The Actress

4.3 (133)

£25 and under

Pub

90 Crystal Palace Road, London, SE22 9EY

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The Actress

4.3

£25 and under

Pub

East Dulwich

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2 people

25 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Kid-friendly
Good for groups

The Actress pub in East Dulwich lies just off Lordship Lane in a peaceful and popular residential area. Our helpful and friendly staff create a relaxed environment for our locals visitors and their dogs to enjoy, a perfect meeting place for friends. Outdoor heaters ensure our beer garden is comfortable all year round and can seat over 60 people!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub, Sports Bar, Beer Garden
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:30 Sun 12:00–22:00
Phone number
020 8693 2130
Website
http://www.theactresseastdulwich.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
90 Crystal Palace Road, London, SE22 9EY
Area
East Dulwich
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Nearest station: East Dulwich Station, Bus 12
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Christmas is coming at The Actress
£35.00 per person
4 - 50 people
12 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Book your Christmas catch up and enjoy our two, or three course set menu - packed full of festive flavours to kick off your Christmas celebrations in style. Join us for a celebration with workmates, a Christmas get together with friends, or a festive family lunch and get yourself into the spirt of the season.
The Kids' Table uk
1 - 12 people
Multiple dates available
Parents of East Dulwich! The most relaxed Sunday roast out you’ve had since FOREVER awaits, just around the corner! we are hosting @TheKidsTableUK table of supervised creative fun for the nippers every Sunday 12pm – 4pm so you can enjoy a pub lunch that is more harmonious than harassed. Book a table for lunch and request The Kids’ Table. Free and first come, first served to dining customers of the pub. Min age 3yrs.

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4.3

(133)

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

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133 Reviews

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Dawn
London1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service nice and quiet just the right vibe we needed to be able to chat. Food was great I had the hummus and fried bread with pardon peppers and the fish and chips 😋 absolutely delicious. My friend had cheese flat bread and the burger and again delicious. We don't do alcohol but the range of zero alcohol drinks was great.
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Kevin
London3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 11 July 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Watched the England game, no bouncer on the door so about halfway through the game about 50 underage teenagers came into the pub to watch the game. They were smoking and vaping in the pub. Ruined the atmosphere.
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Kavita
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress / barmaid was super sweet and really took care of us ! X
The ActressResponded on 22 February 2026
Hey Kavita, Thanks for the review and the lovely feedback will be passing this on! Looking forward to welcoming you back! Team Actress
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Julie
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 December 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We attended for a works Christmas Lunch. 13 people, ordering from the main menu. The food was delicious and the drinks service was excellent. Our host took great care of us and all of the other guests. Nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be back! Thank you
The ActressResponded on 23 December 2025
Hello Julie, Thanks so much for the lovely review, Glad everyone enjoyed there Christmas lunch. Looking forward to welcoming everyone back! Team Actress
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Alice
Essex2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 16 November 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I booked a table for Sunday lunch but when I arrived two of the options were unavailable. There were no more vegan roasts by 4pm. I received no apology from staff, only told ‘it’s been a busy day’. A large sign advertised ‘pie of the day’ but this was also not available. The vegan burger was tasteless, the vegetables as part of the roast were almost raw and difficult to cut. I had travelled to the Actress from outside of London because the menu looked great for vegans. Overall disappointing.
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Anita
London14 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 September 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Bar service and food were excellent, very helpful, friendly bar staff and manager, however the rudeness of a certain member of the waiting staff left a sour ending to the afternoon. I did bring this to the attention of the Manager who also happened to be present when the staff member actually shouted at me for going up and asking for cutlery and napkins after waiting for 5 minutes after the food was served. In my experience the cutlery and napkins are normally placed on your table once the food order has been placed or at the same time as bringing the food out. I was made to feel very uncomfortable and embarrassed in front of other diners. I left feeling that my bill of £154.00 for 3 people would have been better spent elsewhere which is a shame as the food was excellent!
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amanda
Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 July 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went for a midweek meal with our son and had a couple of pizzas and a plant based burger. All tasty and good value. We had the added bonus of the women's football match with Spain and Germany. Would definitely go again.
The ActressResponded on 20 August 2025
Hey Amanda, Thank you for your review, we show all sport here and as a community we want to show the young girls of our area they can do as the boys do and better, so if you're ever after any women's sport give us a call or check our website to see what's on. We're glad you liked the pizza also. please do come again and we hope to turn that 4 star into 5 Sam and The Actress Team
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Joanne Gold
London18 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 June 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely pub with a restaurant at the back, on the corner of a residential street, off the beaten track of Lordship Lane. They do a really good value mid-week set meal, but I ordered from the pizza menu and it was excellent. Attentive service. Great value. We would go again.
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michael
London9 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
£20 for a roast with no stuffing and a bit dry. Kids on the next table literally running around screaming and smashing each other over the head and staff did nothing. Maybe I'm getting old. Great staff and lovely venue but bit off the mark...
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OpenTable Diner
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Actress was our favourite local pub when we lived in East Dulwich. Always friendly staff, great pizza and good selection of drinks.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub, Sports Bar, Beer Garden
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:30 Sun 12:00–22:00
Phone number
020 8693 2130
Website
http://www.theactresseastdulwich.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
90 Crystal Palace Road, London, SE22 9EY
Area
East Dulwich
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Nearest station: East Dulwich Station, Bus 12
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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FAQs

Portions at Actress are frequently described as generous, guests note "very generous" servings, large Yorkshire puddings, and groups leaving comfortably full.

Yes, Actress welcomes private gatherings: private parties are part of their offering, and guests have booked group events such as a 13-person works Christmas lunch.

Sunday is a top pick, guests consistently praise Actress for its Sunday roast and Sunday lunch.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is entirely appropriate for a visit to Actress.

Actress offers a main restaurant at the back and a large open-plan bar/eating area, plus a heated beer garden that seats over 60 people, private parties are also accepted.

Actress feels like a warm local pub, friendly, relaxed staff, a cosy open-plan bar with stone/wood-fired pizzas, a big screen for matches and a welcoming beer garden.

Yes, Actress is welcoming to dogs: the owner description and guest reviews note it’s known for a dog-friendly policy, making it a popular local spot for pet owners.

Yes, Actress has a spacious beer garden with outdoor heaters (the owner notes it can seat over 60), and guests frequently mention the lovely outdoor space and sitting in the garden.

Yes, the owners and guests describe Actress as dog-friendly, and the pub welcomes locals and their dogs to enjoy the space.

For a reliably good Sunday roast, visit Actress for Sunday lunch, guests specifically recommend its Sunday Lunch for consistently good food and service.

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The Actress

4.3

£25 and under

Pub

East Dulwich

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2 people

25 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

The Actress

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The Actress

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Christmas is coming at The Actress

The Kids' Table uk

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