Freelands Tavern, Bromley

Greene King community pub.

This 19th C. pub on the corner of Freelands Road and Plymouth Road is a traditional community place with a popular local following and friendly service. The building has a smart maroon and cream painted exterior with an ornate lantern over the main entrance. Named after the former farming estate that once existed, this is located in an area characterized by former artisan cottages and houses from the late Victorian era.

Inside has a central U-shaped bar that serves seating areas on three sides. The bar area is carpeted throughout in maroon with maroon/gold wallpaper and cream coloured lower half of wall plus white ceiling. TV is present in the corner for sports. Note the stained glass panes on the upper parts of the windows. The ornate bar itself is in black décor with mirrored shelving at the back along with a more modern glass shelf above the bar. The former Saloon Bar in the left hand room has a step down to the wooden floor with basic furniture and contemporary works of art hanging on cream walls. Large gilded mirrors are above maroon half-panelling along with original fireplaces. The right hand room has a red décor with original fireplace, with plenty of tables and chairs.

The enclosed patio garden at rear has several table sets, well tended with plants along whitewashed brick walls and a couple of palm trees.

Listed under the CAMRA London Pubs Group (on their London Local Inventory) as having an interior of local historic interest. The pub name is unique within Great Britain.

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