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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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The spot

Why go here?

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

Best moment to visit

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.

On the menu

What to order

Drinks

  • Hop Back Summer Lightning on cask
  • GFB if it is on
  • A guest cask if you fancy a change

Food

  • Pub snacks if you must, eat in Wimbledon centre first

Who is it for?

Perfect for

  • 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
Suggested matchday itinerary
  1. 12:30Step 1

    Lunch in Wimbledon town

    Eat properly before heading down to South Wimbledon.

  2. 13:30Step 2

    Arrive at the Sultan

    Order a pint of Summer Lightning and settle in.

  3. 14:30Step 3

    Walk to Plough Lane

    Five minutes through South Wimbledon to the ground.

  4. 15:00Step 4

    Kick-off

    In your seat at the most fan-driven club in England.

Local tip 🇬🇧

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.

Why FootballCityTrip recommends it

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

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Nearest club

AFC Wimbledon

Plough Lane (Cherry Red Records Stadium)