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The Rusty Bucket (formerly Next Door) (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Kent - PaleExcellent1
Elusive - Stories Best BitterExcellent1
Bexley - Spike IslandAcceptable1

Visits Details

19 Oct 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. An impressive conversion from the previous incarnation here by Rachel and Stuart of the other Eltham Rusty Bucket. Good to see them slaving in their new venture.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Pale4.00ExcellentNew cask on today. Top form for condition, head and lacing to the very end
Elusive - Stories Best Bitter4.20ExcellentYou know this might be the first Elusive ale I have really enjoyed
22 Jan 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit until close. Local restaurants packed but only 2 others in here then just me. 4 handpumps but "only 1 real ale at this time of year". Very friendly proprietor and bar staff.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bexley - Spike Island5.30AcceptableTasty but poured flat and no condition

About The Rusty Bucket (formerly Next Door)

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent2
Good-
Acceptable1
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Bexley, Greater London, DA5 1LA.

A bar along micropub lines but not promoted as such, in Mill Row under a spacious converted railway arch, Real ales on 4 handpumps. The bar counter is made from wooden boards to give a rustic feel. Opened September 2020. Closed late 2022. Reopened Thursday 17 October 2024 run by same operators as The Rusty Bucket in Eltham. 3 handpumps for cask ales and 15 keg beer taps plus bottles, cans, wines, spirits and cider. Seating is at normal height tables and chairs.

We have visited this pub twice, seen 3 different beers and tried them all.

Map location

Postcode: DA5 1LA