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From the https://www.newsshopper.co.uk By Jessica Taylor, 9th July 2018.

Robin Hood and Little John Pub in row with customers over beer garden umbrellas.

A family has vowed never to return to a Bexleyheath pub after they received "bang out of order" treatment - but the pub landlord denies they were treated unfairly.

23-year-old Ben Cerisola and his family went for lunch at the Robin Hood and Little John pub in Lion Road during the weekend before last's hot weather.

When his family took a table in the beer garden of the pub, they moved an umbrella to their table to shield Mr Cerisola's 75-year-old grandmother, who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

As they moved the umbrella, Mr Cerisola claims the pub's landlord, Ray Johnson, shouted at them to leave the furniture alone.

Mr Cerisola told News Shopper: "He said: 'How would you like it if I came to your house and started to move the furniture around?,'"

He added that his family decided not to argue with the landlord because his grandmother can become distressed by confrontation due to her condition.

"I don't understand what the issue is anyway. It's a pub - you move tables and umbrellas all the time," he added.

However, landlord Mr Johnson denied any altercation took place and said he simply asked that the family moved the chair under the umbrella next time.

"I said: 'It's ok, you've done it now, but next time please can you move the chair instead of moving the umbrella," Mr Johnson told News Shopper.

He also claimed the family had not replaced the umbrella properly - he believes the umbrella was left loose and later dislodged and fell onto a garden clock, which has now been smashed to pieces.

Responding to claims made by Mr Cerisola that the landlord had asked the family not to return, Mr Johnson denied this was the case and said the family had "left in protest."

He added he understood the family wanted to shade their elderly relative in the hot weather, but said they were making "mountains out of molehills" in claiming they were unfairly treated.

Mr Cerisola and his family said the pub has lost their business from now on.

From the https://www.newsshopper.co.uk 9th August 2024, By Emma Fradgley.

The Robin Hood & Little John named best pub in Bexley.

A historic Bexley pub has been crowned best in the borough as part of the CAMRA awards of 2024.

The Robin Hood & Little John is situated in Lion Road, Bexleyheath and has been named as the best pub in all of London by CAMRA three times in the past.

The borough’s runner ups were the "Broken Drum" in Blackfen and the "Penny Farthing" in Crayford.

A spokesperson for The Robin Hood & Little John said: “Dating from the 1850's, when it sat amidst fields and farms, The Robin Hood & Little John is a delightful little back street traditional pub.

“The pub has been run by the Johnson family (Ray, Caterina and son Tony) Since the 1980's.

“In that time it has won CAMRA London Pub of the year on three occasions, plus CAMRA local Pub of the year on ten occasions.

“We offer seven well kept real ales, two guest ones plus five different lagers.

“Also, at the same time we have built a reputation for home cooked food, which includes authentic special Italian dishes.”

The pub has been a part of the community in Bexley for over one hundred years.

According to The Robin Hood & Little John, the Lewin family of Sidcup sold plots of land in Bexleyheath back in 1851.

It is alleged that a shoemaker from East Wickham then purchased three of the plots of land and built the pub in 1854, naming in the Robin Hood.

He carried on shoemaking from the pub and then in 1865 Little John was added to the name.

According to the pub itself, the licensee had a young son called John who was killed on the forecourt in front of the pub.

So, his name was used to keep him in the pub’s memory.

Other pubs across south east London have also been recognised as part of the awards.

The "Cockpit" was named the best pub in Bromley, the "Dog & Bell" won in Lewisham and the "River Ale House" was crowned as the best in Greenwich.

CAMRA was founded in 1971 and claims to be considered as “one of the most successful consumer organisations across Europe”.

The organisation’s vision is to help pubs selling real ale, cider and perry to thrive in local communities.

Its mission is to promote and advocate:

The production, availability and consumption of quality real ale, cider and perry.

Pubs and clubs as social centres and part of the UK’s cultural heritage.

The benefits of responsible social drinking.

A spokesperson for CAMRA said: “We do this by supporting and encouraging the beer and pubs trade by running beer festivals, lobbying Government for change, running numerous awards and developing bespoke pub finders and guides.

“There’s plenty for everyone, whether you’re a dedicated campaigner, a beer connoisseur looking to learn more about beer or just want to meet up with friends in your local.