're after a proper pub experience in south London. From what I've gathered from the reviews, the staff often go above and beyond to make everyone feel comfortable, whether you're a regular or just passing through, and it's brilliant how they cater to dogs with treats and fuss – perfect for us who like to bring the pooch along. The atmosphere is spot on too, with DJ nights that get the crowd going, and the drinks menu has a solid range of beers and cocktails that won't break the bank. On the food front, the Sunday roasts come highly recommended for the price, offering that hearty, comforting vibe we all crave after a long week. But, let's be honest, it's not all roses; I've heard a few tales of service slipping up, like staff being a bit short or not accommodating when you need an extra table for a group, which can sour an otherwise great night. Then there's the food – while it's generally good value, some reviews mention disappointing roasts with lacklustre flavours or drinks not poured quite right, so it might not hit the mark every time. Overall, it's worth a visit for the lively scene and friendly crowd, but keep your expectations in check and maybe check the menu in advance to avoid any surprises. It's that kind of place where the highs make up for the occasional low, making it a solid choice for a casual catch-up with mates.

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in – it's like chatting with old mates behind the bar.
  • The atmosphere is fantastic, with lively vibes and fun events like DJ nights that get everyone up and dancing.
  • They've got a great selection of beers and cocktails, and the pub food offers good value, especially the Sunday roasts which are a bargain at around £16.
  • It's super dog-friendly, with plenty of treats and cuddles on offer, which is a lovely touch if you're popping in with your furry friend.
Cons
  • Service can be hit or miss; some folks have had run-ins with unhelpful or rude staff, which puts a bit of a dampener on things.
  • Food options might feel limited at times, like on Sundays when it's mostly roasts or burgers, leaving you out of luck if you're after something else.
  • There have been complaints about the quality of certain dishes, such as roasts that were a bit underwhelming with dry chicken or overly crispy potatoes.
  • Drinks service isn't always spot on, with issues like not filling pints properly even when asked, which can feel a tad stingy.

Contact Information

94 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1QN
+442086786666
Pub
Closed

Opening Hours

Monday16:00 - 23:00
Tuesday16:00 - 23:00
Wednesday16:00 - 00:00
Thursday16:00 - 00:00
Friday15:00 - 03:00
Saturday (Today)12:00 - 03:00
Sunday12:00 - 02:00

Location

Recent Reviews

We love the White Horse. The team have made me and my little dog (Teddy) so welcome since we moved to Brixton last year. The food is great, the atmosphere is fantastic and my dog is obsessed with the abundance of dog treats and cuddles. We love you guys x
NJ
natasha jackson
Booked this place again for my birthday as had such a fun time last year, the only reason to make me go is the Dj Nile Chucky and his amazing tunes to get everyone dancing. Other than that the staff were rude and not helpful when I asked if we could have more tables for my booking of 20 people. The floors in the toilet are always wet and covered in loo roll and clearly doesn’t get cleaned, pretty disgusting. One of the bar men didn’t know how to make a simple vodka lemonade. They poured in the warm vodka and mixer and then dashed a bit of ice in the top, its basic knowledge to put the ice in first. All these things can easily be improved on if they could be bothered. Also a smile from bar staff wouldn’t go a miss. Atmosphere is fun but the rest sucks
CS
C Sandys
Popped in for a snack and a drink - ordered drinks (though, even when asked to top drink up to a full pint, staff half heartedly topped up to shy of that), and then when going to order food told only roasts or burgers being served on a Sunday. We’d come specifically for some sharers and snacks, no indication that these weren’t available on a Sunday. Dogs barking the whole time we were there. Disappointing for what is a quite nice pub.
JN
Josh Newman
A favorite Brixton local, amazing and friendly staff who go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcomed and comfortable. Good value pub food (Sunday roast for £16 !) and decent range of beers.. and cocktails. Well worth a visit !
ML
Martin Liu
In all honesty this was a poor roast , very little gravy , potatoes seems like they were deep fried as they were so crispy , but not nice crispy , the chicken had no flavour , really wished I never spent the money , the staff were lovely , but not like my usual roasts , the Yorkshire puddings were so dry ,and should be fluffy inside did not look nice at all , and also my girlfriend ordered a vegan roast however they put a Yorkshire pudding ontop of hers as well which was not vegan even though the chef came out to ask and show us the ingredients of the breadcrumbs he was using before preparing the meal , so this was very strange . So disappointing I would usually say something but the staff were so nice I did not . Also was going to put a compare pic of a good roast I had against this one today but also thought that was harsh so this is my review.
AA
Amir Adam

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