Question 1

WHEN ARE YOU OPENING?

Accepted Answer

We are open! The Catford House opened on Wednesday 19th November 2025

Question 2

HOW DO I BOOK A TABLE OR SPACE IN THE PUB?

Accepted Answer

We're not currently offering table or pub space bookings at The Catford House.

The Catford house has significant capacity to accommodate groups, if you arrive with your group and you can not find a spot together we would be happy to find a table that would work. Please have a chat with one of our members of staff and they will be happy to help.

Question 3

THE CATFORD HOUSE IS BEING RUN BY GCDA. WHAT IS GCDA?

Accepted Answer

GCDA is a not-for-profit organisation with over forty years' experience creating community hubs in southeast London, shaping each project around local needs. Having worked in Lewisham for the last fifteen years, GCDA is thrilled to have found a permanent home in the heart of Catford - marking the start of an exciting new partnership with the Council. 
 
GCDA believes that a pub should be an inclusive social space, a real home from home, where everyone is welcome. Whilst having a drink and a bite to eat with friends is an important way of creating community, there are other ways of doing that too. Once we’re fully up and running there will be a programme of community events and activities shaped by local people. The Catford House will also have rooms to hire that can host everything from casual social gatherings and private parties to food pop-ups, clubs, workshops, meetings, exhibitions and performances. There will be a range of rental prices to suit all budgets. 
 
GCDA is a London Living Wage employer and is intent on investing in the community. The team employed at The Catford House are local people, many of whom have previously faced barriers to employment.  In time (2026) we will have a fully equipped community kitchen at The Catford House which will support a range of food-based workshops and events.
 
Please do get in touch with your ideas. We’ve got a lot to get through initially, so please bear with us as we get settled in! Email: thecatfordhouse@gcda.org.uk

Question 4

WHO IS FUNDING THE CATFORD HOUSE?

Accepted Answer

Lewisham Council renovated and restored the former Catford Constitutional Club with the support of the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund and put management of the building out to tender. GCDA was successful in winning the contract to run The Catford House and has funded the pub and bar, plus the forthcoming restaurant kitchen and community kitchen by raising the finance itself.*

* Big Issue Invest and SIB Group
*With advice & support from Kevin at Cooperative and Community Finance

Question 5

WHO ARE YOUR SUPPLIERS?

Accepted Answer

We are working with a range of London-based food and beverage suppliers at The Catford House. We believe in investing back into our local community. Please click on the links to find out more.
 
Barnsole (based in neighbouring Kent)
Brockley Brewery
Catford Rhum Arrange
Davys
Good Koffee
Ignition Brewery
Mont 58 Coffee
Portobello

Question 6

WHY HAS IT TAKEN SO LONG?

Accepted Answer

We know you're all eager for us to open as soon as possible. Well, we're pleased to say that the wait is nearly over! Here's a bit of background to read in the meantime.

The former Catford Constitutional Club was forced to close in August 2019 due to structural and safety issues. A contract for refurbishment of this much-loved council-owned asset was awarded in September 2022.
Restoring a heritage building of this scale and importance (it's one of the oldest buildings in Catford town centre) is a complex process, as anyone who’s had experience of building work will attest.

The now nearly complete transformation, which is supported by a £1.8 million contribution from the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund, has been led by Turner Works and Hayatsu architects, and marks a major milestone in Phase 1 of the Catford Town Centre Framework.

Watch this short film and read all about GCDA and The Catford house by clicking here.

Question 7

WILL IT BE A PROPER PUB?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We know that’s what people in Catford really want and we’ve got a great offer from London-based brewing companies and vintners including Portobello, Ignition Brewery and Davy’s. Catford Rhum Arrange, Catford Gin,  Barnsole, D&L, and Good Koffee.

Question 8

WHAT WILL YOUR OPENING HOURS BE?

Accepted Answer

The Catford House

OPENING HOURS
Monday to Thursday 3 pm to 11 pm
Friday 3 pm to midnight
Saturday noon to midnight
Sunday noon to 11 pm

Question 9

WILL YOU BE SERVING FOOD?

Accepted Answer

In the first instance we’ll have a limited bar food offer, and pop-ups in the garden. Bar snacks will follow, with a full offer in the spring.

Question 10

CAN WE HIRE A ROOM IN THE PUB?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can! We’ll be offering a sliding scale of prices for different sized rooms with rates aimed at making the spaces accessible to private individuals, businesses and community groups.

Room hire will launch in early 2026, and we will announce this on our newsletter so be sure to sign up.

Question 11

IT CAN BE NOISY IN THE MAIN PUB ROOM, IS ANYTHING BEING DONE ABOUT THIS?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for all your feedback on the sound and helpful suggestions. We are investigating this and looking to bring in some sound damping as soon as possible.

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