Unfortunately the RMT have called a strike for the date of this trip\, so we can no lon ger rely on the planned rail travel. We hope that the trip can be rearra nged for a later date.
\nTHIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.
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\nThis is one of our occasional “out of branch area” trips\, this time to the historic and picturesque town of Rye\, located two miles from the coast in East Sussex. Rye is a very small town\, and for anyone of normal fitness\, walking between the various pubs that we visit will prese nt no problem.
\nRye station is on a branch line which runs along th
e South coast. So our plan is catch the 10:03 from Orpington to St
.Leonards/Warrior Square\, changing there to catch t
he 11.20 connecting train to Rye\, arriving in Rye at 11.47.
At the time of writing\, the detailed agend
a for the day has not been finalised\, but a handout guide to
Rye pubs will be available on the day. Some of the pubs that we may vis
it include the following :-
This is a rep lacement event due to the proposed rail strike on this date. However it creates a chance to visit two of the best pubs close to Bromley’s border w ith Kent\, both of which have extensive gardens. The second pub is actua lly (just) in Kent proper. Both pubs serve food\, as well as a range of cask ales.
\nThe itinerary is as follows
\n(12.30) The Blacksmit
h’s Arms\, Cudham
(15.20) The Rose & Crown\, Otford Lane
\, Halstead
Our plan is travel on the R10 bus from Orpington bus s tation (next to the railway station) at 12:03\, to arrive at the pub at ar ound 12.30. The bus calls at Green Street Green at 12:21.
\nAt 14: 50 we depart The Blacksmith’s Arms to catch the R10 bus which i s due at 14:58. We should arrive at The Rose & Crown by 15:20 .
\nThe next bus back towards Orpington will be the R10 due at 17:29\, but buses are infrequent on this route. The full timetabl e can be seen he re. IF TRAINS ARE RUNNING\, it’s also possible to walk from the Ros e and Crown to Knockholt station – allow 40 minutes unless you’re a quick walker. It’s an enjoyable rural walk though\, and is entirely flat or do wnhill.
\nThere is more information about the walk here. (from Bromley CAMRA pub walks)
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4uanfs1v24psgc8e48sdp5baf2@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:An annual “Cramble” (CAMRA ramble ) has become something of a b ranch tradition and offers a chance to combine a healthy walk of about 6 m iles with visits to up to six of of our more rural pubs\, all of which ser ve cask ale. The route mainly follows some of Bromley CAMRA’s “pub walk s”. Click here to see details of all of our pub walks.\nOur plan is mee t at the front of Hayes station which can be reached by train or by using bus routes 119\, 138\, 246 or 314 from Central Bromley or the 353 from Orp ington. In all cases alight at Hayes Station.\nThe walk will begin 11:30 \, so please arrive in good time. We then walk the 1.3 miles to Keston w here will have our first pub break. See Pub Walks – Route 1. Keston of fers a choice of either the Greyhound or the Fox. \nDuly refreshed\, at 13:00 we will begin the 2.5 mile walk to Downe. This roughly follows pub walks 4 and 5\, although we have altered the route slightly to avoid a nu mber of stiles near the end of the route. Downe also has two pubs servin g cask ale – these are the George and Dragon and the Queen’s Head.\nAt 15: 00 we will begin the final section of the walk which follows pub walk 8 fo r 2.1 miles to Farnborough.\nOnce again\, there is a choice of pubs at Far nborough\, these being the Change of Horses and the Woodman. Farnborough is served by bus route 358 which offers an easy way back to Bromley\, Beck enham or Orpington. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230813 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Summer Cramble from Hayes to Keston\, Downe and Farnborough URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/summer-cramble-from-hayes-to-keston- downe-and-farnborough/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAn annual “Cramble” (CAMRA ramble ) has become something of a branch tr adition and offers a chance to combine a healthy walk of about 6 miles wit h visits to up to six of of our more rural pubs\, all of which serve cask ale. The route mainly follows some of Bromley CAMRA’s “pub walks”. C lick here to see det ails of all of our pub walks.
\nOur plan is meet at the front of Hayes station which can be reached by train or by using bus routes 119 \, 138\, 246 or 314 from Central Bromley or the 353 from Orpington. In a ll cases alight at Hayes Station.
\nThe walk will begin 11:30\, so p
lease arrive in good time. We then walk the 1.3 miles to Keston where wi
ll have our first pub break. See Pub Walks – Route 1.
Duly refreshed\, at 13:00 we will begin the 2.5 mile walk to D owne. This roughly follows pub walks 4 and 5\, although we have altered the route slightly to avoid a number of stiles near the end of the route. Downe also has two pubs serving cask ale – these are the George and Dragon and the Queen’s Head.
\nAt 15:00 we will begin the final section of the walk which follows pub walk 8 for 2.1 miles to Farnborough.
\nOnce again\, there is a choi
ce of pubs at Farnborough\, these being the Change of Horses and the Woodman.
Farnboro
ugh is served by bus route 358 which offers an easy way back to Bromley\,
Beckenham or Orpington.
This social c ould be affected by railway engineering work or by industrial action by ra ilway employees – if so we will update this calendar entry as soon as we b ecome aware.
\nBut hopefully\, this will be a first-ever visit
by Bromley CAMRA to the picturesque and historic village of Aylesford in
the Medway Valley\, in a joint social with our friends at Orpington Libera
l Club.
The plan is to catch th
e 11:06 from Bromley South (calling at St Mary Cray at 11:12) where most o
f the OLC contingent are likely to join us. This train continues to Dove
r\, but we change at Rochester and then Strood to get the Medway Valley br
anch line service to Aylesford\, arriving at 12:19. The station is just
over half a mile from the pub.
The Little G
em is a grade II listed pub\, and is now an outlet for Goachers beers
which are brewed nearby. There are also some other pubs (and a village c
lub) in Aylesford. The writer (TW) will probably try to visit the nearby
Chequers
which is also grade II listed\, and looks like the highlight of the other
pubs.
We had hoped to arrange a return visit to this popular and well-organised festival. T he festival is organised by Maidstone and Mid-Kent CAMRA and entry is free for CAMRA members. However\, industrial action by the RMT rail union me ans that we cannot travel by train to the festival\, and we have therefore cancelled the social.
\nWe are aware that some members will still d o their best to attend the festival\, and also that the festival organiser s are laying on additional shuttle buses from the surrounding area. For more information about those arrangements\, and for information about the festival itself\, please use this link.
\nTo avoid leaving a gap in the calendar \, we have arranged an additional social in Bromley for Monday September 4 th.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52to7saa4gbnqs7jphqjvqstmi@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This event was originally scheduled for July\, but had to be po stponed due to industrial action by RMT rail staff. We’re hoping for bet ter luck this time.\nThis is one of our occasional “out of branch area” tr ips\, this time to the historic and picturesque town of Rye\, located two miles from the coast in East Sussex. Rye is a very small town\, and for anyone of normal fitness\, walking between the various pubs that we visit will present no problem.\nRye station is on a branch line which runs along the South coast. So our plan is catch the 10:03 from Orpington to St.Le onards/Warrior Square\, changing there to catch the 11.20 connecting train to Rye\, arriving in Rye at 11.47. \nAt the time of writing\, the detailed agenda for the day has not been finalised\, but a handout guide to Rye pubs will be available on the day. Here are links t o some of the pubs that we may visit :\n\nThe Standard Inn\nThe Ship Inn\n The Mermaid Inn\nThe Ypres Castle Inn\nThe Waterworks DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230910 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Day trip to Rye (Sussex) by train URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/day-trip-to-rye-sussex-by-train-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis event wa s originally scheduled for July\, but had to be postponed due to industria l action by RMT rail staff. We’re hoping for better luck this time.
\nThis is one of our occasional “out of branch area” trips\, this time to the historic and picturesque town of Rye\, located two miles from the c oast in East Sussex. Rye is a very small town\, and for anyone of normal fitness\, walking between the various pubs that we visit will present no problem.
\nRye station is on a branch line which runs along the Sout h coast. So our plan is catch the 10:03 from Orpington to St.Leona rds/Warrior Square\, changing there to catch the 11. 20 connecting train to Rye\, arriving in Rye at 11.47.
\nThis social i s CANCELLED due to ASLEF calling a strike on this date. It may be rearra nged for a future date\, and we may also arrange a more local social on th is date as an alternative.
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\nPrevious details:
\nOur first social with the OLC was successful\, and we have wasted l ittle time is setting up another one – this time to the famous Kent brewin g town of Faversham.
\nThe plan is to meet at Bromley S
outh at 10:45\, and from there catch the 10:57 from Bromley South direct t
o Faversham (arrive 11:49).
More details
of this event will be publicised as they become finalised.
This a utumn festival makes a most welcome return. The first night (Thursday) of the festival will be a preview night with access limited to OLC and CAM RA members only. Doors open at 18.00. Don’t forget your CAMRA membersh ip card as it is required for entry. Bromley CAMRA will be having a socia l at the preview night.
\nThe festival proper then opens at noon on the Friday & Saturday\, closing at 11pm on both days. It then concludes with an afternoon session on the Sunday from noon to 16.00. Visitors who are not members of the OLC or CAMRA must buy entrance tickets for each da y in advance. They cost £1.00 per person and may be purchased from 1st Oct ober either over the bar or online.
\nEntrance tickets are NOT requ ired for CAMRA members at any time – provided that they have their members hip card available for inspection.
\nThis link provides more det ails of the festival from the OLC’s own website.
\nThe club i s a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, and is situated directly opp osite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17hevnmvvd1bgno245o2roasnt@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A return visit to this long-running annual festival\, held in t he traditional village hall close to Merstham station. Our plan is to m eet at East Croydon station at 11:00am\, and then to take the 11:17 or 11: 26 train for the 15 minute journey to Merstham.\nFull details of the festi val can be found here (link to local branch website). DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231027 LOCATION:Merstham Village Hall\, Station Road North\, Merstham\, RH1 3ED SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social at Redhill beer festival (run by East & mid-Surrey CAMRA) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-at-redhill-beer-festival-run- by-east-mid-surrey-camra/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA return visi t to this long-running annual festival\, held in the traditional village h all close to Merstham station. Our plan is to meet at East Croydon stat ion at 11:00am\, and then to take the 11:17 or 11:26 train for the 15 minu te journey to Merstham.
\nFull details of the festival can be found here (link to local branch website).
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26700@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Many readers of the diary will be aware of the large number of micropubs which have opened in the Bexley CAMRA area over the last few yea rs. We have noticed that many of them are situated close to bus routes\, so we have used that fact to plan this social.\nThe first pub is within a few yards of Bexleyheath station which unfortunately is not served by any direct trains from the Bromley branch area – a change at Lewisham or Nunh ead is needed. Bus travel from Bromley will vary depending on your start ing point\, so the best bet is to use the TfL journey planner. Routes 4 22\, B11 and B12 do pass very close to the pub – alight at Bexleyheath sta tion.\nReturning to Bromley after this social involves a single bus journe y using route 269.\nThe schedule is as follows:-\nNoon Kentish Belle \, 8 Pickford Lane\, Bexleyheath DA7 4QW\n1.20pm Door Hinge\, 11 High St . Welling DA16 1TR\n2.20pm Bolthole\, 12 Falconwood Parade\, Welling DA1 6 2PL\n3.40pm Broken Drum \, 308 Westwood Lane\, Blackfen DA15 9PT\n5.00 pm Hackney Carriage\, 165 Station Road\, Sidcup DA15 7AA. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240121 LOCATION:8 Pickford Lane\, Bexleyheath DA7 4QW SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Tour of Bexley area micropubs starting at the Kentish Belle. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/tour-of-bexley-area-micropubs-starti ng-at-the-kentish-belle/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nMany readers of the diary will be aware of the large number of micropubs which have ope ned in the Bexley CAMRA area over the last few years. We have noticed th at many of them are situated close to bus routes\, so we have used that fa ct to plan this social.
\nThe first pub is within a few yards of Bex leyheath station which unfortunately is not served by any direct trains fr om the Bromley branch area – a change at Lewisham or Nunhead is needed. Bus travel from Bromley will vary depending on your starting point\, so th e best bet is to use the TfL journey planner. Rout es 422\, B11 and B12 do pass very close to the pub – alight at Bexleyheath station.
\nReturning to Bromley after this social involves a single bus journey using route 269.
\nThe schedule is as follows:-
\nNoon Kentish Belle\, 8
Pickford Lane\, Bexleyheath DA7 4QW
\n1.20pm Door Hinge\, 11 High St. Welling DA16 1TR
\n2.20pm
Bolthole\, 12 Falconwood Parade\, Well
ing DA16 2PL
\n3.40pm Broken D
rum \, 308 Westwood Lane\, Blackfen DA15 9PT
\n5.00pm Hackney Carriage\, 165 Station Road\
, Sidcup DA15 7AA.
We have visi ted the SIBA festival held at this venue before in summer. This time we are visiting the club’s own beer festival which is more focused on winter ales. It’s a much smaller affair than the summer festival\, so we may fi nd time to visit other Tonbridge pubs\, possibly including the Nelson Arms which is the current Kent region al pub of the year and has been chosen as one of the four finalists in CAM RA’s National Pub of the Year competition.
\nWe will be meeti ng at 10.50 at Orpington Station\, and will be taking the train at 11.03. Please arrive punctually if you wish to take advantage of a groupsave f are with other members. A walk of about ten minutes from Tonbridge station is needed to reach the festival venue.
\nVenue: Tonbridge Juddians Rugby Football Club\, The Slade\, Tonbridge TN9 1HR
\nhttps://www.tjrfc.co.uk/news/february-bee r-festival-2824920.html
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26720@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:With the days lengthening and spring in the air\, it’s time for our first out of area social of 2024. This takes us on a short journey to Rochester where there are a variety of pubs to visit. Our plan is to m eet at Bromley South station at 10:50 and to catch the direct 11:06 train which will reach Rochester at 11:41.\nThe itinerary is then as follows\n11 :50 am Golden Lion\, 147-149 High St.\n12:30 pm Eagle Tavern\, 124 High St reet\n13:05 pm Jolly Knight\, 56 High Street\nFurther pubs to be added to the list. Please contact the social secretary for further information. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240303 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Out of area social in Rochester. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/out-of-area-social-in-rochester/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWith the days lengthening and spring in the air\, it’s time for our first out of area s ocial of 2024. This takes us on a short journey to Rochester where there are a variety of pubs to visit. Our plan is to meet at Bromley South sta tion at 10:50 and to catch the direct 11:06 train which will reach Rochest er at 11:41.
\nThe itinerary is then as follows
\n11:50 am Golden Lion\, 147-149 High St.
\n12:30 pm Ea
gle Tavern\, 124 High Street
\n13:05 pm Jolly Kni
ght\, 56 High Street
Further pubs to be added to the li st. Please contact the social secretary for further information.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26724@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The beginning of spring is marked by this festival of seasonal cask ales and ciders. The club plan to have 20 cask beers\, 8 draught ci ders and 2 keg beers available. Bromley CAMRA are having a social at the first night (Thursday) of the festival\, which will be a preview night wi th access limited to OLC and CAMRA members only. Doors open at 18.00. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it is required for entry.\nThe festival proper then opens at noon on the Friday and Saturday\, closing a t 11pm on both days. It then continues with an afternoon session on the Sunday from noon to 5pm\, and concludes with an Easter Monday session star ting at noon. Visitors who are not members of the OLC or CAMRA must buy entrance tickets for each day at the door at a cost of £1.\nEntrance ticke ts are NOT required for CAMRA members at any time – provided that they hav e their membership card available for inspection.\n*** PLEASE NOTE THAT TH E CLUB NO LONGER ACCEPTS CASH PAYMENTS – CARD ONLY. ***\nThis link provide s more details of the festival from the OLC’s own website.\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, and is situated directly opposit e the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240402 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Orpington Liberal Club Spring Real Ale & Cider Festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/orpington-liberal-club-spring-real-a le-cider-festival-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe beginning of spring is marked by this festival of seasonal cask ales and ciders. The club plan to have 20 cask beers\, 8 draught ciders and 2 keg beers ava ilable. Bromley CAMRA are having a social at the first night (Thursday) o f the festival\, which will be a preview night with access limited to OLC and CAMRA members only. Doors open at 18.00. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it is required for entry.
\nThe festival proper then opens at noon on the Friday and Saturday\, closing at 11pm on both da ys. It then continues with an afternoon session on the Sunday from noon to 5pm\, and concludes with an Easter Monday session starting at noon. V isitors who are not members of the OLC or CAMRA must buy entrance tickets for each day at the door at a cost of £1.
\nEntrance tickets are NOT required for CAMRA members at any time – provided that they have their me mbership card available for inspection.
\n*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE C LUB NO LONGER ACCEPTS CASH PAYMENTS – CARD ONLY. ***
\nThis link provides more details of the festival from the OLC’ s own website.
\nThe club is a few minu
tes walk from Orpington station\, and is situated directly opposite the en
trance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, inc
luding the 208 and 358.
The picturesq ue Sussex town of Lewes is home both to the Harveys brewery and also a ran ge of interesting pubs. Some walking between the pubs will be involved\, but this shouldn’t be a problem for anyone of reasonable fitness.
\nOur plan is to meet at East Croydon station at around 11.20\, and then to take the 11.40 train direct to Lewes arriving at 12.26. Note that the n ew Superloop SL5 bus service connects Bromley South station with East Croy don station\, the journey taking about 25 minutes.
\nOur itinerary i n Lewes is then as follows :-
\n12:40: Gardener’s Arms\, 46 Cliffe High Street\, BN7 2AN
\n13:30: John Harvey Tavern\, 1 Bear Yard\, Cliffe High Street\, BN7 2AN< /p>\n
14:55: Elephant & Castle\, White Hill\, BN7 2DJ
\n15:35: Lewes Arms\, 1 Mount Place\, BN7 1YH
\n16:20: Brewer’s Arms\, 91 High Street\, BN7 1 XN
\n17:05: Lansdown Arms\, 36 Lansdown Place\ , BN7 2JU
\nTimings are approximate
\nGoogle maps link\; https://maps .app.goo.gl/CmXY9m3kRsCFDgPD7
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26826@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The annual visit to the Crystal Palace triangle\, which is orga nised as a joint event with the CAMRA branches from SE London and from Cro ydon & Sutton.\nYou are welcome to join for either all of the route or jus t a small part!\nThe first pub – the Douglas Fir – opened in November 2016 and is located between Crystal Palace and Anerley rail/London Overground stations. Bus travellers should use routes 157\, 249\, 358 or 432 and a light at Thicket Road / Madeline Road.\nThe itinerary is as follows:-\n12: 00 Douglas Fir\, 144 Anerley Rd\, Anerley SE20 8DL\n13:10 Alma\, 95 Church Rd\, Crystal Palace SE19 2TA\;\n13:50 White Hart\, 96 Church Rd\, Upper N orwood SE19 2EZ\;\nFurther pubs to be visited will be decided on the day\, and could include any of the following:\nSparrowhawk\, 2 Westow Hill\, Up per Norwood SE19 1RX\;\nGreat Southern\, 79 Gipsy Hill\, SE19 1QH\nRailway Bell\, 14 Cawnpore Street\, SE19 1PF\nRoyal Albert 42 Westow Hill\, SE19 1RX\nWestow House\, 79 Westow Hill SE19 1TX. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240707 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The Annual Crystal Palace Triangle Social (with SEL and Croydon & S utton branches) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/the-annual-crystal-palace-triangle-s ocial-with-sel-and-croydon-sutton-branches-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe annual vi sit to the Crystal Palace triangle\, which is organised as a joint event w ith the CAMRA branches from SE London and from Croydon & Sutton.
\nY ou are welcome to join for either all of the route or just a small part!\n
The first pub – the Douglas Fir – opened in November 2016 and is lo cated between Crystal Palace and Anerley rail/London Overground stations. Bus travellers should use routes 157\, 249\, 358 or 432 and alight at T hicket Road / Madeline Road.
\nThe itinerary is as follows:-
\n
12:00 Douglas Fir\, 144 An
erley Rd\, Anerley SE20 8DL
\n13:10 Alma\, 95 Church Rd\, Crystal Palace SE19 2TA\;
\n13:50
White Hart\, 96 Chur
ch Rd\, Upper Norwood SE19 2EZ\;
Further pubs to be visited will b e decided on the day\, and could include any of the following:
\nSparrowhawk\, 2 West
ow Hill\, Upper Norwood SE19 1RX\;
\nGreat Southern\, 79 Gipsy Hill\, SE19 1QH
\nRailway Bell\
, 14 Cawnpore Street\, SE19 1PF
\nRoyal Albert 42 Westow Hill\, SE19 1RX
\nWestow House\, 79 Westow H
ill SE19 1TX.
Although Bromley CAMRA are unable to hold their usual festival this year\, the Rugby Club where it wa s normally hosted have decided to go ahead with a one-day festival in part nership with the Three H ounds. Our social at the event begins at 1pm.
\nFor full detai ls of the event\, please use this link to the Rugby Club’s website.
\nhttps://www.beckenhamrfc.com/calenda r/event/touch-rugby-tournament-and-beer-festival-596409< /p>\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26841@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:An annual “Cramble” (CAMRA ramble ) has become something of a b ranch tradition and offers a chance to combine a healthy walk of about 7 m iles with visits to up to six of of our more rural pubs\, all of which ser ve cask ale. The route mainly follows some of Bromley CAMRA’s “pub walk s”. Click here to see details of all of our pub walks.\nOur plan is mee t at the Black Horse pub in Biggin Hill at noon The pub is easy to get to since it has a bus stop outside its front door on the high-frequency 32 0 route which starts in Catford and passes both Bromley North and Bromley South stations. Alight at Biggin Hill/Black Horse. Routes 246\, 464 and R2 also serve this stop\, but are less frequent.\nAfter this initial r efreshment\, the walk will begin at 12:40\, and will follow the itinerary below :\n\n12:40 Depart from Black Horse and walk to Cudham – 2.3 miles (t his is the steepest part of the whole route)\n13:40 approx. – arrive Cudha m. Pub : The Blacksmiths Arms\n14:30 Depart from Blacksmith’s Arms and wal k to Green Street Green – 2.8 miles\n15:45 approx. – arrive Green St Green . Pubs The Rose & Crown and The Royal Oak (possibly The Queens Head too – but that’s a bit of a detour)\n16:30 Depart Green Street Green and walk to Farnborough – 1.5 Miles\n17:15 approx. – arrive Farnborough. Once again \, there is a choice of pubs at Farnborough\, these being the Change of Ho rses and the Woodman.\n\nFarnborough is served by bus route 358 which offe rs an easy way back to Bromley\, Beckenham or Orpington. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Summer Cramble from Biggin Hill to Farnborough. Meet at The Black Horse (noon) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/summer-cramble-from-biggin-hill-to-f arnborough-meet-at-the-black-horse-noon/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nAn annual “Cr amble” (CAMRA ramble ) has become something of a branch tradition and offe rs a chance to combine a healthy walk of about 7 miles with visits to up t o six of of our more rural pubs\, all of which serve cask ale. The rout e mainly follows some of Bromley CAMRA’s “pub walks”. Click here to s ee details of all of our pub walks.
\nOur plan is meet at the Black Horse pub in Biggin Hill at noon The pub is easy to get to since it has a bus stop outside its front door on the high-frequen cy 320 route which starts in Catford and passes both Bromley North and Bro mley South stations. Alight at Biggin Hill/Black Horse. Routes 246\, 464 and R2 also serve this stop\, but are less frequent.
\nAfter th is initial refreshment\, the walk will begin at 12:40\, and will follow th e itinerary below :
\nFarnborough is served by bus route 358 which offers an easy way back to Bromley\, Beckenham or Orpington.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26854@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A return visit to this popular and well-organised festival whic h is organised by Maidstone and Mid-Kent CAMRA. Entry is free for CAMRA members (but £6 for non-members\, so don’t forget your membership card!). \nWe plan to meet at Bromley South at 9:00 in order to catch the 9:23 trai n\, changing at Swanley to arrive at West Malling at 10:22. From there a free bus service leaves at 10:35 to the festival. For those who prefer to avoid the bus\, it is also possible to walk to the festival from East Malling station (takes about 20 minutes).\nThe first train we use is a Tha meslink stopping service\, so it may be easier for some member to board th e train at Shortlands\, Bickley or other places that the train calls. H ere’s a link to the Network Rail Journey Planner.\nFor more information ab out the festival itself\, please use this link. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240908 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Branch social at East Malling beer festival. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/branch-social-at-east-malling-beer-f estival-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA return visi t to this popular and well-organised festival which is organised by Maidst one and Mid-Kent CAMRA. Entry is free for CAMRA members (but £6 for non- members\, so don’t forget your membership card!).
\nWe plan to meet at Bromley South at 9:00 in order to catch the 9:23 train\, changing at Sw anley to arrive at West Malling at 10:22. From there a free bus service leaves at 10:35 to the festival. For those who prefer to avoid the bus\ , it is also possible to walk to the festival from East Malling station (t akes about 20 minutes).
\nThe first train we use is a Thameslink sto pping service\, so it may be easier for some member to board the train at Shortlands\, Bickley or other places that the train calls. Here’s a lin k to the Network Rail Journey Planner.
\nFor more information about the festival itself\, please use this link.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26862@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social has been arranged at short notice\, and therefore d oesn’t appear in the London Drinker listings. \nTitsey brewery have rece ntly moved to new premises\, located at the highest point of the North Dow ns Way\, close to border between Surrey and Kent. The premises include a large taproom with several of their cask ales available. More informat ion about the venue here.\nOur plan is to meet at the Black Horse (Biggin Hill) at around 11:40. Despite its location in Biggin Hill\, the pub is easy to get to from Central Bromley since it has a bus stop outside its f ront door on the high-frequency 320 route which starts in Catford and pass es both Bromley North and Bromley South stations. Alight at Biggin Hill /Black Horse. From Orpington the most direct route is using is the R2 b us route.\nFrom there we will take the 464 bus to Tatsfield (2 per hour eg 11:50 or 12:20). When we get off the bus it’s a 20 minute rural walk to t he brewery via Bromley CAMRA Pub walking route 65. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Visit to Titsey Brewery (joint social with Orpington Liberal Club) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/visit-to-titsey-brewery-joint-social -with-orpington-liberal-club/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social has been arrang ed at short notice\, and therefore doesn’t appear in the London Drinker li stings.
\nTitsey brewery have recently moved to new premises\, located a t the highest point of the North Downs Way\, close to border between Surre y and Kent. The premises include a large taproom with several of their c ask ales available. More information about the venue here.
\nOur plan is to meet at the Black Horse (Biggin Hill) at around 11:40. D espite its location in Biggin Hill\, the pub is easy to get to from Centra l Bromley since it has a bus stop outside its front door on the high-frequ ency 320 route which starts in Catford and passes both Bromley North and B romley South stations. Alight at Biggin Hill/Black Horse. From Orpin gton the most direct route is using is the R2 bus route.
\nFrom there we wi
ll take the 464 bus to Tatsfield (2 per hour eg 11:50 or 12:20). When we g
et off the bus it’s a 20 minute rural walk to the brewery via Bromley CAMRA Pub walking route 65.
A return visit to Kent’s la rgest Beer & Cider Festival\, which this year will feature over 160 real a les\, plenty of which are Green Hop and 50 plus ciders. The festival is held in association with West Kent CAMRA\, and runs from the 17th to the 20th.
\nOur plan for this popular event is to meet at Orpington Station at around 10:25 in order to take the 10:40 train to Tunbridge Wells (arrival 11:08). From there a few minutes walk is needed to get to the main Beer Festival venue at Tunbridge Wells West Station\, which is located off Neville Terr ace\, TN2 5QY.
\nPlease use this link for more detail s of this festival\, including the special trains which will be running du ring the day on the preserved Spa Valley line to Eridge.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26871@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A return visit to this long-running annual festival\, held in t he traditional village hall close to Merstham station. Our plan is to m eet at East Croydon station at 11:00am\, and then to take the 11:17 or 11: 26 train for the 15 minute journey to Merstham. Note that the new “Supe rloop” bus service provides a quick and frequent service between Bromley S outh and East Croydon stations.\nFull details of the festival can be found here (links to local branch website). DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social at Redhill beer festival (run by East & mid-Surrey CAMRA) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-at-redhill-beer-festival-run- by-east-mid-surrey-camra-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA return visit to this long -running annual festival\, held in the traditional village hall close to M erstham station. Our plan is to meet at East Croydon station at 11:00am \, and then to take the 11:17 or 11:26 train for the 15 minute journey to Merstham. Note that the new “Superloop” bus service provides a quick an d frequent service between Bromley South and East Croydon stations.
