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Traditional pub.

A traditional, well-kept late Victorian pub tucked away in the quiet back streets just north of Bromley town centre. Friendly and welcoming, this attracts a wide range of customers of all ages where conversation is popular as well as having a strong community spirit.

From the carpeted front area, the décor is traditional with many original features retained including the tiling and a dark wood bar with ornate columns. Shades of green lend themselves to the ceiling and curtains, complementing the maroon patterned wallpaper complete with framed prints and old photographs. An extensive library of books dominates one wall by the door. An ornate mirror hangs over the tiled fireplace. The bar area is more narrow with wooden flooring, leading up to a more modernised area with drinking shelves and high chairs as well as the popular dartboard.

Out front there is an enclosed paved area with table sets and a trough planter for flowers whilst at the back of the pub there is a deceptively large garden area on shingle with more table sets.

Up to five cask ales are available, with two that change on a regular basis. Lagers, wine, spirits, soft drinks plus tea and coffee are available at all times.

Food is limited to Barrel & Stone artisan pizzas.

Sports are popular, with both men's and ladies' darts teams as well as a golf society.

Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year for 2012 and joint runner-up in 2019. Owned by Greene King, the current licensees have been running the pub since 1993 and were awarded a special plaque to mark 30 years in 2023.

Historic Interest

Originally located on an old footpath that ran through farmland, this was built to serve the outward expansion of Bromley (in what was then called New Bromley), sometime in the early 1880s and became a Whitbread's tied house. The area was characterised by artisan dwellings and North Road was originally called Trafalgar Terrace. The suburb began in the 1860s and was further enhanced by the opening of the railway line to Bromley North station in 1878.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bromley
Last updated
30/04/2025
Last surveyed
21/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
BRO/12497
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 3 times

Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 5 times

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Black Sheep (varies) , Oakham (varies)

Source: National


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT and Sky Sports - major sporting events are shown
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Weekends only
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Shingle patio at back with table sets
Games Games
Dartboard
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Out front and in rear garden
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes (350m)
162, 269 - alight at Widmore Road / Kentish Way.
Nearby Station (350m)
Bromley North

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