Great news GF, a historic riverside pub with real ale at £2.25 a pint, a garden, friendly locals, a welcoming landlord and accessible by public transport, excellent venue, what's the catch?!

I think you'll find the R1 doesn't quite make it to Footscray but the 233, 321 and 492 do and they all run late services

That puts it a direct bus ride away from Bexleyheath, Dartford, Eltham, Greenhithe, Lee, Lewisham, New Cross, Orpington, Sidcup, Swanley, St Mary Cray, Welling and Woolwich - now that sounds well connected for anyone who wants a drink without driving!

Plus you can do your shopping next door before you go in :-)