\nFull details of the festival can be found here (links to local branch website).
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26940@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We have visited the SIBA festival held at this venue before in summer. This time we are visiting the club’s own beer festival which is more focused on winter ales. It’s a much smaller affair than the summer festival with around 20 cask ales\, so we may find time to visit other Ton bridge pubs\, possibly including the Nelson Arms which is the current Kent regional pub of the year and was chosen as one of the four finalists in C AMRA’s National Pub of the Year competition in 2023.\nWe will be meeting a t 10.50 at Orpington Station\, and will be taking the train at 11.10. A walk of about ten minutes from Tonbridge station is needed to reach the f estival venue. The festival opens at noon. More information in the lin k below to the festival page on the club’s own website.\nhttps://www.tjrfc .co.uk/news/tjs-beer-festival-looms-large-2894771.html DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250202 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Branch social at the Tonbridge Juddians RFC Winter Beer Festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/branch-social-at-the-tonbridge-juddi ans-rfc-winter-beer-festival-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe have visit ed the SIBA festival held at this venue before in summer. This time we a re visiting the club’s own beer festival which is more focused on winter a les. It’s a much smaller affair than the summer festival with around 20 cask ales\, so we may find time to visit other Tonbridge pubs\, possibly i ncluding the Nelson Arms which is the current Kent region al pub of the year and was chosen as one of the four finalists in CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year competition in 2023.
\nWe will be meeting a t 10.50 at Orpington Station\, and will be taking the train at 11.10. A walk of about ten minutes from Tonbridge station is needed to reach the f estival venue. The festival opens at noon. More information in the lin k below to the festival page on the club’s own website.
\nhttps://www.tjrfc.co.uk/news/tjs-beer-festival-looms-large-28 94771.html
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26998@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:With winter now officially over (Spring equinox is on the 20th )\, we will have our first trip outside our area of the New Year\, in the form of a day trip to Faversham – home to the Shepherd Neame brewery (est . 1698)\, one of oldest surviving businesses in the country.\nThe plan is to meet at Bromley South station at 11:15 in order to catch the 11.27 trai n to direct to Faversham\, arriving at 12:25. One of the town’s most wel l-known pubs is right by the station\, so we will begin our tour there at 12.30. This is The Elephant\, 31 The Mall ME13 8JN.\nWe will then head t o the remote Shipwrights Arms\, Hollowshore ME13 7TU. This pub is locate d about a mile north of the town\, close to the Swale which separates main land Kent from the Isle of Sheppey. Due to the remoteness\, minicabs wi ll be arranged\, although the intrepid may enjoy the walk. Various route s are available\, including along the Saxon Shore Way.\nAfter that\, we’ll return to the town centre to visit further pubs. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Out of area social to Faversham (Kent). URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/out-of-area-social-to-faversham-kent / X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWith winter n ow officially over (Spring equinox is on the 20th)\, we will have our fi rst trip outside our area of the New Year\, in the form of a day trip to F aversham – home to the Shepherd Neame brewery (est. 1698)\, one of oldest surviving businesses in the country.
\nThe plan is to meet at Bromle y South station at 11:15 in order to catch the 11.27 train to direct to Fa versham\, arriving at 12:25. One of the town’s most well-known pubs is r ight by the station\, so we will begin our tour there at 12.30. This is The Elephant\, 31 The Mall ME13 8JN.
\nWe will then h ead to the remote Shipwrights Arms\, Hollowshore ME 13 7TU. This pub is located about a mile north of the town\, close to th e Swale which separates mainland Kent from the Isle of Sheppey. Due to the remoteness\, minicabs will be arranged\, although the intrepid may enj oy the walk. Various routes are available\, including along the Saxon Sh ore Way.
\nAfter that\, we’ll return to the town centre to visit fur ther pubs.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27033@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This event is a late addition to our diary as we were unsure wh ether the event would go ahead this year.\nThe return of the traditional E aster beer festival at the Greyhound which – as usual – will run from Good Friday to Easter Monday. The festival traditionally features a range of beers which are not normally available in this area. Temporary stillage i s normally erected at the rear of the pub\, so that all the 16 or so beers are available all the time\, rather than being rotated through the handpu mps as happens at some other pub beer festivals.\nMore information will fo llow on this page\, including a beer list if we receive it.\nBromley CAMRA have a reserved table at this event from noon.\nThe pub isn’t close to an y railway station\, but can easily be reached using the 146 or 246 buses f rom Central Bromley. Both routes pass Bromley South station. Alight at Kes ton/The Fox. Neither of these is a high frequency route\, so it’s worth ch ecking the timetable. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250419 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Good Friday social at The Greyhound (Keston) beer festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/good-friday-social-at-the-greyhound- keston-beer-festival-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis event is a late addition to our diary as we were unsure whether the event would go ahead this year.
\nThe return of the traditional Easter beer festiv al at the Greyhound which – as usual – will run from Good Fri day to Easter Monday. The festival traditionally features a range of bee rs which are not normally available in this area. Temporary stillage is no rmally erected at the rear of the pub\, so that all the 16 or so beers are available all the time\, rather than being rotated through the handpumps as happens at some other pub beer festivals.
\nMore information will follow on this page\, including a beer list if we receive it.
\nBro mley CAMRA have a reserved table at this event from noon.
\nThe pub isn’t close to any railway station\, but can easily be reached using the 1 46 or 246 buses from Central Bromley. Both routes pass Bromley South stati on. Alight at Keston/The Fox. Neither of these is a high frequency route\, so it’s worth checking the timetable.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27394@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The London spring cider festival returns again this year on Sat urday April 25th with a fine selection of traditional ciders and perries f rom small producers around the country and also including a number from Lo ndon cider makers.\nThis venue is a short (about 400 yards) walk from Elep hant & Castle station\, which can be reached by direct trains from Bromley South and other stations on the Thameslink line through the borough. An alternative route would be to travel to London Bridge and then use the tube to get to Elephant and Castle.\nDoors open at noon\, and the festival will remain open until 9pm unless all the drink is sold out earlier.\nCli ck here to see the latest information from the South-East London CAMRA web site.\nThe venue website may also be of use. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social at the London CAMRA Branches Spring Cider and Perry festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-at-the-london-camra-branches- spring-cider-and-perry-festival-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe London sp ring cider festival returns again this year on Saturday April 25th with a fine selection of traditional ciders and perries from small producers arou nd the country and also including a number from London cider makers.
\nThis venue is a short (about 400 yards) walk from Elephant & Castle sta tion\, which can be reached by direct trains from Bromley South and other stations on the Thameslink line through the borough. An alternative ro ute would be to travel to London Bridge and then use the tube to get to El ephant and Castle.
\nDoors open at noon\, and the festival will rema in open until 9pm unless all the drink is sold out earlier.
\nClick here to see the latest information from the South-East London CAMRA website.
\nThe venue websi te may also be of use.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27015@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The London spring cider festival returns again this year on Sat urday April 26th with a fine selection of traditional ciders and perries f rom small producers around the country and also including a number from Lo ndon cider makers.\nThis new venue is a short (about 400 yards) walk from Elephant & Castle station\, which can be reached by direct trains from Bro mley South and other stations on the Thameslink line through the borough. An alternative route would be to travel to London Bridge and then use the tube to get to Elephant and Castle.\nDoors open at noon\, and the fest ival will remain open until 9pm unless all the drink is sold out earlier. \nClick here to see the festival poster (a PDF will open)\nThe venue websi te may also be of use. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social at the London CAMRA Branches Spring Cider and Perry festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-at-the-london-camra-branches- spring-cider-and-perry-festival-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe London sp ring cider festival returns again this year on Saturday April 26th with a fine selection of traditional ciders and perries from small producers arou nd the country and also including a number from London cider makers.
\nThis new venue is a short (about 400 yards) walk from Elephant & Castle station\, which can be reached by direct trains from Bromley South and ot her stations on the Thameslink line through the borough. An alternativ e route would be to travel to London Bridge and then use the tube to get t o Elephant and Castle.
\nDoors open at noon\, and the festival will remain open until 9pm unless all the drink is sold out earlier.
\nCl ick here to see the festival poster (a PDF will open)
\nThe venue website may also be of use.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27111@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social combines a day out to the attractive Sussex town of Lewes with a visit to a long-established beer festival run by Brighton CA MRA. Our plan is to meet at East Croydon at 9:50am to catch 10:10 train to Lewes station which is a 10-minute walk away from the festival venue in the Corn Exchange. Note that getting to East Croydon from Bromley is no w much easier and quicker due to the newish Superloop SL5 bus service. T his takes 25 minutes from Bromley South to East Croydon station\, and ther e are buses every few minutes.\nThe link below is the official festival we bpage. Note that the purchase of tickets in advance is encouraged.\nhttp s://brighton.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=255529 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Social to the 27th South Downs Beer & Cider Festiva l (Lewes) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/summer-solstice-social-to-the-27th-s outh-downs-beer-cider-festival-lewes/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social c ombines a day out to the attractive Sussex town of Lewes with a visit to a long-established beer festival run by Brighton CAMRA. Our plan is to me et at East Croydon at 9:50am to catch 10:10 train to Lewes station which i s a 10-minute walk away from the festival venue in the Corn Exchange. No te that getting to East Croydon from Bromley is now much easier and quicke r due to the newish Superloop SL5 bus service. This takes 25 minutes fro m Bromley South to East Croydon station\, and there are buses every few mi nutes.
\nThe link below is the official festival webpage. Note tha t the purchase of tickets in advance is encouraged.
\nhttps:// brighton.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=255529
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27112@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The latest in a series of joint socials with the OLC. The pla n is to meet at Orpington station at 10:25\, and then to take the 10:41 tr ain direct to Hastings.\nAt the time of writing this in May\, the itinerar y has not been finalised\, but but there are several excellent options for drinking\, including the de facto FILO brewery Tap in the Old Town\, whic h has now been in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for 20 consecutive years. Li nk below.\nhttps://whatpub.com/pubs/HES/HASTI-2500/first-in-last-out-hasti ngs DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Joint social to Hastings with Orpington Liberal Club. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/joint-social-to-hastings-with-orping ton-liberal-club/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe latest in a series of joint socials with the OLC. The plan is to meet at Orpingto n station at 10:25\, and then to take the 10:41 train direct to Hastings.< /p>\n
At the time of writing this in May\, the itinerary has not been fi nalised\, but but there are several excellent options for drinking\, inclu ding the de facto FILO brewery Tap in the Old Town\, which has now been in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for 20 consecutive years. Link below.
\nhttps://whatpub.com/pubs/HES/HASTI-2500/first-in-last-o ut-hastings
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27139@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to combine a visit to this historic city with visits t o some of its many pubs.\nOur plan is to meet at Bromley South at 10:10 in order to catch the 10:27 to Faversham\, where we change trains. Schedule d arrival at Canterbury East is at 11:42.\nWe hope to visit several pubs\, but will start at the Thomas Ingoldsby (5-9 Burgate) – a JD Wetherspoon o utlet only about 100 yards from the cathedral.\nMore information about the itinerary for the day will be published here if received. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Day Trip to Canterbury URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/day-trip-to-canterbury/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to c ombine a visit to this historic city with visits to some of its many pubs.
\nOur plan is to meet at Bromley South at 10:10 in order to catch t he 10:27 to Faversham\, where we change trains. Scheduled arrival at Cant erbury East is at 11:42.
\nWe hope to visit several pubs\, but will start at the Thomas Ingoldsby (5-9 Burgate) – a JD Wetherspoon outlet only about 100 yards from the cathedral.
\nMore information about the itinerary for the day will be published here if rece ived.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27140@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The annual visit to the Crystal Palace triangle\, which is orga nised as a joint event with the CAMRA branches from SE London and from Cro ydon & Sutton. Crystal Palace is a meeting point of the three branches. \nYou are welcome to join for either all of the route or just a small part ! Please note that some venues may accept card payments only.\nThe first pub – the Douglas Fir – is located between Crystal Palace and Anerley R ail/London Overground stations. Bus travellers should use routes 157\, 2 49\, 358 or 432 and alight at Thicket Road / Madeline Road.\nThe itinerary is as follows:-\n12:00 Douglas Fir\, 144 Anerley Rd\, Anerley SE20 8DL\n1 2:50 Alma\, 95 Church Rd\, Crystal Palace SE19 2TA\nFurther pubs to be vis ited will be decided on the day\, and could include any of the following. \nWhite Hart\, 96 Church Rd\, Upper Norwood SE19 2EZ\nSparrowhawk\, 2 West ow Hill\, Upper Norwood SE19 1RX\nBull & Finch\, 126 Gipsy Hill SE19 1PL \nRoyal Albert 42 Westow Hill\, SE19 1RX\nWestow House\, 79 Westow Hill SE 19 1TX (this is likely to be the final pub at around 6pm). DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The Annual Crystal Palace Triangle Social (with SEL and Croydon & S utton CAMRA branches) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/the-annual-crystal-palace-triangle-s ocial-with-sel-and-croydon-sutton-camra-branches/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe annual vi sit to the Crystal Palace triangle\, which is organised as a joint event w ith the CAMRA branches from SE London and from Croydon & Sutton. Crystal Palace is a meeting point of the three branches.
\nYou are welcome to join for either all of the route or just a small part! Please note th at some venues may accept card payments only.
\nThe first pub – the Douglas Fir – is located between Crystal Palace and Anerley Rail/London Overground stations. Bus travellers should use routes 157\, 249\, 358 or 432 and alight at Thicket Road / Madeline Road.
\nThe itinerary is
as follows:-
\n12:00 Douglas
Fir\, 144 Anerley Rd\, Anerley SE20 8DL
\n12:50 Alma\, 95 Church Rd\, Crystal Palace SE1
9 2TA
Further pubs to be visited will be decided on the day\, and
could include any of the following.
\nWhite Hart\, 96 Church Rd\, Upper Norwood SE19 2EZ\nSparrowhawk\, 2 Westow Hill\, Upper Norwoo
d SE19 1RX
\nBull & Finch\, 126 Gipsy Hill SE19 1
PL
\nRoyal Albert<
/a> 42 Westow Hill\, SE19 1RX
\nWestow House\, 79 Westow Hill SE19 1TX (this is likely
to be the final pub at around 6pm).
An annual “Cr amble” (CAMRA ramble ) has become something of a branch tradition and offe rs a chance to combine a healthy walk with visits to some of our more rura l pubs\, all of which serve cask ale. The route mainly follows some of Bromley CAMRA’s “pub walks”. Click here to see detai ls of all of our pub walks. This cramble is rather shorter and less ard uous than some of the previous ones.
\nOur plan is to meet at Knockh olt Station at noon. This station is located between Orpington and Seven oaks and is the final station on the line for which Oyster cards\, 60+ ca rds and London Freedom Passes can be used. There is a train scheduled fr om Orpington at 11:44 which will arrive at Knockholt at 11:50.
\nThe walk will begin at noon\, and will follow the itinerary below. (Timings are approximate).
\n12:00 Depart Knockholt station and walk to the Bo-Peep Hewitts Rd. BR6 7QL Chelsfield. A rrive 12:30.
\n13:15 Depart the Bo-Peep and walk to the Five Bells\, Church Rd BR6 7RE. Arrive 14:30.
\n15:15 Depart the Five Bells and walk to The Chelsfield< /a>\, 1 Windsor Drive BR6 6EY\, arr. 16:00
\nThis fi nal pub is adjacent to Chelsfield railway station and is also served by th e local R1 bus route which runs between Orpington and Green Street Green.< /p>\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27153@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The OLC will be holding their Summer Cider Festival from Frid ay 15th August to Sunday 17th August 2025. Bromley CAMRA will hold a soc ial there on Friday 15th\, starting at 7:30pm.\nThe club plan to have 20+ still ciders and perry available as well as their normal selection of cask ales and other drinks.\nVisitors who are not members of the OLC or CAMRA must buy entrance tickets for each day at the door at a cost of £1.\nEntra nce tickets are NOT required for CAMRA members at any time – provided that they have their membership card available for inspection.\n*** PLEASE NOT E THAT THE CLUB NO LONGER ACCEPTS CASH PAYMENTS – CARD ONLY. ***\nThis lin k provides more details of the festival from the OLC’s own website.\nThe c lub is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, and is situated directl y opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pa ss close by\, including the 208 and 358. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Visit to Orpington Liberal Club Summer Cider Festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/visit-to-orpington-liberal-club-summ er-cider-festival/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nThe OLC will be holding their Summer Cider Festival from Friday 15th August to Sunday 17th August 2025. Bromley CAMRA will hold a social there on Friday 1 5th\, starting at 7:30pm.
\nThe club plan to have 20+ still cide rs and perry available as well as their normal selection of cask ales and other drinks.
\nVisitors who are not members of the OLC or CAMRA mus t buy entrance tickets for each day at the door at a cost of £1.
\nE ntrance tickets are NOT required for CAMRA members at any time – provided that they have their membership card available for inspection.
\n*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLUB NO LONGER ACCEPTS CASH PAYMENTS – CARD ONLY. ***
\nThis link provides more details of the festival from the OLC’s own website.
\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station \, and is situated directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car p ark. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27155@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The latest in a series of joint socials with our friends at the OLC. The plan is to meet at Bromley South Station to catch the 11.23 tr ain to Sevenoaks. This is a stopping Thameslink service which also cal ls at several other stations in our branch area between Ravensbourne and S t Mary Cray. From Sevenoaks we will then catch the 12:00 train to Tunbr idge Wells\, arriving at 12.21. Our first pub stop will be the Bedford\, 2 High St. TN1 1UX which is next to the station.\nAt the time of writing this in July\, the itinerary has not been finalised\, but but there are se veral excellent options for drinking in the town some of which are in the famous Pantiles area. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Joint social to Tunbridge Wells with Orpington Liberal Club. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/joint-social-to-tunbridge-wells-with -orpington-liberal-club/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe latest in a series of joint socials with our friends at the OLC. The plan is to m eet at Bromley South Station to catch the 11.23 train to Sevenoaks. Th is is a stopping Thameslink service which also calls at several other stat ions in our branch area between Ravensbourne and St Mary Cray. From Sev enoaks we will then catch the 12:00 train to Tunbridge Wells\, arriving at 12.21. Our first pub stop will be the Bedford \, 2 High St. TN1 1UX which is next to the station.
\nAt the time of writing this in July\, the itinerary has not been finalised\, but but the re are several excellent options for drinking in the town some of which ar e in the famous Pantiles area.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27173@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A return visit to this popular and well-organised festival whic h is organised by Maidstone and Mid-Kent CAMRA. Entry is free for CAMRA members (but £6 for non-members\, so don’t forget your membership card!). \nWe plan to meet at Bromley South at 9:00 in order to catch the 9:23 trai n\, changing at Swanley to arrive at West Malling at 10:22. From there a free bus service is provided to the festival. For those who prefer to avoid the bus\, it is also possible to walk to the festival from East Mall ing station (takes about 20 minutes).\nThe first train we use is a Thamesl ink stopping service\, so it may be easier for some member to board the tr ain at Shortlands\, Bickley or other places that the train calls. Here’ s a link to the Network Rail Journey Planner.\nFor more information about the festival itself (including the bus times to and from West Malling stat ion)\, please use this link. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Branch social at East Malling beer festival. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/branch-social-at-east-malling-beer-f estival-3-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA return visi t to this popular and well-organised festival which is organised by Maidst one and Mid-Kent CAMRA. Entry is free for CAMRA members (but £6 for non- members\, so don’t forget your membership card!).
\nWe plan to meet at Bromley South at 9:00 in order to catch the 9:23 train\, changing at Sw anley to arrive at West Malling at 10:22. From there a free bus service is provided to the festival. For those who prefer to avoid the bus\, it is also possible to walk to the festival from East Malling station (takes about 20 minutes).
\nThe first train we use is a Thameslink stoppin g service\, so it may be easier for some member to board the train at Shor tlands\, Bickley or other places that the train calls. Here’s a link to the Network Rail Journey Planner.
\nFor more information a bout the festival itself (including the bus times to and from West Malling station)\, please use this link.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27216@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Our last out-of-branch social before the clocks go back offers a chance to visit the riverside town of Gravesend and try some its excelle nt pubs.\nOur plan is to meet at Sidcup Station to catch the 11:12 train. After a change of trains in Dartford we are due to arrive in Gravesend at 11:46. Sidcup station can be easily reached from Bromley North bus stati on using routes 269 or the relatively new SL5 Superloop routes. Both of these routes also stop near Bickley and then Chislehurst stations. (Memb ers with a 60+ oyster card or a freedom pass only need to pay from Dartfor d.)\nOur first stop will be at the Iron Pier brewery Tap after a short wal k from the station. Three of the brewery’s cask ales are normally avail able. Subsequent pubs to be visited may include Three Pillars and the C ompass Ale House amongst others. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Gravesend social (joint event with Orpington Liberal Club). URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/gravesend-social-joint-event-with-or pington-liberal-club/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOur last out- of-branch social before the clocks go back offers a chance to visit the ri verside town of Gravesend and try some its excellent pubs.
\nOur pla n is to meet at Sidcup Station to catch the 11:12 train. After a change o f trains in Dartford we are due to arrive in Gravesend at 11:46. Sidcup s tation can be easily reached from Bromley North bus station using routes 2 69 or the relatively new SL5 Superloop routes. Both of these routes also stop near Bickley and then Chislehurst stations. (Members with a 60+ oy ster card or a freedom pass only need to pay from Dartford.)
\nOur f irst stop will be at the Iron Pie r brewery Tap after a short walk from the station. Three of the brewery’s cask ales are normally available. Subsequent pubs to be vi sited may include Three Pillars and the Compass Ale House amongst others.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27219@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A return visit to this long-running annual festival\, held in t he traditional village hall close to Merstham station. Our plan is to m eet at East Croydon station at 11:00am\, and then to take the 11:17 or 11: 26 train for the 15 minute journey to Merstham. Note that the relativel y new “Superloop” SL3 bus service provides a quick and frequent service be tween Bromley South and East Croydon stations.\nFull details of the festiv al can be found here (links to local branch website). DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social at Redhill beer festival (run by East & mid-Surrey CAMRA) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-at-redhill-beer-festival-run- by-east-mid-surrey-camra-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA return visit to this long -running annual festival\, held in the traditional village hall close to M erstham station. Our plan is to meet at East Croydon station at 11:00am \, and then to take the 11:17 or 11:26 train for the 15 minute journey to Merstham. Note that the relatively new “Superloop” SL3 bus service prov ides a quick and frequent service between Bromley South and East Croydon s tations.
\nFull details of the festival can be found here (links to local branch website).
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27225@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Bromley CAMRA have recently been invited to join a social in St . Albans with Croydon & Sutton branch. Former member of the National Ex ecutive – Ben Wilkinson – is also expected to be in attendance.\nThe meeti ng point is the Great Northern\, about 400 metres from St. Albans City sta tion\, and then we plan to visit several other pubs thereafter.\nFrom Brom ley South we plan to catch the 10:33 stopping service to Victoria\, then c hanging at Herne Hill to get the 10:57 to St Albans City. No stairs are involved in making this change at Herne Hill\, and St. Albans City is comp letely step-free.\nMembers who hold 60+ Oyster cards or Freedom passes wil l need to buy return tickets from Elstree & Borehamwood station. This ca n be done online in advance.\nMore information about this event to follow. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Extra social (not in London Drinker) – Visit to St Albans. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/extra-social-not-in-london-drinker-v isit-to-st-albans/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBromley CAMRA have recently been invited to join a social in St. Albans with Croydon & Sutton branch. Former member of the National Executive – Ben Wilkinson – is also expected to be in attendance.
\nThe meeting point is the < span style='text-decoration: underline\;'>Great Northern\, about 400 metres from St. Albans City station\, and then we plan to visit several ot her pubs thereafter.
\nFrom Bromley South we plan to catch the 10:33 stopping service to Victoria\, then changing at Herne Hill to get the 10: 57 to St Albans City. No stairs are involved in making this change at He rne Hill\, and St. Albans City is completely step-free.
\nMembers wh o hold 60+ Oyster cards or Freedom passes will need to buy return tickets from Elstree & Borehamwood station. This can be done online in advance.< /p>\n
More information about this event to follow.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27334@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A return visit to the club’s beer festival which has a focus on winter ales\, although other beer styles are also available.. It’s a mu ch smaller affair than the summer festival with around 20 cask ales\, so w e may find time to visit other Tonbridge pubs\, possibly including the Nel son Arms which was chosen as one of the four finalists in CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year competition in 2023.\nWe will be meeting at 10.50 at Orpi ngton Station\, and will be taking the train at 11.09. A walk of about ten minutes from Tonbridge station is needed to reach the festival venue. The festival opens at noon. More information in the link below to the festival page on the club’s own website.\nhttps://www.tjrfc.co.uk/a/beer-f estivals-66221.html\nThis page also contains a link to the festival’s face book page where details of the beer range are being published as they beco me available. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Branch social at the Tonbridge Juddians RFC Winter Beer Festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/branch-social-at-the-tonbridge-juddi ans-rfc-winter-beer-festival-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA return visi t to the club’s beer festival which has a focus on winter ales\, although other beer styles are also available.. It’s a much smaller affair than t he summer festival with around 20 cask ales\, so we may find time to visit other Tonbridge pubs\, possibly including the Nelson Arms which was chosen as one of the four finalists in CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year competition in 2023.
\nWe will be meeting at 10.50 at Or pington Station\, and will be taking the train at 11.09. A walk of abou t ten minutes from Tonbridge station is needed to reach the festival venue . The festival opens at noon. More information in the link below to th e festival page on the club’s own website.
\nhttps://www.tjrfc.co.uk/a/beer-festivals-66221 .html
\nThis page also contains a link to the festiv al’s facebook page where details of the beer range are being published as they become available.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27372@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We celebrate the arrive of Spring with our first out of area ev ent by visiting the coastal town of Ramsgate with its numerous Good Beer G uide pubs.\nThe plan is to meet at Bromley South station at 9:40am\, in or der to catch the 9:57 direct to Ramsgate\, arriving at 11:35. (Note that this train does NOT stop at St Mary Cray).\nOur first stop will be at the Conqueror Alehouse\, which is located about half a mile from the station\ , at 4C Grange Road. This is the first micropub in Thanet. It opens at noon.\nFrom there we continue to the Artillery Arms\, 36 West Cliff Road. We plan to arrive at around 1pm.\nFurther GBG pubs will be visited thro ughout the day. Although not in the current GBG\, Wetherspoon’s enthusia sts may wish to visit the Royal Victoria Pavilion\, reputedly the largest JDW in the country.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Out of area social to Ramsgate (joint event with Orpington Liberal Club). URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/out-of-area-social-to-ramsgate-joint -event-with-orpington-liberal-club/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe celebrate the arrive of Spring with our first out of area event by visiting the coas tal town of Ramsgate with its numerous Good Beer Guide pubs.
\nThe p lan is to meet at Bromley South station at 9:40am\, in order to catch the 9:57 direct to Ramsgate\, arriving at 11:35. (Note that this train does NOT stop at St Mary Cray).
\nOur first stop will be at the Conqueror Alehouse\, which is located about half a mile from the station\, at 4C Grange Road. This is the first micropub in Thanet. It opens at noon.
\nFrom there we continue to the Artillery Arms\, 36 West Cliff Road. We pla n to arrive at around 1pm.
\nFurther GBG pubs will be visited throug hout the day. Although not in the current GBG\, Wetherspoon’s enthusiast s may wish to visit the Royal Victoria Pavilion\, reputedly the largest JDW in the country.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27395@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The London spring cider festival returns again this year on Sat urday April 25th with a fine selection of traditional ciders and perries f rom small producers around the country and also including a number from Lo ndon cider makers.\nThis venue is a short (about 400 yards) walk from Elep hant & Castle station\, which can be reached by direct trains from Bromley South and other stations on the Thameslink line through the borough. An alternative route would be to travel to London Bridge and then use the tube to get to Elephant and Castle.\nDoors open at noon\, and the festival will remain open until 9pm unless all the drink is sold out earlier.\nCli ck here to see the latest information from the South-East London CAMRA web site.\nThe venue website may also be of use. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social at the London CAMRA Branches Spring Cider and Perry festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-at-the-london-camra-branches- spring-cider-and-perry-festival-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
The London sp ring cider festival returns again this year on Saturday April 25th with a fine selection of traditional ciders and perries from small producers arou nd the country and also including a number from London cider makers.
