The Sultan South Wimbledon

Hop Back Brewery's only London pub, real ale heaven on the route to Plough Lane and the AFC Wimbledon faithful.

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78 Norman Rd, London SW19 1BT

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Matchday dispatch

A longer read on what makes this place worth your matchday

Matchday dispatch from South Wimbledon

About the spot

If your matchday plan involves great cask ale and the most fan-owned club in England, the Sultan is your pub. Hop Back's only London outpost, five minutes from Plough Lane, run by people who care about both beer and football in the right order.

Hop Back Brewery's only London pub. Five-minute walk from Plough Lane. Cask kept the way the brewery intended. Backstreet local feel, not a chain pub. Friendly to away fans on a Dons matchday. A reminder of why fan-owned clubs matter.

Beautifully kept Hop Back ales in a proper backstreet local. Five minutes' walk from the ground.

Pre-match cask round

First pint of Hop Back Summer Lightning. A second of GFB to compare. The walk through South Wimbledon to Plough Lane. The Dons matchday in full effect.

Heads up: the kitchen is limited. Eat properly in Wimbledon town centre before you arrive.

Try a half of two different Hop Back casks before committing to a pint. The brewery rotates seasonals and the bar staff will guide you.

What to order

On the drinks side, hop Back Summer Lightning on cask. GFB if it is on. A guest cask if you fancy a change.

From the kitchen, pub snacks if you must, eat in Wimbledon centre first.

Who it suits

AFC Wimbledon fans on a London trip. Serious cask ale drinkers. Fan-ownership romantics. Travelling supporters who want a quieter pre-match. Anyone who has ever heard of Hop Back.

The verdict

Cask ale, fan ownership, and Plough Lane in one afternoon. The Sultan plus AFC Wimbledon is a perfect London football day.

Suggested matchday itinerary

A ready-made timeline for your visit

12:30Step 1
Lunch in Wimbledon town
Eat properly before heading down to South Wimbledon.
13:30Step 2
Arrive at the Sultan
Order a pint of Summer Lightning and settle in.
14:30Step 3
Walk to Plough Lane
Five minutes through South Wimbledon to the ground.
15:00Step 4
Kick-off
In your seat at the most fan-driven club in England.