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Two Doves, Bromley Common

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37 Oakley Road, Bromley Common, BR2 8HD (View on Google Map)
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Friendly and welcoming traditional Victorian pub, under new management since early 2025 and with a popular local following and focal point of the community. The building is beautifully maintained with many original features including lovely stained glass windows and looks especially inviting at night. It also has an attractive garden and conservatory.

Inside, the L-shaped bar has wooden panelling, dark grey walls and chequered grey carpet to complement the ornate leaded windows with period lampshades. Large mirrors, wooden beams with hanging tankards, framed prints also feature along with plenty of comfortable bench seating. The lighting is subdued to give a cosy atmosphere. The more modern conservatory is at the rear but still in the same décor and can be reserved for events and functions.

The garden is a draw during the summer, with plenty of varied seating and secluded areas. The patio area leads to the lawn with various borders and shrubs, overlooked by trees. Fairy lights are strung around and a small dovecote takes centre stage.

Cask ale is currently limited to two, usually either Harvey's Sussex, Timothy Taylor Landlord, St Austell Tribute or Young's London Original. There are also a couple of ciders from Lilley's.

Food is currently restricted to light lunches. Food serving times may be subject to variation.

A time-honoured tradition (since 2012) is for the local Ravensbourne Morris Men to perform the Keston Wassail on the first Saturday after New Year.

Card payment ONLY, no cash accepted.

Historic Interest

Originally dating from 1834, this was rebuilt in 1870 following a devastating fire, complementing the adjacent cottages built in the 1820s. This served the expansion of suburban development in the Bromley Common area during the latter half of the 19th century. Oakley Road takes its name from nearby 18th century Oakley House and is on the old coach road to Westerham. The area comes under the nearby former hamlet of Keston Mark (which takes its name from being on the border of Keston, hence "march" or "mark")

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bromley
Last updated
24/07/2025
Last surveyed
16/07/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
BRO/12511
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm
Sunday
No Service

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 6 times
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter , Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Source: National


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
On Sundays
Garden Garden
Well laid out back garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz and bingo evenings. Charity events including coffee mornings. Wassailing in garden around Epiphany.
Function Room Function Room
Rear conservatory
Games Games
Dartboard in conservatory
Smoking Smoking
Out front and also back garden with smokers shelter
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
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