\nThis venue is a short (about 400 yards) walk from Elephant & Castle sta tion\, which can be reached by direct trains from Bromley South and other stations on the Thameslink line through the borough. An alternative ro ute would be to travel to London Bridge and then use the tube to get to El ephant and Castle.
\nDoors open at noon\, and the festival will rema in open until 9pm unless all the drink is sold out earlier.
\nClick here to see the latest information from the South-East London CAMRA website.
\nThe venue websi te may also be of use.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27424@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:An out of area social to the East of Essex\, where a cluster of excellent cask ale venues await us on the 16 mile picturesque rural branc h line from Wickford to Southminster. Our plan is to meet at Stratford station at 10.00am in order to catch the 10.20 train (which will be headin g to Southend Victoria). Depending on where you live\, some of us will find it easier to get to Liverpool Street where the same train leaves at 10.13. For most people\, the cheapest ticket will be a super off-peak d ay return to Southminster\, and for those with a 60+ card or a freedom pas s it will be cheaper to buy the return from Romford.\nWe will leave this t rain at Wickford to join our first train on the Crouch Valley line to the first stop at Battlesbridge.\nOur first venue of the day will be at 11.15 at One Green Bottle\, Maltings Road\, Battlesbridge SS11 7RF. This micropu b is situated in an Antiques Dealer’s village\, so you may wish to explore for some collectables!.\nThis itinerary will be expanded nearer the time but all of the venues will be taken from this excellent guide\, published by the Essex and South Suffolk community rail partnership. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:A Day out on The Crouch Valley Rail Ale Trail URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/a-day-out-on-the-crouch-valley-rail- ale-trail/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAn out of are a social to the East of Essex\, where a cluster of excellent cask ale venu es await us on the 16 mile picturesque rural branch line from Wickford to Southminster. Our plan is to meet at Stratford station at 10.00am in or der to catch the 10.20 train (which will be heading to Southend Victoria). Depending on where you live\, some of us will find it easier to get t o Liverpool Street where the same train leaves at 10.13. For most peopl e\, the cheapest ticket will be a super off-peak day return to Southminste r\, and for those with a 60+ card or a freedom pass it will be cheaper to buy the return from Romford.
\nWe will leave this train at Wickford to join our first train on the Crouch Valley line to the first stop at Bat tlesbridge.
\nOur first venue of the day will be at 11.15 at One Green Bottle\, Maltings Road\, Battlesbridge SS11 7RF. This micropub is situated in an Antiques Dealer’s village\, so you may wish to explore for some col lectables!.
\nThis itinerary will be expanded nearer the time but al l of the venues will be taken from this excellent guide\, published by the Essex and South Suffolk community rail partn ership.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27435@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:On 4th July we will be holding another social with Orpington Li beral Club\, this time from Crayford to Dartford\, visiting a number of pu bs from Crayford to Dartford and finishing up at the multi-award winning D artford Working Men’s Club. Although some use of public transport is inv olved\, Oyster 60+ cards and freedom passes are valid for all of the journ eys.\nThe rough itinerary is as follows:\nMeet at Sidcup Station at 11.30 am for the 11.53 train to Crayford. From Central Bromley\, Sidcup statio n can be reached using bus routes 269 or the Superloop SL3. Both of thes e begin their journeys at Bromley North bus station\, and also have stops close to both Bickley and Chislehurst stations.\nAfter the short train jo urney to Crayford\, we have a short walk to the Penny Farthing arriving sh ortly after the riverside micropub opens at noon.\nThen we’ll catch the ne arby 96 bus for a short visit to The Ship\, which only sells two ales on h andpump\, but is like going back in time to a pub in the 1970s.\nWe’ll the n be back on the 96 bus to Dartford where all the remaining venues are wit hin easy walking distance of each other. The first of these is the Malt Shovel . In addition to the (usually) four cask ales\, meals are availab le.\nWe then walk to the Phoenix Micropub in Market Street. This micropu b has had a few name changes in its short life\, being originally the “Dar tford Jug”\, and after that the “Long Dog”.\nAnother short walk takes us o n to our finish at the Dartford Working Men’s Club. This club has won many awards since the turn of the century including CAMRA’s National Club of the Year in 2006. Don’t forget your CAMRA card as it is required fo r entry. The Club is about 5 minutes walk back to Dartford railway stat ion. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Joint Bromley CAMRA & Orpington Liberal Club Social from Crayford t o Dartford. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/joint-bromley-camra-orpington-libera l-club-social-from-crayford-to-dartford/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOn 4th July w e will be holding another social with Orpington Liberal Club\, this time f rom Crayford to Dartford\, visiting a number of pubs from Crayford to Dart ford and finishing up at the multi-award winning Dartford Working Men’s Cl ub. Although some use of public transport is involved\, Oyster 60+ cards and freedom passes are valid for all of the journeys.
\nThe rough i tinerary is as follows:
\nMeet at Sidcup Station at 11.30 am for the 11.53 train to Crayford. From Central Bromley\, Sidcup station can be r eached using bus routes 269 or the Superloop SL3. Both of these begin th eir journeys at Bromley North bus station\, and also have stops close to both Bickley and Chislehurst stations.
\nAfter the short train journ ey to Crayford\, we have a short walk to the Penny Farthing arriving shortly after t he riverside micropub opens at noon.
\nThen we’ll catch the nearby 9 6 bus for a short visit to The Ship< /strong>\, which only sells two ales on handpump\, but is like going back in time to a pub in the 1970s.
\nWe’ll then be back on th e 96 bus to Dartford where all the remaining venues are within easy walkin g distance of each other. The first of these is the Malt Shovel . In addition to th e (usually) four cask ales\, meals are available.
\nWe then walk to the Phoenix Micro pub in Market Street. This micropub has had a few name changes in its sh ort life\, being originally the “Dartford Jug”\, and after that the “Long Dog”.
\nAnother short walk takes us on to our finish at the Dartford Working Men’s Cl
ub. This club has won many awards since the turn o
f the century including CAMRA’s National Club of the Year in 2006. Don’
t forget your CAMRA card as it is required for entry. The Club is about
5 minutes walk back to Dartford railway station.
Please click on this link fo r further information about our beer festival.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0qlh21oqap1l8413vfflmndgc1@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Please click on this link for further information about our be er festival. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230728T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230728T223000 LOCATION:Beckenham Rugby Club\, Balmoral Ave\, Beckenham BR3 3RD SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:8th Bromley CAMRA Beckenham beer and cider festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/8th-bromley-camra-beckenham-beer-and -cider-festival-3/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease click on this link for further information about our beer festival.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0l4iqu6vi5kr6dln2bpgq2gon9@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Please click on this link for further information about our be er festival.\nNote that this is the final day of the festival\, and it wil l close early if all the beer is sold. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230729T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230729T223000 LOCATION:Beckenham Rugby Club\, Balmoral Ave\, Beckenham BR3 3RD SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:8th Bromley CAMRA Beckenham beer and cider festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/8th-bromley-camra-beckenham-beer-and -cider-festival-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease click on this link fo r further information about our beer festival.
\nNote that this is t he final day of the festival\, and it will close early if all the beer is sold.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2el03raskalh4ck6nk0rj12fq3@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social offers a chance to visit three varied venues in Pen ge\, all of which serve cask ale. The longest visit will be to the South ey Brewery Tap\, which since June now opens every day of the week.\nThe so cial starts at the Goldsmiths Arms which can be reached using bus routes 7 5\, 176\, 227\, 356 or 358 – alight at Penge/Pawleyne Arms. Alternatively \, Beckenham Road tramlink stop is about 15 minutes walk away\, whilst Pen ge East and Kent House railway stations are a similar distance. The social continues to the nearby Southey Brewery Tap (arrive 19:50) before finishi ng at the Moon and Stars (21:30) DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230809T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230809T220000 LOCATION:The Goldsmiths Arms\, 3 Croydon Road Penge SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Penge social starting at the Goldsmith’s Arms URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/penge-social-starting-at-the-goldsmi ths-arms/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social o ffers a chance to visit three varied venues in Penge\, all of which serve cask ale. The longest visit will be to the Southey Brewery Tap\, which s ince June now opens every day of the week.
\nThe social starts at th
e Goldsm
iths Arms which can be reached using bus routes 75\, 176\, 227\,
356 or 358 – alight at Penge/Pawleyne Arms. Alternatively\, Beckenham Ro
ad tramlink stop is about 15 minutes walk away\, whilst Penge East and Ken
t House railway stations are a similar distance.
The social continues to the nearby Southey Brewery Tap (arrive
19:50) before finishing at the Moon and Stars (21:30)
This lovely rural pub is one of the more remote in the borough. But the R7 bus stops righ t outside the pub and can be caught near Chislehurst\, Bickley\, Petts Woo d or Orpington stations. The service runs approximately every half-hour .
\nThe festival runs from the 18th to the 20th\, and entry is free.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0752dgrgpufmclf9sf12ralh94@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The pub which was Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year for 2017\, isn ’t close to any railway station\, but can be reached using the 146 or 246 buses from Central Bromley. Alight at Keston/The Fox. Neither of these i s a high frequency route\, so it’s worth checking the timetable. \nBromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welcome to attend c ommittee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and prin t a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting. \nThe meeting will be held in the tea-house in the pub’s garden. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T220000 LOCATION:The Greyhound\, Commonside\, Keston BR2 6BP SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee Meeting at The Greyhound (Keston) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-greyhound-k eston-3/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe pub which was Bro mley CAMRA Pub of the Year for 2017\, isn’t close to any railway station\, but can be reached using the 146 or 246 buses from Central Bromley. Alig ht at Keston/The Fox. Neither of these is a high frequency route\, so it’ s worth checking the timetable.
\nBromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-com mittee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.u k) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.
\nThe meeting will be held in the tea-hou se in the pub’s garden.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:292h7spfttbr46ibada58oajd3@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This is a social organised at short notice\, partly to compensa te for the cancellation of Saturday’s planned visit to the East Malling be er festival\, and partly to have a visit to the newly refurbished Partridg e.\nWe will begin at the ever popular Red Lion at 19:30 where we will stay for an hour before making the short walk to the Partridge which is due to reopen on August 25th following refurbishment. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230904T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230904T220000 LOCATION:The Red Lion\, 10 North Road\, Bromley\, Kent\, BR1 3LG SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social evening in Central Bromley starting at the Red Lion. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-evening-in-central-bromley-st arting-at-the-red-lion/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis is a soc ial organised at short notice\, partly to compensate for the cancellation of Saturday’s planned visit to the East Malling beer festival\, and partly to have a visit to the newly refurbished Partridge.
\nWe will begin at the ever popular Red Lion at 19:30 where we will stay for an hour before making the short walk to the Partridge which is due to reopen on August 25th following r efurbishment.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27413@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This is a social organised at short notice\, partly to compensa te for the cancellation of Saturday’s planned visit to the East Malling be er festival\, and partly to have a visit to the newly refurbished Partridg e.\nWe will begin at the ever popular Red Lion at 19:30 where we will stay for an hour before making the short walk to the Partridge which is due to reopen on August 25th following refurbishment. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230904T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230904T220000 LOCATION:The Red Lion\, 10 North Road\, Bromley\, Kent\, BR1 3LG SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social evening in Central Bromley starting at the Red Lion. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-evening-in-central-bromley-st arting-at-the-red-lion-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis is a soc ial organised at short notice\, partly to compensate for the cancellation of Saturday’s planned visit to the East Malling beer festival\, and partly to have a visit to the newly refurbished Partridge.
\nWe will begin at the ever popular Red Lion at 19:30 where we will stay for an hour before making the short walk to the Partridge which is due to reopen on August 25th following r efurbishment.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7l1frtgju6hus8i9lpda1gracf@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:For those who don’t often visit Orpington\, this is a chance to visit two of the better real outlets\, both of which are located close to the railway and bus stations.\nThe Maxwell is a recently refurbished Gree ne King pub located very close to the station – leave the station using th e exit on the bus station side. Obviously many buses also pass the pub. \nThe pub – under new management – is now much more welcoming\, and the beer range now usually includes non GK beers. We plan to meet at 7.00pm \nFrom there we will make the short walk downhill to the Orpington Liberal Club which I suspect needs little introduction for most of our members – frequently a winner of the Greater London CAMRA Club of the Year\, and oft en a finalist in the CAMRA national competition. Arrival time is 8.10pm. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T220000 LOCATION:The Maxwell\, Station Road\, Orpington BR6 0RZ SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Orpington social beginning at the Maxwell. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/orpington-social-beginning-at-the-ma xwell/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor those who don’t often visit Orpington\, this is a chance to visit two of the better real outlets\, both of which are located close to the railway and bus sta tions.
\nThe Maxwell is a recently refurbished Greene King pub located very close to the station – leave the station using the exit on the bus s tation side. Obviously many buses also pass the pub.
\nThe pub – under new management – is now much more welcoming\, and the beer range n ow usually includes non GK beers. We plan to meet at 7.00pm
\nFrom there we will make the short walk downhill to the Orpington Liberal Cl ub which I suspect needs little introduction for most of our members – frequently a winner of the Greater London CAMRA Club of the Year\, and of ten a finalist in the CAMRA national competition. Arrival time is 8.10pm .
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38vui2seo9elmuv91iq151itjf@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Bromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always w elcome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to at tend a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made availa ble at the meeting. \nThe 'Impi' is an attractively situated pub\, less th an 10 minutes walk from Chislehurst Station but the walk being sharply uph ill. The walk can be avoided by catching the 162 (Beckenham Junction to E ltham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath) or R7 (Five Bells to Chislehur st) bus. In all cases alight at Susan Wood. The first two routes mention ed can be caught in Central Bromley\, whilst the R7 passes Orpington\, Pet ts Wood and Bickley stations. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T220000 LOCATION:The Imperial Arms\, Old Hill\, Chislehurst BR7 5LZ SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at The Imperial Arms (Chislehurst) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-imperial-ar ms-chislehurst-4/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBromle y CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting ma y request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) t o prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made availab le at the meeting.
\nThe 'Impi' is an attractively situated pub\, less than 10 minutes walk fro m Chislehurst Station but the walk being sharply uphill. The walk can be avoided by catching the 162 (Beckenham Junction to Eltham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath) or R7 (Five Bells to Chislehurst) bus. In all cases alight at Susan Wood. The first two routes mentioned can be caught in Ce ntral Bromley\, whilst the R7 passes Orpington\, Petts Wood and Bickley st ations.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5s36j7svittej1mi98cg69upmi@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Although the planned trip to Faversham with Orpington Liberal C lub has been cancelled due to the ASLEF strike\, the OLC have arranged a s ubstitute social in Chislehurst and again CAMRA members are welcome to att end.\nThe social will begin at the Imperial Arms at noon\, and it is plann ed to continue to the Ramblers Rest\, Tigers Head and finally the Cockpit. Exact timings are not available. All the pubs serve cask ale.\nTo rea ch the Imperial Arms or the Ramblers Rest catch the 162 (Beckenham Junctio n to Eltham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath) or R7 (Chelsfield to Chi slehurst) bus. In all cases alight at Susan Wood. The first two routes m entioned can be caught in Central Bromley. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230930T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230930T160000 LOCATION:The Imperial Arms\, Old Hill\, Chislehurst BR7 5LZ SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:(Substitute) Social in Chislehurst beginning at the Imperial Arms. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/substitute-social-in-chislehurst-beg inning-at-the-imperial-arms/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAlthough the planned trip to Faversham with Orpington Liberal Club has been cancelled d ue to the ASLEF strike\, the OLC have arranged a substitute social in Chis lehurst and again CAMRA members are welcome to attend.
\nThe social will begin at the Imperial Arms at noon\, and it is planned to continue to the Ramblers Rest\, Tigers Head and finally the Cockpit. Exact timings are n ot available. All the pubs serve cask ale.
\nTo reach the Imperial Arms or the Ramblers Rest catch the 162 (Beckenham Junction to Eltham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath) or R7 (Chelsfield to Chislehurst) bus. In all cases alight at Susan Wood. The first two routes mentioned can be caught in Central Bromley.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0hctrgdlk8fjs5t3m269giqgh8@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s social offers a chance to visit three varied pubs all of which are within a few minutes walk from Bromley South station. Note that some of the details of this event have had be changed at the last mi nute.\nWe now begin at 19:00 at the cork n cask . If the name seems unf amiliar it’s because until recently it was known as the Bitter End Bar\, a nd as such was the first micropub in Bromley town centre. After a brief closure it reopened on August 25th. The pub is passed by numerous bus routes including routes 61\, 208\, 261\, 320\, 336 and 358. Alight at the Bertha James Centre if the bus is heading toward Central Bromley\, or at the Homesdale Road stop if you are travelling in the other direction.\nThe next pub is the Bricklayers Arms which is a recently renovated Shepherd Neame pub\, and which is literally next door to the Cork n Cask. We are due at 19:45. \nOur evening ends at the Richmal Crompton\, a well-known Wetherspoons outlet\, located directly opposite Bromley South station. We are due to arrive at 21:00. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T214000 LOCATION:Cork n Cask\, 139 Masons Hill\, Bromley BR2 9HW SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley South social beginning at the Cork n Cask (note the late ch anges) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-south-social-beginning-at-th e-bricklayers-arms/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTonight’s soc ial offers a chance to visit three varied pubs all of which are within a f ew minutes walk from Bromley South station. Note that some of the detail s of this event have had be changed at the last minute.
\nWe now beg in at 19:00 at the cork n cask . If the name seems unfamiliar it’s be cause until recently it was known as the Bitter End Bar\, and as such was the first micropub in Bromley town centre. After a brief closure it reop ened on August 25th. The pub is passed by numerous bus routes in cluding routes 61\, 208\, 261\, 320\, 336 and 358. Alight at the Bertha J ames Centre if the bus is heading toward Central Bromley\, or at the Homes dale Road stop if you are travelling in the other direction.
\n< p>The next pub is the Bricklayers Arms which is a recently renovated Sheph erd Neame pub\, and which is literally next door to the Cork n Cask. We are due at 19:45. \nOur evening ends at the Richmal Crompton\, a well-known Wetherspoons outlet\, located directly opposite Bromley South s tation. We are due to arrive at 21:00.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:053rcuhtfth4gjinet5i2q73q5@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to visit four of Beckenham’s pubs\, all of which are w ithin easy reach of Beckenham Junction train and tram station or the numer ous bus routes that pass along Beckenham High Street.\nThe itinerary is as follows :-\n7:00pm George\, 111 High St. BR3 1AG7:35pm Coach & Horses\, B urnhill Rd BR3 3LA 8:10pm Bricklayers Arms\, 237 High St BR3 1BN9:00pm Thr ee Hounds\, 57\, Beckenham Road\, BR3 4PR DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T220000 LOCATION:The George Inn\, 111 High Street\, Beckenham\, BR3 1AG SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social evening in Beckenham\, beginning at the George URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-evening-in-beckenham-beginnin g-at-the-george/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to v isit four of Beckenham’s pubs\, all of which are within easy reach of Beck enham Junction train and tram station or the numerous bus routes that pass along Beckenham High Street.
\nThe itinerary is as follows :-
\n7:00pm George\, 111 High St. BR3 1AG
7:35pm Coach & Horses<
/a>\, Burnhill Rd BR3 3LA
8:10pm Bricklayers Arms\, 23
7 High St BR3 1BN
9:00pm Three Hounds\, 57\, Becken
ham Road\, BR3 4PR
Our third com mittee meeting in the upstairs room at the Lord Holmesdale which is situate d opposite the main Bromley Tesco in Homesdale Road. This is a pub which is trying to increase its real ale offering\, so hopefully we can provide some encouragement in the form of cask ale sales. To reach the pub\, there is a 15 minute walk from Bickley station or to avoid that\, use bus route 336 (Catford to Locksbottom via Central Bromley)\, and alight at the nearby Lord Homesdale bus stop (yes I know that the bus stop spelling do esn’t match the pub name – take it up with TfL\, not me! – TW).
\nB romley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welcome to at tend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meetin g may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of rele vant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1mlk1en7qh0m221a8id6t3asfm@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This well-maintained Sheps pub has a stop nearby on the high-fr equency 261 and 358 routes. Alight at Farnborough Common / PRU Hospital. Or use the 61\, 336 or 353 routes and alight at Locksbottom/St Michael's church. All of these routes except the 353 also pass Bromley South stat ion. Note that children aged less than 14 are not allowed in the pub. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T151500 LOCATION:Farnborough Common\, Locksbottom BR6 8NE SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Afternoon social in Locksbottom starting at (Ye Olde) Whyte Lyon URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/afternoon-social-in-locksbottom-star ting-at-ye-olde-whyte-lyon-3/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis well-maintained Sheps pub has a stop nearby on the high-frequency 261 and 358 routes. Alight at Farnboro ugh Common / PRU Hospital. Or use the 61\, 336 or 353 routes and alight at Locksbottom/St Michael's church. All of these routes except the 353 a lso pass Bromley South station. Note that children aged less than 14 are not allowed in the pub.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:029j6cujlq1tvts7235eotl1i0@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This pub This pub is a short walk from The Whyte Lyon. It is a spacious Ember Inn with a large real ale choice\, with prices discounted on Mondays and Thursdays. For those joining the social here \, the 61\, 353\, R2\, R3 and R4 bus routes all pass near the pub – alight at Crofton Road/Starts Hill Road. All of these bus routes also pass Orpington railwa y station. The 261\, 336 and 358 routes also have stops within a few minu tes walk of this pub. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T163000 LOCATION:318 Crofton Road\, Locksbottom BR6 8NW SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:continuing to The Black Horse URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/continuing-to-the-black-horse-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis pub This pub is a short walk fr om The Whyte Lyon. It is a spacious Ember Inn with a large real ale choic e\, with prices discounted on Mondays and Thursdays. For those joining t he social here \, the 61\, 353\, R2\, R3 and R4 bus routes all pass near t he pub – alight at Crofton Road/Starts Hill Road. All of these bus routes also pass Orpington railway station. The 261\, 336 and 358 routes also h ave stops within a few minutes walk of this pub.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7nfdqavefmtjbspfu7chtas3vr@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social combines visits to two traditional pubs in the sout h of the borough and which are linked by the 320 bus route which goes past the front door of both of them.\nWe begin at 19:30 at the Black Horse whi ch has improved its real ale offering in recent years and is worth a visit if you haven’t tried it recently. Despite its remote location in Biggin Hill\, the pub is easy to get to since it has a bus stop outside its fron t door on the high-frequency 320 route which starts in Catford and passes both Bromley North and Bromley South stations. Alight at Biggin Hill/Bl ack Horse. Routes 246\, 464 and R2 also serve this stop\, but are less frequent. \nWe will then continue to the well-known and recently refurbish ed Two Doves\, arriving at about 21:30\, using the 320\, and alighting at Oakley Road/The Limes stop. Expect Young’s cask beers and possibly one or two guest ales. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T223000 LOCATION:The Black Horse\, 123 Main Road\, Biggin Hill\, TN16 3DX SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Biggin Hill and Bromley Common Social beginning at the Black Horse URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/biggin-hill-and-bromley-common-socia l-beginning-at-the-black-horse/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social c ombines visits to two traditional pubs in the south of the borough and whi ch are linked by the 320 bus route which goes past the front door of both of them.
\nWe begin at 19:30 at the Black Horse which has improved its real ale offering in recent years and is worth a visit if you haven’t tri ed it recently. Despite its remote location in Biggin Hill\, the pub is easy to get to since it has a bus stop outside its front door on the high- frequency 320 route which starts in Catford and passes both Bromley North and Bromley South stations. Alight at Biggin Hill/Black Horse. Route s 246\, 464 and R2 also serve this stop\, but are less frequent.
\nWe will then continue to the well-known and recently refurbished Two Doves\ , arriving at about 21:30\, using the 320\, and alighting at Oakley Road/T he Limes stop. Expect Young’s cask beers and possibly one or two guest ales.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26664@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:At the July 2023 Beckenham beer and cider festival\, the “beer of the festival”\, as voted for by attendees\, was “Where’s The Bloody Vin daloo Hippy?” (or Hippie – the brewers themselves spell it both ways). It is a chili chocolate stout brewed by Bromley’s own Marlix brewery.\n\n\nB romley CAMRA are therefore presenting the brewers – Alex and Mark – with t heir winner’s certificate at the Star and Garter . This pub is close to the Market Square in the centre of Bromley\, which is a few minutes walk f rom either Bromley North or Bromley South stations. Several bus routes als o pass close to the pub. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T191500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T213000 LOCATION:The Star and Garter @ 227 High Street\, Bromley BR1 1NZ SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Beer of the festival award presentation evening URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/beer-of-the-festival-award-presentat ion-evening-at-the-star-garter/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe club is comfortable and spacious\, and there is normally a good r ange of mainly mainstream real ales. It is a short walk from Hayes railwa y station. Bus users should use routes 119\, 138\, 246\, 314 or 353\, an d alight at Hayes Station.
\nYour CAMRA card will be needed to guar antee access.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3evs2tjpcb53flb735tdahrf41@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This pub is a few minutes walk from the Royal British Legion Cl ub.\nThis family-owned micropub opened in July 2018\, and has since develo ped into one of the best-known real ale outlets in the borough and has won various awards from Bromley CAMRA. The pub overlooks the entrance to H ayes station\, and is served by numerous bus routes. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T144000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T160000 LOCATION:55 Station Approach\, Hayes BR2 7EB SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:continuing to the Real Ale Way URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/continuing-to-the-real-ale-way-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis pub is a few minutes walk from the Royal British Legion Club.
\nThis family-owned micr opub opened in July 2018\, and has since developed into one of the bes t-known real ale outlets in the borough and has won various awards from Br omley CAMRA. The pub overlooks the entrance to Hayes station\, an d is served by numerous bus routes.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7edipp9l29tcdd8q3i2e8d8l48@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Brewery Tap for the Southey Brewery is a small and cosy bar \, close to Penge High Street but rather hidden away. The pub is about 10 minutes walk from Penge East or Penge West stations. Alternatively\, bus routes 176\, 197\, 227 and 354 all pass close to the pub – alight at High /Street/Maple Road. Usually two cask ales from the brewery are available \, alongside a larger range of keg beers. \nBromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non- committee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary ( secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant co mmittee papers to be made available at the meeting. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T220000 LOCATION:The (Southey) Brewery Tap\, 21 Southey Street\, Penge SE20 7JD SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:(Monday) Committee meeting at The (Southey) Brewery Tap URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/monday-committee-meeting-at-the-sout hey-brewery-tap/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Brewery Tap for the Southey Brewery is a sma ll and cosy bar\, close to Penge High Street but rather hidden away. The pub is about 10 minutes walk from Penge East or Penge West stations. Alte rnatively\, bus routes 176\, 197\, 227 and 354 all pass close to the pub – alight at High/Street/Maple Road. Usually two cask ales from the brewer y are available\, alongside a larger range of keg beers.
\nBromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welcome to attend co mmittee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may r equest the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47kfcdjh4kljfamajf2ujcj2jp@google.com DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Hope has frequently been Greater London CAMRA's Pub of the Year\, and its autumn dark beer festival has become an eagerly-anticipated annual event. \nFor those who have never visited before\, the pub is no m ore than 5 minutes walk from Carshalton station which is served by Souther n trains from Victoria via Clapham Junction\, and by Thameslink services f rom Blackfriars via Herne Hill.\nThose who haven't been for a number of ye ars will notice that this successful community-owned pub has been expanded to the rear with lots more seating now available. If you can't wait unt il 5pm\, the pub opens at noon. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Branch social at The Hope (Carshalton) Dark Beer Festival. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/branch-social-at-the-hope-carshalton -dark-beer-festival-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Hope has frequently been Greater London CAMRA' s Pub of the Year\, and its autumn dark beer festival has become an eagerl y-anticipated annual event.
\nFor those who have never visited befo re\, the pub is no more than 5 minutes walk from Carshalton station which is served by Southern trains from Victoria via Clapham Junction\, and by T hameslink services from Blackfriars via Herne Hill.
