The Shirker's Rest
@theshirkersrest.bsky.social
A micropub in New Cross, SE14 🍻 Mon 4-11.30pm, Tues-Weds 3-11.30pm, Thurs-Fri 3pm-12am, Sat 1pm-12am, Sun 2-10.30pm
https://www.pelliclemag.com/home/2023/10/10/talk-of-the-town-the-shirkers-rest-in-new-cross-london
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Talk of the Town — The Shirkers Rest in New Cross, London — Pellicle
Whenever I visit New Cross in South London, I remember the hope. And the hostility. I moved there 20 years ago and still live nearby. It’s where I first truly felt free—my first London flat and a new ...
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Enjoyed re-reading this lovely, supportive piece about the Shirker’s in @pelliclemag.com so much that we’ve added it to the bio.
Words by @davidjesudason.bsky.social and pics by @lilywaite.bsky.social
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Words by @davidjesudason.bsky.social and pics by @lilywaite.bsky.social
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Anticipated line up for Cask Weds.
Be kind to yourself and try them all. You deserve it 🍻
Be kind to yourself and try them all. You deserve it 🍻
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Anticipated line up for Cask Weds.
Be kind to yourself and try them all. You deserve it 🍻
Be kind to yourself and try them all. You deserve it 🍻
We’ve made it easier to book our upstairs room by adding a booking form to our new website.
No fee to book, just use the bar! 🍻
www.theshirkersrest.co.uk
No fee to book, just use the bar! 🍻
www.theshirkersrest.co.uk
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The Shirker’s Rest | Independent Craft Beer Pub & Private Hire in New Cross, SE14
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November 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We’ve made it easier to book our upstairs room by adding a booking form to our new website.
No fee to book, just use the bar! 🍻
www.theshirkersrest.co.uk
No fee to book, just use the bar! 🍻
www.theshirkersrest.co.uk
COMING FRIDAY: Can you believe Villages is 9 years old? 🤯 Join us for a first pour of TOOTS, their birthday brew NEIPA!
Yes, we'll have a keg of this sensational DDH Nelson Sauvin Grape NEIPA (6.2%) on the go to raise a glass to our talented neighbours.
Pouring Friday 28th Nov.
Yes, we'll have a keg of this sensational DDH Nelson Sauvin Grape NEIPA (6.2%) on the go to raise a glass to our talented neighbours.
Pouring Friday 28th Nov.
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
COMING FRIDAY: Can you believe Villages is 9 years old? 🤯 Join us for a first pour of TOOTS, their birthday brew NEIPA!
Yes, we'll have a keg of this sensational DDH Nelson Sauvin Grape NEIPA (6.2%) on the go to raise a glass to our talented neighbours.
Pouring Friday 28th Nov.
Yes, we'll have a keg of this sensational DDH Nelson Sauvin Grape NEIPA (6.2%) on the go to raise a glass to our talented neighbours.
Pouring Friday 28th Nov.
When your best friend loves London Black as much as you.
November 24, 2025 at 11:39 AM
When your best friend loves London Black as much as you.
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This image of The Slits by Terry Lott is apparently from a 'Photoshoot At Home Of Band Member In New Cross'. I've seen it dated from 1981 and 1987, former seems more likely as they split up in '82 - for the sake of my completist SE14 obsession, does anybody know who lived where?
November 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This image of The Slits by Terry Lott is apparently from a 'Photoshoot At Home Of Band Member In New Cross'. I've seen it dated from 1981 and 1987, former seems more likely as they split up in '82 - for the sake of my completist SE14 obsession, does anybody know who lived where?
Public service post: Collabageddon 2025 tasting notes.
What a weekend ahead.
What a weekend ahead.
November 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Public service post: Collabageddon 2025 tasting notes.
What a weekend ahead.
What a weekend ahead.
We think they’re stunning and it’s good to know we’re not alone! 🍻
Collabageddon 2025 beers available over the weekend.
Collabageddon 2025 beers available over the weekend.
November 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
We think they’re stunning and it’s good to know we’re not alone! 🍻
Collabageddon 2025 beers available over the weekend.
Collabageddon 2025 beers available over the weekend.
Pouring today at the Shirker’s and @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social, Blackheath.
Six beers in each and the joined by the 53 beer bus!
Six beers in each and the joined by the 53 beer bus!
Collabageddon is GO!
We think this year’s beer list is our most eclectic and diverse to date, courtesy of the eleven wonderful breweries we invited to join us as part of this year’s line up.
Don’t forget to share your photos and let us know where you’re enjoying the beers this weekend! 📷
We think this year’s beer list is our most eclectic and diverse to date, courtesy of the eleven wonderful breweries we invited to join us as part of this year’s line up.
Don’t forget to share your photos and let us know where you’re enjoying the beers this weekend! 📷
November 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Pouring today at the Shirker’s and @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social, Blackheath.
Six beers in each and the joined by the 53 beer bus!
Six beers in each and the joined by the 53 beer bus!
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It’s back this Friday. The greatest collabfest on our shores: Collabageddon.
