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I wandered through what seemed to be a rather dodgy residential area to get here. As previous reviews have stated, it's a Greene King pub well off the beaten track. IPA & Abbot are served. There was also Timothy Taylor Landlord. London Glory was "settling". Patrons were far from settled. They were a noisy bunch, enjoying tunes from the jukebox. A fine traditional interior and a good example of a thriving community local that may initially feel a little rough around the edges, but should be encouraged, as it is an altogether dying breed.
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This is now my local and I visit roughly once a month. A great place for a pint, which does not take itself too seriously.
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Greene King pub tucked away around the back streets off Burnt Ash Lane that if you didn’t know it existed you wouldn’t stumble upon it.
Fairly busy on the Tuesday night in late July when I made my first visit for almost 25 years. The garden was particularly packed as the sun was shining.
On the bar there’s 4 hand pumps offering 4 ales. 3 from Greene King and Camerons Strongarm. The pint of Strongarm I had was very good.
A decent little pub, a little clicky but no bother for a couple of strangers wandering in…I may be back sooner than 25 years from now!
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Still one of the best little locals in the county. Great staff and lovely atmosphere. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them. I love how the customer make up changes through out the afternoon - nicest time is later in the evening when it's the real locals but if you need any work doing - call in around 5 and you will find just the tradesman you need!
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Visited this evening. Nice pint of Ruddles friendly atmosphere definitely recommend.
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Went in here on tuesday evening with my mate from work for a quiet beer and loved it. The service from the girls behind the bar was great and the landlord was most welcoming and was having a laugh and a joke with the customers. Just what a local pub should be. It's like stepping back in time with the decor but pubs like this shouldn't change. it needs modernising in parts, i.e. toilets, some new furniture and a bit of new flooring in parts wouldn't go a miss but great beer, good company more than makes up for it's shortcomings.
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Went to this pub yesterday for the first time in about 12 years. Very pleased to report it hasn't changed a bit.
Pity about the boring Greene King-only beers, but otherwise excellent.
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Very decent boozer I used to regularly frequent when I lived in the area, decent beer - nice atmosphere, very friendly staff, probably the best pub for miles. 8/10
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Started at the Prince Frederick on a mini pub crawl with my mate who like most of Bromley wouldn't know it was there unless taken. Pretty well packed out at 8pm with a very friendly atmosphere and good bar staff who served an exellent pint of Ruddles from a choice of 5 ales. Highly recommended.
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Friendly local with excelent bar staff.
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Recently moved back into the area very close to the Fred after an absence of 20 years or so. The place really hasnt changed - thats not a negative, its a great local's pub with excellent bar staff who make you feel welcome. Nice pub..
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I too have lived local to 'The Fred' for years - its a very nice pub, excellent staff and landlord and a really homely feel.
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Although I've lived in this area for 10 years I'd never come across this out-of-the-way pub until I read the reviews on BITE. It's a nice, old-fashioned sort of London backstreet pub with a good range of ales, when I visited in the afternoon it was quiet but with a nice friendly atmosphere. Only drawback is they don't do ffod.
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Second place to the Red Lion in my opinion. Nice pub though
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If you built a bar in your house this would pretty much resemble the Prince Fred, it's perfect !! Old china plates on the wall, interior wood is lovingly polished and most importantly no black goo in the quiz machine payout slot.
Most enjoyable.
Nice pint of Arthur too.
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Nicest pub in Bromley, if you are lucky enough to have found it.
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Originally known as the Prince Frederick�s Head. Formally an ale house dating from at least 1761. Rebuilt receiving a new frontage in 1890. Believed to be the only pub named after �Poor Fred�, Prince of Wales (1707 - 1751), eldest son of George II, and father of George III. He was outlived by his father who, on the Prince�s death, refused to pay his debts.
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A Greene King affiliated pub situated 100 yards behind the BP garage on the Plaistow Green squareabout. A friendly welcome from the girls behind the bar greets any new faces. Greene King IPA & Abbot & a full-flavoured Flowers Original on cask, Boddies & Flowers Best on tap, with Stella, Carlsberg & Castlemaine XXXX completing the lager range. Split into 2 halves with sports shown in one & a more relaxed saloon bar with chattering locals in the other. Jukebox, rear beer garden & regular quiz night - everything you'd expect from a good local full of character.
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