\nThose who have n't been for a number of years will notice that this successful community- owned pub has been expanded to the rear with lots more seating now availab le. If you can't wait until 5pm\, the pub opens at noon.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26673@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social begins at 7.30pm at the large and comfortable Railw ay Hotel \, an Ember Inn with normally a reasonable selection of mainstrea m ales. A CAMRA discount is available. West Wickham railway station is about 2 minutes walk away. Bus users from Bromley can use the 352 servic e alighting at West Wickham (close to the pub) or the 119 alighting at Hig h Street/Wickham Court Rd\, in which case a ten minute walk is needed. Fr om Beckenham use the 194 and alight at Station Rd/West Wickham Stn. Walk is about 3 minutes. \nFrom there we will continue to the (West Wickham) Re al Ale Way at 8.20pm. This is the second “Real Ale Way” to open in Brom ley borough. It operates in a similar manner to its well-known predecesso r in Hayes\, with up to seven cask ales\, usually sourced from smaller bre weries in Kent\, and dispensed by gravity from a coldroom. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T220000 LOCATION:Red Lodge Rd\, West Wickham BR4 0EW SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:West Wickham social starting at the Railway Hotel URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/west-wickham-social-starting-at-the- railway-hotel/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social begins at 7.30p m at the large and comfortable Railway Hotel \, an Ember Inn with normally a reasonable selection of mainstream ales. A CAMRA discount is available. West Wickham railway s tation is about 2 minutes walk away. Bus users from Bromley can use the 3 52 service alighting at West Wickham (close to the pub) or the 119 alighti ng at High Street/Wickham Court Rd\, in which case a ten minute walk is ne eded. From Beckenham use the 194 and alight at Station Rd/West Wickham St n. Walk is about 3 minutes.
\nFrom there we will continue to the (West Wi ckham) Real Ale Way at 8.20 pm. This is the second “Real Ale Way” to open in Bromley borough . It operates in a similar manner to its well-known predecessor in Hayes\ , with up to seven cask ales\, usually sourced from smaller breweries in K ent\, and dispensed by gravity from a coldroom.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26674@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to visit three micropub/bars\, none of which were in e xistence ten years ago.\nThe evening begins at 7pm at One Inn The Wood. T his pub is close to Petts Wood railway station\, and can also be reached b y the 208 bus from Central Bromley or Orpington. The 273\, R2\, R3 and R7 routes also pass close by. In all cases\, alight at Petts Wood Station. One in the Wood was Bromley’s first micropub having opened in 2014 on a s ite previously occupied by a wine bar. It has won an array of CAMRA awar ds\, including Greater London CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2015. It is now under new management.\nFrom there we continue by bus 208 to the Hit or Mis s. This new venue opened its doors for the first time on in October 2022 \, in premises which were previously occupied by a computer repair and sal es shop. It describes itself thus: A cafe by day\, a microbar by night. For those joining the social here \, use bus routes 61\, 208\, 261\, 320 o r 358 from Central Bromley and alight at Southlands Road. Arrival time is scheduled for 8.30pm.\nWe end the evening at the Cork n Cask. Now re- opened on 25th August 2023 as a “micro bar”\, previously called the Bitter End Bar. Single long bar with cold cabinet for cask ales served direct f rom the barrel. Scheduled arrival time is 9.30pm. The pub is a few min utes walk from the Hit or Miss\, and there are several bus routes nearby\, serving most parts of the borough. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T223000 LOCATION:209 Petts Wood Road\, Petts Wood BR5 1LA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Petts Wood & Bromley Social starting at One in the Wood. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/petts-wood-bromley-social-starting-a t-one-in-the-wood/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to visit three mic ropub/bars\, none of which were in existence ten years ago.
\nThe evening b egins at 7pm at One Inn The Wo od. This pub is close to Petts Wood railway station\, and can also be reached by the 208 bus from Central Bromley or Orpington. The 273\, R2\, R3 and R7 routes also pass close by. In all cases\, alight at Petts Wood Station. One in the Wood was Bromley’s first micropub having opened in 2 014 on a site previously occupied by a wine bar. It has won an array of CAMRA awards\, including Greater London CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2015. It is now under new management.
\nFrom there we continue by bus 208 to the Hit or Miss. This new ve nue opened its doors for the first time on in October 2022\, in premises w hich were previously occupied by a computer repair and sales shop. It desc ribes itself thus: A cafe by day\, a microbar by night. For those joinin g the social here \, use bus routes 61\, 208\, 261\, 320 or 358 from Centr al Bromley and alight at Southlands Road. Arrival time is scheduled for 8.30pm.
\nWe end the evening at the C ork n Cask. Now re-opened on 25th August 2023 as a “micro bar”\, pre viously called the Bitter End Bar. Single long bar with cold cabinet for cask ales served direct from the barrel. Scheduled arrival time is 9.30p m. The pub is a few minutes walk from the Hit or Miss\, and there are se veral bus routes nearby\, serving most parts of the borough.
\n< /BODY> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26675@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:What better way to get the excesses of Xmas out of the system t han by joining our traditional brisk walk between some of the best pubs in Bromley North! Our event starts at the Crown and Anchor at 1.30pm. T he pub is located a short walk away from Bromley North Station/bus termina l and the Market Square\, and usually has beers from Bexley brewery availa ble.\nWe then intend to the pubs shown below\, although we have noted inst ances in the past where pubs have changed their opening hours at short not ice around Christmas. But with so many pubs in the vicinity\, no-one nee ds to go thirsty.\n2.20pm. Anglesey Arms\n3.10pm. Red Lion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231230T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231230T160000 LOCATION:19 Park Road\, Bromley BR1 3HJ SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Post Xmas social starting at the Crown and Anchor (Bromley North) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/post-xmas-social-starting-at-the-cro wn-and-anchor-bromley-north-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWhat better way to get the excesses of Xmas out of the system than by joining our traditional brisk w alk between some of the best pubs in Bromley North! Our event starts at the Crown and Anchor at 1 .30pm. The pub is located a short walk away from Bromley North Station/b us terminal and the Market Square\, and usually has beers from Bexley brew ery available.
\nWe then intend to the pubs shown below\, although we have noted instances in the past where pubs have changed their opening hours at short notice around Christmas. But with so many pubs in the vicinity\, no-one needs to go thirsty.
\n2.20pm. Anglesey Arms
\n3.10pm. Red Li
on
Yes it’s that time of year again when we vote for those pubs which should be included i n the 2025 (yes 2025!) guide. This year the meeting will be held in the f unction room room at the Orpington Liberal Club which offers us the privacy we need. Please ar rive by 2.15pm in readiness for a prompt 2.30pm start.
\nAll members of Bromley CAMRA are encouraged to attend and vote\, but in order to vote you will need to show your current membership card. Please send any inqui ries about this event to gbg@bromley.camra.org.uk
\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it is requi red for entry.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26699@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social offers a chance to visit three varied venues in Pen ge\, all of which serve cask ale. The longest visit will be to the South ey Brewery Tap\, which now opens every day of the week.\nThe social starts at the Goldsmiths Arms which can be reached using bus routes 75\, 176\, 2 27\, 356 or 358 – alight at Penge/Pawleyne Arms. Alternatively\, Beckenha m Road tramlink stop is about 15 minutes walk away\, whilst Penge East and Kent House railway stations are a similar distance.\nThe social continues to the nearby Southey Brewery Tap (arrive 19:50) before finishing at the Moon and Stars (21:30) DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240115T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240115T220000 LOCATION:3 Croydon Road\, SE20 7TJ SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Penge social starting at the Goldsmiths Arms URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/penge-social-starting-at-the-goldsmi ths-arms-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social o ffers a chance to visit three varied venues in Penge\, all of which serve cask ale. The longest visit will be to the Southey Brewery Tap\, which n ow opens every day of the week.
\nThe social starts at the Goldsmiths Arms which can be reached usin g bus routes 75\, 176\, 227\, 356 or 358 – alight at Penge/Pawleyne Arms. Alternatively\, Beckenham Road tramlink stop is about 15 minutes walk awa y\, whilst Penge East and Kent House railway stations are a similar distan ce.
\nThe social continues to the nearby Southey Brewery Tap (arrive 19:50) before finishing at the Moon and Stars (21:30)
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26701@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Once again we are able to take advantage of the Star & Garter f unction room. The pub – reopened in November 2016 after having been clos ed for more than two years – is close to the Market Square in the centre o f Bromley\, which is a few minutes walk from either Bromley North or Broml ey South stations. Several bus routes also pass close to the pub. It has been branch Pub of the Year on multiple occasions.\nBromley CAMRA mem bers who are not on the committee are always welcome to attend committee m eetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may request t he Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T220000 LOCATION:227 High Street\, Bromley BR1 1NZ SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at The Star and Garter URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-star-and-ga rter-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOnce again we are able to take advantage of the St ar & Garter function room. The pub – reopened in November 2016 after having been closed for more than two years – is close to the Market Squar e in the centre of Bromley\, which is a few minutes walk from either Broml ey North or Bromley South stations. Several bus routes also pass close to the pub. It has been branch Pub of the Year on multiple occasions.\n
Bromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welco me to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk< /a>) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made a vailable at the meeting.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26708@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A social at two well-regarded micropubs in our branch area\, st arting at The Cockpit\, 4 Royal Parade Chislehurst BR7 6NR.\nThe Cockpit i s Chislehurst’s first micropub\, and opened its doors for the first time i n late December 2020. A range of at at least 5 non-mainstream real ales a re normally available\, served from a cold room at the rear of the pub. I t is currently the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year. From Central Bromley\, use buses 162 (Beckenham Junction to Eltham) or 269 (Bromley North to Bex leyheath). Both routes can be caught in Central Bromley and also pass C hislehurst station. From other parts of the borough routes 61\, 160\, 16 1 or 273 can be used. In all cases alight at Chislehurst War Memorial. The social starts at 7pm.\nFrom there\, a short bus ride is needed to r each One Inn The Wood. This was Bromley’s first micropub having opened i n 2014 on a site previously occupied by a wine bar. It has won an array of CAMRA awards\, including Greater London CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2015. The pub is close to Petts Wood railway station\, and can also be reached by the 208 bus from Central Bromley or Orpington. The 273\, R2\, R3 and R 7 routes also pass close by. In all cases\, alight at Petts Wood Station. We are scheduled to arrive at around 9pm. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Chislehurst and Petts Wood Micropub social\, starting at the Cockpi t URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/chislehurst-and-petts-wood-micropub- social-starting-at-the-cockpit/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA social at t wo well-regarded micropubs in our branch area\, starting at The Cockpit\, 4 Royal Parade Chislehurst BR7 6NR.
\nThe Cockpit is Chisl ehurst’s first micropub\, and opened its doors for the first time in late December 2020. A range of at at least 5 non-mainstream real ales are norm ally available\, served from a cold room at the rear of the pub. It is cu rrently the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year. From Central Bromley\, use bu ses 162 (Beckenham Junction to Eltham) or 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheat h). Both routes can be caught in Central Bromley and also pass Chislehu rst station. From other parts of the borough routes 61\, 160\, 161 or 27 3 can be used. In all cases alight at Chislehurst War Memorial. The social starts at 7pm.
\nFrom there\, a short bus ride is needed to r each One Inn The Wood. This was Bromley’s first micropu b having opened in 2014 on a site previously occupied by a wine bar. It has won an array of CAMRA awards\, including Greater London CAMRA Pub of t he Year in 2015. The pub is close to Petts Wood railway station\, and can also be reached by the 208 bus from Central Bromley or Orpington. The 27 3\, R2\, R3 and R7 routes also pass close by. In all cases\, alight at Pe tts Wood Station. We are scheduled to arrive at around 9pm.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26710@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social offers a chance to visit two of Bromley’s best know n real ale venues.\nThe Shortlands Tavern has twice been runner-up in the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year competition in the last few years. The pub – which offers a diverse and changing range of up to six real ales – is loc ated next to Shortlands railway station and is also passed by the 227 and 358 routes from Bromley to Crystal Palace. Alight at Meadow Road. The social begins here at 7.30pm. The address is the Shortlands Tavern\, Sta tion Rd\, Shortlands BR2 0EY.\nAn uphill walk (about 15 minutes) or a shor t bus ride is then needed to reach the Star and Garter\, multiple winner o f the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year competition. This pub – reopened in November 2016 having been closed for more than two years – is close to the Market Square in the centre of Bromley\, which is a few minutes walk from either Bromley North or Bromley South stations. Several bus routes pass c lose to the pub. We are scheduled to arrive here at 9pm. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240213T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240213T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley social starting at The Shortlands Tavern URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-social-starting-at-the-short lands-tavern/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social o ffers a chance to visit two of Bromley’s best known real ale venues.
\nThe Shortlands Tavern has twice been runner-up in the Br omley CAMRA Pub of the Year competition in the last few years. The pub – w hich offers a diverse and changing range of up to six real ales – is locat ed next to Shortlands railway station and is also passed by the 227 and 35 8 routes from Bromley to Crystal Palace. Alight at Meadow Road. The so cial begins here at 7.30pm. The address is the Shortlands Tavern\, Stati on Rd\, Shortlands BR2 0EY.
\nAn uphill walk (about 15 minutes) or a short bus ride is then needed to reach the Star and Garter\, mu ltiple winner of the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year competition. This pub – reopened in November 2016 having been closed for more than two years – is close to the Market Square in the centre of Bromley\, which is a few mi nutes walk from either Bromley North or Bromley South stations. Several bu s routes pass close to the pub. We are scheduled to arrive here at 9pm.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26711@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to visit three contrasting venues in the west of our b ranch area.\nThe first pub – the Douglas Fir – opened in November 2016 and is located between Crystal Palace and Anerley rail/London Overground sta tions. Bus travellers should use routes 157\, 249\, 358 or 432 and aligh t at Thicket Road / Madeline Road.\nThe full itinerary is as follows:-\n(7 pm) Douglas Fir\, 144 Anerley Rd\, Anerley SE20 8DL\n(8pm) Maple Tree\, 52 -54 Maple Road\, Penge SE20 8HE\n(8.50pm) Brewery Tap (Southey)\, 21 South ey Street\, Penge SE20 7JD. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Anerley & Penge social beginning at the Douglas Fir URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/anerley-penge-social-beginning-at-th e-douglas-fir/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to visit three contrasting venues in the west of our branch area.
\nThe first pub – the Douglas Fir – opened in November 2016 and is loca ted between Crystal Palace and Anerley rail/London Overground stations. Bus travellers should use routes 157\, 249\, 358 or 432 and alight at Thi cket Road / Madeline Road.
\nThe full itinerary is as follows:-
\n(7pm) Douglas Fir\, 144 Anerle
y Rd\, Anerley SE20 8DL
\n(8pm) Mapl
e Tree\, 52-54 Maple Road\, Penge SE20 8HE
\n(8.50pm) Brewery Tap (Southey)\, 21 Southey Street\, Pe
nge SE20 7JD.
Bromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welc ome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org. uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.
\nThe Three Hounds bar & bottle-shop opened du
ring the 2020 Covid crisis\, and as lockdown eased was able to open more f
ully in Summer 2021. As well as an extensive twelve keg beer range\, th
ree cask beers are available and six still ciders too. Beers are sourced m
ainly from local & national microbreweries. A selection of Belgian bottled
beers are also available. The address is 57 Beckenham Road\, Beckenham
BR3 4PR.
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\nThe pub is normally closed on Mondays\, so
we will have exclusive use of the premises for our meeting.
Br3wery is a friendly and welcoming microbrewery taproom\, with the brew ery currently on-site. The taproom provides whatever is currently ready on draught\, but in keg form only. There are eight taps in total wi th usually one or two guest beers from other South London microbreweries\, such as Gipsy Hill. The name of the microbrewery is derived from the po stcode of BR3.
\nPlease check the website and social media for the l atest beer range.
\nThe microbrewery is very close to Clock House ra ilway station\, or can be reached using bus routes 194\, 227\, 354 or 358. Alight at Clock House. The social begins at 19:30.
\nThe Three Hounds is a relatively new bar/pub/shop w hich began life by operating a delivery service during the Covid lockdown. Although the beer selection is mainly keg (up to 12 offerings)\, cask a le has gradually become more prominent\, with up to three choices often av ailable nowadays.
\nThis pub is a short walk from Br3wery. We plan to arrive at 20:30.
\nFrom there we continue to The Bricklayers Arms which is approxima tely 15 minutes walk from the Three Hounds\, or you can take a short bus r ide using the 227 or 358. We are due to arrive at 21:50.
\nFor tho se joining the social here\, the pub – which faces Beckenham War Memorial – can be reached using one of several buses that pass along Beckenham High Street\, including routes 54\, 227\, 354 and 367. Alight at Beckenham Wa r Memorial. Alternatively Beckenham Junction railway and tram station is about ten minutes walk away.
\nThe pub is a Good Beer Guide regular\ , and currently offers a 50p/pint discount to CAMRA members.
\n< /HTML> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26702@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:All members of the Bromley CAMRA branch are encouraged to atten d the branch Annual General Meeting\, during which we will review what has happened over the last year\, and then set about electing the Branch Comm ittee to take us through the 2023-2024 Committee year.\nFor more informati on about the AGM please click here.\nThe club is a few minutes walk from O rpington station\, directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car p ark. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358. Don ’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it is required for entry. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T144500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T164500 GEO:+51.373013;+0.096128 LOCATION:7 Station Rd\, Orpington BR6 0RZ\, UK SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley CAMRA AGM at Orpington Liberal Club URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-camra-agm-at-orpington-liber al-club-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAll members o f the Bromley CAMRA branch are encouraged to attend the branch Annual Gene ral Meeting\, during which we will review what has happened over the last year\, and then set about electing the Branch Committee to take us through the 2023-2024 Committee year.
\nFor more information about the AGM please click here.
\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, dire ctly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus rout es pass close by\, including the 208 and 358. Don’t forget your CAMRA me mbership card as it is required for entry.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26722@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Bromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always w elcome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to att end a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) t o prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made availab le at the meeting.\nThe Chancery is 15 minutes walk away from the nearest station (Beckenham Junction)\, so the bus may be a better bet. From Cent ral Bromley use the high-frequency 227 or the 367 and alight at Westgate R oad\, or the 162 and alight at Chancery Lane. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240325T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240325T213000 GEO:+51.406866;-0.017462 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at the Chancery\, 90 Bromley Rd Beckenham BR3 5NP URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-chancery-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welcome to attend committ ee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may reques t the Secretary (secretary @bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committ ee papers to be made available at the meeting.
\nThe Chancery is 15 minutes walk away from the nearest station (Beckenham Junc tion)\, so the bus may be a better bet. From Central Bromley use the high -frequency 227 or the 367 and alight at Westgate Road\, or the 162 and ali ght at Chancery Lane.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26771@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This is the biggest pub real ale festival in the branch area\, and traditionally takes place during the Easter weekend. Around 15 real al es will be available from around the country\, none of which are normally available in Bromley. Bromley CAMRA have a reserved table for at least ei ght people.\nThe pub isn’t close to any railway station\, but can be reach ed using the 146 or 246 buses from Central Bromley. Both routes pass Broml ey South station. Alight at Keston/The Fox. The stop is only about 200 yar ds from the pub.\nMore information to follow\, hopefully including the bee r list. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240330T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240330T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social at the Easter Beer and Cider Festival at The Greyhound (Kest on) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-at-the-easter-beer-and-cider- festival-at-the-greyhound-keston/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis is the b iggest pub real ale festival in the branch area\, and traditionally takes place during the Easter weekend. Around 15 real ales will be available fro m around the country\, none of which are normally available in Bromley. B romley CAMRA have a reserved table for at least eight people.
\nThe pub isn’t close to any railway station\, but can be reached using the 146 or 246 buses from Central Bromley. Both routes pass Bromley South station. Alight at Keston/The Fox. The stop is only about 200 yards from the pub.< /p>\n
More information to follow\, hopefully including the beer list.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26777@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Bromley CAMRA’s 2024 Pub of the Year competition has again been won by one of our newest pubs – The Cockpit. The Cockpit is Chislehurst ’s first micropub\, and opened its doors for the first time in late Decemb er 2020. A range of at at least 5 non-mainstream real ales are normally a vailable\, served from a cold room at the rear of the pub. The presentat ion of the winner’s award will be made during the evening\, so a good turn out of our members would be welcome.\n\nFrom Central Bromley\, use buses 162 (Beckenham Junction to Eltham) or 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath). Both routes can be caught in Central Bromley and also pass near Bickley and Chislehurst stations. From other parts of the borough routes 61\, 1 60\, 161 or 273 can be used. In all cases alight at Chislehurst War Mem orial.\n\nFor more information about the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year pro cess\, including details of previous winners\, please click here. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240403T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240403T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year presentation at the Cockpit (Chislehu rst) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-camra-pub-of-the-year-presen tation-at-the-cockpit-chislehurst-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nVenue : Old D artfordians Sports Club\, War Memorial Club House\, Bourne Rd\, Bexley DA5 1LW
\nA consistently excellent beer festival. The venue can be reached by train t o Bexley station\, or alternatively catch the 269 from Bromley North to Be xleyheath (via Bickley\, Chislehurst and Sidcup) and alight at Bexley War Memorial. Either way a walk of about 15 minutes is then needed\, although a short journey on local bus routes 132\, 229 or 492 from Bexley can be used to get closer. Alight at Hartford Road. (Note by TW – I looked i nto whether the new Superloop bus route SL3 would make the journey even ea sier. It doesn’t!. But if you just miss the 269 at Bromley North\, an d an SL3 arrives\, the latter will probably overtake the former by Chisleh urst or Sidcup as its a limited stop service).
\nThere is more info about t he festival at http://bexley.camra.org.uk/b eer_festival.html
\nUse this link to see the WhatPub entry for the venue.
\nThe f estival runs from the 9th to the 11th\, and opens at 2pm Thursday\, 11am t he other two days. Admission is free to CAMRA members.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26800@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Venue : Dulwich Hamlets Football Club\, Champion Hill\, Edgar K ail Way\, London SE22 8BD\nA different venue for the SEL festival this yea r at Dulwich Hamlets football club. The festival runs from the 23rd to t he 25th\, and is open from noon to 10:30pm each day. Up to 50 cask ales w ill be available as well as around 25 ciders and perries. Admission is £3 for CAMRA members and this includes a commemorative beer glass (which h owever cannot be returned for a refund).\nFor most members in our branch a rea\, the most convenient way to reach the venue is by using the train to East Dulwich station which is little more than 100 metres from the venue. This station can be reached by using the half-hourly stopping service fr om Beckenham Junction to London Bridge. The service also stops in our br anch area at Birkbeck and Crystal Palace.\nThere is more info about the fe stival on the SEL CAMRA website. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T163000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Branch Social at South-East London CAMRA Beer Festival (in Dulwich) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/branch-social-at-south-east-london-c amra-beer-festival-in-dulwich/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nVenue : Dulwi ch Hamlets Football Club\, Champion Hill\, Edgar Kail Way\, London SE22 8B D
\nA different venue for the SEL festival this year at Dulwich Haml ets football club. The festival runs from the 23rd to the 25th\, and is open from noon to 10:30pm each day. Up to 50 cask ales will be available as well as around 25 ciders and perries. Admission is £3 for CAMRA memb ers and this includes a commemorative beer glass (which however cannot be returned for a refund).
\nFor most members in our branch area\, the most convenient way to reach the venue is by using the train to East Dulwi ch station which is little more than 100 metres from the venue. This sta tion can be reached by using the half-hourly stopping service from Beckenh am Junction to London Bridge. The service also stops in our branch area at Birkbeck and Crystal Palace.
\nThere is more info about the festi val on the SEL CAMRA website.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26806@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This is an extra social as we haven’t had many events in May.\n It will be held at the Star & Garter in Central Bromley and thus hopefully easy to reach for everyone.\nIf you’ve never attended a social before loo k out for our yellow “Bromley CAMRA” signs on the tables. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240528T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240528T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:LATE NOTICE – Evening social at the Star and Garter (Bromley) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/late-notice-evening-social-at-the-st ar-and-garter-bromley/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis is an ex tra social as we haven’t had many events in May.
\nIt will be held a
t the
If you’ve never attended a social before look out for our yellow “Bromley CAMRA” si gns on the tables.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26808@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social combines visits to three traditional pubs in the so uth of the borough which are linked by the 320 bus route.\nWe begin at 19: 30 at the Black Horse which has improved its real ale offering in recent y ears and is worth a visit if you haven’t tried it recently. Despite its remote location in Biggin Hill\, the pub is easy to get to since it has a bus stop outside its front door on the high-frequency 320 route which star ts in Catford and passes both Bromley North and Bromley South stations. Alight at Biggin Hill/Black Horse. Routes 246\, 464 and R2 also serve this stop\, but are less frequent.\nWe will then continue (using the 320 t o the Oakley Road/The Limes stop) to the Bird in Hand\, which has recently reinstated real ale after a few years absence\, as part of a major refurb ishment. Arrival time approximately 9pm.\nFinally we will then walk to t he well-known Two Doves\, arriving at about 10pm. Expect Young’s cask beers and possibly one or two guest ales. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Biggin Hill and Bromley Common Social beginning at the Black Horse URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/biggin-hill-and-bromley-common-socia l-beginning-at-the-black-horse-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social c ombines visits to three traditional pubs in the south of the borough which are linked by the 320 bus route.
\nWe begin at 19:30 at the Black Horse which has improved its real ale offering in recen t years and is worth a visit if you haven’t tried it recently. Despite i ts remote location in Biggin Hill\, the pub is easy to get to since it has a bus stop outside its front door on the high-frequency 320 route which s tarts in Catford and passes both Bromley North and Bromley South stations. Alight at Biggin Hill/Black Horse. Routes 246\, 464 and R2 also ser ve this stop\, but are less frequent.
\nWe will then continue (using the 320 to the Oakley Road/The Limes stop) to the Bird in H and\, which has recently reinstated real ale after a few years absence\, as part of a major refurbishment. Arrival time approximately 9 pm.
\nFinally we will then walk to the well-known Two Dov es\, arriving at about 10pm. Expect Young’s cask beers and p ossibly one or two guest ales.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26810@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s social is a chance to visit two of the pubs in Petts Wood\, both of which are conveniently located for public transport.\nOne I nn the Wood is close to Petts Wood railway station\, and can also be reac hed by the 208 bus from Central Bromley or Orpington. The 273\, R2\, R3 a nd R7 routes also pass close by. In all cases\, alight at Petts Wood Stat ion. The venue was Bromley’s first micropub having opened in 2014 on a si te previously occupied by a wine bar. It has since won an array of CAMRA awards\, including Greater London CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2015. The so cial begins at 7pm.\nFrom there we continue to the Sovereign of the Seas a t 8:15. This pub is a short walk (5 minutes) from One Inn The Wood – it is a Wetherspoon outlet with normally a good choice of cask ales. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Evening social in Petts Wood beginning at One Inn The Wood. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/evening-social-in-petts-wood-beginni ng-at-one-inn-the-wood-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTonight’s soc ial is a chance to visit two of the pubs in Petts Wood\, both of which are conveniently located for public transport.
\nOne Inn t he Wood is close to Petts Wood railway station\, and can also be reached by the 208 bus from Central Bromley or Orpington. The 273\, R2 \, R3 and R7 routes also pass close by. In all cases\, alight at Petts Wo od Station. The venue was Bromley’s first micropub having opened in 2014 on a site previously occupied by a wine bar. It has since won an array o f CAMRA awards\, including Greater London CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2015. The social begins at 7pm.
\nFrom there we continue to the Sovereign of the Seas at 8:15. This pub is a short w alk (5 minutes) from One Inn The Wood – it is a Wetherspoon outlet with no rmally a good choice of cask ales.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26812@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The longest day of the year offers a chance to visit the pictur esque village of Downe which can easily be reached by bus and contains two well-regarded pubs which both serve cask ale. The village can be reache d the 146 from Bromley North/South or the R8 (Orpington station to Biggi n Hill) and alight at the terminus in Downe Village. But the services are infrequent (approximately hourly for the 146 and every 90 minutes for the R8) so check the timetable\, and in the case of the R8 check the return t imes as well because it doesn’t normally run at all after mid-evening. A t the time of writing\, the last 146 leaves Downe at 11.20pm.\nThe social begins at the George and Dragon at 7.30pm before continuing a few yards to the Queens Head at 8.30pm. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Summer Solstice social in Downe starting at the George and Dragon URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/summer-solstice-social-in-downe-star ting-at-the-george-and-dragon/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe longest d ay of the year offers a chance to visit the picturesque village of Downe w hich can easily be reached by bus and contains two well-regarded pubs whic h both serve cask ale. The village can be reached the 146 from Br omley North/South or the R8 (Orpington station to Biggin Hill) an d alight at the terminus in Downe Village. But the services are infrequen t (approximately hourly for the 146 and every 90 minutes for the R8) so ch eck the timetable\, and in the case of the R8 check the return times as we ll because it doesn’t normally run at all after mid-evening. At the time of writing\, the last 146 leaves Downe at 11.20pm.
