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First off, I was really happy to find that a Craft Beer pub had opened in Brixton. Brixton has the reputation for being cool, quirky, and relaxed. It has the perfect atmosphere to warrant sauntering down on a Saturday morning for a tasty bite from one of the artisan joints in the village. And the addition of a pub that claims to sell craft beer would make spending a chilled-out afternoon in Brixton, a must! 

But now, on to the review - 
The pub itself is conveniently located - its just behind the railway arches and you can't miss it due to the eye-catching orange sign above the door. The interior isn't bad, its a bit sparse, but that's what you can expect from a place claiming to focus on just the beer. The walls upstairs have pictures of (Mikkeller?) the various steps of the brewing process.

On to the beer itself - 
I must say it was disappointing! What got me in the door, in the first place was the craft beer sign. However, beer has to taste good. I don't care if its mass-produced, small-brewery-destroying lager, if it tastes good, then its good beer. Craft brewers have definitely set a high standard for the brews they've been producing over the years, hence the increasing following. But, if you produce a tepid pint, which has no head, no proper carbonation, and is devoid of all flavour - then, even if its craft beer - its basically swill. Plus, craft beer does tend to be more expensive than "commercial" beer.

Verdict -
The pub itself is nice and conveniently located. But the beer has been disappointing! However, you can't not give people another chance. I will pay another visit soon, and if the beer is still disappointing, I would recommend you give this place a miss. After all, no matter how new and snazzy a pub is, if it doesn't serve you a decent pint, its not doing its job!  

Huge portions, well cooked tasty food. Cheap! An excellent place for a good meal. Goes onto my frequent visit list. Meal for one with drink costs 10 quid.