We’re sharing these 12 crackers with @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social again. 6 beers in each.
See you on the 53 bus?
Pouring Friday 21st.
PS Thank you to GG Stephen for the graphics!
We’re sharing these 12 crackers with @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social again. 6 beers in each.
See you on the 53 bus?
Pouring Friday 21st.
PS Thank you to GG Stephen for the graphics!
November 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
It’s back this Friday. The greatest collabfest on our shores: Collabageddon.
We’re sharing these 12 crackers with @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social again. 6 beers in each.
See you on the 53 bus?
Pouring Friday 21st.
PS Thank you to GG Stephen for the graphics!
We’re sharing these 12 crackers with @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social again. 6 beers in each.
See you on the 53 bus?
Pouring Friday 21st.
PS Thank you to GG Stephen for the graphics!
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Phase One Is A Go!
We have finally started our applications for our expansion and we need you! The first process of our expansion is getting an alcohol license for both 57 & 59 Beckenham Road, once this is approved we can move onto the change of use and then eventually open up next door.
We have finally started our applications for our expansion and we need you! The first process of our expansion is getting an alcohol license for both 57 & 59 Beckenham Road, once this is approved we can move onto the change of use and then eventually open up next door.
November 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Phase One Is A Go!
We have finally started our applications for our expansion and we need you! The first process of our expansion is getting an alcohol license for both 57 & 59 Beckenham Road, once this is approved we can move onto the change of use and then eventually open up next door.
We have finally started our applications for our expansion and we need you! The first process of our expansion is getting an alcohol license for both 57 & 59 Beckenham Road, once this is approved we can move onto the change of use and then eventually open up next door.
“Pint of experimental hop CF299, please.”
Mallinsons CF299, a pale made with a new hop developed by English hop grower and merchant Charles Faram through its developmental program is available tomorrow for four English pounds.
Plus Boddy and Green Hopper, @pisci.bsky.social’s “beer of the year”!
Mallinsons CF299, a pale made with a new hop developed by English hop grower and merchant Charles Faram through its developmental program is available tomorrow for four English pounds.
Plus Boddy and Green Hopper, @pisci.bsky.social’s “beer of the year”!
November 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“Pint of experimental hop CF299, please.”
Mallinsons CF299, a pale made with a new hop developed by English hop grower and merchant Charles Faram through its developmental program is available tomorrow for four English pounds.
Plus Boddy and Green Hopper, @pisci.bsky.social’s “beer of the year”!
Mallinsons CF299, a pale made with a new hop developed by English hop grower and merchant Charles Faram through its developmental program is available tomorrow for four English pounds.
Plus Boddy and Green Hopper, @pisci.bsky.social’s “beer of the year”!
It’s back this Friday. The greatest collabfest on our shores: Collabageddon.
We’re sharing these 12 crackers with @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social again. 6 beers in each.
See you on the 53 bus?
Pouring Friday 21st.
PS Thank you to GG Stephen for the graphics!
We’re sharing these 12 crackers with @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social again. 6 beers in each.
See you on the 53 bus?
Pouring Friday 21st.
PS Thank you to GG Stephen for the graphics!
November 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
It’s back this Friday. The greatest collabfest on our shores: Collabageddon.
We’re sharing these 12 crackers with @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social again. 6 beers in each.
See you on the 53 bus?
Pouring Friday 21st.
PS Thank you to GG Stephen for the graphics!
We’re sharing these 12 crackers with @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social again. 6 beers in each.
See you on the 53 bus?
Pouring Friday 21st.
PS Thank you to GG Stephen for the graphics!
The Shirker’s Rest, time for a pint.
November 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The Shirker’s Rest, time for a pint.
November 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Farewell to our Chica! Come back and see us soon!
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Farewell to our Chica! Come back and see us soon!
The Bonfire Beer going down very well.
Three Acre Brewery have done it again!
Three Acre Brewery have done it again!
November 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Bonfire Beer going down very well.
Three Acre Brewery have done it again!
Three Acre Brewery have done it again!
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Deserter Stories launch night at the Shirker’s Rest.
Lovely to see faces old and new. Thanks for coming along and making for a great evening.
And thanks to Anspach & Hobday for the 🍺
Lovely to see faces old and new. Thanks for coming along and making for a great evening.
And thanks to Anspach & Hobday for the 🍺
November 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Deserter Stories launch night at the Shirker’s Rest.
Lovely to see faces old and new. Thanks for coming along and making for a great evening.
And thanks to Anspach & Hobday for the 🍺
Lovely to see faces old and new. Thanks for coming along and making for a great evening.
And thanks to Anspach & Hobday for the 🍺
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Get yourself to the @theshirkersrest.bsky.social where Ben has barrel—aged Three Acre Bonfire Beer for 12 months. As you can tell by the photo I had a few and was enamoured by its calvados-like finish
November 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Get yourself to the @theshirkersrest.bsky.social where Ben has barrel—aged Three Acre Bonfire Beer for 12 months. As you can tell by the photo I had a few and was enamoured by its calvados-like finish
Full anticipated list for Thursday.
