A traditional high-street pub providing a friendly welcome to a clientele of all ages, including families and dogs. The open plan L-shaped bar has wooden flooring with plenty of tables and a snug room at the rear. The interior décor has cream walls with wooden panelling along with old photographs of Beckenham, a piano and more eclectic items including an old petrol pump and a super-life size Spider Man stuck on one wall. There is an open log fire in winter and a covered outdoor seating area with heaters and even a TV screen.
The changing guest ales often reflect customers' recommendations (a suggestions box is available for feedback). Occasional beer festivals are held. CAMRA members receive a discount on real ale purchases. Local branch Community Pub of the Year 2016.
Live sport fixtures are shown and the pub hosts a variety of entertainment. Live music is popular with both local and visiting bands playing here. A board advertises the live music events.
The pub sign shows the coats of arms of the Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers (as granted in 1569).
Sunday hours apply on most bank holidays.
Just less than half a mile from both Beckenham Junction and Clock House stations.
Card payment ONLY, no cash accepted.
Historic Interest
Built in the 1850s with the influx of manual workers to the area, including builders and bricklayers. Several brickyards and brickfields existed around Beckenham at that time, which supplied the bricks for the expanding metropolis (triggered by the opening of the railway to Beckenham in 1857). The side yard served the village forge that once existed next to the pub.
This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.
Bricklayers Arms, Beckenham
Source: National