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The Cotton Mill, Swanley
Swanley
BR8 8ET
Served areas
The Cotton Mill
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Reviews of The Cotton Mill (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Cotton Mill
This is a slightly unusual micropub, just a short way from the main retail area of Swanley, set in what was previously a public toilet block, now shared with a local taxi company. The pub has a very compact interior with a nice red brick floor that has a series of mosaic tile sections with beer bottle tops set into them. Walls have been painted in neutral shades, with the exception of a wallpapered section over to the left, and seating is at a bit of a premium, with enough space for a high table and stools next to the front door, a rather ugly chipboard banquette forming an L-shape along the front and left-hand walls and a lone table and chairs in the rear left corner. The bar occupies much of the rear wall and has a white wood panelled counter with some pleasant modern shelving on the bar back, topped with a Cotton Mill road sign and with the beer and cider boards to one side. Decor includes a few old photos, mirrors, jugs, an old telephone, a large stamp collection and plenty of hops lining the wall to the left. There was a decent crowd on a Saturday afternoon, including a few quiet kids, which helped create a nice atmosphere, although it doesn’t take too long for the pub to feel busy. For overspill, there is a decent outdoor seating area with a few tables and chairs and a picnic bench or two, plus a horsebox which apparently contains the pub’s mobile bar which can be hired for private events off-site. Music played quietly in the background during our visit and the two barmen were engaged in an intense game of cribbage, which they indulged in, between serving customers.
There were four handpulls in operation upon arrival, dispensing Kent Chocolate Orange and Nutcracker, Run of the Mill Best Bitter and Dorking Pilcrow Pale. Six real cider options were listed on the beer boards and the craft keg selection includes beers from Siren, Camden and ABK among others. My pint of the Pilcrow Pale was served from the taproom behind the bar and was in excellent condition whilst my other half loved her Lilley’s Mango cider.
This is a nice little micropub set in a fun building and serving a town with a poor reputation for good beer, making it the default must-do pub in town. It’s a very small pub that may get a bit too crowded at peak times and doesn’t quite offer the comfort to encourage a long session here, but it’s most definitely worth a look if you happen to find yourself in Swanley.
On 15th February 2022
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3114 recommendations about 3114 pubs]
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Cotton Mill
Micro-pub in a former toilet block, with just three tables in the very compact bar. However, it also benefits from enough space outside for a much greater number of wooden benches. All four handpumps in use on a busy Saturday afternoon, dispensing Old Dairy Blue Top, BritHop Mosaic Amber Ale, Titsey's Gresham Hopper (£4.10) and the Black Pig Baltic Porter from Wantsum. Deservedly popular, if my first visit is anything to go by.
On 7th June 2021
- rating: 8
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Craig O left this review about The Cotton Mill
Located in a former toilet block this micropub launched on the weekend of June 2-3 2018.
On 12th June 2018
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 7 recommendations about 7 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 15 February 2022 by Pub SignMan
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% - last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 15 February 2022 by Pub SignMan
- Darts : No last updated 15 February 2022 by Pub SignMan
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : No last updated 15 February 2022 by Pub SignMan
- Hot Food : No last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : No last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : Yes last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 15 February 2022 by Pub SignMan
- Pool Table : No last updated 15 February 2022 by Pub SignMan
- Quiz Night : Yes - 1st Thursday of the month - last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 15 February 2022 by Pub SignMan
- WiFi : Yes last updated 15 February 2022 by Pub SignMan
