Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 9 and Version 1 of Brockley Jack, SE4 2DH
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| Pub near [[Crofton Park Station]], rebuilt in the late 19th century and refurbished in mid-2008. |
A long-standing pub near [[Crofton Park Station]], rebuilt in the late-19th century, and refurbished in mid-2008. |
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A long wood-fronted bar stretches across one wall of the front room, with a set of rather blingy spherical lampshades hanging above. Flooring is a mix of flagstones, varnished boards, and carpet, while seating is a mix of half-height banquetted booths, tall stools, upright chairs, and armchairs. Wood and glass room dividers break up the space a bit. Presumably the refurbishment was intended to make the place more family-friendly, and it comes across somewhat as a hotel bar. |
The space inside is a very pleasant carpeted area with a number of large solid tables both in the front room where the bar is located, as well as around the back. There is some seating by the front windows on a raised area, and a large partially-covered beer garden/conservatory out the back, though it should be noted there were signs indicating no smoking in this area. Presumably the refurbishment was intended to make the place more family-friendly, and it comes across somewhat as a hotel bar. |
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Around behind the bar is another seating space, and there are two gardens: a large partially-covered beer garden/conservatory out the back, where smoking is not permitted; and a separate "smoking garden" to the side. The pub notably hosts [https://www.brockleyjack.co.uk/ a theatre space] with seating for around 50. |
Ales on tap are standard Greene King options, their IPA and Abbot Ale. There are also basic lager options, and a wine list. Food is served and is fairly decent. [[Ewan]] had a cheese and pickle baguette (around £4), though they also have plenty of hot food options as well. The pickle was served on the side, and the sandwich was fine and brought out promptly. |
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We've visited twice now, on a Monday evening in October 2008 and a Monday afternoon in May 2019. On both occasions, the handpumps were clipped for Greene King IPA and Abbot Ale. In May 2019 a pint of lime and soda was £1.50. |
The pub notably hosts a theatre space (with seating for around 50), which is also used for other functions such as a semi-regular film club. |
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On our May 2019 visit, there were five other customers when [[Kake]] arrived around 1:15pm, one of them eating lunch. Music was playing, a bit easy listening but not too loud. Service was friendly and welcoming. According to the Brockley Jack website as of May 2019, food is served noon-9pm every day. In October 2008, [[Ewan]]'s cheese and pickle baguette (around £4) was fine and brought out promptly. The pickle was served on the side. Food "events" advertised on a flyer in October 2008 included pie nights on Wednesdays, curry nights on Thursdays (with a quiz from 8:30pm), fish and chips nights on Fridays, tapas (7pm-11pm) and live entertainment on Saturdays, and roast lunches on Sundays (plus another quiz, again from 8:30pm). Dog-friendliness: Dogs are permitted — one arrived during our visit and was immediately offered a bowl of water and some biscuits. Accessibility: No step to get in. The ladies' is up a couple of flights of stairs and round several corners and really quite an adventure to get to. The gents' is up three steps with no handrail. |
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* Photos of various menus as of May 2019: [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/47930578982/ children's], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/47930581083/ vegetarian and vegan], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/47930580548/ gluten-free] |
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* [https://www.southlondonclub.co.uk/blog/a-brief-history-of-the-brockley-jack History article by the South London Club] * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brockley_Jack_Theatre Wikipedia entry] * [https://whatpub.com/pubs/SEL/10861/ WhatPub entry] |
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brockley_Jack_Theatre Wikipedia entry] |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], May 2019. Opening hours taken from the Brockley Jack website, May 2019.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]], [[Kake]] and Jo, 20 October 2008.</div> |
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category='Beer Garden,Dog Friendly,Greene King,Pub Food,Pub Quiz,Pub Quiz On Sundays,Pub Quiz On Thursdays,Pubs,Real Ale,Smoking Area,Theatres' edit_type='Minor tidying' |
category='Beer Garden,Food Served Evenings,Food Served Lunchtimes,Greene King,Pubs,Real Ale,Smoking Area,Theatres' edit_type='Normal edit' |
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os_y='174536' phone='020 8699 3966' |
os_y='174565' phone='020 8291 1206 (theatre)' |
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| website='http://www.brockleyjack.co.uk/' website='http://www.brockleyjack-london.co.uk/' | website='http://www.brockleyjack.co.uk/' website='http://www.brockleyjack-london.co.uk/' |
A long-standing pub near Crofton Park Station, rebuilt in the late-19th century, and refurbished in mid-2008.
The space inside is a very pleasant carpeted area with a number of large solid tables both in the front room where the bar is located, as well as around the back. There is some seating by the front windows on a raised area, and a large partially-covered beer garden/conservatory out the back, though it should be noted there were signs indicating no smoking in this area. Presumably the refurbishment was intended to make the place more family-friendly, and it comes across somewhat as a hotel bar.
Ales on tap are standard Greene King options, their IPA and Abbot Ale. There are also basic lager options, and a wine list. Food is served and is fairly decent. Ewan had a cheese and pickle baguette (around £4), though they also have plenty of hot food options as well. The pickle was served on the side, and the sandwich was fine and brought out promptly.
The pub notably hosts a theatre space (with seating for around 50), which is also used for other functions such as a semi-regular film club.
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