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The Broken Drum (Free House)

We believe this pub is CLOSED

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Ripple Steam - Black IPAExcellent1
Bexley - Howbury 3 Golden SovereignExcellent1
Kent - Green GiantExcellent1
Bexley - Crook Log Winter AleExcellent1
RCH - Hewish MildExcellent1
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's AleGood1
Oakham - JHBGood1
Musket - TriggerGood1
Hop Stuff - Gunners PorterGood1
Brew Buddies - IPA01 Single Hop Pilgrim IPAGood1
Wall's - Snow StormGood1
Kent - Session PaleGood1
Tirril - Bewshers BitterAcceptable1
Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal (superseded by 4.4% version)Acceptable1
Titanic - White StarAcceptable1
Ilkley - Mary ChristmasAcceptable1
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers BitterAcceptable1
Bexley - Black Prince PorterAcceptable1
Nelson - Powder MonkeyNot Tried0
Pig & Porter - Ashburnham Pale AleNot Tried0
Nelson - RevengeNot Tried0
Kent - PaleNot Tried0
Hop Stuff - FusilierNot Tried0
Bexley - RedhouseNot Tried0
Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%)Not Tried0
Peerless - FusionNot Tried0
Nelson - Loose CannonNot 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

21 Dec 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Late afternoon for several hours - after local chores.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bexley - Crook Log Winter Ale5.20Excellent
Wall's - Snow Storm3.80Good
Ilkley - Mary Christmas4.70AcceptableDisappointing so called Christmassy ale
03 Dec 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Made last orders by 90 seconds after train / bus / train / bus troubles.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ripple Steam - Black IPA5.80ExcellentJust time for two
Pig & Porter - Ashburnham Pale Ale3.80Not Tried
Nelson - Revenge4.00Not Tried
18 Nov 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Also tried a Magic Bus Mangoo Bus cider.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Tirril - Bewshers Bitter3.80Acceptable
Nelson - Powder Monkey4.40Not Tried
03 Nov 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Couple of others in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Session Pale3.70Good
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter4.10AcceptableWonder why the clip never shows the Loddon provenance
Nelson - Loose Cannon4.30Not TriedHad a taster but no
17 Oct 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Good chat with a fellow with a wealth of knowledge on SE London pub ownership changes and news.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Green Giant6.00Excellent
Oakham - JHB3.80Not Tried
14 Oct 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. The Kent Green Giant is being saved until Friday!!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bexley - Howbury 3 Golden Sovereign3.70Excellent
Oakham - JHB3.80Good
24 Sep 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Good chance to chat with Guv Andy over the state of Micropubs, green hops and breweries.
BeerABVScoreNotes
RCH - Hewish Mild3.60ExcellentNot enjoyed a mild so much for a long time
Peerless - Fusion3.50Not Tried
21 Aug 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Late afternoon after chores in Eltham. Very quiet but a few came in at around 1930. Noisy extensive roadworks outside not helping footfall. The pub has a copy of a superbly researched history book of Bexley pubs. Regularly down to 2 real ales much of the time.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Musket - Trigger3.60Good
Brew Buddies - IPA01 Single Hop Pilgrim IPA5.10GoodPreview pints. Unfined and full bodied
Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%)3.70Not Tried
14 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Pretty much settled in as a Micropub now after 3 months.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale4.10Good
Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal (superseded by 4.4% version)4.60Acceptable
Titanic - White Star4.50Acceptable
18 Apr 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Good to see this new Micropub already thriving.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Stuff - Gunners Porter7.40GoodHeavy hitter
Bexley - Black Prince Porter4.60AcceptableWent flat quickly
Kent - Pale4.00Not Tried
Hop Stuff - Fusilier4.30Not Tried
Bexley - Redhouse4.20Not TriedRan out

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About The Broken Drum

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

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional3
Excellent117
Good201
Acceptable102
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. Closed 31st December 2025 by licensee - venue has a new operator lined up expected to re-open perhaps end January 2026.

We have visited this pub 220 times, seen 446 different beers and tried 307 of them.

Map location

Postcode: DA15 9PT