Pub in Bromley
Richmal Crompton
23 Westmoreland Place, Bromley, BR1 1DSClosest station: Bromley South, about 1 min walk3.9out of 5 on Google, from 2,621 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Richmal Crompton
Spacious tavern in a modern setting with outside seating serving real ales & pub grub.
This busy Wetherspoons pub originally opened in August 1999 as a Lloyds No. 1 bar before changing its image. Situated at the end of the High Street and directly opposite Bromley South mainline railway station, this is popular with commuters and afterwork drinkers as well as visitors to the adjacent St Mark's Square and Vue Cinema. Many of the borough's principal bus routes also pass by.
The single storey drinking area is very spacious with a long single bar serving a large area by the entrance, as well as a raised level with plenty of tables and seats. The rear of the pub is given over to dining with another large area plus alcoves along one side. Modern décor throughout with tiled flooring at front and red blue patterned carpet at rear. Bookshelves are present on one side of the dining area. Silent gaming machines face the bar. No piped music but always the loud buzz of conversation.
Outside areas consist of a small terrace out front and a larger longer enclosed patio area to the side with plenty of tables and chairs.
Breakfast is served from 8.00 am and is popular with morning train travellers.
Service at the bar stops 15 minutes before closing time. Opening hours are subject to change late evening.
The pub is named after the author, famous for her 39 "Just William" books and other short stories. She was a teacher at Bromley High School for Girls (1917 to 1923), living nearby in Bromley Common until her death in 1969.
Further details on the framed photographs of famous local people can be found under:
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pub-histories/the-richmal-crompton-bromley/
(including musicians Siouxsie-Sioux, David Bowie and Billy Idol)
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Outdoor Seating: Patio area along the side
- Sports TV: For major sporting events
- Family Friendly: Children are welcome until 8 pm
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Out front and along the side
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 11:45 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Wetherspoon
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8464 1586
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
3.9out of 5 on Google, from 2,621 ratings
4 out of 5Kalyan Chalapathion Google, May 2024
This is a great place. Went here for a quick team lunch and was impressed with the place. Happening and lively. Ordered some indian food , the taste is decent. Good options in the menu overall, the book section and playzone are also good. Overall, a lively experience.
2 out of 5Hungry Planeon Google, August 2024
Probably one of the worst wetherspoons I've been too, food was alright but the bacon was a bit undercooked
4 out of 5autumn leaveson Google, July 2024
Came here at the weekend. And found a cosy seat away from The crowd which was nice. The decoration is homely and quite cosy. The service was OK, and the food, breakfast was very reasonably priced. I'm vegetarian and there was good choice. I've been here at busy times when it's less than pleasant however. But on this occasion was very nice, and prompted me to return. Loved the cheap hot drinks which can be refilled, and this would be my main reason to return.
4 out of 5Margaret Worrellon Google, June 2024
Went here for the first time to eat. I ordered a Ginger Ale and a quarter chicken with chips. Came with a few sauces on the side. Chicken was succulent, and chips cooked well. My friend had the spicy rice which they enjoyed. Staff welcoming and the atmosphere was good.
1 out of 5Toni Alakaon Google, October 2024
Encounter with a horrible manager called Ripon Kazi. A few months ago a friend and I went to the Wetherspoons in Bromley South, we ordered and ate, and a mistake had been made on the part of the staff/management there (I was given a drink which I was told was new and closed but in reality it was opened with an attempt of the lid being pushed back on to make it look like it was new and unopened; I then placed it in my bag and to my dismay and frustration I arrived home with a wet bag and damaged electronics). I went back to let them know their mistake and to ask how it can be rectified…
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.