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Passing in the car the other day - couldn't help noting that this pub looked as if it might have closed down. There were old window boxes that hadn't been changed for ages, the blinds were firmly closed, and was in need of a lick of paint or two.
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Visited late one midweek afternoon when the pub was very quiet. 2 ales, Broadside and Greene King IPA and the Broadside was nearing the end of its life (didn't try the IPA). Small outside area overlooking the car-park. Interesting layout inside, toilets clean. But I certainly wouldn't include this on any list of "must see" pubs.
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Good beer and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Friendly, hardworking landlady makes for a very welcoming pub which is well worth a visit. I found it by chance, and wish I lived closer as the Tavern would be my choice for a local.
If you're like me, and love dogs, this would be a bonus.
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This pub is Crufts Dog Show meets Dr No’s Fish Tank…..If you like your pub to have the smell of animal magic then this is for you. The thing that hits you is the smell of dogs, which isn’t helped by every mutt in the area being allowed to run riot in the pub by being allowed to sit on the seats & run around the place like it’s a greyhound track. Having said that, some of the locals don’t smell to clever. The one good point is that many of the regulars who don’t smell are decent people.
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I've visited this pub a few times to watch the rugby recently after not going there for years. Pleased to say it's changed into a bit of a hidden gem (even though it's right next to, and visible from the station). Good atmosphere, especially when they get the jukebox going and friendly locals and staff. The over 25s policy seems to keep the idiots out. Will be visiting again.
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This is one of my favourite pubs at the moment. The lager is fine, but it's the friendly staff and the general atmosphere that keeps tempting me back. I'm not local, but from what i've seen the Tavern doesn't suffer from the crafty cockney gangster clientele that haunts other backstreet Bromley pubs. Worth a bus ride to visit.
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great little pub good atmosphere,clean and comfortable,much pride taken by the new landlady no undisirables great night out
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Only been in here few times at quietish times for a couple, but seems to be ok - telly, music, carpet and various types of locals- def not gastroed!! good IPA & Broadside there, but mostly larger otherwise. cheerful staff, dogs...the avearge sort of place.
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Hmmmm, going a bit pikey/chavvy - wrong crowd now staring to get in there (dogs on the seats) which is a shame.
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Update - the new landlady seems pretty good and really seems to takle a pride in the place. Beers are well kept. Now very friendly, and welcoming. Deserves a visit and support as the staff really do seem to care. Forget the older reviews - now well worth a visit.
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Seems to have changed hands recently - not bad decor and two real ales - Greene King IPA and Broadside. Not sure the management quite know what they are doing yet - seems to have a couple of very loyal but very drunk locals who let it down a little, plus a clique of loud blokes who occupy the far end of the bar - harmless enough though. Generally OK - food is extremely basic.
Quiz nights Thursday seem OK.
Bit undecided - might get better will see
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The Shortlands Tavern is a total hole. Shame, given I live within a stones throw! Scruffy,dingey,sub standard beer, and the 'beer garden' -is basically an extension of the car park. One plus is - they do make an effort with their hanging baskets in the summer -bless.
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Like all pubs near train stations, this place is an absolute dive. I did not see any redeeming features or reasons to return. A big fat 0 here..
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Always very smokey and the refit has reduced any character it had. Cliquey crowd around the TV room at the back. Pub car park doubles up as the 'garden'. Despite living locally and this being the only pub in Shortlands nothing much to convince me to go back.
anonymous - 1 Aug 2005 13:49 |
