Dark Beer Festival at the Community owned Hope, Carshalton, a regular London Pub of the Year. Seven real ales on the bar, with a further assortment in the festival marquee, as well as real ciders and craft keg. Branch Social From 1pm Thursday 27th. Getting there Train to Clapham Junction, then to Carshalton Station, which is 3 minutes walk from pub. Also several TFL bus routes pass the door.