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A very decent pub and one of the best in the norther part of Bromley Town Centre. it has got a lot busier over the last year most probably due to the lack of choice in the town centre but likely due to the good beer, nice traditional environment and friendly bar staff.
it is a fullers pub that serves a very good pint of London Pride. the interior is very grand and the bar even grander. the pub boasts two very cosy quieter drinking areas at the front and at the back. the garden is the best garden to sit outside on warm days especially with view of the church over the road.
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Nice pub. Didn't have Chiswick which was a bit of a disappointment.
Operates an under-21 ban.
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I used to use this pub a lot six or seven years ago and was pleased to see it hasn't altered. Still good quality Fullers, and as has already been mentioned a chav free zone. Lots of character and good food and a garden.
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This place is popular and with good reason. Great range of beers and well-presented food menu with eating area away from the bar. Always plenty of staff on hand and I advise getting there early if you want somewhere to sit. A "character" pub with friendly atmosphere - not usually frequented by louts etc who have plenty of other venues around to choose from.
spexx - 12 Mar 2008 22:37 |
Absolutely spot on 'rpadam' - Couldn't agree more with your comments about "anon-o-anus" or whatever his/her name is.
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"anonymous" on 23 August 2007 called this a "boring old farts pub". I guess that this was meant as abuse, but as a boring old fart I thank Fullers for providing me (and other BOFs) with such establishments where hopefully we will not have to meet "anonymous" or his/her ilk.
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Certainly the place to go if you want to avoid the Chavs and have a reasonably safe pint. Ideal for Saturday afternoon watching Sky Sports whilst your other half is shopping!
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I have frequented the Walkabout bar several times over the past few years, but prior to yesterday afternoons all to brief visit (Sept 4th), had failed to notice The Partridge next door. It turns out that it’s a wonderful bank conversion (evident enough once inside) under the Fullers brewery and unsurprisingly serving the usual array of excellent ales. I found it to be a most pleasant, light and airy establishment where one could easily pass the time. Clientele seemed to be mainly of the more mature and well behaved variety and was pleasingly un-Bromley like in that regard. There appeared to a beer patio or garden at the back of the pub which will have to be investigated at some point. The Partridge was a nice surprise.
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Boring old farts pub, hardly a girl in the place.
anonymous - 23 Aug 2007 15:19 |
One of Bromley's better boozers. A safe pint - (do a nice pint of London Pride) If you want to avoid all those ghastly chavs on a Friday night! - take refuge at The Partridge. You could do far worse in Bromley...
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An excellent Fullers pub converted from a bank in 1995. Solid, well refurbished and well kept. Good quality decor and wood paneling. Five different Fullers casks on offer. Tasty and excellent value food. Relaxed, comfortable and secure atmosphere.
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Always thought of the Partridge as a safe pint, but the staff (and maybe the Manager) need a lesson in how to keep beer
anonymous - 28 Dec 2006 19:51 |
Over the years, I've been a regular , if infrequent, visitor to this place, mainly as a handy stopping-off point amid the terrors of Christmas shopping in Bromley.
Up to now I've always liked it. The conversion from a bank was tastefully done, the atmosphere's been pleasant, and the beer and service fine. This year, however I was extremely disappointed. The place was a mess; no tables appeared to have been cleared or cleaned for some time, the volume of the music seemed several decibels higher than I remember it, and the big TV screen, showing what appeared to be adverts for American products (I may be wrong about this, since there was no sound, thank God) was just a pointless distraction.
To top it off, for £2.75 I got a pint of Gale's Winter Brew that was just about drinkable, but which gave no pleasure or satisfaction whatever. That sadly sums the whole experience up, in fact.
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Dodgy foreign staff, nice beer though!!
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This pub gets a couple of marks for its impressive decor, but it is completely let down by the very slipshod service and indifferent attitude of the staff. I was recently in here when the barman kept four customers waiting while he talked on the phone, then proceeded to deal with the customers in reverse order of their arrival! I won't be using this pub again for a very long while.
