It's amazing to me that Yelp isn't a thing in the UK - there are only TWO reviews and they are from…read moreNINE YEARS AGO?!? I'll continue my quest for you Americans and rate everywhere I visit in case someone looks - maybe yelp will take off and I'll have so many first reviews We ordered some drinks and sat on the front patio - it was nice - minus the smokers, but it's the U.K. .... we enjoyed the atmosphere and our beverages. A quick drink before dinner we made a good choice.

The Rose is one of Bexleyheath's unsung havens. If you're not into the bustling, boisterous bars at…read morethe top end of the Broadway then this is the place to come. It's small and has a loyal following of regulars who in my experience keep themselves to themselves. There's a lively atmosphere, one of relaxation and general contentment which makes you feel quite settled as soon as you've sat down. It is possible to hold a conversation here too which is a massive plus when compared to other places in the immediate area. Luckily this pub often seems invisible to folk who aim to go out and get as hammered as they can meaning it is normally an idiot free zone. The bar staff are friendly and service time is more than satisfactory no matter how busy it is. The only thing I can't believe about this pub is that I walked past it so many times before actually giving it a go. In the evening parking is available in the pay and display opposite the bowling alley which is about 2 minutes walk around the corner from the pub.

Such a bad experience we actually laugh about it now. We went on a Sunday and had a roast, it was…read morevery dry and not fresh but was ok. I had a sangria cocktail which was nice and good choice of beers. Service was slow and when it came to pying, the waitress asked if we would like to do a review and get 25% off our bill. So my friend did a review and showed it to the waitress. When ahead bought the check, we noticed it was actually more then what it was totalled rather than discounted. We queried this with the waitress and she tried to explain but we could tell she didn't understand either. She said she would go get her manager. Her manager came over and was soooooo rude and patronising. She kept saying, its cause the kids meals havent got through correctly on the system. She was annoyed we had even questioned it. We literally were laughing in shock that they felt it was ok to bring the bill totalling more then the prices on the menu because apparently "there is an error with the system". No apology, just annoyance that we are able to do maths and work out when being conned. How she got the job as a manager is beyone me, absolutely clueless, rude and not very intelligent. Anyway, check your bills people! Wont be returning.

Nice local pub nestled in the park…read more Firstly and foremost, this places is extremely dog friendly :) massive bonus for me. I order the Hunter Chicken (£8.99) great value for money and a decent size. The chicken itself was juicy enough, considering the price. And the overall present was great. We came on a Friday, so they had their "Fizzy Friday" deal. So got the house prosecco, for £12 (reduced by £8) which was a nice drop. Do check out their numerous Deal nights, which is always a lot of fun. Overall, I wouldn't come here especially for the food, though I would for the environment and to enjoy by the park. Come with friend group small and large, though probably not a romantic date place or appropriate for business.

Nice pub with a village like atmosphere. Always has a good selection of real ale if that's your…read morething. The only pub in Bexleyheath with no morons in. Nice little boozer.

This pub had a great atmosphere..especially for a monday night! It looks like a proper traditional…read morepub too and serves a lot of different beers. It's almost a perfect local to be honest and would probably get five stars if the beers were not all the usual suspects (there was a guest but it was an incredibly common (and not particularly good)) Shepheard Neame seasonal).

had a steak sizzler - fantastic- Simon the chef on today- great food ! Had mine well done and a…read morefriend had hers medium- all done spot on !

Good old South London Pub with good food, great bar staff and food. A very welcome home.read more

The Golden Lion wouldn't be my first choice for a drinking location in Bexleyheath. The pub itself…read morewas okay, there was a pool table and a big screen which was easy enough to see, but the clientele made me feel quite uncomfortable. They were quite a young crowd who seemed to prefer shouting at each other as loudly as possible as opposed to talking regardless of the distance between them and in a few cases their aggressive tone made me feel a little on edge as it sounded like they were after a fight. It might not be like this on all occasions but after my visit, I was hardly keen on going back to see. It is within walking distance of Bexleyheath's livelier venues and The Golden Lion looks like it is a starting point for most people's evenings.

The Golden Lion has had quite a varied history with several owners over the years and did used to…read morehave a reputation as a bit of a fight pub. However, the current manager, Terry, changed all that years ago. They cleaned up the decor and introduced live bands, better TV's and quality beer. You can also get reasonably priced food here but I've never eaten it so I can't comment on what it's like. We used to go here every week, often more than once (alcoholics!! Us??). I think we still have the record for the largest bar tab (oh the shame). Always found it really friendly with a good mix of people there and excellent bar staff. Yes it can get very packed at weekends but not overly so. The crowds never seem to get violent, despite other comments here and on those busy nights extra security is on hand. We've found this to be a nice in between pub, it's not quite an old man's boozer and it's a long way from the kiddie bars further up the Broadway. Check it out, we've always enjoyed ourselves there and was our place to go before Nyne's opened. Sorry Terry.

