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Jolly Woodman, Beckenham  fancyapint.com rated pub, rated4 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Beckenham

address:

9 Chancery Lane, BR3 6NR

phone:

0871 258 8627*
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nearest stations:

Beckenham Junction Croydon Tramlink
(740m)

Ravensbourne railway station
(1.1Km)

Shortlands railway station
(1.4Km)

bus route:

227 bus info

how to find it:

From Beckenham Junction station, turn left and then right at the traffic lights, down the High Street. Turn left into Manor Road, and then take the fifth right into Chancery Lane (a ten minute walk); the pub is on the left.

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picture of Jolly Woodman
What a jolly pub (sorry). This is a charming old-fashioned place with great beer on the five hand pumps - HopBack Brewery's TEA and St Austell's Tribute were two of the choices when we were in last - and a full contingent of friendly locals. Any rumours that they're a cliquey lot were quickly abolished, we were served promptly by the cheerful staff, and spent the rest of a sunny afternoon here. The beer garden at the back is just the place for contemplating or debating over a couple of jars. It feels like a country pub in many ways, which is no bad thing in our book, and the place feels like it's lived in, rather than a place to pose with a poncey drink. The menu looks good, although we neglected to try it on our last visit. Frankly, it's the sort of boozer where you'd want to spend an afternoon with a pint, and maybe even a friend.

reviewed:
23/06/2009
reviewed by septic

Eating at TheJolly Woodman ... we last ate here on 15/3/2007

A limited home-cooked menu (usually two mains and sanwiches) is available.
food rating 2 - quality
price rating 2 - price

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

good beer served - click for explanationreal ales
TVs - click for explanationTV (small screens)
beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationbeer garden
quiz night - click for explanationsee notes...
traditional pub games - click for explanationdarts

second opinion:

posted by stuartmingay - Friday 22nd May, 2009, 11:58am
Come on guys! 18 months and still the wrong picture!
posted by fancyapint team - Tuesday 25th September, 2007, 11:17am
You're quite right Rob - the photo is that of the Barley Mow in Westminster. In a momentary lapse of concentration we gave it the wrong ID number after we recently took a new photo (1665 rather than 1655). We're going to fix it as soon as we can. Thanks also for the offer to provide a photo of the Red Lion. Unfortunately, however, due to copyright issues we can't use photographs unless a member of the Fancyapint team has taken them. Thanks for your feedback - it’s much appreciated! Cheers The Fancyapint Team
posted by rob.c - Tuesday 25th September, 2007, 2:55am
Great review of The Jolly Woodman but wrong picture. The pub shown would barely fit in Chancery Lane. I can get you a picture if you like plus a shot of the Red Lion in Bromley which you are short of. Yes I know this sounds a bit nerdy but I thought I'd get into the spirit of,and show some commitment to,the site having just signed up. Rob.
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