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The Partridge (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Vintage Ale 2026 |  | 3 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB |  | 6 |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vocation - Bread & Butter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Golden Hour | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Summer IPA (collaboration with Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Surrey Nirvana | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Independence | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Rare Breed (or Adam Henson's Rare Breed) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Eton Rifles | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Anthem | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
31 Oct 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Good live rock tribute band pumping out a few I knew.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Vintage Ale 2026 | 8.40 | | Last cask they'll have here this year. A feast of taste in superb condition |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Rare Breed (or Adam Henson's Rare Breed) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Eton Rifles | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 | Not Tried |
24 Oct 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Arrived soaked by squally storm rain. I was able to sing words of only one tribute live rock band - the final Joe Cocker one.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Vintage Ale 2026 | 8.40 | | Just as superb as yesterday's. Flavour to savour |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Independence | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 | Not Tried |
23 Oct 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. First tub of 2026 Vintage Ale had come on yesterday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Vintage Ale 2026 | 8.40 | | Supreme condition for this 2026 version in cask |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Independence | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 | Not Tried |
17 Oct 2026 (Hogan Sampling)
First visit of the outing: Only my second jaunt in some 20 years to this Grade II-listed former NatWest bank which was converted by Fuller's in 1995. By all accounts the bar and bar-back shelving were specially constructed for the pub’s opening. The wooden bar comprises some intricate wooden carvings and blends in perfectly with the largely wood-panelled interiors with stone floors. I very much admire it and prefer it to the out-of-place modern bars in old buildings sporting a minimalist look. Prompt friendly service with six real ales on. A party from the London Pubs Group, a heritage pubs’ group and off-shoot of the London CAMRA branches was in attendance in marking their first stop by my arrival time a little after 1pm. A mixture of high and low seating afforded everyone a place to be comfortable and even with some snugs leading off the main room with its sizeable and imposing bar area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox | 4.30 | | Presented with very good head and lasting lacing on this Fullers’ seasonal autumn ale from the historic Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, sitting right by the foggy banks of the River Thames in West London, and which has been boiling the copper since the late 1600s. In 1845 the head gaffers, John Bird Fuller, Henry Smith and John Turner, formed the legendary firm of Fuller, Smith & Turner, so constructing the capital's cathedral of cask ale, leaving a legacy that's still noted by every thirsty costermonger today. A dry hoppy first hit on this drop of mahogany ruby-hued Red Fox ale in your pewter mug and launched in 1999 to give Londoners a warming liquid comfort just as the leaves turn amber. A red berry-infused fruitiness rising from its classic British Challenger hops, paired up with Fuller’s own prized house yeast strain. The Challenger hop serving up for me a crisp, earth-driven citrus bite. Its yeast behind notes of orchard fruit and orange peel. An avalanche of forest berries, leaf scent, and bonfires erupting as this ruby-red ale glided down my old neck-pipe. A maltiness emerging from its depths courtesy of a blend of Pale Ale aiding a crisp, bready foundation of baked biscuit, Dark Crystal behind its splash of sugary, burnt-toffee sweetness, and Chocolate malts lending a deep shadow of toasted cocoa alongside its dark colouring to boot, combined with pinhead oats, golden naked oats and a pinch of rye. Certainly, a cake-like base that wraps around my teeth and ribs like a thick woollen coat on a wet afternoon. Sweet it was but not overly for me. A dry lip-smacking crispness paddling out with a tang of blackberry jam, toasted crusts, and bitter Seville marmalade. Served in very good nick and very moreish! |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried |
10 Oct 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Only recognised two of the songs played by the live rock tribute band. Not seen so many dancing as tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | Ideal accompaniment to a bottle of Fuller's Vintage Ale 2025 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Surrey Nirvana | 4.00 | Not Tried |
05 Sep 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. I knew most of the music played by the live rock tribute band but none of the words.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | Good condition but its main purpose was a chaser for a bottle of Fuller's 2025 Vintage Ale. It fulfilled this well |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Anthem | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Summer IPA (collaboration with Fuller's) | 4.60 | Not Tried |
15 Aug 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. The rock live tribute band was too drum and bass heavy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | Nicely cool. Good condition but its main purpose was a chaser for a bottle of Fuller's 2025 Vintage Ale. It fulfilled this well |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Anthem | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Golden Hour | 4.20 | Not Tried |
08 Aug 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. For once I knew most of the songs played by the tribute rock band.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | Ideal accompaniment to a bottle of Fuller's Vintage Ale 2025 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Anthem | 3.80 | Not Tried |
25 Jul 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. The tribute live rock band engendered much dancing and singalong tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | Good condition but its main purpose was a chaser for a bottle of Fuller's 2025 Vintage Ale. It fulfilled this well |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Vocation - Bread & Butter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Anthem | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 | Not Tried |
18 Jul 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Another rock tribute live blaster band.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 |  | A rare rather disappointing ESB here. Rather lacking condition. Acted as a chaser for my bottle of Fuller's 2025 Vintage Ale |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Anthem | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About The Partridge
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 7 |
| 31 |
| 49 |
| 6 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Bromley, Greater London, BR1 1HE.
Fuller's Ale & Pie house now operated independently by a leaseholder, in a grand converted High Street (north end) bank in the heart of Bromley, attracts the quieter, older clientele in a town overrun by gobby yobs. Good sized ale range all from the Fuller's stable. Food is decent too. Large sceen TV useful for sporting events. The other Fuller's pub in town, Barrel & Horn (formerly The Tom Foolery), is just yards up the road. Large red brick built former bank which retains the ornate circular tiled entrance hall. 1 long bar counter to the right equipped with 6 handpumps with compartmented booths opposite. A small club room to the front with wooden panelling. Another room of seating at the rear. 50p per pint CAMRA members' discount on cask ales.
We have visited this pub 84 times, seen 91 different beers and tried 19 of them.
Postcode: BR1 1HE