Pub in Beckenham
Jolly Woodman
9 Chancery Lane, Beckenham, BR3 6NRClosest station: Beckenham Junction, about 13 min walk4.7out of 5 on Google, from 346 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Jolly Woodman
A friendly traditional local popular with a mixed clientele of all ages for its homely convivial atmosphere and welcoming to visitors. Situated in a quiet street in a conservation area off the main road, this retains the look and feel of a country pub. Built in 1840 as an ale house, this would once have been surrounded by countryside. The front room is small with half-height matchboard panelling, old fixed bench seating and a drinking shelf along with leaded glass in the windows and a stove. The door to the right was once used for off-sales. The bar itself has tongue and groove panelling with a plain and well-worn counter. An opening leads to a larger back room, also with panelling, in an L-shaped configuration created in the 1970s. Toilets are outside across the courtyard.
A small paved courtyard is at the rear with several table sets and benches, plus a modern retractable canopy which is employed in inclement weather. The outbuilding at the end is used to store the beer and is believed to have once been stables. A small area out front has further benches plus seats to one side.
The cask ales are from Harvey's and Timothy Taylor with a couple of guests.
A time-honoured tradition is for the local Ravensbourne Morris Men to perform outside on St George's Day (23rd April).
Listed under both the CAMRA Pub Heritage Group and London Pubs Group (on their London Local Inventory) as having an interior of special national historic interest (* 1-star).
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly: Water bowls and treats jar
- Outdoor Seating: Rear courtyard
- Sports TV: For major sporting events
- Quiet
- Games: Darts
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Sandwiches when available
- Real Ale
- Real Heritage Pub
- Events: St George's Day on 23rd April with Ravensbourne Morris Men
- WiFi
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Rear courtyard and out front
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8663 1031
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.7out of 5 on Google, from 346 ratings
5 out of 5Cameron Beameson Google, May 2023
The local of the locals. If you are looking for a ‘local’ look no further! This is the most local pub in Beckenham. Full of the regulars! You are welcomed in with inviting faces and friendly locations that will chat all evening to you! The landlord is great and the beer selection is great 🍻
5 out of 5Tony Pluckroseon Google, June 2024
One of my very favourite pubs, especially when sunny and it is possible to sit outside. Excellent bar staff.
4 out of 5Dan Phillipson Google, July 2024
A friendly, traditional village type pub. Lots of atmosphere and ambiance - highly recommended.
5 out of 5Martin Cookeon Google, August 2023
This pub used to be my local many years ago and back then it was very much a "locals" pub. It had it's regulars and it's personalities and even had the tankards of regular customers hanging up behind the bar. It was a little dingy but it was cosy and always had a great atmosphere. I imagine it may have been a bit daunting to people who had never been before though. Then I moved away and and didn't return for 30 years. Things have changed a bit since I was last there but the core qualities that made this pub great have remained. The cosiness and friendly atmosphere has remained but the decor…
5 out of 5Benjamin Waltonon Google, February 2024
A fabulous welcome from the team and patrons. The choice of drinks and snacks was fantastic. Expertly served. Can’t wait to go back again.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.