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Lock & Barrel – A new micropub opening this week

Posted On: April 30, 2019 at 1:50 pm

The borough gains a new micropub with the Lock & Barrel opening this coming Friday, 3rd May. So we asked them to tell us something about the pub and their plans.

Sitting on the site of an old ironmongers shop at 18 London Road in Bromley (BR1 3QR), the Lock & Barrel tips a nod to its predecessor, not only with its name, but also its interior. The majority of the inside has been built using reclaimed timber from the copious amounts of shelving which previously held nuts, bolts, bells, handles and much more. This provides a welcoming and relaxed environment in which to enjoy a large range of both cask and keg ales alongside some interesting spirit and wine options.

The proprietors are committed to providing a regular rotation of beers from breweries across Kent and London as well as the odd offering from further afield, so whether you enjoy a Porter, Pilsner, Golden Ale, Bitter or something more exotic there should always be an offering available which will tickle your fancy!

The Lock & Barrel will be opening its doors for the first time at 5pm on Friday 3rd May 2019 and so please feel free to drop in, say hello and enjoy a tipple or 2!

Cheers

The Lock & Barrel team

The opening week beer range includes offerings from

Anspach & Hobday
Ramsgate (Gadds)
Westerham
Fourpure
Cronx
Brockley
Bexley
Musket
Wantsum

plus cider from Kentish Pip and wines & spirits from Chapel Down amongst others.

Of special interest to some members:
There will be a 20p per pint and 10p per half pint discount for CAMRA members.

Dartford has always been worth a visit from real ale drinkers, due to the wonderful range of beers always served at the Dartford Working Men’s club from their 15 handpumps.It is now been improved further with a new and excellent micropub – the Dartford Jug – which opened in September 2018, and offers a selection of beers sourced from around the country (ie not just Kent and London).From Central Bromley, the quickest way to Dartford is to get the 269 bus as far as Sidcup Station and then take the train to Dartford station from where a short walk is needed. Begin by crossing the footbridge over the main road that you will see when leaving the railway station, and then walk past the Aldi (ie with the store on your right) and then follow signs to the bus station. The pub is visible from the eastern end of the [.....]

1:45 pm continuing to the Dartford Worki...

continuing to the Dartford Worki...

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4:00 pm finishing at the Penny Farthing ...

finishing at the Penny Farthing ...

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The final visit of the day is to another fine micropub – the Penny Farthing which has been Bexley CAMRA Pub of the Year for three years in a row up to 2017.From the DWMC, a train journey of one stop is needed to Crayford, with a short walk from there.When it’s time to go home, there is a train service to Sidcup from where the reasonably frequent 269 runs to Bromley North via Chislehurst and Bickley.Share this:PrintTwitterFacebook

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7:30 pm Committee meeting at The Imperia...

Committee meeting at The Imperia...

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6:30 pm “Meet the Brewer” (Musket) at Or...

“Meet the Brewer” (Musket) at Or...

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2:10 pm Real Ale Way to Real Ale Way soc...

Real Ale Way to Real Ale Way soc...

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7:30 pm Committee Meeting at The Chancer...

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4:00 pm continuing to The Woodman

continuing to The Woodman

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