The Saltgrass
Traditional two-roomed pub at Ayres Quay in Deptford, beside a former shipyard, with open fires, beamed ceilings and a large outdoor area.
About The Saltgrass
The Saltgrass sits at the bottom of the bank at Ayres Quay, on Hanover Place in Deptford, beside the site of a former shipyard on the River Wear. CAMRA records that it traded as the Friendly Tavern in 1842, and its present name comes from the salt grass that once covered this stretch of the riverside. It is a two-roomed pub with open fires, polished wooden floors and beamed ceilings, plus a stage and a large outdoor drinking area.
The Saltgrass was the second winner of the local CAMRA branch's Pub of the Year trophy, in 1992. It no longer serves cask ale, but it remains one of the most traditional-looking pubs in this part of the city. It is a short walk from the King's Arms on Beach Street and uphill from Silksworth Row, and Millfield Metro station is the nearest stop. Opening times, which vary at weekends, are posted on the pub's Facebook page.
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