Finished work yet? Fancy a cold one? OF COURSE YOU DO, it’s bloomin’ Friday!! Stop by and grab some bevvies, drink in, take them home. Here’s a pic of ourlagers in the fridge. If you put the photo up to your ear you can hear the *cwiisshht* sound of the bottle top opening. Mmmm.

⚽ Manchester City will take on Manchester United in the 2023-24 Emirates FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 25 May 2024, join us to watch the game with a few pints! Kick off at 3pm. ⚽

Our wonderful Mya is leaving us to go on a travel adventure to South East Asia and beyond. We personally think they should stay as we fail to see what Thailand can offer that Eltham can’t! 😉 Mya you’ve been an absolute delight and we’ll miss you behind the bar. Safe travels! xx

Loads of new Gravity Well Brewing Company in the fridge!!! Including a Fruited Sour 😋 Happy Friday Everyone x

A date for your diary. We’re all going on a Summer Holiday - to pubs! 😀 Sat, 20th July. From noon till dusk. A free open top bus will ferry you between us, The Shirker’s Rest and The Green Goddess (also on Threads) Just show up, hop on, hop off, and experience all 3 pubs in one afternoon.

⚽ We will be showing ALL games* on our moderately sized TV. 📚Table booking is available, but not necessary. E-mail [email protected] or ask at the bar *Sound will be on for all England games, other games upon request and general consensus. #euro2024 #eurocup2024

Some absolute deliciousness on our taps right now! It’s glorious and sunny, I think you know what to do 😂 🍻

🔆 The Sun is out! Why not join us for a Cheese Toastie and a pint of refreshing Blonde Real Ale from The Park Brewery on our veranda. Toasties served from 12 till 6pm. If you can't take a date take a mate 😂

Come and join Eltham’s biggest football fan for the England game at 8pm! I’m not apologising for this. 😂

What’s better than Beer? PIZZA and Beer! Papa Dough Pizza will be serving up delicious sourdough pizzas on Thursday 25th July from 5:30pm-9pm while stock lasts. These Pizzas areamazing, so come down and grab a slice of the action 😂 V & VE don't worry we’ve got you covered 😊

Believe it or not we still have a couple of tables available for our Motherflippin' Pub Quiz tomorrow. A night of fun, frolic and chaos with a cash prize at the end. Nobody leaves a loser with a random prize for last place. Book your table now! Email: [email protected]

🧀🧀 It's a Cheese Toastie Double Weekender! We'll be serving Toasties on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday we'll be serving our full menu at the outside bar from 12 till 6:30pm (pay and order at the outside bar) Sunday will be normal service :) Wubba lubba dub-dub 🤪

DING DING! ALL ABOARD.... Join us for our Summer Holiday across 3 great venues in SE London. The Rusty Bucket Pub The Green Goddess (also on Threads) & The Shirker’s Rest There will be a free retro red bus between all the 3 venues throughout the day.

Wow, wow, WOW! Best Summer Holiday EVER! ☀️ Yesterday was truly legendary 😝🤟 Thank you to everyone who came along and well done to those who ticked off all 3 Pubs. Special thanks to Stephen for driving the bus all day. Next year..? The Green Goddess (also on Threads) The Shirker’s Rest

Something fishy going on at the Bucket. Perfect with a portion of chips! 😂 Catch them while you can!

From today we’ll be selling Affogato! Delicious vanilla ice cream with a shot of Espresso poured over. Perfect timing as Papa-Dough is in the house tonight serving sourdough pizzas! Make it boozy by adding a shot of Baileys or even some Imperial Stout! (VE available)

🍷Book your spot for our 2 hour long Tutored Wine Tasting on Tuesday 13th August. We’re going slightly off piste with this one, exploring wines from lesser known regions 😊 All 6 wines will be accompanied with cheese paired by All in a Pickle

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the pub 🐬 TWO Verdant beers new on today - Baby Sharks 4.8% Pale and Even Sharks Need Water 6.5% IPA. Both soft, both juicy, but one has a little more bite. We’re going to need a bigger bar...

Last chance to book your tickets for our wine tasting on Tuesday next week. Only a few spaces left, give us a shout on [email protected] 6 wines paired with cheese! 7-9pm

Hope you're keeping cool today. Totally irrelevant photo but it's been making me chuckle. Wine tasting tomorrow is fully booked, it finishes at 9pm so you can still swing by if you're missing us. Papa Dough is serving up pizzas this Friday from 5. 30pm, do NOT miss it, YUMMY!