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Often see punters hopping between here and the Ladbrokes bookie just over the road. I also know two people who have had stuff nicked while their back was turned. Known locally as a haven for thieves and swindlers so one to avoid. Having said that, the beer and food is satisfactory but I would only go in if someone else insisted!
spexx - 23 Mar 2008 16:47 |
A dump full of lowlife.
anonymous - 23 Aug 2007 15:23 |
Turned into a bit of a plughole with the waifs and strays of Bromley's mental now occupying most of the front bar. Walked out before being served.
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What was probably the best pub in Bromley has gone down hill recently. The new manager seemed to find it a chore serving me yesterday, and got rather irratated that I wanted to wait one minute for my friend to get there until I knew what she wanted to drink. They also do not have as good selection as beers as what they used to.
The prices however seem to have gone down quite drastically and the new food menu is an improvement. Also, the good atmosphere from the clientele remains the same.
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i visited the compass recently to see if their had been any changes i noticed that a new manager had taken over the premises. i stopped had a pint which was i have to say a bit off. the new manager was behind the bar. i knew he was because he made a point of telling me. i chatted to him for a while and i have to say that he seemed intent on bad mouthing the previous manager and some of the older regulars whom i happen to know quite well. i decided to leave. i must say that i am sad to see such a great old pub that was such a success and a joy to visit be spoiled so badly, in my opinion the management needs a face lift.
anonymous - 20 Jun 2006 12:54 |
This is still a friendly pub with good quick bar service, but the staff could usefully pay more attention to clearing the tables (especially in the back bar)and cleaning the ashtrays.
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I think I preferred the pub before it's makeover as it was more an honest pub before. Now it's dressed as a foody pub, but retaining the original alkie letching customers who are thrown into sharp relief by the over-bright lighting. Staff only appear friendly to their locals (not surprising in Bromley) and the chef was loudly sharing his suffering of a serious drug comedown with all within earshot - nice touch boys.
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What a great pub with super staff, the only place in bromley that doesn't attract the youngsters. The manager is a real friendly guy that knows his customers and buisness..... Oh yeah and the belgian beers are wicked.
Keep up the good work
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The Compass is definitely the best pub in Bromley, no doubt about it. It has a great selection of interesting beers and even a fruit beer. Good selection of wines (only fault being that there a little on the pricey side).
OK so it is a little on the dark and dingey side, but the atmosphere is great - there's always a friendly crowd and despite it's tiny size it's never too packed....
I recommend it.
Dee - 6 Oct 2004 15:38 |
Its a brill pub-the bar staff are very friendly and helpful. A bit pricey but has a good pub feel.Tue nights are great 2 4 1 on bottle beers. The food is also lovely.
Lucy - 28 Jul 2004 17:03 |
Further to Peter's comment below. OK, so scrapping the heavy metal night may have been a bad move, but anyone who thinks Belgian beer is 'imitation' just lost all credibility as far as I'm concerned. Probably drinks lager shandy through a straw!
Jimbo Smith - 29 Jun 2004 16:11 |
They scrapped the heavy metal night and turned it into another foody type pub. I wish people would leave pubs alone and not keep changing things. They now stock 125 Belgian lagers for people who like poncey foreign imitation beer.
Peter - 27 Mar 2004 16:25 |
an ok place to start an evening in bromley.
but too small to spend all your evening in. there are far better places to go
Bobby - 13 Mar 2004 18:47 |
Good pub... good selection of European lagers and some speciality belgian beers. Pleasent staff. As stated it is now called the Compass. (It was previously called the three compasses before S. Murphy's - i don't know what they did with the other 2 compasses !!) i recommend the chip butty. £2.50 a shot seems high, but it is massive and well tasty. Pleasent staff. One of the better pubs in Bromley.
Mark - 5 Mar 2004 16:57 |
I am not sure this pub is still existing.... I think It is now called "Kompass"...
Lucie - 22 Feb 2004 14:14 |
Nice little pub especially on a saturday afternoon, however does get little rammed of weekend evening. Recently refurbished and renamed as the compass it looks alot better as was a bit run down before. Very impressed with Amstel on tap (nice glasses as well) however pool table very small and no real room to play. Overall a good pub for a few hours off peak but not recommended for a whole night.
andrew - 18 Jan 2004 16:47 |
I know the bloke, but i don't drink there any more coz it's crap. Just a smaller version of the Firkin. You want to drink in the Railway.
Paul - 3 Oct 2003 02:34 |
Does a bloke with a big beard called Woody still drink there? The bloke was called Woody, not the beard...
Pauly H - 10 Jul 2003 13:59 |
Old Mans Pub, crazy bar staff and lots of smoke - pretty traditional irish!!!
kat - 27 Nov 2002 03:48 |
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