Pub in Bromley Common
Two Doves
37 Oakley Road, Bromley Common, BR2 8HD4.4out of 5 on Google, from 223 ratings
Details last checked January 2025. Things may have changed since.
About Two Doves
Friendly and welcoming traditional Victorian pub, under new management since early 2024 and with a popular local following. The building is beautifully maintained with many original features including lovely stained glass windows and looks especially inviting at night. It also has an attractive garden and conservatory.
Inside, the L-shaped bar has wooden panelling, dark grey walls and chequered grey carpet to complement the ornate leaded windows with period lampshades. Large mirrors, wooden beams with hanging tankards, framed prints also feature along with plenty of comfortable bench seating. The lighting is subdued to give a cosy atmosphere. The more modern conservatory is at the rear but still in the same décor and can be reserved for events and functions.
The garden is a draw during the summer, with plenty of varied seating and secluded areas. The patio area leads to the lawn with various borders and shrubs, overlooked by trees. Fairy lights are strung around and a small dovecote takes centre stage.
Cask ales are Young's with the additional of Harvey's and sometimes local guest ales such as from Bexley.
Food is restricted to homemade sandwiches and baguettes, served 12 to 4 pm on Monday to Saturday. In addition, homemade authentic sourdough pizzas are available from the pizza oven on Fridays 12 to 9 pm and Saturdays 4 to 9 pm.
(Food serving times may be subject to variation)
A time-honoured tradition (since 2012) is for the local Ravensbourne Morris Men to perform the Keston Wassail on the first Saturday after New Year.
Refer to their website for further information on events and live music.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Well laid out back garden
- Live Music
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Homemade sandwiches and baguettes Monday to Saturday 12 to 4 pm. Homemade pizza on Fridays 12 to 9 pm.
- Serves Dinner: Homemade pizzas on Fridays 12 to 9 pm and Saturdays 4 to 9 pm
- Real Ale
- Real Cider: Varies (when available, usually to coincide with wassailing) eg. Sandford
- Function Room: Rear conservatory
- Events: Quiz and bingo evenings. Wassailing in garden around Epiphany
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Smoking: Out front and also back garden with smokers shelter
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Mon–Thu
- 12:00-23:30
- Fri and Sat
- 12:00-24:00
- Sun
- 12:00-23:00
As listed in January 2025. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8062 6513
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 223 ratings
4 out of 5Sacred_Mon Google, July 2024
Absolute treasure of a place, located on Oakley Road in bromley Common. The friendliest bar staff, clean and welcoming environment. Such a comfy place. Lots of seating. Great decor. Good drinks selection. Dog friendly. Real homely feel, Then you walk thru into a beautiful beer garden.
5 out of 5Damian aka Evo.on Google, October 2023
Beautiful bear garden... Lots of foliage makes it a really tranquil space to enjoy the warmer weather... The 2 ladies cooking and serving in the bar were both very welcoming. Fresh and clean with a lot of local people drinking when I visited Lots of indoor seating, tastefully decorated.
5 out of 5TriggaHappi1526on Google, May 2024
I did not think quality pubs like this still existed. Food is fantastic, the beer is kept well and served perfectly, the staff are very kind and friendly. The pub is exceptionally clean. 100% recommend, Richard.
3 out of 5Marion McHardyon Google, April 2023
Haven't been here for ages but I stopped off on way home from Dobbies garden centre. It's a lovely old fashioned place with royal memorabilia and poor stuffed animals : ( . .Nice smiley young barman All good so far! But my cheese salad sandwich turned out to be just cheese and lettuce!! See photo. And some of the bread was not even buttered, no coleslaw either. Phil in a previous review did so much better with his roast beef Sandwich, lucky Phil. : ) I won't rush back for the 'food' but maybe a cold beer..
5 out of 5Paul Jackson-Clarkon Google, June 2021
Really friendly, traditional pub with excellent choice of beers (including Beavertown Neck Oil) and wines plus top pizzas. Lovely garden. Super staff. Highly recommended.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in January 2025. See the latest on Google Maps.