Keg
• Beak - Locals
• Beak - Points (or Hum)
• Abyss - Black Lager
• Abyss - Super Pale
• Abyss - Frizbee (or Lilo)
Cask
• Harvey’s - Old Ale
• Harvey’s - Pells Pale
• Three Acre - Bonfire Beer (aged 12 months)
• Lakedown - Sussex Pale
Keg
• Beak - Locals
• Beak - Points (or Hum)
• Abyss - Black Lager
• Abyss - Super Pale
• Abyss - Frizbee (or Lilo)
Cask
• Harvey’s - Old Ale
• Harvey’s - Pells Pale
• Three Acre - Bonfire Beer (aged 12 months)
• Lakedown - Sussex Pale
Thursday, come and enjoy the taste Sussex!
Beers from Harvey’s, Beak, Lakedown, Three Acre & Abyss
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Beers from Harvey’s, Beak, Lakedown, Three Acre & Abyss
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
November 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Full anticipated list for Thursday.
Keg
• Beak - Locals
• Beak - Points (or Hum)
• Abyss - Black Lager
• Abyss - Super Pale
• Abyss - Frizbee (or Lilo)
Cask
• Harvey’s - Old Ale
• Harvey’s - Pells Pale
• Three Acre - Bonfire Beer (aged 12 months)
• Lakedown - Sussex Pale
Keg
• Beak - Locals
• Beak - Points (or Hum)
• Abyss - Black Lager
• Abyss - Super Pale
• Abyss - Frizbee (or Lilo)
Cask
• Harvey’s - Old Ale
• Harvey’s - Pells Pale
• Three Acre - Bonfire Beer (aged 12 months)
• Lakedown - Sussex Pale
Cask Wednesday already, you say?
This week we’ve fine ales on offer from Lakedown and Harvey’s plus our feature beer, the highly appropriate Bonfire Beer from Three Acre.
A powerful dark, old ale that’s been aged for twelve months and comes in at 6.66% 👀
All for the frankly insane price of £4.
This week we’ve fine ales on offer from Lakedown and Harvey’s plus our feature beer, the highly appropriate Bonfire Beer from Three Acre.
A powerful dark, old ale that’s been aged for twelve months and comes in at 6.66% 👀
All for the frankly insane price of £4.
November 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Cask Wednesday already, you say?
This week we’ve fine ales on offer from Lakedown and Harvey’s plus our feature beer, the highly appropriate Bonfire Beer from Three Acre.
A powerful dark, old ale that’s been aged for twelve months and comes in at 6.66% 👀
All for the frankly insane price of £4.
This week we’ve fine ales on offer from Lakedown and Harvey’s plus our feature beer, the highly appropriate Bonfire Beer from Three Acre.
A powerful dark, old ale that’s been aged for twelve months and comes in at 6.66% 👀
All for the frankly insane price of £4.
Vince and Andy to make an official appearance on Friday.
(Tbf, they make a few unofficial appearances too)
(Tbf, they make a few unofficial appearances too)
Come to the Deserter Stories launch bash.
* exotic crisp buffet
* complimentary pint (while stocks last)
* conviviality
* mirth
7-9pm, Upstairs at The Shirker’s Rest, New Cross.
Sponsored by Anspach & Hobday
* exotic crisp buffet
* complimentary pint (while stocks last)
* conviviality
* mirth
7-9pm, Upstairs at The Shirker’s Rest, New Cross.
Sponsored by Anspach & Hobday
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Vince and Andy to make an official appearance on Friday.
(Tbf, they make a few unofficial appearances too)
(Tbf, they make a few unofficial appearances too)
Thursday, come and enjoy the taste Sussex!
Beers from Harvey’s, Beak, Lakedown, Three Acre & Abyss
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Beers from Harvey’s, Beak, Lakedown, Three Acre & Abyss
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
November 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Thursday, come and enjoy the taste Sussex!
Beers from Harvey’s, Beak, Lakedown, Three Acre & Abyss
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Beers from Harvey’s, Beak, Lakedown, Three Acre & Abyss
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Playing tonight, upstairs at the Shirker’s.
Short sets from local songwriters. Come and support them and have a pint and nice sit down 🍻
Short sets from local songwriters. Come and support them and have a pint and nice sit down 🍻
Sunday next, songs and songwriters upstairs at the Shirker’s.
Come and support local talent - plus have a pint and nice sit down.
Come and support local talent - plus have a pint and nice sit down.
November 2, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Playing tonight, upstairs at the Shirker’s.
Short sets from local songwriters. Come and support them and have a pint and nice sit down 🍻
Short sets from local songwriters. Come and support them and have a pint and nice sit down 🍻
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On my way to @theshirkersrest.bsky.social to have a pint of Boddington’s. Will I be quick enough to get a free flake?
November 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
On my way to @theshirkersrest.bsky.social to have a pint of Boddington’s. Will I be quick enough to get a free flake?