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A very tasteful and impressive refurbishment of a former bank building. Two fairly large yet unobtrusive television screens showing football on mute, decent background music at a sensible volume, good quality comfortable furniture, the full range of Fuller's ales including the splendid current seasonal beer, London Porter (ABV 5.4%) at £2.65 a pint; not really excessive for such a strong brew.
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Rose among nettles indeed.
Pretty much the only pub in Bromley town centre that:
(a) Doesn't induce an immediate headache when you walk through the door
(b) Has been cleaned. Ever.
Great for watching footy (never too crowded) or meeting friends for a relatively civilised evening's drinking. Nice pies too and a tiny beer garden.
Great selection of beers and wines, and as a previous reviewer mentioned, there are a number of small human males scurrying around the bar on occasion. They were friendly enough, though without any real insight into England's perennial left midfield problem. Fair play they gave it a stab though.
If you're in Bromley and want a pint with grown ups, go here.
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Always visit this one when visiting my friend in south London. Cracking wee pub with a good atmosphere and tables for the better weather
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As I walked into the foyer and through to the bar area I felt like I was a VIP customer of a Bank, about to withdraw a large amount of money, or beverages in this case. The high ceilings are impressive, but that isn't normally a factor I cream myself about, howver the armchairs, patio area and great selection of beers and wines would most certainly induce a semi.
A few points of interest:
1. Manicured toilets with extra large sinks.
2. Colony of rather small men standing at the bar, doing small men things.
3. The classic old guy propped at the bar, supping and starring into oblivion.
For your own safety remain in this quality bar until closing as Ricky from the Kaiser Chiefs "Predicts A Riot" and I'm pretty sure that every other pub in Bromley will have a hand in this !
I love you Arthur Guinness.
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Great pub with good selection of drinks. Bar staff professional, toilets clean - all good stuff. I had the misfortune of visiting on a football day, but the customers were just about bearable during it. It's a miracle, considering the Bell and the Walkabout's proximity that this pub manages to avoid turning chav - keep the prices well above both and keep the tracksuits and caps out!
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You can't fail to be impressed by this converted High Street bank. One of the most striking interiors I've seen with original patterned ceiling & hanging chandeliers. Sport shown on large-screen muted TVs that don't spoil the mood. Rear courtyard good for summertime drinking overlooking the huge Parish Church. (Beware Sunday bell ringing can irritate.) Fullers ales: London Pride, ESB, Chiswick & new beer promised soon. Taste beautiful but you'd need a loan to have a session in here - £2.65 a pint is premium, even for the centre of town. Still, it's the classiest bar in Bromley. A rose amongst nettles.
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Great little pub for having a drink with friends or your partner and for NOT being hassled by teenagers. Excellent for football watching without being overwhelmed by hooligans. A good starter or ender to an evening out. Foods ok but could be better.
NoPlaid - 14 May 2004 10:36 |
Lovely little pub this one ...
a touch of class right by the teen pubs.
pop in and give it a try
Bobby - 13 Mar 2004 18:52 |
An excellent pub! Quieter than the Tom Foolery, but in the same league (run by the same people!) Food isn't as good though, but it's not awful by any means! Excellent Sunday night drinking - always feels cosy and welcoming. Interesting decor - used to be a bank, so has very high ceilings!
Louise R. - 5 Feb 2004 09:43 |
A decent pub. Better for the 30+ as the usually oinks stay to th Bell and Parphilionionion which are just next door.
David - 11 Dec 2003 22:01 |
Good for sport. Relaxed atmosphere. Nice pub, worth a visit.
Jim - 13 Oct 2003 15:01 |
Good old fashioned decor, nice little snug on the left as you go in. Definitely older crowd in there.
Pauly H - 10 Jul 2003 13:57 |
The best London Pride around: never yet had a poor pint. Food a bit overpriced and of variable quality - I've had both my best and worst Sunday Lunch here.
Gary - 4 Jul 2003 13:45 |
One of the only mature pubs to drink in.
anonymous - 29 May 2003 13:17 |
One of the nicer decked out pubs in Bromley. A bit of an older crowd, but still fun. Good for rugby and football
Lee - 10 Apr 2003 13:58 |
Bog standard Fullers Ale and Pie House. Nice enough when we went in.
Clare - 28 Jan 2003 14:01 |
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