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Very enjoyable visit with several of my pals last weekend. very clean and well kept - great bar staff (thanks Janet!). Good range of beers - one of the better watering holes around Bromley. Recommended
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I remember when this pub was GAY. It was always busy at the weekend, and so so during the week. The pink pound is very strong at the moment, and I for one will not be going back in this pub. What makes it worse is that the pub has a wonderful beer garden and brilliant in the summer. A permanent sun trap.
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truly truly sad that martinlloyd himself the manager of crown and anchor has to put his own review but it does reflect him as a person sad and desperate is an ok pub just dead and boring i think the manager still has a job to do with getting rid of a few scumbags other than that it is very very clean and nice and friendly atmosphere.
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So droll when the manager of his own pub has to put his own review on here and rates the pub 10/10. It is a nice pub but not that good Mr Lloyd! Let the punters decide how good it is!!!
flbr1 - 28 Sep 2007 16:39 |
Thank god they got rid of the faggots and perverts that used to frequent this place
anonymous - 23 Aug 2007 15:31 |
What a Fantastic pub, probably the best in Bromley, if not KENT!!!
Warm welcome, decent drinks in clean galsses, lovely food, sky sports, kids welcome until 6pm, nice patio and garden and the best bit.. NO SMOKING...clean and smart, this is most definately the pub for the elite.
with regards the user that said there was no staff when they visited... the manager tells me, if they make themselves known at the bar, he'd like to personally apologise for their mishap and buy them a drink.. well done... I'll certainly go there again and again and recommend to all my friends.. 10/10
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Highly recommend this pub. Lovely atmosphere, lovely surroundings and lovely garden. Very family friendly. Food and beer excellent! Staff very friendly. Will definitely be visiting this pub more often with friends and family (and great to drop in for a coffee and lunch while shopping in Bromley). Love the fact that it is non-smoking. I'm very impressed!
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After what looked like a pretty impressive refit and change of character, this pub is a disappointment. As has been mentioned no staff around and locals cliquey. And light coloured carpets surely aren't a good idea? Theirs better pubs around.
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Popped in this afternoon. This is a pub on our list for an imminent crawl. May well have a second hand pump, (Youngs) but no one serving, maybe the staff were checking the toilets at the time! After a few minutes of non bar staff attendance we left to go to the Anglesey.
Needs to get its act together if it is to compete with the other pubs in the area.
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I went to the pub yesterday afternoon and it was abolutely packed.
The atmosphere was brilliant and the whole place was bright, airy, clean and tidy (it was a lovely change to see the staff regularly checking the toilets, which I need not say were spotless!) I had some home-made garlic bread which was fantastic (completely ruined my lunch by eating too much of it!) The staff were very friendly and seemed to always be smiling.
Fortunately, it was a fairly dry (although cold) day so the garden had quite a few families, and play things were provided for children, however the children had to leave by around 6.30ish, which I believe is fair enough.
The pub is non-smoking. A friend who I wnet with is a smoker, and she said how strange it was that after an hour, she was not even craving a cigarette, however when she did finally break (!) smoking was allowed out on the front patio and apparently in bad weather, you are allowed to smoke in the heated back garden, which is partially covered.
There is apparently live music every Monday evening and I overheard some customers talking about the homemade food, which sounded delicious, so I will definately return to sample to food and live entertainment, and then re-review it for all you eager pub-goers out there!
(& with regard to the comments of the previous reviewer, they now have second real ale pump!)
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Nicely done out, but lacks atmosphere, very clean and clinical looking. Caters well for lager drinkers but has a solitary hand pump for London Pride..which wasn't too great really.
Nice garden at the back and good for families
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Not a gay pub any more. Family friendly and no-smoking.
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been going here for 7 years it had its quiet spell in early 2005 but now is getting busy,met my partner here 7 years ago so is allways close to the heart ..
anonymous - 31 Dec 2005 19:08 |
It's a gay pub which appeared to have no customers when I visited (on a Thursday). A local helped me to a drink which was spoiled by someone shouting at him shortly afterwards. Bit grubby, but great garden.
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Well, this is my favourite pub on a sunny day, the beer garden is huge!! straight people do come in (some don't go out straight tho!) but most are fine, and they're definetly the minority. shouldn't everybody be welcome?
it's great to have a pub that you can chill out and relax in, and then go abso- bloody -lutely crazy at weekends!! top notch.
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Right, i have a sever chip on my shoulder regarding this place. Used to be my local, until...one day i sauntered into a heterosexually redecorated pub and dare i say it... Burberry chair covers???? Not only does it look like the front room of a caravan, but it is now full of straight people!!! Wont be going there any more, thats for sure.
Jules - 20 May 2004 18:30 |
can't wait to go back, very friendly atmosphere. best jukebox for miles. If you want to be surrounded by quirky people, smiles and a real coal fire in the winter, or a sunny garden in the summer this is the place for you. The pub cat is also a stunner, meow!
Sheryl - 19 Mar 2004 15:08 |
Lovely atmosphere, the garden is fantastic in the summer. The manager is a complete star and where else can you find a gay bar in Bromley? Definatly worth a visit. And wow, the landlady is gorgeous just like her daughter!
sally-anne - 19 Mar 2004 14:51 |
nice relaxing pub, with a beautiful garden. Ideal for family
mischief - 17 Mar 2004 22:32 |
i was very pleased with this pub, the staff were very welcoming and polite and it was a breath of fresh air to see such a well run traditional pub but with modern benefits. It was a privelege neh an honour drinking in this pub and i recommend to all.
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nice pub not enough women though,
and needs to be bit more welcomeing to new custmers make them feel welcome.
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nice pub , friendly local gay bar
matt - 21 May 2003 14:33 |
Bromleys Only Gay & Lesbian Pub
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Mark Lendemain - 3 May 2003 00:02 |
