Enjoy a healthy walk in the countryside and visit some excellent pubs en-route
Bromley CAMRA has identified a network of paths and tracks which link the rural pubs and clubs in Bromley all together (as well as walks to adjoining areas and their hostelries). We have published a series of brief guides for these walks, which range in distance from less than a mile to about 5 miles.
Each of the Bromley Pub Walk Guides briefly describes the route and terrain, lists the pubs/clubs that you can visit, and provides information about public transport.
Almost all of the pubs & clubs are accessible by public transport on at least 6 days of the week, so it’s really easy for drinkers and walkers to get to and from these excellent establishments, to get out into the fresh air, take some exercise and enjoy a drink or two.
Since the first route guides were published in 2019, additional routes have been added and most of the original guides have been updated. Update Spring 2025: All the routes are currently being checked by members of Bromley CAMRA; many have been updated.
A chance to visit three micropubs, which are located outside our branch area but which can be reached 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 either the 269 or the new Superloop SL3 service, both of which begin their journeys outside Bromley North station. They also both call nearby Bickley and Chislehurst stations. Alight at Sidcup station. We then continue to the Halfway House, which can be reached using a modest walk or with the 286 bus, before finishing at the River Ale House which again can be reached using the 286. The full schedule is as follows:- 19:00 Hackney Carriage, 165 Station Rd, Sidcup DA15 7AA 20:15 Halfway House, 188c Halfway Street, Sidcup DA15 8D 21:40 The River Ale House, 131 Woolwich [.....]
What better way to get the excesses of Xmas out of the system than by joining our traditional 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 Bexley brewery available. We then intend to visit 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. 2.20pm. Freelands Tavern 3.10pm. Red Lion
Yes it’s that time of year again when we vote for those pubs which should be included in the 2027 (yes 2027!) guide. This year the meeting will be held in the function room at the Orpington Liberal Club which offers us the privacy we need. Please arrive by 7pm in readiness for a prompt 7:30pm start. All 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 inquiries about this event to gbg@bromley.camra.org.uk The 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 required for entry. Note that the club only accepts CARD PAYMENTS.
