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The Broken Drum (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Southwark - Bankside BlondeExcellent2
Iron Pier - Perry St PaleGood1
Mighty Oak - Captain BobGood1
Tonbridge - CountrymanGood1
Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale)Good1
Iron Pier - US PaleGood1
Broken Drum Home Brew - Angua BlondeGood1
Bexley - Golden AcreGood3
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea ShellsAcceptable1
Kent - ZingiberAcceptable1
Tonbridge - CoppernobAcceptable1
Musket - Flintlock Best BitterAcceptable1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - SeasiderAcceptable1
By The Horns - London Surrey ClassicAcceptable1
Leigh on Sea - Bawley BitterAcceptable1
Cairngorm - Scottish BardAcceptable1
Two by Two - Leap Frog Pale AleAcceptable1
Musket - Fife & Drum Golden AleAcceptable1
Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Pirate's PetAcceptable1
Leigh on Sea - Beach HutAcceptable1
Bexley - May Place Spring AlePoor1
Beerblefish - Hoppy Little FishNot Tried0
Koomor (contract brewed at Iron Pier) - BarkNot Tried0
Tonbridge - Golden RuleNot Tried0
Salopian - Off BalanceNot Tried0
New River - Riverbed RedNot Tried0
Lister's - Little Red CoatNot Tried0
Southwark - LPA London Pale AleNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Broken Drum, Blackfen, Greater London
Picture 2. The Broken Drum, Blackfen, Greater London
Picture 3. The Broken Drum, Blackfen, Greater London
Jason Jones

Visits Details

04 Aug 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale)4.20GoodZingy mouthfeel. Lots of flavours
Iron Pier - US Pale4.60GoodOK but not one I would crave to have a second one of
New River - Riverbed Red4.20Not Tried
28 Jun 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Only two others in. Good to see the Guv serving during the week!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Tonbridge - Countryman4.00GoodClear and refreshing
Kent - Zingiber4.10AcceptableNew cask on - one of first pints out - rather fresh
Salopian - Off Balance4.50Not Tried
09 Jun 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Friday night much busier than my usual start of the week visits.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Broken Drum Home Brew - Angua Blonde3.70GoodA refreshing drop
Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Pirate's Pet4.50AcceptableChestnut ale alas quite lacklustre and tired
Tonbridge - Golden Rule3.50Not Tried
08 May 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Tonbridge - Coppernob3.80AcceptableFresh on at end of session and OK but still rawly fresh
By The Horns - London Surrey Classic4.20AcceptableOK but unspiring
Bexley - Golden Acre4.00PoorPre-warned it was bright beer ex Bexley Festival. And was awful - no condition whatsoever. Big mistake to order
Bexley - May Place Spring Ale4.10PoorFresh on at end of session and OK but still rawly fresh
31 Mar 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Two by Two - Leap Frog Pale Ale4.10AcceptablePure murk and a chore to finish
Leigh on Sea - Beach Hut4.50AcceptableSecond very murky ale here - quite zesty so easier to finish than the other one
Koomor (contract brewed at Iron Pier) - Bark3.60Not Tried
13 Mar 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Deep discussions on CAMRA matters.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bexley - Golden Acre4.00ExcellentJust a taster but in fine mouthfeel condition
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30AcceptableBitterness came through
Leigh on Sea - Bawley Bitter3.40AcceptablePre-warned the head might die quickly and it did
13 Feb 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Lots of conversation about the attraction or not of other Bexley micropubs.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells4.70AcceptableFresh on today but nevertheless soon lost head and condition in the glass
Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter4.20AcceptablePre-warned it had been on a for while however initial promise soon led to a flat pint
Beerblefish - Hoppy Little Fish3.50Not Tried
07 Feb 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening just one other chap and the guv upon my arrival soon joined by many others. A peaceful calm quiet and relaxed atmosphere made for an enjoyable stay.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Southwark - Bankside Blonde3.80ExceptionalFaultless golden hints of toffee and honey with a dry bitter kick..
Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale3.80AcceptableNear the end of the barrel and soon taken off
Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter4.20Not Tried
Southwark - LPA London Pale Ale4.00Not Tried
30 Jan 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. All cask still at £3.80 pp.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Mighty Oak - Captain Bob3.80GoodNot my favourite of breweries but no fault with this one
Southwark - Bankside Blonde3.80GoodNo comment
Cairngorm - Scottish Bard4.10AcceptableMy fault as pre-warned it was nearing end of cask and would go flat in glass and it did!
17 Jan 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Just the real regulars seemed to be in and only a very few of them too.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bexley - Golden Acre4.00GoodCompetently kept
Iron Pier - Perry St Pale3.70Good
Lister's - Little Red Coat4.40Not Tried

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About The Broken Drum

The pub sign. The Broken Drum, Blackfen, Greater London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional3
Excellent114
Good184
Acceptable96
Poor4

Website.

The pub is found in Blackfen, Greater London, DA15 9PT.

Bexley Borough's 3rd Micropub shop conversion in Westwood Lane planned to open in Spring 2015 sometime just after Eastertide. Finally opened on Friday 17th April 2015. Named after an inn in a Terry Pratchett novel. Formerly a nail salon called Simply Nails. Real ales and ciders sold under gravity dispense from a temperature controlled cellar room visible through its glazed door. 2 level wooden stillage holds up to 10 casks. A settle in each bay window and low tables and chairs provide the seating. Unisex toilet. Has a small bar counter in one corner. Note that last sales are 30 minutes before the advertised closing time. SPBW London Pub of the Year 2018. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2018. Card payments accepted.

We have visited this pub 209 times, seen 434 different beers and tried 294 of them.

Map location

Postcode: DA15 9PT