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The Partridge (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Vintage Ale 2023Exceptional1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideExcellent1
Dark Star - FestivalExcellent1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESBExcellent6
People's Captain (contract brewed but brewer never named) - Local HeroAcceptable1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery BlondAcceptable1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Traitors' GateAcceptable1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red FoxNot Tried0
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSBNot Tried0
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Not Tried0
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Not Tried0
Dark Star - Outer Haze IPANot Tried0
Hogs Back - England's GloryNot Tried0
Tiny Rebel - Yeah Buddy!Not Tried0
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Champions AleNot Tried0
Adnams - Evening Gleams (collaboration with Verdant)Not Tried0
Siren Craft - MesmeristNot Tried0
Dark Star - Red GiantNot Tried0
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn RedNot Tried0
Arbor Ales - Shangri-laNot Tried0
Wiper and True - Shipping ForecastNot Tried0
Moor - Nano CaskNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Partridge, Bromley, Greater London
Picture 2. The Partridge, Bromley, Greater London
Michael Croxford

Visits Details

18 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Another good tribute band on show playing, this time, ska and reggae, including many old favourites.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB5.50ExcellentGood enough to have two, one either side of a bottle of 2023 Fuller's Vintage Ale
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB4.80Not Tried
Arbor Ales - Shangri-la4.20Not Tried
Moor - Nano Cask3.40Not Tried
11 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close. Far less busy than other recent Saturday nights yet the tribute band was as good as ever, so odd, who knows. After ESB on cask opted for a newly delivered bottle of 2023 Fuller's Vintage Ale. Had to be done and may well be again.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB5.50ExcellentNo hesitation in giving this 4*
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red4.40Not Tried
Arbor Ales - Shangri-la4.20Not Tried
Wiper and True - Shipping Forecast3.80Not Tried
04 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit, sat in the back side room away from the full blast of tonight's live tribute band.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB5.50GoodA little too creamy and sweet but otherwise in great condition
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB4.80Not Tried
Siren Craft - Mesmerist3.40Not Tried
Dark Star - Red Giant5.00Not TriedCould be brewed anywhere now
14 Oct 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit. A good live rock tribute band played Led Zeppelin's Ramble On, the only LZ song I know all the words to for a singalong.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB5.50GoodNot the best example of ESB. Rather cloying
People's Captain (contract brewed but brewer never named) - Local Hero4.20AcceptableUnimpressive APA with haze
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Champions Ale4.30Not Tried
Adnams - Evening Gleams (collaboration with Verdant)4.20Not Tried
30 Sep 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Last time here I was the only customer, tonight and a tribute band playing to a packed standing house.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB5.50ExcellentServed exactly as it should be
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB4.80Not Tried
Hogs Back - England's Glory4.40Not Tried
Tiny Rebel - Yeah Buddy!3.40Not TriedPresumably brewed to minimise duty and max mark up
18 Sep 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit having been given the tip yesterday of a certain ale being on.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Vintage Ale 20238.50ExceptionalAn innocent tasting anaesthetic. Unlikely to be bettered
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB5.50Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Dark Star - Outer Haze IPA4.50Not Tried
28 Aug 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close. Only customer but pleased it was open unlike others locally. Now run on a lease from Fuller's by a former manager.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB5.50ExcellentFirst rate ESB with superb head and lacing to boot
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB4.80Not TriedUsual complete lack of true brewing provenance
17 Jan 2019 (ChrisE)
A wonderful conversion of a former bank. Friendly and helpful staff, we wondered which of various discount schemes on offer would give us the best deal, we settled for a 20% off the entire bill voucher code rather than 50p per pint Camra discount and saved over £8 on the round. The kitty holder was a happy man. I did not make a note of all the beers on offer.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Festival5.00Excellent
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
03 Oct 2013 (Edbeck)
Busy for a Thursday evening but bland music played too loud spoiled it for me
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond3.90AcceptableJust ok
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Traitors' Gate4.50AcceptableDisappointingly average
12 Sep 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Very quiet, almost empty.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10ExcellentExcellent nick
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB5.50Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox4.30Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond3.90Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB4.80Not Tried

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About The Partridge

The pub sign. The Partridge, Bromley, Greater London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional3
Excellent17
Good6
Acceptable3
Poor1

Website.

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 24 times, seen 35 different beers and tried 12 of them.

Map location

Postcode: BR1 1HE