This pub is my local & after drinking here 4 many years i think I have the right to say this is…read moreagreat little pub always friendly welcome great bar staff & like the rose in the broadway it one of the few real pubs in the area Ever seen a fight in this pub in over ten years plus that I've been drinking here well police by the regulars of which three are many we just keep coming back to this pub

As Iam not from the area I came across this pub by accident, and glad I did. Its a nice…read more"backstreet" pub with friendly staff & regulars, it also apparently has a good full menu

Great little pub especially for daytime food. My family and I have been there many many times for…read moretheir Sunday roasts which are just fantastic and they offer smaller portions at half price if you're a small eater like me. No disabled toilets which is a draw back but it's still a great little pub with nice staff, cosy atmosphere and good food.

The Kings Arms which is located on the Broadway is the sort of pub you end up in rather than set…read moreout to go to. The atmosphere is very relaxed and the drinks reasonably priced. The people in there leave each other alone and most people go there to have a few quiet drinks.

Lovely pub in the village, looks like it has been recently refurbished, so it's very clean…read more Got a decent selection of draft beers! And they tasted clean and good. Bartender Francis was super friendly and lovely. And the owner seemed pretty nice, talked about how often he cleans his draft lines. No food sold here, but it's just your old school traditional pub. Come here to get your pints or mix drinks Will definitely come back

Live music venue. Sunday 3pm live music with complementary snacks. Tuesday 8.30pm Karaoke with…read moreDuncan. Wednesday fortnightly open Mic. Thursday poker. Friday live music. Traditional local pub offering real ales.

Situated in an old Bank, hence the original title, from the outside it looks very nice. It's all…read morebeen kitted out with lovely tables and chairs and the menu looks great. Hurray we thought, another upmarket eatery for dear old Bexleyheath. The first clue that not all was ideal is their menu. £20 a head??!! Now that's not exactly OTT but for Bexleyheath you'd be looking for something a little lower, especially before you start adding drinks and extra's. The second clue was in the level of service. It was clear fairly early on that although their prices said upmarket, the only thing 'market' about it was where the owners usually did their trading. Service was generally pretty poor and the quality of the food did not meet what you'd expect from the price. Having dug into things a little more after wards and asked around a few contacts we have, the impression I get is that the owners are more into this for the quick buck than for a love of fine dining. Not somewhere I would recommend. That said, if they can invest in the basics a little more it could be a lovely place to go. "Could try harder" as they used to tell you at school.

We went to this restaurant on Sat night to celebrate my husbands 40th birthday. After having sat…read moredown at our table 45 minutes later than booked due to them overbooking we had what I can only describe as the worst restaurant experience ever. The starters were very average, our main courses were either incorrect, undercooked or just very bland. In fairness to the waiter when we complained they offered us complimentary drinks, they even bought over a complimentary bottle of champagne, but don't be fooled by this as they stuck it on our bill - hoping we wouldn't notice perhaps!! After we had paid our bill and complained about the evening in general they had their bouncer get very aggresive and ask us to leave. One of the owners a short rather nasty man was incredibly rude to us. Having eaten a couple of days previously at the Oxo Tower and paid very similar prices I can only advise that the owners need to take a trip up there to see how a real up market restaurant cooks their food and treats their customers. I will not be visiting this overpriced pretentious place again.

Came in for my Uncle's 85th birthday. My Aunt and Uncle enjoy this place my first time here. It…read morewas very busy when we came in mid afternoon. We went up to the bar to order drinks and food. I did notice you could order from your phone but Auntie likes to do things the old fashioned way so up to the bar we went and we were helped pretty quickly. I had a monster mango mash cocktail it was good but not strong. My Aunt and Uncle had beer and red wine nothing fancy but they were happy with it. I had fish and chips with baked beans. It was good basic fish and chips. My Aunt and Uncle had baked potatoes aka jacket potatoes with tuna and it came with a side salad. They were happy with that. We had a good time. I would come back here.

The Furze Wren was formally known as Lloyds No 1 Bar but a couple of years back underwent a…read morerefurbishment. I was never a fan of the original Lloyds and pretty much had to be physically dragged there by friends. I'm sad to say that the only changes to the place have been physical. Being a Weatherspoons, it is a case of cheap drinks all round. Early evenings and midweek this can be quite a good place to socialise. But at the weekends it packs out to the point where it becomes unenjoyable. there are a lot of people clambering for the bar staff's attention and it took me ages to get served at the bar. A lot of people appear to go to The Furze Wren to get as drunk as possible for as cheap as possible. Of course this means that you can encounter a number of unpleasant characters. Don't get me wrong, the majority of people are there to keep themselves to themselves and to have a good time, but it is worth keeping your wits about you and be prepared to be knocked into a lot if you are there during these busy periods. As far as food and drink quality goes, it is Weatherpoons' standard which means good value and good quality. The Furze Wren is good for a midweek drink and socialising with friends. As for weekends, I would suggest only going there if you can tolerate nightclub style environments (ie, crowded and loud). Being based in Bexleyheath Broadway makes it a good place for lunch or a break from shopping/work. Pretty much every bus route that goes through Bexleyheath stops within a few hundred yards of it although some buses are subject to diversions on Friday/Saturday nights and during other busy periods. Parking is available outside Sainsbury's around the corner.