Pub in Blackfen
Broken Drum
308 Westwood Lane, Blackfen, DA15 9PTClosest station: Welling, about 26 min walk4.6out of 5 on Google, from 129 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Broken Drum
One of Bexley's growing list of micropubs which opened its doors on Friday 17th April 2015. Named after an inn in a Terry Pratchett novel, it occupies a former nail bar. It sells real ale and cider on gravity from a two level wooden stillage in a temperature controlled room at the rear of the premises, which may be viewed through its glazed door. Seating is provided by a settle in each of the bay windows and at a variety of tables and chairs. Unisex toilet.
SPBW London Pub of the Year 2018 and Branch Pub of the Year 2018.
Pavement tables and chairs are provided for fair weather drinking and are brought in at 8pm.
Cheesy Thursday 1st Thursday of the month. Bring cheese, sample what others have brought and get a free pint. Occasional quizzes and tours. Card payments accepted.
Last orders are 30 minutes before closing time.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Family Friendly: Until 8pm
- Quiet
- Games
- Real Ale
- Real Cider: Usually from Kent producers
- Serves LocAle
- Events: Cheesy Thursday (1st Thurs of the month); occasional quiz nights and excursions
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Good for Groups
- Parking: Rear of the George Staples
- Lined Glasses
- Smoking: At the front
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 3:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 3:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 3:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 3:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 3:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 1:00 – 4:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.6out of 5 on Google, from 129 ratings
5 out of 5Dee Deeon Google, July 2023
A pleasant drinking establishment serving nice session ales. If you want a quiet drink with like minded individuals (ale house drinkers) then this is the place for you.
5 out of 5Gareth Joneson Google, September 2024
Great selection of real ales. Local hub. Great atmosphere.
5 out of 5Rachael Battleon Google, November 2023
Called in here on a micropub tour of the area, a true micropub selling real ale, made to feel welcome, friendly staff and locals, dog friendly. We stayed for a few hours and they allowed us to bring food in. Beer was good. Nothing to dislike here if you like the micropub culture, what you would expect and what you get.
5 out of 5Kevin “Haroldnomates” Harrison Google, July 2023
This is a traditional Micro pub in the pure sense as it only serves real beers tapped straight out of the barrel. They also do a selection of wines, ciders and some ready mixed spirits. If you want to drink a glass full of fizzy water full of chemicals (lager) then this isn't the place for you. If however you would like to try out some of the incredible variety of British beers (some better than others depending on your personal taste), this is the place to go. A Micro pub as opposed to a micro bar
5 out of 5Andrew Eatonon Google, December 2023
I love this micro pub , been their many times because off the great range of ales , atmosphere , friendly ness , a great traditional pub where you can pop in. chat to anyone - good bar snacks great ale.-
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.