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The Broken Drum, Blackfen, Sidcup

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308 Westwood Lane
Sidcup
DA15 9PT
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Broken Drum

Yesterday evening was my second visit to this Blackfen micropub in the shadow of the A2.

It's a medium-sized single room micropub that is typical of the concept, serving 3 real ales and 2 real ciders.

Conversation and banter is good and it can get busy quite quickly, due to the limited number of tables.

The drinks selection yesterday was Titsey Leveson Buck & Gower Wolf, Beerblefish Hippy Little Fish, Biddenden Red Love & Dudda's Tun Greenhorn.

On 25th September 2020 - rating: 7
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paulof horsham left this review about The Broken Drum

The Broken Drum closely follows the original micropub formula: a one-room shop conversion, with simple tables and chairs down each side. The 3 ales are kept in the cold room behind the bar; 2 from Pig & Porter on our visit, and in great condition. The welcome was friendly, the landlord affable and chatty.

Overall, there's not much here, but what there is, is done well, and it's a fine place to linger for a while.

On 4th March 2019 - rating: 7
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Rex Rattus left this review about The Broken Drum

This micropub is typical of the breed, which is a very good thing indeed. In fact I reckon that it's better than most because it had just about enough space to have normal tables and chairs on both sides of the room, whereas most have to resort to having tall tables and/or benches with tall stools to fully utilise the available space. I didn't see the fishtank; maybe it's gone. On one wall they had black and white photographs, and on the other humorous prints of wizards and the like (I think that's what they were).

They still have three real ales on, gravity dispensed from a room at the back. The three on when I visited were Westerham British Bulldog, Gadd's Cloud Surfer, and Ripple Steam IPA. All were £3 a pint which really good going. I also saw some pork pie slices in a bowl on what passes for a bar counter - I guess that was the menu. Brilliant! - no complaints from me.

This is a top micropub. Definitely worth going out of your way to visit - as long as you appreciate the micropub concept.

On 19th September 2018 - rating: 8
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Map location corrected by Just a quick pint, then I'm off
Welling, 1.26 miles, 24 min walk (show)
Falconwood, 1.32 miles, 25 min walk (show)
Sidcup, 1.37 miles, 26 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Broken Drum, Sidcup
25th Sep 2020, 14:25
Review submitted by Blue Scrumpy
 
27th Mar 2019, 22:12
Pub map correction submitted by Malden man rejected with reason - Rejected by admin

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  • Beer Garden : No last updated 28 January 2015 by Aqualung .
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  • Car Park : No last updated 28 January 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Child Friendly : No last updated 12 July 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Darts : No last updated 28 January 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 12 July 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Function Room : No last updated 26 July 2015 by Pub SignMan
  • Hot Food : No last updated 12 July 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Jukebox : No last updated 28 January 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Karaoke : No last updated 28 January 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Live Music : No last updated 28 January 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 28 January 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Micropub : Yes last updated 12 July 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Pinball : No last updated 28 January 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Pool Table : No last updated 28 January 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Quiz Night : No last updated 12 July 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 28 January 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 12 July 2015 by Aqualung .
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