Little Nan’s Bar

Little Nan’s is no longer in Deptford but moves around various places in South East London. At the moment it’s at the Golden Anchor in Nunhead. Check Facebook for the latest location!

very random place but a lot of fun… Very small but everyone was very friendly. Not a place to go if you want to dance the night away. Great Cocktails… Very accommodating people

Ever been to a place that was really great only to return & find that it is gone?
Well, you have to be a bit clued up for Little Nan’s. You see Little Nan’s is a hidden & pop-​up venue. ‘Nan & grandson’ float around Southeast London spreading cheer in the form of boozy afternoon teas and quirky cool house parties.
I stopped by the latest house party to speak to Grandson about having an event for my crew in the future and found they will be moving from the Telegraph Hill location (at the time of this review) to Greenwich for a short time.
What do I love about Little Nan’s ‘Home’? It’s an actual home. All kitted out in quirky bric-​à-​brac and trinkets. Their arsenal of cocktails is a thing of legend so drink responsibly. I had the oh, so tasty Lady Raquel Trotter. Mmm, hmmm. just 1 had me clapping & dancing along to the music. Very ready for my activities later that evening.
I’ll be booking an afternoon tea event soon but it’s worth noting that they do have tasty treats for those attending the house parties — Disco Fries anyone? lol
Did I mention the multiple flavours of Little Nan’s shots? Werther’s Original Shot — Moorishly Divine!
So warm and welcoming are the whole ‘family’, you won’t want to leave in a hurry. Do note that Little Nan likes house gifts & really, who comes to someone’s home empty handed anyway?! I even got a hug on way out!
I’ll be stopping back by Little Nan’s for some home comfort very soon.

According to some sites, this place is difficult to find. It’s on the A2, Deptford Broadway. It’s across the road from Panda Panda restaurant, 2 minutes’ from Deptford Bridge DLR. Easy! Other reports say it’s in a «dangerous /​rough» area; well it’s not Belgravia, but it’s not a war zone too, although on my Thursday evening visit there was a bouncer outside. You do walk down an inside corridor for 20 yards and there was a bit of trepidation on opening the door, but fear not. Yes, it’s the size of a large lounge but that’s fine. Inside it really is like the photos, lots of armchairs from someone’s home, small tables, lots of lamps with frilly shades, a psychedelic ceiling and a small bar.
My Thursday evening was quiet, maybe myself and 7 or 8 others. Huge cocktail list. The bar man helped me work my way through it and made one just for me. Nice friendly atmosphere. I’d go back again, but I think a Friday or Saturday with a friend or 2 would work best. It really does look like a chintzy, front room from a grandma circa 1957!