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Called in for lunch after a bank holiday walk on the common. Pub was not too crowded and we were served at the bar quickly. Two local real ales, both good and well-kept. Food took a short while to arrive while we waited in the sunny garden. My cheddar ploughman's was generous and fresh- how great to get a ploughman's as these seem to have fallen from favour. My wife had a special; prawn, avocado and cream cheese baguette and chips. Again very tasty and generous. We struggled to finish our meals! The only small quibble was the indifference of the bar staff. On arrival we were not "greeted" and indeed the 2 barmen were carrying on a private conversation all the time they were pouring our beers. Efficient, yes, but somewhat lacking in enthusiasm and/or professionalism. Aside from that we would strongly recommend this large semi-rural pub for a good lunch. Value for money too.
d_jackman . 2024-08-27
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A great place, brilliant staff and food, they loved our Westie and treated her like a queen, having been several times it has become a go to
will e . 2024-04-17
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Came for a Xmass lunch and it was brilliant food was good and service was amazing. Great place for a dog as well.
Normthefisherman . 2024-01-08
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Went for lunch and the food was excellent. Service was good until a few more people arrived and then we seemed to be forgotten for a while. If you don't have a dog with you then you are in the minority as the place is all about canine companians and their associated noises and smells. The entrance could do with a little love. Cigarette ends on the floor and advertising boards and a parasol stacked to one side. Personally I would sweep up the litter and store items elsewhere just to make the place look tidy and cared for. I think if the management went outside and approached the main door and tried to view what they see through the eyes of a customer they might get my point. Not complaining just trying to help by pointing out where improvements could be made.
MICHAEL JOHN . 2023-12-09
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If you go for a festive meal it can sometimes be over priced and not very good. This was definitely not the case. The meal was amazing. Very generous portions. Very tasty. Reasonably priced. No rush for us to vacate the table. Friendly staff. We took the dog with us as the pub is very dog friendly. I can’t recommend this place enough. We eat there various times throughout the year and it’s always excellent.
Deborah R . 2023-12-07
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We had a late lunch here during the week. The staff were friendly and helpful in the face of confusing customers like me who read a "w" meaning with (chips) as a "v" and thought it was a veggie pie. it would be great if there was a veggie pie on the menu. There were good portion sizes for the food we had, which included ham and eggs, a salad and a cream of mushroom pasta. A review below says that the pub is not dog friendly. It is now. It is quite a big pub with plenty of space for dogs. Also they have a raised area where dogs are not permitted, which I think is good for people who might be nervous of dogs, so I think that's very good. I was too full after the pasta to have the rhubarb crumble. The landlady kindly offered to give me want to take away. I declined as I really was very full, but the next time I am in that neck of the woods, and I will have a cup of tea and a rhubarb crumble which comes with either custard or ice cream. I will also give them a double tip as I thought that service was included in the bill, but a closer examination of the receipt with my glasses on showed that it was not.
SClond . 2023-08-20
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Extremely unfriendly management. Very mediocre food that anyone could make at home, over priced! £6 a pint Not going back!
Spudnose75 . 2023-06-19
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Good with dogs and children, definitely book ahead if eating ,friendly staff .outdoor areas with some under cover.
sharonhA7701LD . 2023-06-18
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Good outdoor seating on a hot summers day looking over the green. The inside was good with good sport screens. Outside was fine and the weather meant it was a good day. Food was decent, had a range of the sides/starters.
apbrennan2 . 2023-06-11
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We revisited the pub for food as had previously had a lovely experience there. Pub wasn’t busy as it was after the lunch hour rush but we waited over an hour for our food. Tables that arrived after us were served their food before us. Food wasn’t as enjoyable as last time. Service charge is included and it should be optional. It’s a treat for us to go out as a family for a meal so this was a disappointing experience and one we won’t go back and try again.
mwY2874TA . 2023-01-15
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Visited at lunch time on a grey January day. Staff were very welcoming. The food was very good, especially the vegetables , lots of them and the broccoli was just right - not hard and not soggy. Our dog as always loved her doggy sausage. Thanks for a great lunch.
