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The Broken Drum (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hop Stuff - Gunners Porter |  | 1 |
| Bexley - Black Prince Porter |  | 1 |
| Kent - Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Redhouse | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Stuff - Gunners Porter | 7.40 | | Heavy hitter |
| Bexley - Black Prince Porter | 4.60 | | Went flat quickly |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Redhouse | 4.20 | Not Tried | Ran out |
About The Broken Drum
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 3 |
 | 117 |
| 202 |
| 102 |
 | 4 |
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. Re-opened Friday 20th March 2026 with new operator. 2 toilets now, bar counter moved and 2 cask ales now served on handpump and the addition of 5 keg taps.
We have visited this pub 221 times, seen 448 different beers and tried 308 of them.
Postcode: DA15 9PT