\nThe social beg ins at the George and Dragon at 7.30pm before continuing a few yards to the Queens Head at 8.30pm.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26813@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be held in the Star & Garter function room. The pub – reopened in November 2016 after having been closed for more tha n two years – is close to the Market Square in the centre of Bromley\, whi ch is a few minutes walk from either Bromley North or Bromley South statio ns. Several bus routes also pass close to the pub. It has been branc h Pub of the Year on multiple occasions.\nBromley CAMRA members who are no t on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-c ommittee members planning to attend the meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant c ommittee papers to be made available at the meeting. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at The Star and Garter URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-star-and-ga rter-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis meeting will be held in the Star & Garter function room. The pu b – reopened in November 2016 after having been closed for more than two y ears – is close to the Market Square in the centre of Bromley\, which is a few minutes walk from either Bromley North or Bromley South stations. Several bus routes also pass close to the pub. It has been branch Pub o f the Year on multiple occasions.
\nBromley CAMRA members who are no t on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-c ommittee members planning to attend the meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.o rg.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26828@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social begins at 7pm at the large and comfortable Wheatshe af (135 High Street\, West Wickham BR4 0LU) which can easily be reached b y the high-frequency 119 bus route from Bromley via Hayes\, or the 194 fro m Beckenham. Alight at High Street/Manor Road. West Wickham railway s tation is about half a mile away.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom there we will continue to the (West Wickham) Real Ale Way at 8pm. This is the second “Real Al e Way” to open in Bromley borough. It operates in a similar manner to its well-known predecessor in Hayes\, with up to seven cask ales\, usually so urced from smaller breweries in Kent\, and dispensed by gravity from a col droom. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:West Wickham social starting at the Wheatsheaf URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/west-wickham-social-starting-at-the- wheatsheaf-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to visit three of Central Bromley’s traditional pubs\, all of which are within easy walking distance of each other.
\nWe start at 7:30pm at the Red Lion. This pub was Bromley CAMRA’s pub of the year in 2012 and is the only pub to have been featured in every edition of the Good Beer Guide since Bromle y CAMRA reformed in 2011. It is located a short walk away from Bromley No rth Station/bus terminal and the Market Square.
\nWe the continue to the < span style='text-decoration: underline\;'>Railway Tavern (8.30pm)\, and finish at the Partridge (9.15pm).
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26839@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Orpington Liberal Club is holding its Summer Cider festival on the weekend of August 16-18. Our social is on Friday 16th and starts at 12.00pm. Beer will still be available!\nAttendance is free to CAMRA mem bers – bring your card.\nLocated at 7 Station Road\, Orpington\, BR6 0RZ\, the nearest bus stop is Orpington war memorial which is served by several buses. Orpington station is a short walk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240816T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240816T230000 GEO:+51.373301;+0.096201 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Afternoon Social at Orpington Liberal Club Summer Cider Festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/afternoon-summer-of-pub-social-at-th e-five-bells-beer-festival-chelsfield/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Or pington Liberal Club is holding its Summer Cider festival on the weeke nd of August 16-18. Our social is on Friday 16th and starts at 12.00pm. B eer will still be available!
\nAttendance is free to CAMRA members – bring your card.
\nLocated at 7 Station Road\, Orpington\, BR6 0RZ\ , the nearest bus stop is Orpington war memorial which is served by severa l buses. Orpington station is a short walk.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26840@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Bromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always w elcome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to att end a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) t o prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made availab le at the meeting. \nThe “Impi” is an attractively situated pub\, less tha n 10 minutes walk from Chislehurst Station but the walk being sharply uphi ll. The walk can be avoided by catching the 162 (Beckenham Junction to Elt ham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath) or R7 (Five Bells to Chislehurst ) bus. In all cases alight at Susan Wood. The first two routes mentioned c an be caught in Central Bromley\, whilst the R7 passes Orpington\, Petts W ood and Bickley stations. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at The Imperial Arms (Chislehurst) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-imperial-ar ms-chislehurst-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBromley CAMRA members who a re not on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. N on-committee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretar y (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.
\n< a href='https://www.google.com/url?q=http://whatpub.com/pubs/BRO/12567/imp erial-arms-chislehurst&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3tMLbUIgDZPckr hC-MNT7D' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>The “Impi” is an attractively situated pub\, less tha n 10 minutes walk from Chislehurst Station but the walk being sharply uphi ll. The walk can be avoided by catching the 162 (Beckenham Junction to Elt ham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath) or R7 (Five Bells to Chislehurst ) bus. In all cases alight at Susan Wood. The first two routes mentioned c an be caught in Central Bromley\, whilst the R7 passes Orpington\, Petts W ood and Bickley stations.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26853@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to visit a selection of Beckenham’s pubs\, beginning a t the Chancery\, 90 Bromley Road BR3 5NP. To get there\, Beckenham Junc tion railway station is 15 minutes walk away\, so the bus may be a better bet. From Central Bromley use the high-frequency 227 or the 367 and aligh t at Westgate Road\, or the 162 and alight at Chancery Lane. \nAfter that\ , the provisional itinerary is as follows\, although the later timings may change as\, sadly\, Erin’s has recently discontinued the sale of cask bee r.\n8.10pm The Jolly Woodman\, 9 Chancery Lane BR3 6NR\n9.10pm Erin’s 150- 154 High Street BR3 1EA\n10pm Bricklayers Arms\, 215 High Street BR3 1AH. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Beckenham social beginning at the Chancery URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/beckenham-social-beginning-at-the-ch ancery/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to visit a selecti on of Beckenham’s pubs\, beginning at the Chancery\, 90 Br omley Road BR3 5NP. To get there\, Beckenham Junction railway station is 15 minutes walk away\, so the bus may be a better bet. From Central Brom ley use the high-frequency 227 or the 367 and alight at Westgate Road\, or the 162 and alight at Chancery Lane.
\nAfter that\, the provisional itine rary is as follows\, although the later timings may change as\, sadly\, Er in’s has recently discontinued the sale of cask beer.
\n8.10pm The
Jolly Woodman\, 9 Chancery Lane BR3 6NR
\n9.10pm Erin’s 150-154 High Street BR3 1EA
\n10pm Bricklayers Arms\, 215 High Street BR3 1AH.
This social e vent has been altered at short notice due to the unexpected temporary clos ure of the Bricklayers Arms.
\nWe now begin at 19:30 at the Cork n Cask – formerly a speciality off-lice nce that is now also a bar\, normally with a good variety of cask ales. T he pub is a few minutes walk up Masons Hill from Bromley South station\, o r use any any of the frequent buses (208\, 320\, 358 and more) and alight at the Bertha James Centre if the bus is heading toward Central Bromley\, or at the Homesdale Road stop if you are travelling in the other direction .
\nWe then head to the Richmal Crompton\, (arr iving about 20:30) directly opposite Bromley South station. This is a We therspoon outlet with a typically extensive range of cask ale options.
\nAfter that we may head north to the Pa rtridge and/or Star & Garter< /a>.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26866@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Venue: Orpington Liberal Club\, 7 Station Road\, Orpington BR6 0RZ\n\n\nBromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always wel come to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to atten d a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpingt on station\, directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358. Don’t for get your CAMRA membership card as it is required for entry. The club on ly accepts card payments\, not cash. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at Orpington Liberal Club URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-orpington-liber al-club/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\n
The club is a few minutes walk from Orpingto n station\, directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358. Don’t forg et your CAMRA membership card as it is required for entry. The club onl y accepts card payments\, not cash.
\nThis social offers a chance to visit three varied venues in Penge\, all of which serve cask ale. The longest visit will be to the Southey Bre wery Tap\, which now opens every day of the week.
\nThe social starts at the Goldsmiths Arms (3 Croydon R oad\, Penge) which can be reached using bus routes 75\, 176\, 227\, 356 or 358 – alight at Penge/Pawleyne Arms. Alternatively\, Beckenham Road traml ink stop is about 15 minutes walk away\, whilst Penge East and Kent House railway stations are a similar distance.
\nThe so cial continues to the nearby Southey Brewery Tap (arrive 19 :50) before finishing at the Moon and Stars (21:30)
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26867@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This autumn festival makes a most welcome return. The first night (Thursday) of the festival will be a preview night with access limit ed to OLC and CAMRA members only. Doors open at 18.00. Don’t forget yo ur CAMRA membership card as it is required for entry. Bromley CAMRA will be having a social at the preview night.\nThe festival proper then opens a t noon on the Friday & Saturday\, closing at 11pm on both days. It then concludes with an afternoon session on the Sunday from noon to 16.00. Vi sitors who are not members of the OLC or CAMRA must buy entrance tickets f or each day in advance. They cost £1.00 per person and may be purchased fr om 1st October either over the bar or online. \nEntrance tickets are NOT r equired for CAMRA members at any time – provided that they have their memb ership card available for inspection.\nNote that the club only accepts car d payments – not cash.\nThis link provides more details of the festival fr om the OLC’s own website.\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington s tation\, and is situated directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T181500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social at Orpington Liberal Club Autumn Beer Festival (runs until t he 13th) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-at-orpington-liberal-club-aut umn-beer-festival-runs-until-the-13th/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nThis autumn festival makes a most welcome return. The first night (Thursday) of the festival will be a preview night with access limited to OLC and CAMRA members only. D oors open at 18.00. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it is requ ired for entry. Bromley CAMRA will be having a social at the preview nigh t.
\nThe festival proper then opens at noon on the Friday & Saturday\, clos ing at 11pm on both days. It then concludes with an afternoon session on the Sunday from noon to 16.00. Visitors who are not members of the OLC or CAMRA must buy entrance tickets for each day in advance. They cost £1.0 0 per person and may be purchased from 1st October either over the bar or online.
\nEntrance tickets are NOT required for CAMRA members at any time – provided that they have their membership card available for inspection.< /span>
\nNote that the club only accepts card payments – not cash.
\nThis link provides more details of the festival from the OLC’s own website.
\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, and is situated directly opposite the entrance t o the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including t he 208 and 358.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26869@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social begins at The Bull Inn – a venue which we haven’t v isited for some time. To get there use the high-frequency bus route 51 ( Orpington Station to Woolwich)\, alighting at The Broomwood. The pub is a bout 250 metres walk from there\, on the other side of the River Cray. Th e pub was grade II listed in 1973 – one of only three in the borough to ha ve this accolade. The cask ale offerings usually include Landlord and Lo ndon Pride. Arrival time is 19:30.\nFrom there we continue to the Cricke ters Knoll which offers a changing range of two cask ales. We plan to ar rive at about 9:15\, using the 51 bus to travel between the two venues. For anyone joining the social here\, the pub is a short walk from Orpingto n High Street. Alternatively use bus routes 51\, 61\, 208 or 353 and alig ht at High Street/Church Hill. The Goodmead Road stop is slightly closer\ , but (due to the one-way system) can only be used on buses which are trav elling away from the High Street. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T221500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:St. Paul’s Cray & Orpington Social starting at the Bull Inn URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/st-pauls-cray-orpington-social-start ing-at-the-bull-inn/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social begins at The Bull Inn – a venue which we haven’t visited for some tim e. To get there use the high-frequency bus route 51 (Orpington Station t o Woolwich)\, alighting at The Broomwood. The pub is about 250 metres wal k from there\, on the other side of the River Cray. The pub was grade II listed in 1973 – one of only three in the borough to have this accolade. The cask ale offerings usually include Landlord and London Pride. Arriv al time is 19:30.
\nFrom there we continue to the Cricketers Knoll which offers a changing range of two cask ales. We plan to arr ive at about 9:15\, using the 51 bus to travel between the two venues. F or anyone joining the social here\, the pub is a short walk from Orpington High Street. Alternatively use bus routes 51\, 61\, 208 or 353 and aligh t at High Street/Church Hill. The Goodmead Road stop is slightly closer\, but (due to the one-way system) can only be used on buses which are trave lling away from the High Street.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26870@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Brewery Tap for the Southey Brewery is a small and cosy bar \, close to Penge High Street but rather hidden away. The pub is about 10 minutes walk from Penge East or Penge West stations. Alternatively\, bus routes 176\, 197\, 227 and 354 all pass close to the pub – alight at High /Street/Maple Road. Usually two cask ales from the brewery are available \, alongside a larger range of keg beers.\nBromley CAMRA members who are n ot on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-c ommittee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (s ecretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant com mittee papers to be made available at the meeting. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at The (Southey) Brewery Tap URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-southey-bre wery-tap/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Brewe ry Tap for the Southey Brewery is a small and cosy bar\, close to Penge High Street but rather hidden away. The pub is about 10 minutes walk from Penge East or Penge West stations. Alternatively\, bus routes 1 76\, 197\, 227 and 354 all pass close to the pub – alight at High/Street/M aple Road. Usually two cask ales from the brewery are available\, alongs ide a larger range of keg beers.
\nBromley CAMRA members who are not
on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-com
mittee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (
The Coc kpit has been judged runner-up in Greater London CAMRA’s Pub of the Year competition for 2024 where it competed against pubs chosen by th e other 12 Greater London CAMRA branches. This is a fine achievement for this popular micropub which has only been open since late 2020. A range of at at least 5 non-mainstream real ales are normally available\, served from a cold room at the rear of the pub.
\nFrom Central Bromley\, us e buses 162 (Beckenham Junction to Eltham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyh eath) or the Superloop SL3 service. All three routes can be caught in C entral Bromley and also pass Chislehurst station. From other parts of th e borough routes 61\, 160\, 161 or 273 can be used. In all cases alight at Chislehurst War Memorial.
\n(NB – the Greater London competition winner was the Little Green Dragon in Winchmore Hill which has also won the South-East regional award. It will now compete against three other pubs for the National award).
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27319@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Cockpit has been judged runner-up in Greater London CAMRA’s Pub of the Year competition for 2024 where it competed against pubs chose n by the other 12 Greater London CAMRA branches. This is a fine achievem ent for this popular micropub which has only been open since late 2020. A range of at at least 5 non-mainstream real ales are normally available\, served from a cold room at the rear of the pub.\nFrom Central Bromley\, us e buses 162 (Beckenham Junction to Eltham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyh eath) or the Superloop SL3 service. All three routes can be caught in C entral Bromley and also pass Chislehurst station. From other parts of th e borough routes 61\, 160\, 161 or 273 can be used. In all cases alight at Chislehurst War Memorial.\n(NB – the Greater London competition winner was the Little Green Dragon in Winchmore Hill which has also won the Sout h-East regional award. It will now compete against three other pubs for the National award). DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:London CAMRA Pub of the Year Runner-up Celebration Evening at the C ockpit URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/london-region-camra-pub-of-the-year- runner-up-celebration-evening-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Coc kpit has been judged runner-up in Greater London CAMRA’s Pub of the Year competition for 2024 where it competed against pubs chosen by th e other 12 Greater London CAMRA branches. This is a fine achievement for this popular micropub which has only been open since late 2020. A range of at at least 5 non-mainstream real ales are normally available\, served from a cold room at the rear of the pub.
\nFrom Central Bromley\, us e buses 162 (Beckenham Junction to Eltham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyh eath) or the Superloop SL3 service. All three routes can be caught in C entral Bromley and also pass Chislehurst station. From other parts of th e borough routes 61\, 160\, 161 or 273 can be used. In all cases alight at Chislehurst War Memorial.
\n(NB – the Greater London competition winner was the Little Green Dragon in Winchmore Hill which has also won the South-East regional award. It will now compete against three other pubs for the National award).
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26883@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social provides an opportunity to visit the attractive vil lage of Farnborough\, together with its two excellent pubs.\nWe begin at T he Change of Horses\, which was extensively refurbished in 2019. Cask al es normally include a beer from Tonbridge brewery. The pub is convenien tly served by the high frequency 358 bus route (Crystal Palace to Orpingto n via Beckenham and Bromley). Alight at Farnborough High St/Church Rd. The pub is nearby.\nFrom there it is a short walk to The Woodman where a rang e of Shepherd Neame real ales with an occasional guest are available. We plan to arrive there around 20:00. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Evening Social in Farnborough starting at the Change of Horses URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/evening-social-in-farnborough-starti ng-at-the-change-of-horses/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social p rovides an opportunity to visit the attractive village of Farnborough\, to gether with its two excellent pubs.
\nWe begin at The Change of Horses\, which was extensively refurbished in 2019. Cask ales normally include a beer from Tonbridge brewery. The pub is c onveniently served by the high frequency 358 bus route (Crystal Palace to Orpington via Beckenham and Bromley). Alight at Farnborough High St/Church Rd. The pub is nearby.
\nFrom there it is a short walk to The Woodman where a range of Shepherd Neame real ales with an occas ional guest are available. We plan to arrive there around 20:00.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26884@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Today we are visiting this large and comfortable pub which prov ides a choice of mainly mainstream cask ales.\nThe pub is close to Chelsfi eld station. Alternatively it can be reached by bus R1 from Orpington Sta tion – alight at Chelsfield Centre. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T150000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Afternoon social at the Chelsfield pub. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/afternoon-social-at-the-chelsfield-p ub/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nToday we are visiting this large and comfortable pub which provides a choice of mainly mainstream cask ales.
\nThe pub is close to Chelsf ield station. Alternatively it can be reached by bus R1 from Orpington St ation – alight at Chelsfield Centre.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26885@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social has been amended due to road closures in Hayes at t he time we were planning to visit. However \, it still provides an oppor tunity to visit both of the superb Real Ale Way micropubs that we have in our borough.\nWe will now begin at the the Hayes venue\, at 2pm. This fa mily-owned micropub opened its doors in July 2018\, and offers a most welc ome option for local drinkers and rail commuters alike. The pub overlooks the entrance to Hayes station\, and is also served by numerous bus routes. Up to 9 real ales are served on gravity from a coldroom to the rear of the bar.\nThe social continues (using the 119 bus) to the West Wickham ve nue where we plan to arrive at around 15:45. This micropub opened in September 2021. It operates in a similar manner to its predecessor in H ayes\, with up to seven cask ales\, almost all of which are sourced from s maller breweries in Kent\, dispensed by gravity from a coldroom. West Wic kham railway station is a few minutes walk away. To reach the pub from ce ntral Bromley\, use the high-frequency 119 bus and alight at High Street/W ickham Court Road Road which is near the pub. From Beckenham use the 194 . DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241123T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241123T170000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:AMENDED Real Ale Way to Real Ale Way social\, starting in HAYES URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/real-ale-way-to-real-ale-way-social- starting-in-west-wickham/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social h as been amended due to road closures in Hayes at the time we were planning to visit. However \, it still provides an opportunity to visit both of the superb Real Ale Way micropubs that we have in our borough.
\nWe will now begin at the the Hayes venue\, at 2pm. This family-owned micropub opene d its doors in July 2018\, and offers a most welcome option for local drin kers and rail commuters alike. The pub overlooks the entrance to Hayes sta tion\, and is also served by numerous bus routes. Up to 9 real ales are served on gravity from a coldroom to the rear of the bar.
\nThe soc ial continues (using the 119 bus) to the West Wickham venue where we plan to arrive at around 15:45. This micropub open ed in September 2021. It operates in a similar manner to its predecessor in Hayes\, with up to seven cask ales\, almost all of which are sourced f rom smaller breweries in Kent\, dispensed by gravity from a coldroom. Wes t Wickham railway station is a few minutes walk away. To reach the pub fr om central Bromley\, use the high-frequency 119 bus and alight at High Str eet/Wickham Court Road Road which is near the pub. From Beckenham use th e 194.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26887@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Hope has frequently been Greater London CAMRA’s Pub of the Year\, and its autumn dark beer festival has become an eagerly-anticipated annual event.\nFor those who have never visited before\, the pub is no mo re than 5 minutes walk from Carshalton station which is served by Southern trains from Victoria via Clapham Junction\, and by Thameslink services fr om Blackfriars via Herne Hill.\nThose who haven’t been for a number of yea rs will notice that this successful community-owned pub has been expanded to the rear with lots more seating now available. If you can’t wait unti l 5pm\, the pub opens at noon. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Branch social at The Hope (Carshalton) Dark Beer Festival. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/branch-social-at-the-hope-carshalton -dark-beer-festival-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Hope has frequently been Greater London CAMRA’s Pub of the Year\, and its autumn dark beer festival has become an eagerly-anticipated annual eve nt.
\nFor those who have never visited before\, the pub is no more t han 5 minutes walk from Carshalton station which is served by Southern tra ins from Victoria via Clapham Junction\, and by Thameslink services from B lackfriars via Herne Hill.
\nThose who haven’t been for a number of years will notice that this successful community-owned pub has been expand ed to the rear with lots more seating now available. If you can’t wait u ntil 5pm\, the pub opens at noon.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26898@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Invite via link\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Orpington Liberal Club\ , 7 Station Road\, Orpington BR6 0RZ\n\n\nThe OLC are planning a winter al es week from Monday 2nd December until the following Sunday. During this time they expect to have up to eight winter ales on the bar. We will wa ste no time\, and join them on the first evening. For more information ab out the event please click here.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extr a car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it will be needed for entry. \nAlso\, please note that club only accepts CARD PAYMENTS. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Branch social at the Orpington Liberal Club winter ales week. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/branch-social-at-the-orpington-liber al-club-winter-ales-week/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe c lub is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, directly opposite the e ntrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, i ncluding the 208 and 358. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it will be needed for entry.
\nAlso\, please note that club only accepts CA RD PAYMENTS.
\nA chance to visit three mic ropubs\, which are located outside our branch area but which can be reache d pretty easily from Bromley. We begin at the Hackney Carriage in Sidcup . From Central Bromley\, the best way to get there is by bus. Use eith er the 269 or the new Superloop SL3 service\, both of which begin their jo urneys outside Bromley North station. They also both call nearby Bickley and Chislehurst stations. Alight at Sidcup station.
\nThe full schedule is as follows:-
\n
\n21:40 The River Ale House\, 131 Woolwich
Road\, East Greenwich SE10 0RJ
A chance to visit three mic ropubs\, which are located outside our branch area but which can be reache d pretty easily from Bromley. We begin at the Hackney Carriage in Sidcup . From Central Bromley\, the best way to get there is by bus. Use eith er the 269 or the new Superloop SL3 service\, both of which begin their jo urneys outside Bromley North station. They also both call nearby Bickley and Chislehurst stations. Alight at Sidcup station.
\nThe full schedule is as follows:-
\n
\n21:40 The River Ale House\, 131 Woolwich
Road\, East Greenwich SE10 0RJ
What better w ay to get the excesses of Xmas out of the system than by joining our tradi tional brisk walk between some of the pubs in Bromley North! Our event starts at the Crown and Anchor at 1.30pm. The pub is located a short walk away from Bromley North Station/bus terminal and the Market Square\, and usually has beers from Be xley brewery available.
\nWe then intend to the pubs shown below\, a lthough we have noted instances in the past where pubs have changed their opening hours at short notice around Christmas. But with so many pubs in the vicinity\, no-one needs to go thirsty.
\n2.20pm. Fr
eelands Tavern
\n3.10pm. Red Lion
What better w ay to get the excesses of Xmas out of the system than by joining our tradi tional brisk walk between some of the pubs in Bromley North! Our event starts at the Crown and Anchor at 1.30pm. The pub is located a short walk away from Bromley North Station/bus terminal and the Market Square\, and usually has beers from Be xley brewery available.
\nWe then intend to the pubs shown below\, a lthough we have noted instances in the past where pubs have changed their opening hours at short notice around Christmas. But with so many pubs in the vicinity\, no-one needs to go thirsty.
\n2.20pm. Fr
eelands Tavern
\n3.10pm. Red Lion
Note that thi s social was originally planned for the Two Doves\, but has been changed d ue to the (hopefully) temporary closure of that pub.
\nOur first soc ial of the New Year takes us to The Greyhound. The pub isn’t close to any railway station\, but can be reached using the 146 or 246 bu ses from Central Bromley. Alight at Keston/The Fox. Neither of these is a high frequency route\, so it’s worth checking the timetable. Usually s everal cask ales available.
\nMore information about the Keston wass ail is available on the facebook post below.
\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26902@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Yes it’s that time of year again when we vote for those pubs wh ich should be included in the 2026 (yes 2026!) guide. This year the meeti ng will be held in the function room at the Orpington Liberal Club which o ffers us the privacy we need. Please arrive by 2.15pm in readiness for a prompt 2.30pm start.\nAll members of Bromley CAMRA are encouraged to atten d and vote\, but in order to vote you will need to show your current membe rship card. Please send any inquiries about this event to gbg@bromley.camr a.org.uk\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pa ss close by\, including the 208 and 358. Don’t forget your CAMRA members hip card as it is required for entry.\nNote that the club only accepts CAR D PAYMENTS. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250111T141500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250111T170000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley CAMRA GBG Selection Meeting at Orpington Liberal Club URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-camra-gbg-selection-meeting- at-orpington-liberal-club-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Yes it’s that time of year again when we vote for those pubs which should be included in the 2026 (ye s 2026!) guide. This year the meeting will be held in the function room a t the Orpington Liberal Club which offers us the privacy we need. Please arrive by 2.15pm in readiness for a prompt 2. 30pm start.
\nAll members of Bromley CAMRA are encouraged to attend and vot e\, but in order to vote you will need to show your current membership car d. Please send any inquiries about this event to gbg@bromley.camra.org.uk
\nThe club is a few mi nutes walk from Orpington station\, directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 20 8 and 358. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it is required for entry.
\nNote that the club only accepts CARD PAYMENTS.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26906@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social begins at the Prince Frederick . This Greene Kin g pub is a short walk from Sundridge Park railway station\, or from Centra l Bromley use routes 126\, 261 or 336 and alight at Park Avenue. The pub is rather hidden away in the back streets\, so a having a map be useful i f you are unfamiliar with the area. At the time of writing there is a 10 % discount for CAMRA members on purchases of cask ale.\nWe continue to the Crown in Sundridge (arrival time 8.45pm appx). This venue reopened as a pub in 2022\, having previously been an Indian restaurant and before that the Crown Hotel. It is next to Sundridge Park station\, whilst bus use rs should use route 314 bus route (which passes Bromley South) and alight at Plaistow Grove. The regular beers are Landlord and Doom Bar\, and the re is normally a guest from breweries such as Tonbridge. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley North social beginning at the Prince Frederick. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-north-social-beginning-at-th e-prince-frederick/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social b egins at the Prince Frederick . This Greene King pub is a short walk from Sundridge Park railway station\, or from Central Bromley use routes 126\, 261 or 336 and alight at Park Avenue. The pub i s rather hidden away in the back streets\, so a having a map be useful if you are unfamiliar with the area. At the time of writing there is a 10% discount for CAMRA members on purchases of cask ale.
\nWe continue t o the Crown in Sundridge (arrival time 8.45pm appx ). This venue reopened as a pub in 2022\, having previously been an Indi an restaurant and before that the Crown Hotel. It is next to Sundridge Park station\, whilst bus users should use route 314 bus route (which pass es Bromley South) and alight at Plaistow Grove. The regular beers are La ndlord and Doom Bar\, and there is normally a guest from breweries such as Tonbridge.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26907@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Bromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always w elcome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to att end a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) t o prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made availab le at the meeting.\nThe Chancery is 15 minutes walk away from the nearest station (Beckenham Junction)\, so the bus may be a better bet. From Cent ral Bromley use the high-frequency 227 or the 367 and alight at Westgate R oad\, or the 162 and alight at Chancery Lane. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at the Chancery URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-chancery-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welcome to attend committ ee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may reques t the Secretary (secretary @bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.
