The Sun of Camberwell

Best Roast in Camberwell's Cozy Gem

On a balmy Sunday afternoon, I traversed my way to a rather bustling establishment nestled in the heart of Camberwell —a locale that appears acutely aware of its vibrant charm and Victorian allure. The pub, frequently murmured about by locals as a must-go, possesses a delightful quirkiness bookended with a sprawling beer garden. A steady hum of joyous chatter filled the air, punctuated intermittently by the clinking of glasses and distant eruptions of laughter from small, lively gatherings. Superb rapport is a common language here, diligently spoken by the friendly staff under the perceptive eye of manager Adele, whose perpetual smile seemed to award rather infectious optimism upon patrons.

The menu teemed with enough modern British pub fare to satisfy an array of cravings without feeling ponderous. Dining summoned generous applause for tender roast beef accompanied by perfectly crisp potatoes—an act harmonized exquisitely with roasted beetroot and buttered cabbage. While some may whisper quandaries over portion sizes, most notably the abstractly constructed chicken schnitzel, my own encounter was gracious with its offerings. Hidden gems like the vegetarian wellington and irresistibly decadent sticky toffee pudding left me embracing their lingering flavors—a veritable testament to skilled craftsmanship. The occasional discrepancy, like ourselves, can find peace here in the endearing cadence and splendid invitations to return. All quaint eccentricities aside, this venue takes rivals under its wing; a feeling that someone charmingly blurted out as one of their favorites—a sentiment unhesitatingly echoed by many. — Jasper Griddle