The Swan & Mitre, Bromley

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This pub is difficult to judge - it's one of those you will love if you're into what they offer, otherwise you'll probably end up steering clear. It is populated by a young, alternative crowd and it has been that way ever since the nearby Firkin (now O'Neill's) closed. This pub took over their custom and the same crowd keeps coming back. It has a very lively, jolly party atmosphere that's enjoyable without being overpowering. Everyone is having a good time here and even the smattering of older drinkers will be joining in the fun. But the major downside, is the maintenance of the place - it could really do with some attention. The toilets are disgusting and the pub in general has a rather scummy feel - something of which the clientele seem to have become used to. We suspect they've put up with worse. And, although the drinks are cheap and they do have a couple of ales on offer, they often run out and the wines definitely could be better. The pub's most promising feature, is the garden. It is only a patio area but it is big enough to accommodate many, walled, with heaters, even a pool table, and a handy synthetic roof that whizzes out at the press of a button. With the smoking ban now in place, this pub offers smokers a very good solution. It's already one of the most popular genuine pubs in Bromley, without being pretentious or threatening.
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07 Nov 2009
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Update: The Swan is open. The closure of all pubs in Bromley on 3/11 was due to an incident in the Swan but the police were stretched because of an incident in Orpington so they they decided to shut Bromley down for the night!
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04 Nov 2009
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Latest: I was on the High Street near the Tom Foolery at about 5pm last night. The Swan had been the source of a double assault over the preceding weekend. Yesterday one victim died in hospital after being attacked by the side of the nearby cinema.



Last night police were in the process of closing early all pubs on that stretch of High Street as trouble - said to come from a contingent of "Albanians" - had kicked off big style in the Swan late yesterday afternoon (it is claimed that an east European couple had been insulted and assaulted by the dead victim).



The Swan and Mitre has not been highly regarded by people I know in Bromley for years: too many dodgy characters wanting cheap booze. If it doesn't remain shut after this double incident, I'll be very surprised.



The pub industry on its knees, and we all have to put up with this dreadful crap. Older residents of Bromley must be thinking of leaving.
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25 May 2009
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Note - no real ales at present - not enough custom according to them!
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260-262 High Street, Bromley, London, BR1 1PG

020 8460 5617

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The best station to use is Bromley South. Come out of the station and turn right, and walk up the hill. Walk though the pedestrians only area when you get to the end, continue walking on the main road straight ahead of you northbound and The Swan is after the cinema.

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23 Jun 11 Updated by FAPadmin