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The Actress

90 Crystal Palace Rd, SE22 9EY Full details & map

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By Ben McFarland Posted: Oct 20 2010

The Uplands, by all accounts a downtrodden Dulwich drinker, has been turned into by an altogether more impressive endeavour opened by the same folk behind The Bishop (do you see what they've done with the name there?).

With its sunny colour scheme, venetian blinds, white tongue-and-groove roof panelling and ceiling fans, it feels a bit like being in a southern US state, only without the rednecks.

A pointillist mural of a rather attractive lady, created by an Australian artist using spray-cans, adorns the back wall. Low-backed booths line the bar area, there's stylish lighting throughout and a deep outside terrace has room for plenty of alfresco action.

Like The Bishop, The Actress is big on boutique beer: Meantime Pale Ale and Sharp's Red Ale on draught, a handful of cask hand pumps and seven different ciders. A solid selection of wine too, including the house choice on draught.

But the 'pizza-resistance' is the wood-fired oven adjacent to an open plan kitchen; and opposite it, a marble-topped island bar.

Wood-fired pizza is the main dining draw, but it's a nicer slice than your normal suburban pub efforts. In fact, with a light and lean crust and esoteric toppings, it's more like fancy flatbread.

Nearly all the ingredients are sourced from England (chorizo being an exception) - the one topped with rosemary potatoes, roast garlic and Stilton was a winner, but not if you're on a date.

There's a dessert pizza too topped with chocolate, banana and dulce de leche. Special mention must be made of the delicious New York-style corn-on-the-cob rolled in parmesan, paprika and lime.

Tags: Outdoor : Drinking, Speciality beers, South East, East Dulwich

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The Actress

90 Crystal Palace Rd SE22 9EY

Transport East Dulwich rail

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020 8693 2130

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Comments & ratings 3/5 (Average of 7 ratings)

By h savla - Mar 15 2012

1/5

cold pizzas served on dodgy aluminium plates which scratch as you cut your pizza. definitely a waste of money and evening

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By Ml lolotte - Mar 12 2012

4/5

Loving my Local.... nice night out or to watch a game.. even if the all pub support England and Me France everyone are just so nice.... no fight no problem ..

great beer and great food
Thanks for great atmosphere
ML

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By Ryan Haynes - Jan 17 2012

4/5

I have been to this bar numerous times. Every time I have not had to wait any longer than usual for food and when I have eaten there has been very good pizza. Service has been very good especially with the table service. This bar serves London based brewery Meantime's ales and pilsner's which is a nice addition to the draught selection. I am very glad a bar like this exists in my local area. Well worth a visit and lovely atmosphere any night of the week.

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By MAtt - Oct 20 2011

5/5

Great bar, friendly atmosphere and great food. The veggie dogs were a personal favourite. Staff were very helpful, we arrived late on a busy Saturday night and one of the staff on the floor immediately helped with finding us a table and brought it to our attention as soon as one was available. All smiles from them and we left happy. Comedian Mickey Flanagan dropped in for a glass too! We only live a street away so this is definitely a contender for our main ‘local’.

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By The Actress - Jun 24 2011

To Richard, James and Siobhan,

I'm very sorry to hear that your visit to The Actress was not enjoyed.

I was the Manager on duty that day, unfortunately I was not made aware of these issues had I been made aware I could have sorted out any issues then and there for you. However that is no excuse for the service you received.

The service and hospitality in our venue is crucial to us and I thank you for taking the time to inform me. I warmly welcome you to visit us again and to have an enjoyable time and I will happily cover the cost of your food on this occasion.

Again I apologize for the previous experience you had here and look forward to seeing you again.

If you get in touch with me via email we can arrange a night that best suits you.

enquiries@theactresseastdulwich.com

Kind Regards
Ben Johnsen

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By James - Jun 19 2011

Never again. Awful service and cold food

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By Richard - Jun 19 2011

1/5

Wait for food was over an hour. It was served in stages. While my friends ate their food I had to wait. By the time they finished my was served. All of the food was warn at best. No apologies made by the staff. Told the kitchen was busy hence the wait. I normally expect to wait on a busy Sunday but to receive my food 30 mins after other customers got theirs when they ordered after me is not acceptable. I will jot be eating here again.

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By Siobhan - Jun 19 2011

1/5

I went here for lunch today, ordered 2 hotdogs and fries and some chicken wings. An hour after ordering our food still had not arrrived, when we asked at the bar they stated the kitchen was busy and that it was ready. 5 minutes later we got Luke warm chicken wings and one hotdog, we watched them bring out 2 other tables good before the other hotdog was brought out cold and when we had already eaten ours!