The Phoenix Denmark Hill, London SE5 8BB

"We held 2 company functions here recently and everything was excellent. So easy to book and communicate, staff worked so hard on the night to make sure we had everything we needed and the food and drinks were plentiful and delicious. Thanks so much to Amazing Amy and the whole team"

"Last week I had a lunch reservation booked for 12.30. I arrived at 12.10 - early - said I had a reservation, and was told to sit anywhere, and took the menu from the bar. I received an email about then to remind me of my reservation. When my colleagues arrived and at 12.30, I went to the bar and asked for another menu. I was told that there wasn't one. At 12.40 we went to order at the bar and were told that the pub was not serving food and that the kitchen was closed. After protracted discussions, the manager eventually being called and news from the kitchen that it would open, our orders were taken at 13.10. I attempted to pay but the prices that I were wrong. £28.50 for a beetroot salad! We waited for our food, only to be told that two of our orders were not available. Eventually we ordered very modest dishes that we were assured would be available. When we came to leave it took more discussions before an accurate bill could be produced. This was in every way an utterly hopeless, depressing, miserable experience. I emailed a complaint via form on Mitchell & Butler website but did not even have the courtesy of a reply."

"Discovered this lovely pub during one of my most stressful days (finding a flat at the moment is quite hard). The staff here are some of the loveliest people I have met. I've been here 3 times now and I am always greeted with a smile. The selection of drinks are fantastic with an array of beers, as well as a lovely selection of wines. If you're here before 5pm, I highly recommend the steak sand-which, it'll have your taste buds singing."

"Meet up with my girls for a Sunday chill and catch up, with temperatures soaring to a lovely 28 degrees. This pub offered lovely seating area over the Denmark hill rail tracks. The service was good, the staff friendly and welcoming. I ordered the Korean friend chicken as a starter, and yes you guessed it a steak as my starter. The 30 day 8 oz Sirloin steak, cooked well done with beef dripping sauce and triple cut chips and some Halloumi fries. The girls ordered sharing narchos and roast dinners one with a quarter chicken and the othe 21 day sirloin, with side of Mac and cheese. I would rate my food as a 4/5 for the Korean fried chicken. 3/5 for the steak and Halloumi fries 4/5. The girls rated they roast dinners as 3/5 and the max and cheese 1/5( this was abysmal, it was burnt and looked like it was cook in a bowl in the microwave l, avoid at all costs). Otherwise the overall experience was great the drinks where flowing and the vibe was chilled. Oh be prepared for a little Helicopter noise (Kings college Hosiptal) as the helipad is less then 900 meters from the pub, so it gets loud very loud."

"A beautiful pub spanning the rails at the end of Denmark hill station. Vaulted ceilings, a balcony and a terrace, lovely. Lovely beer and welcoming staff. A great place to visit."