\nThe Chan cery is 15 minutes walk away from the nearest station (Beckenh am Junction)\, so the bus may be a better bet. From Central Bromley use t he high-frequency 227 or the 367 and alight at Westgate Road\, or the 162 and alight at Chancery Lane.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26908@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Our social begins with a first visit for some time to the Chequ ers in Bromley Common. The pub can be reached using the high frequency 2 08 bus route (Catford to Orpington) or the less frequent and direct 336 (C atford to Locksbottom). Both routes pass Bromley South station. Alight a t The Fairway (208) or Southborough library (336). The Fairway is somewh at closer. There are usually up to three cask ales from the Greene King stable available. At the time of writing there is a 10% discount for CA MRA members on purchases of cask ale.\nWe continue (using the 208 bus) to One in the Wood (arrival 8.30pm appx) which was Bromley’s first micropub h aving opened in 2014 on a site previously occupied by a wine bar. It has won an array of CAMRA awards\, including Greater London CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2015. The pub is close to Petts Wood railway station\, and can a lso be reached by the 208 bus from Central Bromley or Orpington. The 273\ , R2\, R3 and R7 routes also pass close by. In all cases\, alight at Pett s Wood Station.\nThe social ends at the Sovereign of the Seas. This Weth erspoon outlet is a short walk from One Inn The Wood\, so the same TfL in formation applies. Arrival 9:45 appx. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley Common & Petts Wood Social starting at The Chequers. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-common-petts-wood-social-sta rting-at-the-chequers/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOur social be gins with a first visit for some time to the Chequers in Brom ley Common. The pub can be reached using the high frequency 208 bus rout e (Catford to Orpington) or the less frequent and direct 336 (Catford to L ocksbottom). Both routes pass Bromley South station. Alight at The Fairw ay (208) or Southborough library (336). The Fairway is somewhat closer. There are usually up to three cask ales from the Greene King stable ava ilable. At the time of writing there is a 10% discount for CAMRA members on purchases of cask ale.
\nWe continue (using the 208 bus) to
The social ends at the Sovereign of the Seas. This Wetherspoon outlet is a short walk from One Inn The Wood\, so the same TfL information applies. Arrival 9:45 appx.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26941@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social offers a chance to visit three varied venues in Pen ge\, all of which serve cask ale. The longest visit will be to the South ey Brewery Tap\, which now opens every day of the week. All of the venue s are within walking distance of each other.\nThe social starts at the Gol dsmiths Arms which can be reached using bus routes 75\, 176\, 227\, 356 or 358 – alight at Penge/Pawleyne Arms. Alternatively\, Beckenham Road tram link stop is about 15 minutes walk away\, whilst Penge East and Kent House railway stations are a similar distance.\nThe social continues to the nea rby Southey Brewery Tap (arrive 20:00) before finishing at the Moon and St ars (21:30) DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Penge social starting at the Goldsmith’s Arms URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/penge-social-starting-at-the-goldsmi ths-arms-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social o ffers a chance to visit three varied venues in Penge\, all of which serve cask ale. The longest visit will be to the Southey Brewery Tap\, which n ow opens every day of the week. All of the venues are within walking dis tance of each other.
\nThe social starts at the Goldsmiths Ar ms which can be reached using bus routes 75\, 176\, 227\, 356 o r 358 – alight at Penge/Pawleyne Arms. Alternatively\, Beckenham Road tra mlink stop is about 15 minutes walk away\, whilst Penge East and Kent Hous e railway stations are a similar distance.
\nThe social continues to the nearby Southey Brewery Tap (arrive 20:00) before finis hing at the Moon and Stars (21:30)
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26942@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social offers a chance to visit two of Bromley’s best know n real ale venues.\nThe Shortlands Tavern has twice been runner-up in the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year competition in the last few years. The pub – which offers a diverse and changing range of up to six real ales – is loc ated next to Shortlands railway station and is also passed by the 227 and 358 routes from Bromley to Crystal Palace. Alight at Meadow Road. The social begins here at 7.30pm.\nAn uphill walk (about 15 minutes) or a shor t bus ride is then needed to reach the Star and Garter\, multiple winner o f the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year competition. This pub – reopened in November 2016 having been closed for more than two years – is close to the Market Square in the centre of Bromley\, which is a few minutes walk from either Bromley North or Bromley South stations. Several bus routes pass c lose to the pub. We are scheduled to arrive here at 9pm. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley social starting at The Shortlands Tavern URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-social-starting-at-the-short lands-tavern-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social o ffers a chance to visit two of Bromley’s best known real ale venues.
\nThe Shortlands Tavern has twice been runner-up in the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year competition in the last few years. The pub – which offers a diverse and changing range of up to six real ales – i s located next to Shortlands railway station and is also passed by the 227 and 358 routes from Bromley to Crystal Palace. Alight at Meadow Road. The social begins here at 7.30pm.
\nAn uphill walk (about 15 minute s) or a short bus ride is then needed to reach the Star and Garter\, multiple winner of the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year competiti on. This pub – reopened in November 2016 having been closed for more tha n two years – is close to the Market Square in the centre of Bromley\, whi ch is a few minutes walk from either Bromley North or Bromley South statio ns. Several bus routes pass close to the pub. We are scheduled to arriv e here at 9pm.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26943@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This committee meeting will be held in the upstairs room at the Lord Holmesdale which is situated opposite the main Bromley Tesco in Home sdale Road. This is a pub which is trying to increase its real ale offer ing\, so hopefully we can provide some encouragement in the form of cask a le sales. To reach the pub\, there is a 15 minute walk from Bickley st ation or to avoid that\, use bus route 336 (Catford to Locksbottom via Cen tral Bromley)\, and alight at the nearby Lord Homesdale bus stop (yes I k now that the bus stop spelling doesn’t match the pub name – take it up wit h TfL\, not me! – TW).\nBromley CAMRA members who are not on the committe e are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members p lanning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.c amra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to b e made available at the meeting. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at The Lord Holmesdale (Bromley) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-lord-holmes dale-bromley-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis committe e meeting will be held in the upstairs room at the Lord Holmesda le which is situated opposite the main Bromley Tesco in Homesda le Road. This is a pub which is trying to increase its real ale offering \, so hopefully we can provide some encouragement in the form of cask ale sales. To reach the pub\, there is a 15 minute walk from Bickley stati on or to avoid that\, use bus route 336 (Catford to Locksbottom via Centra l Bromley)\, and alight at the nearby Lord Homesdale bus stop (yes I know that the bus stop spelling doesn’t match the pub name – take it up with T fL\, not me! – TW).
\nBromley CAMRA members who are not on the comm ittee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee membe rs planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made avai lable at the meeting.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26944@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A social at two well-regarded micropubs in our branch area.\nTh e Cockpit is Chislehurst’s first micropub\, and opened its doors for the f irst time in late December 2020. A range of at at least 5 non-mainstream real ales are normally available\, served from a cold room at the rear of the pub. It is the current runner-up in the Greater London CAMRA Pub of t he Year competition. From Central Bromley\, use buses 162 (Beckenham Jun ction to Eltham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath) or the Superloop SL3 service from Bromley North All of these routes can be caught in Centra l Bromley and also pass Bickley and Chislehurst stations. From other par ts of the borough routes 61\, 160\, 161 or 273 can be used. In all case s alight at Chislehurst War Memorial. The social starts at 7pm.\nFrom t here\, a short bus ride is needed to One Inn The Wood. This was Bromley’ s first micropub having opened in 2014 on a site previously occupied by a wine bar. It has won an array of CAMRA awards\, including Greater London CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2015. The pub is close to Petts Wood railway st ation\, and can also be reached by the 208 bus from Central Bromley or Orp ington. The 273\, R2\, R3 and R7 routes also pass close by. In all cases \, alight at Petts Wood Station. We are scheduled to arrive at around 9 pm. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Chislehurst and Petts Wood Micropub social\, starting at the Cockpi t URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/chislehurst-and-petts-wood-micropub- social-starting-at-the-cockpit-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA social at t wo well-regarded micropubs in our branch area.
\nThe Cockpit is Chislehurst’s first micropub\, and opened its doors for the f irst time in late December 2020. A range of at at least 5 non-mainstream real ales are normally available\, served from a cold room at the rear of the pub. It is the current runner-up in the Greater London CAMRA Pub of t he Year competition. From Central Bromley\, use buses 162 (Beckenham Jun ction to Eltham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath) or the Superloop SL3 service from Bromley North All of these routes can be caught in Centra l Bromley and also pass Bickley and Chislehurst stations. From other par ts of the borough routes 61\, 160\, 161 or 273 can be used. In all case s alight at Chislehurst War Memorial. The social starts at 7pm.
\nFrom there\, a short bus ride is needed to One Inn The Wood< /a>. This was Bromley’s first micropub having opened in 2014 on a site previously occupied by a wine bar. It has won an array of CAMRA aw ards\, including Greater London CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2015. The pub is close to Petts Wood railway station\, and can also be reached by the 208 bus from Central Bromley or Orpington. The 273\, R2\, R3 and R7 routes al so pass close by. In all cases\, alight at Petts Wood Station. We are scheduled to arrive at around 9pm.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26996@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A social which offers a chance to visit two relatively new venu es which have opened on Beckenham Road\, together with the long-establishe d and traditional Bricklayers Arms. The first venue is BR3wery\, which s erves a variety of beers fresh from their nearby brewery. Normally no ca sk beers are available. It can easily reached by rail (Kent House)\, tra m (Beckenham Road) or bus routes 194\, 227 or 358\, all of which run frequ ently.\nThe full itinerary for the social is as follows:-\n19:30 BR3wery \, 255 Beckenham Road\, Beckenham BR3 4RP\n20.30 Three Hounds Beer Company \, 57 Beckenham Road\, Beckenham BR3 4PR\n21:50 Bricklayers Arms\, 237 Hig h Street\, Beckenham BR3 1BN. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Beckenham social starting at BR3wery (7:30pm) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/beckenham-social-starting-at-br3wery -730pm/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA social whic h offers a chance to visit two relatively new venues which have opened on Beckenham Road\, together with the long-established and traditional Brickl ayers Arms. The first venue is BR3wery\, which serves a variety of beers fresh from their nearby brewery. Normal ly no c ask beers are available. It can easily reached by rail (Kent House)\, tr am (Beckenham Road) or bus routes 194\, 227 or 358\, all of which run freq uently.
\nThe full itinerary for the social is as follows:-
\n19:30 BR3wery \, 255 Beckenham Road\, Bec kenham BR3 4RP
\n20.30 Three Hounds Be er Company\, 57 Beckenham Road\, Beckenham BR3 4PR
\n21:50 Bricklayers Arms\, 237 High Street\, Beckenham BR3 1BN.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-26903@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Venue : Orpington Liberal Club\, 7 Station Road\, Orpington BR6 0RZ.\n.\nAll members of the Bromley CAMRA branch are encouraged to attend the branch Annual General Meeting\, during which we will review what has happened over the last year\, and then set about electing the Branch Commi ttee to take us through the 2024-2025 Committee year.\n.\nThe club is a fe w minutes walk from Orpington station\, directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including t he 208 and 358. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it is require d for entry.\n.\nFurther information about the AGM will be added here near er the time.\n.\nThe club accepts CARD PAYMENTS only. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T144500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T170000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley CAMRA AGM at Orpington Liberal Club URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-camra-agm-at-orpington-liber al-club-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTonight’s soc ial offers a chance to visit three varied pubs in the Bromley Common area\ , all of which serve cask ale.
\nWe begin at 19:00 at the The Hit or Miss which opened its doors for the first time on in October 2022\, in premises which were previously occu pied by a computer repair and sales shop. It describes itself thus: A ca fe by day\, a microbar by night. To get there\, use bus routes 61\, 208\ , 261\, 320 or 358 and alight at Southlands Road.
\nThe next pub is the Bricklayers Arms which is a com fortable and recently renovated Shepherd Neame pub. We are due at 20:00 .
\nWe continue next door (literally!) to the Cork n C ask . If the name seems unfamiliar\, it’s because u ntil relatively recently it was known as the Bitter End Bar\, and as such was the first micropub in Bromley town centre. After a brief closure it reopened on August 25\, 2023. The pub is passed by numerous bus routes including routes 61\, 208\, 261\, 320\, 336 and 358. Alight at the Berth a James Centre if the bus is heading toward Central Bromley\, or at the Ho mesdale Road stop if you are travelling in the other direction. We are d ue at 20:50.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27336@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s social offers a chance to visit three varied pubs in the Bromley Common area\, all of which serve cask ale.\nWe begin at 19:00 at the The Hit or Miss which opened its doors for the first time on in Oct ober 2022\, in premises which were previously occupied by a computer repai r and sales shop. It describes itself thus: A cafe by day\, a microbar b y night. To get there\, use bus routes 61\, 208\, 261\, 320 or 358 and a light at Southlands Road.\nThe next pub is the Bricklayers Arms which is a comfortable and recently renovated Shepherd Neame pub. We are due at 20:00.\nWe continue next door (literally!) to the Cork n Cask . If the name seems unfamiliar\, it’s because until relatively recently it was know n as the Bitter End Bar\, and as such was the first micropub in Bromley to wn centre. After a brief closure it reopened on August 25\, 2023. The pub is passed by numerous bus routes including routes 61\, 208\, 261\, 3 20\, 336 and 358. Alight at the Bertha James Centre if the bus is heading toward Central Bromley\, or at the Homesdale Road stop if you are travell ing in the other direction. We are due at 20:50. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley Common social beginning at the Hit or Miss. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-common-social-beginning-at-t he-hit-or-miss-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTonight’s soc ial offers a chance to visit three varied pubs in the Bromley Common area\ , all of which serve cask ale.
\nWe begin at 19:00 at the The Hit or Miss which opened its doors for the first time on in October 2022\, in premises which were previously occu pied by a computer repair and sales shop. It describes itself thus: A ca fe by day\, a microbar by night. To get there\, use bus routes 61\, 208\ , 261\, 320 or 358 and alight at Southlands Road.
\nThe next pub is the Bricklayers Arms which is a com fortable and recently renovated Shepherd Neame pub. We are due at 20:00 .
\nWe continue next door (literally!) to the Cork n C ask . If the name seems unfamiliar\, it’s because u ntil relatively recently it was known as the Bitter End Bar\, and as such was the first micropub in Bromley town centre. After a brief closure it reopened on August 25\, 2023. The pub is passed by numerous bus routes including routes 61\, 208\, 261\, 320\, 336 and 358. Alight at the Berth a James Centre if the bus is heading toward Central Bromley\, or at the Ho mesdale Road stop if you are travelling in the other direction. We are d ue at 20:50.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27000@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Brewery Tap for the Southey Brewery is a small and cosy bar \, close to Penge High Street but rather hidden away. The pub is about 10 minutes walk from Penge East or Penge West stations. Alternatively\, bus routes 176\, 197\, 227 and 354 all pass close to the pub – alight at High /Street/Maple Road. Usually two cask ales from the brewery are available \, alongside a larger range of keg beers.\nBromley CAMRA members who are n ot on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-c ommittee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (s ecretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant com mittee papers to be made available at the meeting. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at The (Southey) Brewery Tap URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-southey-bre wery-tap-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe
Bromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meet ing may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made availabl e at the meeting.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27012@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Bromley CAMRA’s 2025 Pub of the Year competition has again been won by one of our newest pubs – The Cockpit. The Cockpit is Chislehurst ’s first micropub\, and opened its doors for the first time in late Decemb er 2020. A range of at at least 5 non-mainstream real ales are normally a vailable\, served from a cold room at the rear of the pub. The presentat ion of the winner’s award will be made during the evening\, so a good turn out of our members would be welcome.\nFrom Central Bromley\, use buses 16 2 (Beckenham Junction to Eltham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath) or t he new Superloop SL3 service (Bromley North to Thamesmead). All these r outes can be caught in Central Bromley and also pass near Bickley and Chis lehurst stations. From other parts of the borough routes 61\, 160\, 161 or 273 can be used. In all cases alight at Chislehurst War Memorial.\nF or more information about the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year process\, incl uding details of previous winners\, please click here. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year presentation at the Cockpit (Chislehu rst) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-camra-pub-of-the-year-presen tation-at-the-cockpit-chislehurst-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBromley CAMRA ’s 2025 Pub of the Year competition has again been won by one of our newes t pubs – The Cockpit. The Cockpit is Chislehurst’s firs t micropub\, and opened its doors for the first time in late December 2020 . A range of at at least 5 non-mainstream real ales are normally availabl e\, served from a cold room at the rear of the pub. The presentation of the winner’s award will be made during the evening\, so a good turn out of our members would be welcome.
\nFrom Central Bromley\, use buses 16 2 (Beckenham Junction to Eltham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath) or t he new Superloop SL3 service (Bromley North to Thamesmead). All these r outes can be caught in Central Bromley and also pass near Bickley and Chis lehurst stations. From other parts of the borough routes 61\, 160\, 161 or 273 can be used. In all cases alight at Chislehurst War Memorial.
\nFor more information about the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year process \, including details of previous winners\, please click here< /a>.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27013@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Easter weekend is marked by this festival of seasonal cask ales and ciders. The club plan to have 20 cask beers\, 8 draught ciders and 2 keg beers available. Bromley CAMRA are having a social at the first night (Thursday) of the festival\, which will be a preview night with ac cess limited to OLC and CAMRA members only. Doors open at 18.00. Don’ t forget your CAMRA membership card as it is required for entry.\nWe antic ipate presenting the club with the Bromley CAMRA “Club of the Year” award for 2025 during the course of the evening.\nThe festival proper then opens at noon on the Friday and Saturday\, closing at 11pm on both days. It t hen continues with an afternoon session on the Sunday from noon to 5pm\, a nd concludes with an Easter Monday session starting at noon. Visitors wh o are not members of the OLC or CAMRA must buy entrance tickets for each d ay at the door at a cost of £1.\nEntrance tickets are NOT required for CAM RA members at any time – provided that they have their membership card ava ilable for inspection.\n*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLUB NO LONGER ACCEPTS CA SH PAYMENTS – CARD ONLY. ***\nThis link provides more details of the festi val from the OLC’s own website.\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpin gton station\, and is situated directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social at Orpington Liberal Club Spring Real Ale & Cider Festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-at-orpington-liberal-club-spr ing-real-ale-cider-festival/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Easter we ekend is marked by this festival of seasonal cask ales and ciders. The c lub plan to have 20 cask beers\, 8 draught ciders and 2 keg beers availabl e. Bromley CAMRA are having a social at the first night (Thursday) of the festival\, which will be a preview night with access limited to OLC and CAMRA members only. Doors open at 18.00. Don’t forget your CAMRA memb ership card as it is required for entry.
\nWe anticipate presenting the club with the Bromley CAMRA “Club of the Year” award for 2025 during t he course of the evening.
\nThe festival proper then opens at noon o n the Friday and Saturday\, closing at 11pm on both days. It then contin ues with an afternoon session on the Sunday from noon to 5pm\, and conclud es with an Easter Monday session starting at noon. Visitors who are not members of the OLC or CAMRA must buy entrance tickets for each day at the door at a cost of £1.
\nEntrance tickets are NOT required for CAMRA members at any time – provided that they have their membership card availa ble for inspection.
\n*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLUB NO LONGER ACCEPT S CASH PAYMENTS – CARD ONLY. ***
\nThis link provides more details of the festival from the OLC’s own website.
\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orping ton station\, and is situated directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 3 58.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27014@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be held in the Star & Garter function room. The pub – reopened in November 2016 after having been closed for more tha n two years – is close to the Market Square in the centre of Bromley\, whi ch is a few minutes walk from either Bromley North or Bromley South statio ns. Several bus routes also pass close to the pub. It has been branc h Pub of the Year on multiple occasions.\nBromley CAMRA members who are no t on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-c ommittee members planning to attend the meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant c ommittee papers to be made available at the meeting. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at The Star and Garter URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-star-and-ga rter-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis meeting will be held in the Star & Garter function room. The pu b – reopened in November 2016 after having been closed for more than two y ears – is close to the Market Square in the centre of Bromley\, which is a few minutes walk from either Bromley North or Bromley South stations. Several bus routes also pass close to the pub. It has been branch Pub o f the Year on multiple occasions.
\nBromley CAMRA members who are no t on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-c ommittee members planning to attend the meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.o rg.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27017@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:One Inn the Wood was Bromley’s first micropub\, having opened i n 2014 on a site previously occupied by a wine bar. It has won an array of CAMRA awards\, including Greater London CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2015. The presentation of this year’s runner-up award will be made during the evening\, so a good turn out of our members would be welcome.\nThe pub is close to Petts Wood railway station\, and can also be reached by the 208 bus from Central Bromley or Orpington. The 273\, R2\, R3 and R7 routes al so pass close by. In all cases\, alight at Petts Wood Station.\nFor more information about the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year process\, including de tails of previous winners\, please click here. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250428T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250428T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year 2025 runner-up presentation at One In n the Wood URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-camra-pub-of-the-year-2025-r unner-up-presentation-at-one-inn-the-wood/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOne Inn the Wood was Bromley’s first micropub\, having opened i n 2014 on a site previously occupied by a wine bar. It has won an array of CAMRA awards\, including Greater London CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2015. The presentation of this year’s runner-up award will be made during the evening\, so a good turn out of our members would be welcome.
\nThe pub is close to Petts Wood railway station\, and can also be reached by t he 208 bus from Central Bromley or Orpington. The 273\, R2\, R3 and R7 ro utes also pass close by. In all cases\, alight at Petts Wood Station.
\nFor more information about the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year process\ , including details of previous winners\, please click here.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27029@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Venue : Old Dartfordians Sports Club\, War Memorial Club House \, Bourne Rd\, Bexley DA5 1LW\n\n\n\n\n\nA consistently excellent beer fes tival. The venue can be reached by train to Bexley station\, or alternativ ely catch the 269 from Bromley North to Bexleyheath (via Bickley\, Chisleh urst and Sidcup) and alight at Bexley War Memorial. Either way a walk of about 15 minutes is then needed\, although a short journey on local bus ro utes 132\, 229 or 492 from Bexley can be used to get closer. Alight at Hartford Road.\nThere is more info about the festival\, including a beerli st\, at http://bexley.camra.org.uk/beer_festival.html\nUse this link to se e the WhatPub entry for the venue.\nThe festival runs from the 8th to the 10th\, and opens at 2pm Thursday\, 11am the other two days. Admission is free to CAMRA members. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T173000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Branch Social at Bexley (CAMRA) Beer Festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/branch-social-at-bexley-camra-beer-f estival-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThere is more info about the festival\, including a beerlist\, at http://b exley.camra.org.uk/beer_festival.html
\nUse this link to see the WhatPub entry for the venue.
\nThe festival runs from the 8th to the 10th\, and opens at 2pm Thursday\, 11am the other two days. Admission is free to CAMRA members.
This social b egins at 7pm at the large and comfortable Wheatsheaf w hich can easily be reached by the high-frequency 119 bus route from Bromle y via Hayes\, or the 194 from Beckenham. Alight at High Street/Manor Ro ad. West Wickham railway station is about half a mile away.
\nFrom there we will continue to the (West Wickham) Real Ale Way at 8pm. This is the second “Real Ale Way” to open in Bro mley borough. It operates in a similar manner to its well-known predecess or in Hayes\, with up to seven cask ales\, usually sourced from smaller br eweries in Kent\, and dispensed by gravity from a coldroom.
\nFinally we will visit the Railway – a well-know n Ember Inn close to West Wickham station. Like all the Ember Inns in ou r branch area\, a discount is available on purchases of pints of cask ale. A nearby bus stop offers a convenient way back to Central Bromley usin g the 352 route.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27032@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Venue: Dulwich Hamlets Football Club\, Champion Hill\, Edgar Ka il Way\, London SE22 8BD\n\n\n\n\n\nThe festival runs from the 22nd to the 24th\, and is open from noon to 10:30pm each day. Up to 50 cask ales wil l be available as well as around 25 ciders and perries. Admission is £3 for CAMRA members and this includes a commemorative beer glass (which how ever cannot be returned for a refund).\n\nFor most members in our branch a rea\, the most convenient way to reach the venue is by using the train to East Dulwich station which is little more than 100 metres from the venue. This station can be reached by using the half-hourly stopping service fr om Beckenham Junction to London Bridge. The service also stops in our br anch area at Birkbeck and Crystal Palace.\n\nThere is more info about the festival on the festival poster. Clicking the link will open a PDF file. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Branch Social at South-East London CAMRA Beer Festival (in Dulwich) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/branch-social-at-south-east-london-c amra-beer-festival-in-dulwich-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA rare Sunday social gives us a chance to visit One Inn the Wood’s “beer\, cider prosec co and music” festival\, which is a joint event run by the pub together wi th the Petts Wood Memorial hall.
\nNote in particular that the event will not be held at the pub\, but instead at Petts Wood Memorial Gardens\ , 200 Petts Wood Road.
\nMore information here.
\n< /BODY> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27039@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to visit arguably one of the most rural pubs in the br anch area\, situated only a few hundred yards from the boundary with Kent. As well as a decent range of cask beers\, the pub also boasts an extens ive food menu and one of the most attractive pub gardens in our branch are a.\nOur plan is travel to the pub using the R5/R10 bus route which is a ci rcular route beginning and ending its journey at Orpington bus station (ad jacent to the railway station). The particular bus we have in mind leave s the bus station at 13:18\, calling at Green St. Green at 13:33\, and arr iving at the Blacksmiths Arms at 14:00. Here is a link to the full timet able.\nIn addition\, some members may combine this social with a country w alk to the pub from another starting point. If so\, further details will be provided here when they are finalised. The route will most likely be chosen from one of our pub walks. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T163000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Afternoon social at The Blacksmiths Arms (Cudham) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/afternoon-social-at-the-blacksmiths- arms-cudham/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to v isit arguably one of the most rural pubs in the branch area\, situated only a few hundred yards from the boundary with Kent. A s well as a decent range of cask beers\, the pub also boasts an extensive food menu and one of the most attractive pub gardens in our branch area.\n
Our plan is travel to the pub using the R5/R10 bus route which is a circular route beginning and ending its journey at Orpington bus station (adjacent to the railway station). The particular bus we have in mind le aves the bus station at 13:18\, calling at Green St. Green at 13:33\, and arriving at the Blacksmiths Arms at 14:00. Here is a link to t he full timetable.
\nIn addition\, some members may combine this soc ial with a country walk to the pub from another starting point. If so\, further details will be provided here when they are finalised. The route will most likely be chosen from one of our pub walks.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27108@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to to make the best of a long summer evening by visiti ng two of our branch area’s more rural pubs.\nWe begin at The Black Horse at 7:30pm. The Black Horse has improved its real ale offering in recent y ears and is worth a visit if you haven’t tried it recently. Despite its remote location in Biggin Hill\, the pub is easy to get to since it has a bus stop outside its front door on the high-frequency 320 route which star ts in Catford and passes both Bromley North and Bromley South stations. Alight at Biggin Hill/Black Horse. Routes 246\, 464 and R2 also serve this stop\, but are less frequent.\nFrom there we will again use the 320 t o reach the King’s Arms in Keston\, with arrival scheduled for 9:00pm. This pub has experienced a rather turbulent few years with periods of bein g closed and also being a Turkish restaurant. This will be our first soc ial there since it reopened as a pub on May 8\, 2025. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Biggin Hill & Keston social starting at the Black Horse URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/biggin-hill-keston-social-starting-a t-the-black-horse/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to t o make the best of a long summer evening by visiting two of our branch are a’s more rural pubs.
\nWe begin at The Black Horse at 7:30pm. The Black Horse has improved its real ale offering in recen t years and is worth a visit if you haven’t tried it recently. Despite i ts remote location in Biggin Hill\, the pub is easy to get to since it has a bus stop outside its front door on the high-frequency 320 route which s tarts in Catford and passes both Bromley North and Bromley South stations. Alight at Biggin Hill/Black Horse. Routes 246\, 464 and R2 also ser ve this stop\, but are less frequent.
\nFrom there we will again use the 320 to reach the King’s Arms in Keston\, with arrival scheduled for 9:00pm. This pub has experienc ed a rather turbulent few years with periods of being closed and also bein g a Turkish restaurant. This will be our first social there since it reo pened as a pub on May 8\, 2025.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27110@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to visit three pubs in Central Bromley which are withi n easy walking distance of each other.\nWe begin at 19:30 at the Anglesey Arms . This traditional Shepherd Neame pub is located a short walk awa y from Bromley North Station/bus terminal and the Market Square. From th ere\, we visit the two pubs below\, which are both in the current Good Bee r Guide.\n8:15pm. Red Lion \n9:30pm. Partridge DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley North social starting at the Anglesey Arms. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-north-social-starting-at-the -anglesey-arms/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to v isit three pubs in Central Bromley which are within easy walking distance of each other.
