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Photo taken 20 August 2016. Restaurant external.. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 20-08-2016
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Photo taken 24 November 2015. Pub external.. (Pub, External). Published on 27-11-2015
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Photo taken 24 November 2015. Pub external.. (Pub, External). Published on 27-11-2015
Image: Photo taken 24 November 2015. Pub external.. (Pub, External). Published on 27-11-2015
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Photo taken 3 August 2015. External wall sign. (Sign). Published on 03-08-2015
Image: Photo taken 3 August 2015. External wall sign. (Sign). Published on 03-08-2015

Compass, Bromley

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10 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 1RY (View on Google Map)

This Pub is Permanently Closed

The pub closed permanently in January 2016. The premises are now a Franco Manca pizza restaurant.

The pub closed permanently in January 2016 and the premises converted into a Franco Manca pizza restaurant.

Previously ...

The most traditional pub remaining in the town centre, and ideally situated as a refuge from the bustle of the High Street and the Glades Shopping Centre. Most of the pub is wooden-floored but there is also a carpeted area with ageing but comfortable seating. Smokers will appreciate the partly covered courtyard at the rear. There is no regular beer, but the range usually includes at least one beer from Brains, Westerham or Adnams.

Historic Interest

Originally called the "Three Compasses", this former public house has changed names several times since the 1970s becoming an "Arkwright's Wheel" and then a "Scruffy Murphy's". The last name of the "Compass" is believed to have dated from 2008 and maybe attributed to the nearby streets being named North, South, East and West or the masonic symbol representing self-restraint.

The original timber building dated from the early 1830s and was located in what was later called the Cage Field Triangle, named after the former Cage Field before it was built upon (the cage being used to house offenders for the nearby magistrates court).

The pub was rebuilt in 1911 in the decorative "Arts & Crafts" style. When this was converted into the current Franco Manca restaurant, a full restoration was carried out which revealed the original jade green tilework at the base.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bromley
Last updated
02/04/2025
Last surveyed
07/06/2013
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
BRO/12488
Asset of Community Value

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