\nWe begin at 19:30 at the Anglesey Arms . This traditional Shepherd Neame pub is located a short walk away from Bromley North Station/bus terminal and the Market Square. From there\, we visit the two pubs below\, which are both in the current Good Beer Guide.
\n8:15pm. Red Lion
\n9:30pm. Partridge
Bromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welcome to attend committ ee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may reques t the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and p rint a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeti ng.
\nThe Queen’s Head is in one of the borough’s more rural locat ions and is best reached by bus. Get the 146 from Bromley North/South or the R8 from Orpington station and alight at the terminus in Downe Village. But the services are infrequent so check the timetable.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27135@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A social which offers a chance to visit one of Beckenham’s newe st venues together with two long-established and traditional pubs. The f irst venue is BR3wery \, which serves a variety of beers fresh from their nearby brewery. This is the brewery’s second outlet and follows much th e same format as the first bar in in Beckenham Road. Normally no cask be ers are available. The new venue is conveniently located about 200 yar ds from Beckenham Junction rail and tram stop. Bus passengers should use routes 54\, 227 or 354 and alight at Manor Road.\nThe full itinerary for the social is as follows:-\n19:30 BR3wery\, 1 Kelsey Park Rd\, Beckenham B R3 6LH\n20.30 George Inn\, 111 High St. Beckenham BR3 1AG\n21:30 Bricklay ers Arms\, 237 High Street\, Beckenham BR3 1BN. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Evening social in Beckenham starting at BR3wery (new venue in Kelse y Park Road). URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/evening-social-in-beckenham-starting -at-br3wery/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA social whic
h offers a chance to visit one of Beckenham’s newest venues together with
two long-established and traditional pubs. The first venue is BR3wery \, which serves a variety
of beers fresh from their nearby brewery. This is the brewery’s second
outlet and follows much the same format as the first bar in in Beckenham R
oad. Normally no cask beers are available. The new venue is convenie
ntly located about 200 yards from Beckenham Junction rail and tram stop.
Bus passengers should use routes 54\, 227 or 354 and alight at Manor Road
.
The full itinerary for the social is as follows:-
\n19:30 BR3wery\, 1 Kelsey Park Rd\, Be ckenham BR3 6LH
\n20.30 < a href='https://www.google.com/url?q=http://whatpub.com/pubs/BRO/12519/geo rge-inn-beckenham&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3JgWQ0ObhMugF5yC5-e WiF' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>George Inn\, 111 High St. Beckenham BR3 1AG
\n21:30 Bricklayers Arms\, 237 High Street\, Beckenham BR3 1BN.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27137@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to visit three pubs located relatively closely togethe r in the Green St. Green area. We begin at the Buff\, a spacious Greene King pub which offers a 10% discount to CAMRA members on purchases of pint s of real ale. Several bus routes pass near to this pub. From Central Br omley or Beckenham use the 358\, or within Orpington the local R4\, R5\, R8 and R11 routes. Alight at Crescent Road. The full itinerary is as f ollows :-\n7:30pm Buff\, Pinewood Drive\, Orpington BR6 9NL\n8.30pm Queen’ s Head\, 73 High St. Green Street Green BR6 6BQ\n9.30pm Rose & Crown\, Far nborough Way BR6 6BT. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Evening social in Green St. Green Social starting at the Buff. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/evening-social-in-green-st-green-soc ial-starting-at-the-buff/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to v isit three pubs located relatively closely together in the Green St. Green area. We begin at the Buff\, a spacious Greene King pub which offers a 10% discount to CAMRA members on purchases of pints of real ale. Several bus routes pass near to this pub. From Central Bromley or Beckenham use t he 358\, or within Orpington the local R4\, R5\, R8 and R11 routes. Alig ht at Crescent Road. The full itinerary is as follows :-
\n7:30pm Buff\, Pinewood Drive\, Orpington BR6 9NL
\n8.30pm Queen’s Head\, 73 High St. Green Street Green BR6 6BQ\n
9.30pm Rose & Crown\, Farnborough Way BR6 6BT .
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27138@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The club is comfortable and spacious\, and there is a range of mainly mainstream real ales. It is a short walk from Hayes station. Bus users should use routes 119\, 138\, 246\, 314 or 353\, and alight at Haye s Station. Your CAMRA card will be needed to guarantee access.\nFrom the re we continue to the nearby Real Ale Way\, arriving at about 20:30. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Evening social in Hayes beginning at The Royal British Legion Club URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/evening-social-in-hayes-beginning-at -the-royal-british-legion-club/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe club is comfortable and spacious\, and ther e is a range of mainly mainstream real ales. It is a short walk from Hayes station. Bus users should use routes 119\, 138\, 246\, 314 or 353\, an d alight at Hayes Station. Your CAMRA card will be needed to guarantee a ccess.
\nFrom there we continue to the nearby Real Ale Way< /span>\, arriving at about 20:30.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27154@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Bromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always w elcome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to att end a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) t o prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made availab le at the meeting.\nThe Woodman is best reached by bus. Use route 358 f rom Beckenham\, Bromley or Orpington\, and alight at Farnborough High St/C hurch Road DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250819T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250819T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at the Woodman (Farnborough) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-woodman-far nborough/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welcome to attend committ ee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may reques t the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and p rint a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeti ng.
\nThe Woodman is best reached by bus. U se route 358 from Beckenham\, Bromley or Orpington\, and alight at Farnbor ough High St/Church Road
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27175@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social offers a chance to visit four varied venues in Peng e\, all of which serve cask ale. All of the venues are within easy walki ng distance of each other.\nThe social starts at 7pm at the Goldsmith’s Ar ms which can be reached using bus routes 75\, 176\, 227\, 356 or 358 – ali ght at Penge/Pawleyne Arms. Alternatively\, Beckenham Road tramlink stop is about 15 minutes walk away\, whilst Penge East and Kent House railway s tations are a similar distance. The remaining itinerary is as follows :- \n7.40pm Pawleyne Arms\n8.20pm Southey Brewery Tap\n9.30pm Moon and Stars \n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Penge social starting at the Goldsmith’s Arms URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/penge-social-starting-at-the-goldsmi ths-arms-4-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social o ffers a chance to visit four varied venues in Penge\, all of which serve c ask ale. All of the venues are within easy walking distance of each othe r.
\nThe social starts at 7pm at the Goldsmith’s Arms which can be reached using bus routes 75\, 176\, 227\, 356 or 358 – alight at Penge/Pa wleyne Arms. Alternatively\, Beckenham Road tramlink stop is about 15 min utes walk away\, whilst Penge East and Kent House railway stations are a s imilar distance. The remaining itinerary is as follows :-
\n7.40pm Pawleyne Arms
\n8.20pm <
a href='https://camra.org.uk/pubs/southey-brewery-taproom-penge-128291'>Southey Brewery Tap
9.30pm < span style='text-decoration: underline\;'>Moon and Stars
\n< p> \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27177@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social combines visits to two traditional pubs in the sout h of the borough which are linked by the 320 bus route.\nWe begin at 19:30 at the Black Horse which has improved its real ale offering in recent yea rs and is worth a visit if you haven’t tried it recently. Despite its re mote location in Biggin Hill\, the pub is easy to get to since it has a bu s stop outside its front door on the high-frequency 320 route which starts in Catford and passes both Bromley North and Bromley South stations. A light at Biggin Hill/Black Horse. Routes 246\, 464 and R2 also serve th is stop\, but are less frequent.\nWe will then continue (using the 320 to the Oakley Road/The Limes stop) to the Two Doves. Arrival time approxim ately 9pm.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Biggin Hill and Bromley Common Social beginning at the Black Horse URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/biggin-hill-and-bromley-common-socia l-beginning-at-the-black-horse-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social c ombines visits to two traditional pubs in the south of the borough which a re linked by the 320 bus route.
\nWe begin at 19:30 at the Black Horse which has improved its r eal ale offering in recent years and is worth a visit if you haven’t tried it recently. Despite its remote location in Biggin Hill\, the pub is ea sy to get to since it has a bus stop outside its front door on the high-fr equency 320 route which starts in Catford and passes both Bromley North an d Bromley South stations. Alight at Biggin Hill/Black Horse. Routes 246\, 464 and R2 also serve this stop\, but are less frequent.
\nWe
will then continue (using the 320 to the Oakley Road/The Limes stop) to th
e
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27207@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A rare Sunday social (arranged at short notice) gives us a chan ce to visit the Five Bells beer festival. This superb pub is one of the more remote in the borough. But the R7 bus stops right outside the pub a nd can be caught near Chislehurst\, Bickley\, Petts Wood or Orpington stat ions. The service runs hourly on Sundays\, with one service leaving Orpi ngton Station at 14:00\, arriving at the pub 15 minutes later.\nMore infor mation about the festival here. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T163000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social at the Five Bells Real Ale Festival (Chelsfield). URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-at-the-one-inn-the-wood-beer- festival-petts-wood-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
A rare Sunday social (arranged at short notice) gives us a chance to visit the Five Bells beer festival. This sup erb pub is one of the more remote in the borough. But the R7 bus stops ri ght outside the pub and can be caught near Chislehurst\, Bickley\, Petts W ood or Orpington stations. The service runs hourly on Sundays\, with one service leaving Orpington Station at 14:00\, arriving at the pub 15 minut es later.
\nMore information about the festival here.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27179@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This evening’s social begins at Real Ale Way. This now well-kn own family-owned micropub opened in July 2018. The pub overlooks the en trance to Hayes station\, and is served by numerous bus routes. Up to 9 real ales are served on gravity from a cold room to the rear of the bar. The social starts at 7pm\nFrom there\, we continue to the Greyhound in K eston\, which is now under new management. Scheduled arrival time is 9pm . The distance is easily walkable\, but the 246 bus will probably be th e best option given that daylight will probably have faded\, and the walk is uphill. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Hayes & Keston Social starting at the Real Ale Way URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/hayes-keston-social-starting-at-the- real-ale-way/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis evening’ s social begins at Real Ale Way. This now well-known family-owned micropub opened in July 2018. The pu b overlooks the entrance to Hayes station\, and is served by numerous bus routes. Up to 9 real ales are served on gravity from a cold room to the rear of the bar. The social starts at 7pm
\nFrom there\, we conti
nue to the
This historic pub is in one of the borough’s m ore rural locations and is best reached by bus. Take the 146 from Bromley North/South or the R8 from Orpington station and alight at the terminus i n Downe Village.
\nThis social has been arranged at short notice\, a nd gives us a chance to visit their beer festival. More details about t he festival will be published here if and when they become available.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27212@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This autumn festival makes a most welcome return. The first night (Thursday) of the festival will be a preview night with access limit ed to OLC and CAMRA members only. Doors open at 18.00. Don’t forget yo ur CAMRA membership card as it is required for entry. Bromley CAMRA will be having a social at the preview night.\nThe festival proper then opens a t noon on the Friday & Saturday\, closing at 11pm on both days. It then concludes with an afternoon session on the Sunday from noon to 16.00. Vi sitors who are not members of the OLC or CAMRA must buy entrance tickets a t the door for £1.00. \nEntrance tickets are NOT required for CAMRA member s at any time – provided that they have their membership card available fo r inspection.\nNote that the club only accepts card payments – not cash.\n This link provides more details of the festival from the OLC’s own website .\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, and is situated directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus r outes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T181500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social at Orpington Liberal Club Autumn Beer Festival (runs until t he 12th) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-at-orpington-liberal-club-aut umn-beer-festival-runs-until-the-13th-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis autumn festival makes a most welcome return. The first night (Thursday) of the festival will be a preview night with access limited to OLC and CAMRA members only. D oors open at 18.00. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it is requ ired for entry. Bromley CAMRA will be having a social at the preview nigh t.
\nThe festival proper then opens at noon on the Friday & Saturday\, clos ing at 11pm on both days. It then concludes with an afternoon session on the Sunday from noon to 16.00. Visitors who are not members of the OLC or CAMRA must buy entrance tickets at the door for £1.00.
\nEntrance ticke ts are NOT required for CAMRA members at any time – provided that they hav e their membership card available for inspection.
\nNote that the club only accepts card payments – not cash.
\nThis link provides more det ails of the festival from the OLC’s own website.
\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, and is situated directly oppo site the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass clo se by\, including the 208 and 358.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27214@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to visit three of Central Bromley’s traditional pubs\, all of which are within easy walking distance of each other\, and which a re renowned for the range and quality of their cask ales.\nWe start at 7:0 0pm at the Red Lion. This pub was Bromley CAMRA’s pub of the year in 2012 and is the only pub to have been featured in every edition of the Good Be er Guide since Bromley CAMRA re-formed in 2011. It is located a short wal k away from Bromley North Station/bus terminal and the Market Square. \nWe the continue to the Partridge (8.15pm)\, and finish at the The Star and G arter (9.20pm). DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Central Bromley social starting at the Red Lion URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/central-bromley-social-starting-at-t he-red-lion-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to visit three of Central Bromley’s traditional pubs\, all of which are within easy walking distance of each other\, and which are renowned for the range and quality of their cask ales.
\nWe start at 7:00pm at the Red Lion. This pub was Bromle y CAMRA’s pub of the year in 2012 and is the only pub to have been feature d in every edition of the Good Beer Guide since Bromley CAMRA re-formed in 2011. It is located a short walk away from Bromley North Station/bus ter minal and the Market Square.
\nWe the continue to the Partridge (8.15pm)\, a nd finish at the The Star and Garter < /span>(9.20pm).
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27217@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The pub which was Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year for 2017\, isn ’t close to any railway station\, but can be reached using the 146 or 246 buses from Central Bromley. Alight at Keston/The Fox. Neither of these i s a high frequency route\, so it’s worth checking the timetable.\nBromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welcome to attend co mmittee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may r equest the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting. \nThe meeting will be held in the tea-house in the pub’s garden. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T220000 GEO:+51.362639;+0.027976 LOCATION:Kent\, Commonside\, Bromley\, Keston BR2 6BP\, UK SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee Meeting at The Greyhound (Keston) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-greyhound-k eston-3-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe pub which was Brom ley CAMRA Pub of the Year for 2017\, isn’t close to any railway station\, but can be reached using the 146 or 246 buses from Central Bromley. Aligh t at Keston/The Fox. Neither of these is a high frequency route\, so it’s worth checking the timetable.
\nBromley CAMRA members who are not o n the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-commi ttee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk< /a>) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made a vailable at the meeting.
\nThe meeting will be held in the tea-house in the pub’s garden.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27227@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A social which offers a chance to visit two relatively new venu es which have opened on Beckenham Road\, together with the long-establishe d and traditional Bricklayers Arms. The first venue is BR3wery\, which s erves a variety of beers fresh from their nearby brewery. Normally no ca sk beers are available. It can easily reached by rail (Kent House)\, tra m (Beckenham Road) or bus routes 194\, 227 or 358\, all of which run frequ ently. The other two venues included in the social do serve cask ale.\nT he full itinerary for the social is as follows:-\n19:20 BR3wery \, 255 Be ckenham Road\, Beckenham BR3 4RP\n20.30 Three Hounds Beer Company\, 57 Bec kenham Road\, Beckenham BR3 4PR\n21:45 Bricklayers Arms\, 237 High Street\ , Beckenham BR3 1BN. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T192000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Beckenham social starting at BR3wery (7:30pm) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/beckenham-social-starting-at-br3wery -730pm-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA social whic
h offers a chance to visit two relatively new venues which have opened on
Beckenham Road\, together with the long-established and traditional Brickl
ayers Arms. The first venue is BR3wery\, which
serves a variety of beers fresh from their nearby brewery. Normally
The fu ll itinerary for the social is as follows:-
\n19:20 BR3wery \, 255 Beckenham Road\, Beckenham BR3 4RP
\n20.30 Three Hounds Beer Company\, 57 Beckenham Road\, Beckenham BR3 4PR
\n21:45 Bricklayers Arms\, 237 High Street\, Beckenham BR3 1BN.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27229@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social begins at The Bull Inn – a venue which we haven’t v isited for more than a year. To get there use the high-frequency bus rou te 51 (Orpington Station to Woolwich)\, alighting at The Broomwood. The p ub is about 250 metres walk from there\, on the other side of the River Cr ay. The pub was grade II listed in 1973 – one of only three in the boroug h to have this accolade. The cask ale offerings usually include Landlord and London Pride. Arrival time is 18:30.\nFrom there we continue to by bus 51 to Sidcup to visit two micropubs which have now become well-establi shed in the area. These are: \n7.30pm. Hackney Carriage\, 165 Station Rd \, Sidcup DA15 7AA\n8.45pm Broken Drum\, 308 Westwood Ln\, Blackfen DA15 9PT. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:St. Paul’s Cray & Sidcup Social starting at the Bull Inn URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/st-pauls-cray-orpington-social-start ing-at-the-bull-inn-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social begins at The Bull Inn< /a> – a venue which we haven’t visited for more than a year. To g et there use the high-frequency bus route 51 (Orpington Station to Woolwic h)\, alighting at The Broomwood. The pub is about 250 metres walk from th ere\, on the other side of the River Cray. The pub was grade II listed in 1973 – one of only three in the borough to have this accolade. The cask ale offerings usually include Landlord and London Pride. Arrival time i s 18:30.
\nFrom there we continue to by bus 51 to Sidcup to visit two micro pubs which have now become well-established in the area. These are:
\n7.30pm. < span style='text-decoration: underline\;'>Hackney Carriage\, 165 Stati on Rd\, Sidcup DA15 7AA
\n8.45pm Broken D rum\, 308 Westwood Ln\, Blackfen DA15 9PT.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27231@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meeting is being held in an attractive pub which used to be located on the main road from Bromley to Sidcup – until a new main road was built. So it’s now rather hidden away on a minor road. The on ly nearby bus routes are the 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath) or the 160 if you are travelling from Central Chislehurst. Alight at Ashfield Lane. (The new Superloop SL5 route also passes near but it’s an express serv ice and so rather unhelpfully doesn’t stop here).\nBromley CAMRA members w ho are not on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meeting s. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secr etary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of rele vant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T220000 GEO:+51.416608;+0.08721 LOCATION:Sydney Arms\, Old Perry Street\, Chislehurst BR7 6PL SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee Meeting at The Sydney Arms (Chislehurst) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-greyhound-k eston-3-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTonight’s mee ting is being held in an attractive pu b which used to be located on the main road from Bromley to Sid cup – until a new main road was built. So it’s now rather hidden away on a minor road. The only nearby bus routes are the 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath) or the 160 if you are travelling from Central Chislehurst. A light at Ashfield Lane. (The new Superloop SL5 route also passes near b ut it’s an express service and so rather unhelpfully doesn’t stop here).\n
Bromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welco me to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27233@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Hope has frequently been Greater London CAMRA’s Pub of the Year\, and its autumn dark beer festival has become an eagerly-anticipated annual event.\nFor those who have never visited before\, the pub is no mo re than 5 minutes walk from Carshalton station which is served by Southern trains from Victoria via Clapham Junction\, and by Thameslink services fr om Blackfriars via Herne Hill.\nThose who haven’t been for a number of yea rs will notice that this successful community-owned pub has been expanded to the rear with lots more seating now available. If you can’t wait unti l 5pm\, the pub opens at noon. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Branch social at The Hope (Carshalton) Dark Beer Festival. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/branch-social-at-the-hope-carshalton -dark-beer-festival-3-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
The Hope has freq uently been Greater London CAMRA’s Pub of the Year\, and its autumn dark b eer festival has become an eagerly-anticipated annual event.
\nFor t hose who have never visited before\, the pub is no more than 5 minutes wal k from Carshalton station which is served by Southern trains from Victoria via Clapham Junction\, and by Thameslink services from Blackfriars via He rne Hill.
\nThose who haven’t been for a number of years will notice that this successful community-owned pub has been expanded to the rear wi th lots more seating now available. If you can’t wait until 5pm\, the pu b opens at noon.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27258@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Invite via link\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe OLC are planning a winter ales “week” from Friday 5th December until Sunday 14th. During this time the y expect to have up to eight winter ales on the bar. We will join them on the Monday. For more information about the event from the OLC website please click here.\n\n\n\n\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Sev eral bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358. \nTwo things t o note. 1) The club only accepts CARD PAYMENTS. 2) Bring your CAMRA me mbership card as it may be required for entry. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Branch social at the Orpington Liberal Club Winter Ales Week. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/branch-social-at-the-orpington-liber al-club-winter-ales-week-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close b y\, including the 208 and 358.
\nTwo things to note. 1) The club only a ccepts CARD PAYMENTS. 2) Bring your CAMRA membership card as it may be r equired for entry.
\nA chance to visit three mic ropubs\, which are located outside our branch area but which can be reache d pretty easily from Bromley. We begin at the Hackney Carriage in Sidcup . From Central Bromley\, the best way to get there is by bus. Use eith er the 269 or the new Superloop SL3 service\, both of which begin their jo urneys outside Bromley North station. They also both call nearby Bickley and Chislehurst stations. Alight at Sidcup station.
\nThe full schedule is as follows:-
\n
\n21:40 The River Ale House\, 131 Woolwich
Road\, East Greenwich SE10 0RJ
What better w ay to get the excesses of Xmas out of the system than by joining our tradi tional brisk walk between some of the pubs in Bromley North! Our event starts at the Crown and Anchor at 1.30pm. The pub is located a short walk away from Bromley North Station/bus term inal and the Market Square\, and usually has beers from Bexley brewery ava ilable.
\nWe then intend to visit the pubs shown below\, although we have noted instances in the past where pubs have changed their opening ho urs at short notice around Christmas. But with so many pubs in the vicin ity\, no-one needs to go thirsty.
\n2.20pm. Freelands Tavern< br />\n3.10pm. Red Lion
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27265@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Yes it’s that time of year again when we vote for those pubs wh ich should be included in the 2027 (yes 2027!) guide. This year the meeti ng will be held in the function room at the Orpington Liberal Club which o ffers us the privacy we need. Please arrive by 7pm in readiness for a pro mpt 7:30pm start.\nAll members of Bromley CAMRA are encouraged to attend a nd vote\, but in order to vote you will need to show your current membersh ip card. Please send any inquiries about this event to gbg@bromley.camra.o rg.uk\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, directly op posite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it is required for entry.\nNote that the club only accepts CARD P AYMENTS. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T214500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley CAMRA GBG Selection Meeting at Orpington Liberal Club URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-camra-gbg-selection-meeting- at-orpington-liberal-club-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nYes it’s that time of year again when we vote for those pubs which should be included in the 2027 (ye s 2027!) guide. This year the meeting will be held in the function room a t the Orpington Liberal Club which offers us the privacy we n eed. Please arrive by 7pm in readiness for a prompt 7:30pm start.< /p>\n
All me mbers of Bromley CAMRA are encouraged to attend and vote\, but in order to vote you will need to show your current membership card. Please send any inquiries about this event to < a href='mailto:gbg@bromley.camra.org.uk' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>gb g@bromley.camra.org.uk
\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orp ington station\, directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car par k. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it is required for entry.
\nNote that the club only accepts CARD PAYMENTS.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27315@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Our first social of the New Year takes us to West Wickham. Th e social begins at 7.30pm at the large and comfortable Wheatsheaf which ca n easily be reached by the high-frequency 119 bus route from Bromley via H ayes\, or the 194 from Beckenham. Alight at High Street/Manor Road. W est Wickham railway station is about half a mile away.\nFrom there we will continue to the (West Wickham) Real Ale Way at 8pm. This is the second “Real Ale Way” to open in Bromley borough. It operates in a similar mann er to its well-known predecessor in Hayes\, with up to seven cask ales\, u sually sourced from smaller breweries in Kent\, and dispensed by gravity f rom a coldroom. \nFinally we will visit the Railway – a well-known Ember I nn close to West Wickham station. Like all the Ember Inns in our branch area\, a discount is available on purchases of pints of cask ale. A nea rby bus stop offers a convenient way back to Central Bromley using the 352 route. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:West Wickham social starting at the Wheatsheaf URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/west-wickham-social-starting-at-the- wheatsheaf-5-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOur first soc ial of the New Year takes us to West Wickham. The social begins at 7.30p m at the large and comfortable Wheatsheaf which can easily be reached by the high-frequency 119 bus route from Bromley via Hayes\, or the 194 fr om Beckenham. Alight at High Street/Manor Road. West Wickham railway station is about half a mile away.
\nFrom there we will continue to the (West Wickham) Real Ale Way at 8pm. This is the second “Real Ale Way” to open in Bromley borough. It operates in a similar mann er to its well-known predecessor in Hayes\, with up to seven cask ales\, u sually sourced from smaller breweries in Kent\, and dispensed by gravity f rom a coldroom.
\nFinally we will visit the Railway – a well-known Ember Inn close to West Wickham station. Like all the Emb er Inns in our branch area\, a discount is available on purchases of pints of cask ale. A nearby bus stop offers a convenient way back to Central Bromley using the 352 route.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27317@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Bromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always w elcome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to att end a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) t o prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made availab le at the meeting.\nThe Three Hounds bar & bottle-shop opened during the 2 020 Covid crisis\, and as lockdown eased was able to open more fully in Su mmer 2021. As well as an extensive twelve keg beer range\, three cask b eers are available and six still ciders too. Beers are sourced mainly from local & national microbreweries. A selection of Belgian bottled beers are also available. The pub is within a few yards of Clock House railway st ation. Bus users should use routes 194\, 227\, 354 or 358. In all case s\, alight at Clock House. The address is 57 Beckenham Road\, Beckenham BR3 4PR.\n\nThe pub is normally closed on Mondays\, so we will have exclu sive use of the premises for our meeting. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at The Three Hounds (Clock House) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-three-hound s-clock-house-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welc ome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org. uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.
\nThe Three
Hounds bar & bottle-shop opened during the 2020 Covid crisis\,
and as lockdown eased was able to open more fully in Summer 2021. As we
ll as an extensive twelve keg beer range\, three cask beers are available
and six still ciders too. Beers are sourced mainly from local & national m
icrobreweries. A selection of Belgian bottled beers are also available.
The pub is within a few yards of Clock House railway station. Bus users
should use routes 194\, 227\, 354 or 358. In all cases\, alight at Clock
House. The address is 57 Beckenham Road\, Beckenham BR3 4PR.
\n
\nThe pub is normally closed on Mondays\, so we will have exclu
sive use of the premises for our meeting.
This social w as finalised after the current London Drinker had been published.
\nThe Cockpit has been judged runner-up in Greater London CAMRA’s Pub of the Year competition for 2025 where it competed against pubs chosen by the ot her 12 Greater London CAMRA branches. This is the second time that the Cockpit has been runner-up in this competition. This is a fine achieveme nt for this popular micropub which has only been open since late 2020. A range of at at least 5 non-mainstream real ales are normally available\, s erved from a cold room at the rear of the pub.
\nFrom Central Bromle y\, use buses 162 (Beckenham Junction to Eltham)\, 269 (Bromley North to B exleyheath) or the Superloop SL3 service. All three routes can be caugh t in Central Bromley and also pass Chislehurst station. From other parts of the borough routes 61\, 160\, 161 or 273 can be used. In all cases alight at Chislehurst War Memorial.
\n(NB – the Greater London compe tition winner was the Hope in Carshalton).
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27322@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s social is a chance to visit all of the three pubs in Petts Wood\, all of which are conveniently located for public transport\, and which are only a few minutes walk from each other\, and which between them offer a huge variety of cask ales.\nWe begin at the Daylight Inn – a grade II listed pub which is very close to Petts Wood railway station\, an d which can also be reached by the 208 bus from Central Bromley or Orpingt on. The 273\, R2\, R3 and R7 routes also pass close by. Alight at Petts Wood Station.\nFrom there we continue to – One Inn the Wood – at 8.10pm\, before finishing up at the Sovereign of the Seas at 10:00pm DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T230000 GEO:+51.389446;+0.075181 LOCATION:Station Square\, Petts Wood\, Orpington\, Oprington BR5 1LZ\, UK SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Evening social in Petts Wood beginning at the Daylight Inn. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/evening-social-in-petts-wood-beginni ng-at-the-daylight-inn-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTonight’s soc ial is a chance to visit all of the three pubs in Petts Wood\, all of whic h are conveniently located for public transport\, and which are only a few minutes walk from each other\, and which between them offer a huge variet y of cask ales.
\nWe begin at the Daylight Inn – a grade II listed pub which is very close to Petts Wood railway station\, and which can also be reached by th e 208 bus from Central Bromley or Orpington. The 273\, R2\, R3 and R7 rou tes also pass close by. Alight at Petts Wood Station.
\nFrom there we continue to – One In n the Wood – at 8.10pm\, before finishing up at the Sovereign of the Seas at 10:00pm
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27337@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s social offers a chance to visit three varied pubs in the Bromley Common area\, all of which serve cask ale.\nWe begin at 19:30 at the The Hit or Miss which opened its doors for the first time on in Oct ober 2022\, in premises which were previously occupied by a computer repai r and sales shop. It describes itself thus: A cafe by day\, a microbar b y night. To get there\, use bus routes 61\, 208\, 261\, 320 or 358 and a light at Southlands Road.\nThe next pub is the Bricklayers Arms which is a comfortable and recently renovated Shepherd Neame pub. We are due at 20:30.\nWe continue next door (literally!) to the Cork n Cask . If the name seems unfamiliar\, it’s because until relatively recently it was know n as the Bitter End Bar\, and as such was the first micropub in Bromley to wn centre. After a brief closure it reopened on August 25\, 2023. The pub is passed by numerous bus routes including routes 61\, 208\, 261\, 3 20\, 336 and 358. Alight at the Bertha James Centre if the bus is heading toward Central Bromley\, or at the Homesdale Road stop if you are travell ing in the other direction. We are due at 21:30. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T230000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley Common social beginning at the Hit or Miss. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-common-social-beginning-at-t he-hit-or-miss-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTonight’s soc ial offers a chance to visit three varied pubs in the Bromley Common area\ , all of which serve cask ale.
\nWe begin at 19:30 at the The Hi t or Miss which opened its doors for the first time on in October 2022\, in premises which were previously occupied by a compute r repair and sales shop. It describes itself thus: A cafe by day\, a mic robar by night. To get there\, use bus routes 61\, 208\, 261\, 320 or 35 8 and alight at Southlands Road.
\nThe next pub is the Bricklayer s Arms which is a comfortable and recently renovated S hepherd Neame pub. We are due at 20:30.
\nWe continue next door ( literally!) to the Cork n Cask . If the name seems unf amiliar\, it’s because until relatively recently it was known as the Bitte r End Bar\, and as such was the first micropub in Bromley town centre. A fter a brief closure it reopened on August 25\, 2023. The pub is passed by numerous bus routes including routes 61\, 208\, 261\, 320\, 336 and 3 58. Alight at the Bertha James Centre if the bus is heading toward Centra l Bromley\, or at the Homesdale Road stop if you are travelling in the oth er direction. We are due at 21:30.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27339@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Our February committee meeting at the Chancery gives us a chanc e to have a brief pre-meeting social at the nearby Jolly Woodman\, startin g at 18:30. Up to six cask ales – mainly mainstream – are normally avail able.\nBeckenham Junction railway station is 15 minutes walk away\, so the bus may be a better bet. From Central Bromley use the the high-frequenc y 227 or the 367 and alight at Westgate Road\, or the 162 and alight at Ch ancery Lane.\nFrom there we move on a few yards for the committee meeting itself at the Chancery. Bromley CAMRA members who are not on the commit tee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley .camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T213000 GEO:+51.406866;-0.017462 LOCATION:90 Bromley Rd\, Kent\, Beckenham BR3 5NP\, UK SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at the Chancery (with pre-meeting social at the J olly Woodman) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-chancery-2- 2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOur February
committee meeting at the Chancery gives us a chance to have a brief pre-me
eting social at the nearby
Beckenham Junction r ailway station is 15 minutes walk away\, so the bus may be a better bet. From Central Bromley use the the high-frequency 227 or the 367 and alight at Westgate Road\, or the 162 and alight at Chancery Lane.
\nFrom t here we move on a few yards for the committee meeting itself at the Chancery. Bromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welcome to attend co mmittee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may r equest the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27367@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Our social begins at the Whyte Lyon – a well-maintained Shepher d Neame pub which has a stop nearby on the high-frequency 261 and 358 rout es. Alight at Farnborough Common / PRU Hospital. Or use the 61\, 336 or 3 53 routes and alight at Locksbottom/St Michael’s church. All of these rou tes except the 353 also pass Bromley South station. Note that children ag ed less than 14 are not allowed in the pub. Start time is 7:30pm.\nFrom there we have a short walk to the The Black Horse. This is a spacious E mber Inn with a large real ale choice. As at the time of writing a “Cask Club” operates every Monday and Thursday whereby there is a £1/pint and 5 0p/half-pint discount on pints of cask ale. Arrival time here is 8:45pm. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T213000 GEO:+51.36507;+0.055093 LOCATION:Farnborough Common\, Orpington BR6 8NE\, UK SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Locksbottom social starting at (Ye Olde) Whyte Lyon URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/afternoon-social-in-locksbottom-star ting-at-ye-olde-whyte-lyon-3-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOur social be gins at the Whyte Lyon< /a> – a well-maintained Shepherd Neame pub which has a sto p nearby on the high-frequency 261 and 358 routes. Alight at Farnborough Common / PRU Hospital. Or use the 61\, 336 or 353 routes and alight at Loc ksbottom/St Michael’s church. All of these routes except the 353 also pas s Bromley South station. Note that children aged less than 14 are not all owed in the pub. Start time is 7:30pm.
\nFrom there we have a shor t walk to the The Black Horse< /a>. This is a spacious Ember Inn with a large real ale choice. As at the time of writing a “Cask Club” operates every Monday a nd Thursday whereby there is a £1/pint and 50p/half-pint discount on pints of cask ale. Arrival time here is 8:45pm.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27344@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Venue : Orpington Liberal Club\, 7 Station Road\, Orpington BR6 0RZ.\n\nAll members of the Bromley CAMRA branch are encouraged to attend the branch Annual General Meeting\, during which we will review what has h appened over the last year\, and then set about electing the Branch Commit tee to take us through the 2026-2027 Committee year.\n\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, directly opposite the entrance to th e Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it is required for entry.\n\nThe club accepts CARD PAYMENTS only. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T144500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T170000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley CAMRA AGM at Orpington Liberal Club URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-camra-agm-at-orpington-liber al-club-4-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Black Horse has improved its real al e offering in recent years and is worth a visit if you haven’t tried it re cently.
\nDespite its remote location in Biggin Hill\, the pub is ea sy to get to since it has a bus stop outside its front door on the high-fr equency 320 route which starts in Catford and passes both Bromley North an d Bromley South stations. Alight at Biggin Hill/Black Horse. Routes 246\, 464\, R2 and R8 also serve this stop\, but are less frequent.
\n< p>From there we take the R8 bus at 20:31 to Downe village where we visit t he Queens Head\, a regular in the Good Beer Guide over many years. Downe Village benefits from the 146 bu s route which runs to Bromley North until after 11pm.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27370@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The club is comfortable and spacious\, and there is a range of mainly mainstream real ales. It is a short walk from Hayes station. Bus users should use routes 119\, 138\, 246\, 314 or 353\, and alight at Haye s Station. Your CAMRA card will be needed to guarantee access.\nFrom the re we make the short walk (about 5 minutes) to the Real Ale Way\, arrivin g at about 20:30. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Evening social in Hayes beginning at The Royal British Legion Club at 7:30pm. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/evening-social-in-hayes-beginning-at -the-royal-british-legion-club-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n< span style='text-decoration: underline\;'>The club is comfortab le and spacious\, and there is a range of mainly mainstream real ales. It is a short walk from Hayes station. Bus users should use routes 119\, 1 38\, 246\, 314 or 353\, and alight at Hayes Station. Your CAMRA card wil l be needed to guarantee access.
\nFrom there we make the short walk (about 5 minutes) to the Real Ale Way\, arriving at about 20:30.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27373@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be held in the Star & Garter function room. The pub – reopened in November 2016 after having been closed for more tha n two years – is close to the Market Square in the centre of Bromley\, whi ch is a few minutes walk from either Bromley North or Bromley South statio ns. Several bus routes also pass close to the pub. It has been branc h Pub of the Year on multiple occasions.\nBromley CAMRA members who are no t on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-c ommittee members planning to attend the meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant c ommittee papers to be made available at the meeting. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at The Star and Garter URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-star-and-ga rter-4-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis meeting will be held in the Star & Garter function room. The pu b – reopened in November 2016 after having been closed for more than two y ears – is close to the Market Square in the centre of Bromley\, which is a few minutes walk from either Bromley North or Bromley South stations. Several bus routes also pass close to the pub. It has been branch Pub o f the Year on multiple occasions.
\nBromley CAMRA members who are no t on the committee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-c ommittee members planning to attend the meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.o rg.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27388@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Easter weekend is marked by this festival of seasonal cask ales and ciders. The club plan to have up to 30 cask beers and draught c iders as well as 2 keg beers available. Bromley CAMRA are having a social at the first night (Thursday) of the festival\, which will be a preview night with access limited to OLC and CAMRA members only. Doors open at 18.00. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it is required for ent ry.\nWe anticipate that the club will be presented with an award for being (one of only four) National finalists in CAMRA’s 2025 Club of the Year c ompetition during the course of the evening.\nThe festival proper then ope ns at noon on the Friday and Saturday\, closing at 11pm on both days. It then continues with an afternoon session on the Sunday from noon to 5pm\, and concludes with an Easter Monday session starting at noon. Visitors who are not members of the OLC or CAMRA must buy entrance tickets for each day at the door at a cost of £1.\nEntrance tickets are NOT required for C AMRA members at any time – provided that they have their membership card a vailable for inspection.\n*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLUB NO LONGER ACCEPTS CASH PAYMENTS – CARD ONLY. ***\nThis link provides more details of the fes tival from the OLC’s own website.\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orp ington station\, and is situated directly opposite the entrance to the Tes co Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 208 an d 358. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social at Orpington Liberal Club Spring Real Ale & Cider Festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/social-at-orpington-liberal-club-spr ing-real-ale-cider-festival-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Easter we ekend is marked by this festival of seasonal cask ales and ciders. The c lub plan to have up to 30 cask beers and draught ciders as well as 2 keg b eers available. Bromley CAMRA are having a social at the first night (Thu rsday) of the festival\, which will be a preview night with access limite d to OLC and CAMRA members only. Doors open at 18.00. Don’t forget yo ur CAMRA membership card as it is required for entry.
\nWe anticipat e that the club will be presented with an award for being (one of only fou r) National finalists in CAMRA’s 2025 Club of the Year competition during the course of the evening.
\nThe festival proper then opens at noon on the Friday and Saturday\, closing at 11pm on both days. It then cont inues with an afternoon session on the Sunday from noon to 5pm\, and concl udes with an Easter Monday session starting at noon. Visitors who are no t members of the OLC or CAMRA must buy entrance tickets for each day at th e door at a cost of £1.
\nEntrance tickets are NOT required for CAMR A members at any time – provided that they have their membership card avai lable for inspection.
\n*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLUB NO LONGER ACCE PTS CASH PAYMENTS – CARD ONLY. ***
\nThis link provides m ore details of the festival from the OLC’s own website.
\nThe club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station\, and is situated directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus r outes pass close by\, including the 208 and 358.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27390@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The return of the traditional Easter beer festival at the Greyh ound which will run from Good Friday to Easter Sunday. The pub has chan ged management since the previous festival\, so we are currently not sure whether the format will be same as at previous festivals. The best plac e to find the latest information is on the pub’s facebook site. Entry is free – the event is not ticketed.\nMore information will follow on this p age if and when received.\nThe pub isn’t close to any railway station\, bu t can easily be reached using the 146 or 246 buses from Central Bromley. B oth routes start at Bromley North and also pass Bromley South station. Ali ght at Keston/The Fox. Neither of these is a high frequency route\, so it’ s worth checking the timetable. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T170000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Easter Saturday social at The Greyhound (Keston) beer festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/easter-saturday-social-at-the-greyho und-keston-beer-festival-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe return of the traditional Easter beer festival at the Greyhound which will run from Good Friday to Easter Sunday. The pub has changed managem ent since the previous festival\, so we are currently not sure whether the format will be same as at previous festivals. The best place to find t he latest information is on the pub’s fa cebook site. Entry is free – the event is not ticketed.
\nMore information will follow on this page if and when received.
\nThe pub isn’t close to any railway station\, but can easily be reached us ing the 146 or 246 buses from Central Bromley. Both routes start at Bromle y North and also pass Bromley South station. Alight at Keston/The Fox. Nei ther of these is a high frequency route\, so it’s worth checking the timet able.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27392@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Three Hounds is a relatively new bar/pub/shop which began l ife by operating a delivery service during the Covid lockdown. Although the beer selection is mainly keg (up to 12 offerings)\, cask ale has gradu ally become more prominent\, with up to three choices often available nowa days.\nThe pub is very close to Clock House railway station\, or can be re ached using bus routes 194\, 227\, 354 or 358. Alight at Clock House.\nF rom there we continue to The Bricklayers Arms which is approximately 15 mi nutes walk from the Three Hounds\, or you can take a short bus ride using the 227 or 358. We are due to arrive at 21:30.\nFor those joining the so cial here\, the pub – which faces Beckenham War Memorial – can be reached using one of several buses that pass along Beckenham High Street\, includi ng routes 54\, 227\, 354 and 367. Alight at Beckenham War Memorial. Alte rnatively Beckenham Junction railway station is about ten minutes walk awa y.\nThe pub is a Good Beer Guide regular\, and currently offers a 50p/pint discount to CAMRA members. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260413T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260413T220000 GEO:+51.40857;-0.039147 LOCATION:57 Beckenham Rd\, Beckenham BR3 4PR\, UK SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Beckenham social beginning at the Three Hounds URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/beckenham-social-beginning-at-the-th ree-hounds-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Three Hounds is a relatively new bar/pub/shop which began life by operating a delivery service during the Covid lockdown. Although the beer selection is mainl y keg (up to 12 offerings)\, cask ale has gradually become more prominent\ , with up to three choices often available nowadays.
\nThe pub is ve ry close to Clock House railway station\, or can be reached using bus rout es 194\, 227\, 354 or 358. Alight at Clock House.
\nFrom there we continue to The Bricklayers Arms which is approximately 15 minutes walk from the Three Hounds\, or you can take a short bus ride using the 22 7 or 358. We are due to arrive at 21:30.
\nFor those joining the s ocial here\, the pub – which faces Beckenham War Memorial – can be reached using one of several buses that pass along Beckenham High Street\, includ ing routes 54\, 227\, 354 and 367. Alight at Beckenham War Memorial. Alt ernatively Beckenham Junction railway station is about ten minutes walk aw ay.
\nThe pub is a Good Beer Guide regular\, and currently offers a 50p/pint discount to CAMRA members.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27398@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This social offers a chance to visit four varied venues in Peng e\, all of which serve cask ale. All of the venues are within easy walki ng distance of each other.\nThe social starts at 7.30pm at the Goldsmith’s Arms which can be reached using bus routes 75\, 176\, 227\, 356 or 358 – alight at Penge/Pawleyne Arms. Alternatively\, Beckenham Road tramlink st op is about 15 minutes walk away\, whilst Penge East and Kent House railwa y stations are a similar distance. The remaining itinerary is as follows :-\n8.15pm Pawleyne Arms\n9.00pm Southey Brewery Tap\n10.10pm Moon and St ars\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T230000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Penge social starting at the Goldsmith’s Arms URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/penge-social-starting-at-the-goldsmi ths-arms-4-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis social o ffers a chance to visit four varied venues in Penge\, all of which serve c ask ale. All of the venues are within easy walking distance of each othe r.
\nThe social starts at 7.30pm at the Goldsmith’s Arms which can be reached using bus routes 75\, 176\, 227\, 356 or 358 – alight at Penge /Pawleyne Arms. Alternatively\, Beckenham Road tramlink stop is about 15 minutes walk away\, whilst Penge East and Kent House railway stations are a similar distance. The remaining itinerary is as follows :-
\n8.1 5pm Pawleyne Arms
\n9.00p m Southey Brewery Tap
\n10.10pm Moon and Stars
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27406@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Venue : Old Dartfordians Sports Club\, War Memorial Club House \, Bourne Rd\, Bexley DA5 1LW\n\nA consistently excellent beer festival. T he venue can be reached by train to Bexley station\, or alternatively catc h the 269 from Bromley North to Bexleyheath (via Bickley\, Chislehurst and Sidcup) and alight at Bexley War Memorial. A walk of about 15 minutes is then needed\, although a short journey on local bus routes 132\, 229 or 4 92 from Bexley can be used to get closer. Alight at Hartford Road.\n\n \n\n\n\nThere is more info about the festival\, including a beerlist\, on this poster from the Bexley CAMRA website 2026 Beer Festival Flyer.jpg (12 40×1754)\nUse this link to see the CAMRA entry for the venue.\nThe festiva l runs from the 7th to the 9th Although these details are subject to co nfirmation\, it is expected that it will open at 2pm Thursday\, 11am the o ther two days. Admission is free to CAMRA members. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T173000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Branch Social at Bexley (CAMRA) Beer Festival URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/branch-social-at-bexley-camra-beer-f estival-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
There is more info about the fe stival\, including a beerlist\, on this poster from the Bexley CAMRA websi te 2026 Beer Festival Fly er.jpg (1240×1754)
\nUse this link to see the CAMRA entry for the venue.
\nThe festival runs from the 7 th to the 9th Although these details are subject to confirmation\, it i s expected that it will open at 2pm Thursday\, 11am the other two days. Admission is free to CAMRA members.
\nFor more deta ils about this event please use this link to the SPBW (Society for Preserv ation of Beers from the Wood) website\, please the link below:
\nThis committe e meeting will be held in the upstairs room at the Lord Holmesda le which is situated opposite the main Bromley Tesco in Homesda le Road. This is a pub which is trying to increase its real ale offering \, so hopefully we can provide some encouragement in the form of cask ale sales. To reach the pub\, there is a 15 minute walk from Bickley stati on or to avoid that\, use bus route 336 (Catford to Locksbottom via Centra l Bromley)\, and alight at the nearby Lord Homesdale bus stop. (yes I kno w that the bus stop spelling doesn’t match the pub name – take it up with TfL\, not me! – TW).
\nBromley CAMRA members who are not on the com mittee are always welcome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee memb ers planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made ava ilable at the meeting.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27411@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Venue: Dulwich Hamlets Football Club\, Champion Hill\, Edgar Ka il Way\, London SE22 8BD\n\n\n\n\n\nThe festival runs from the 21st to the 23rd\, and is open from noon to 10:30pm each day. Up to 50 cask ales wil l be available as well as around 25 ciders and perries. Admission is fr ee for CAMRA members.\n\nFor most members in our branch area\, the most co nvenient way to reach the venue is by using the train to East Dulwich stat ion which is little more than 100 metres from the venue. This station ca n be reached by using the half-hourly stopping service from Beckenham Junc tion to London Bridge. The service also stops in our branch area at Birk beck and Crystal Palace.\n\nThere is more information about the festival o n the SEL CAMRA website. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Branch Social at South-East London CAMRA Beer Festival (in Dulwich) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/branch-social-at-south-east-london-c amra-beer-festival-in-dulwich-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to visit three of Central Bromley’s traditional pubs\, all of which are within easy walking distance of each other\, and which are renowned for the range and quality of their cask ales.
\nWe start at 7:30pm at the Red Lion. This pub was Bromle y CAMRA’s pub of the year in 2012 and is the only pub to have been feature d in every edition of the Good Beer Guide since Bromley CAMRA re-formed in 2011. It is located a short walk away from Bromley North Station/bus ter minal and the Market Square.
\nWe the continue to the Partridge (8.30pm)\, a nd finish at the The Star and Garter < /span>(9.30pm).
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27420@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Bromley CAMRA’s 2026 Pub of the Year competition has again been won by one of our newest pubs – The Cockpit. The Cockpit is Chislehurst ’s first micropub\, and opened its doors for the first time in late Decemb er 2020. A range of at at least 5 non-mainstream real ales are normally a vailable\, served from a cold room at the rear of the pub. The presentat ion of the winner’s award will be made during the evening\, so a good turn out of our members would be welcome.\nFrom Central Bromley\, use buses 16 2 (Beckenham Junction to Eltham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath) or t he new Superloop SL3 service (Bromley North to Thamesmead). All these r outes can be caught in Central Bromley and also pass near Bickley and Chis lehurst stations. From other parts of the borough routes 61\, 160\, 161 or 273 can be used. In all cases alight at Chislehurst War Memorial.\nF or more information about the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year process\, incl uding details of previous winners\, please click here. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year presentation at the Cockpit (Chislehu rst) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/bromley-camra-pub-of-the-year-presen tation-at-the-cockpit-chislehurst-3-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBromley CAMRA ’s 2026 Pub of the Year competition has again been won by one of our newes t pubs – The Cockpit. The Cockpit is Chislehurst’s first micropub\, and opened its doors for the first time in late December 2020. A range of at at leas t 5 non-mainstream real ales are normally available\, served from a cold r oom at the rear of the pub. The presentation of the winner’s award will be made during the evening\, so a good turn out of our members would be we lcome.
\nFrom Central Bromley\, use buses 162 (Beckenham Junction to Eltham)\, 269 (Bromley North to Bexleyheath) or the new Superloop SL3 ser vice (Bromley North to Thamesmead). All these routes can be caught in C entral Bromley and also pass near Bickley and Chislehurst stations. From other parts of the borough routes 61\, 160\, 161 or 273 can be used. I n all cases alight at Chislehurst War Memorial.
\nFor more informati on about the Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year process\, including details of previous winners\, please click here.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27422@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to visit a selection of Beckenham’s pubs\, beginning a t the The Jolly Woodman\, 90 Bromley Road BR3 5NP. To get there\, Becke nham Junction railway station is 15 minutes walk away\, so the bus may be a better bet. From Central Bromley use the high-frequency 227 or the 367 and alight at Westgate Road\, or the 162 and alight at Chancery Lane. \nAf ter that\, the itinerary is as follows.\n8.10 pm Chancery 9 Chancery Lane BR3 6NR\n9.00 pm Br3wery 1 Kelsey Park Road\, Beckenham BR3 6LH (the brewe ry is nearby but cask beer is not normally available).\n9.50 pm Bricklayer s Arms\, 215 High Street BR3 1AH. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Beckenham social beginning at the Jolly Woodman URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/beckenham-social-beginning-at-the-ch ancery-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to visit a selecti on of Beckenham’s pubs\, beginning at the The Jolly Woodman\, 90 Bromley Road BR3 5NP. To get there\, Beckenham Junction rai lway station is 15 minutes walk away\, so the bus may be a better bet. Fr om Central Bromley use the high-frequency 227 or the 367 and alight at Wes tgate Road\, or the 162 and alight at Chancery Lane.
\nAfter that\, the it inerary is as follows.
\n8.10 pm Chancery 9 Chancery Lane BR3 6NR< /span>
\n9.00 pm
9.50 pm Bricklayers Arms\, 215 High Street BR3 1AH.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27428@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Orpington Liberal Club has been judged our club of the year for 2026.\nSo we are combining the presentation (expected to be at around 8:pm) with a social at which all CAMRA members are welcome.\nThe usual ex cellent range of cask ales and ciders will be available.\nThe club is a fe w minutes walk from Orpington station\, directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including t he 208 and 358. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it may be req uired for entry.\nAlso please note that the club accepts payments BY CARD only. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Club of the Year presentation & social at Orpington Liberal Club URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/club-of-the-year-social-at-orpington -liberal-club/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Orpington Liberal Club has been judged our club of the year for 2026.
\nSo we are combining the presentation (expected to be at around 8:pm) with a soci al at which all CAMRA members are welcome.
\nThe usual excellent ran ge of cask ales and ciders will be available.
\nThe club is a few mi nutes walk from Orpington station\, directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by\, including the 2 08 and 358. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it may be require d for entry.
\nAlso please note that the club accepts payments BY CA RD only.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27426@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to visit a variety of venues in up-and-coming Penge.\n We begin at Craft Metropolis at 7.30pm. This is a relatively new venue w hich has expanded from what was originally a mail-order operation. Cask ale is available from a single handpump (but there is a large range of keg beers). The pub is a short walk from both of the Penge stations\, whils t bus users should use routes 176\, 197 or 227 and alight at High Street/P enge West station. The remainder of the itinerary is as follows:\n8.30pm Southey Brewing 21 Southey Street SE20 7JD \n9.30pm Pawleyne Arms\ , 156 High Street\, Penge SE20 7EU\n10.15pm The Goldsmiths Arms 3 Croydo n Rd SE20 7TJ DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Penge social starting at Craft Metropolis URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/penge-pub-tour-with-croydon-sutton-b ranch-starting-at-the-goldsmiths-arms-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to v isit a variety of venues in up-and-coming Penge.
\nWe begin at
8.30pm < b>Southey Brewing 21 Southey Street SE20 7JD
\n9.30pm Pawleyne Arms\, 156 High Street\, Penge SE20 7EU
\n10.15pm < a href='https://camra.org.uk/pubs/goldsmiths-arms-penge-128188'>The Golds miths Arms 3 Croydon Rd SE20 7TJ
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27436@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:A chance to visit three pubs located relatively closely togethe r in the Green St. Green area. We begin at the Buff\, a spacious Greene King pub which offers a 10% discount to CAMRA members on purchases of pint s of real ale. Several bus routes pass near to this pub. From Central Br omley or Beckenham use the 358\, or within Orpington the local R4\, R5\, R8 and R11 routes. Alight at Crescent Road. The full itinerary is as f ollows :-\n7:30pm Buff\, Pinewood Drive\, Orpington BR6 9NL\n8.30pm Queen’ s Head\, 73 High St. Green Street Green BR6 6BQ\n9.30pm Rose & Crown\, Far nborough Way BR6 6BT. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260713T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260713T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Evening social in Green St. Green Social starting at the Buff. URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/evening-social-in-green-st-green-soc ial-starting-at-the-buff-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA chance to v isit three pubs located relatively closely together in the Green St. Green area. We begin at the Buff\, a spacious Greene King pub which offers a 10% discount to CAMRA members on purchases of pints of real ale. Several bus routes pass near to this pub. From Central Bromley or Beckenham use t he 358\, or within Orpington the local R4\, R5\, R8 and R11 routes. Alig ht at Crescent Road. The full itinerary is as follows :-
\n7:30pm Buff\, Pinewood Drive\, Orpington BR6 9NL
\n8.30pm Queen’s Head\, 73 High St. Green Street Green BR6 6BQ
\n9.30pm Rose & Crown \, Farnborough Way BR6 6BT.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-27438@bromley.camra.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260719T055239Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Bromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always w elcome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to att end a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org.uk) t o prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made availab le at the meeting.\nThe Three Hounds bar & bottle-shop opened during the 2 020 Covid crisis\, and as lockdown eased was able to open more fully in Su mmer 2021. As well as an extensive twelve keg beer range\, three cask b eers are available and six still ciders too. Beers are sourced mainly from local & national microbreweries. A selection of Belgian bottled beers are also available. The pub is within a few yards of Clock House railway st ation. Bus users should use routes 194\, 227\, 354 or 358. In all case s\, alight at Clock House. The address is 57 Beckenham Road\, Beckenham BR3 4PR. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260720T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260720T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee meeting at The Three Hounds (Clock House) URL:https://bromley.camra.org.uk/event/committee-meeting-at-the-three-hound s-clock-house-2-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBromley CAMRA members who are not on the committee are always welc ome to attend committee meetings. Non-committee members planning to attend a meeting may request the Secretary (secretary@bromley.camra.org. uk) to prepare and print a pack of relevant committee papers to be made available at the meeting.
\nThe Three Hounds bar & bottle-shop opened during the 202 0 Covid crisis\, and as lockdown eased was able to open more fully in Summ er 2021. As well as an extensive twelve keg beer range\, three cask bee rs are available and six still ciders too. Beers are sourced mainly from l ocal & national microbreweries. A selection of Belgian bottled beers are a lso available. The pub is within a few yards of Clock House railway stat ion. Bus users should use routes 194\, 227\, 354 or 358. In all cases\ , alight at Clock House. The address is 57 Beckenham Road\, Beckenham B R3 4PR.
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