Selinasuse . 2023-01-13
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10 of us went for dinner to say farewell to some Australian relatives returning after a visit. Pub was obviously quiet as it was straight after NewYear. The service was very good and the meals we had were excellent. A particular hit were the chicken burgers ( bacon was wonderful) and the Mac and cheese special. Despite generous portions most managed very good ice cream …. Including the dog who had their own ‘doggie’ ice cream. Would certainly recommend and will definitely be returning
gillianmG4258NC . 2023-01-04
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Stopped after a walk for drinks & lunch. Had a drink at the bar then sat down for lunch in the pub area. We had 2 ploughman lunches at £13.00 each, no apple or nuts, could have asked if we had any food allergies… it’s the little things! Prob not worth the money. Also ordered at the bar 3 drinks, the bar man insisted he’d bring them over. Paid on the way out then left, was over charged for 7 pints plus a service charge, which I’ve never had in a pub… for drinks to be bought over before. Had to go back to get refund.. disappointed… we’ll find another walk next time.
shallou24 . 2022-12-06
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A huuuuuge thank you to Nick and Janet for hosting my group today. I cannot express how grateful I am for how accommodating you were to us! For context, I work as a Neurodiversity / Disability Support Tutor at a London university, and today marked the very first event in an extra-curricular / holistic support programme I have set up for students who have engaged with our services, a guided day hike. Only 2 students out of 10 were known to me before today, and they did not know each other either. This was a first visit to the countryside for several of them, a first visit to a pub for one attendee, and several also experience anxiety (both as a condition, and as a symptom of other conditions), so I phoned yesterday to explain the situation. Nick was so understanding, and both he and Janet were super-welcoming today, really going above and beyond to make my group feel comfortable and support my role as organiser. To witness the group visibly gaining confidence in front of me as a result genuinely makes my heart swell! The food was also EXCEPTIONAL. Very generous portions and a perfect opportunity for our international students to sample British pub classics. Despite nearly getting food envy at the sight of the perfectly cooked (and massive!) fish and chips, my home-made pie was equally delicious and great comfort food! The garden was also very well-kept (beautiful in the sunshine!) and equipped with lots of things to keep children entertained. Not only do I intend to return with other groups of students, this is also firmly on my list of places to bring my family when visiting me (including two young nephews who mean the world to me!). Thank you again for your significant contribution to making today such a success, I really, really appreciate it!
goldie81 . 2022-11-11
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Just popped in here for a quick drink with my dog. Very dog friendly - free treats and water. Plenty of tables and chairs outside. Nice atmosphere. Free parking outside. Good friendly staff.
400manda . 2022-09-03
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The food was lovely and the staff couldn't do enough for us! We had a lovely Sunday afternoon there and the children's playground is fantastic for letting the little ones run off some steam. Highly recommend and will be a returning customer.
Ferrarichick84 . 2022-05-23
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we live in Beckenham and can't get proper cooked food.We now go to Keston with the dogs and get proper cooked meals with pleasant and polite staff ,property run pub a pleasure to vist
michaelp607 . 2022-05-16
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The pub in itself is a friendly pub but please avoid the seafood pasta. The only way I can describe it is tinned mackerel in a tomato sauce on a bed of pasta. I will visit again but won’t be eating.
kikidoug . 2022-03-31
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We have been 'occasional regulars' here for around 15 years. We are always welcomed warmly, if you have a dog, Janet is your best friend! Just a word of warning, don't try to order a meal and forget the doggy sausages, your name would be...
cathyd389 . 2022-03-28
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We've been here several times over the past six months and heartily recommend it. Great home cooked food and good selection of ales. Staff and locals friendly - a rarity these days. it's how a pub should be. After a super pie of the day...
Triton_Traveller . 2022-02-12
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Terrible place. The service was slow. The food offered was different from the food advertised in the board. Big plates with tasteless food.gluten free Bread hard and unbeatable The decoration is dated. On the whole, one of worst eating experiences of my Life. The only...
Clara H . 2021-12-04
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We popped in for a quick lunch to celebrate boys A level results and had a very good lunch with decent drinks. The only quibble was having bacon in the seafood chowder which I wasn't expecting and was not shown on the menu. I would...
kaano-samedo . 2021-08-10
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Pub owners / staff already worked hard before Covid times but now they are literally running round like headless chickens now. Between cleaning , table service and every other regulations now. Really feel for them. So maybe give all that a thought before you complain...
Polly2709 . 2021-06-07
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Our first night out since lockdown and was not disappointed. This is a traditional pub serving great food- not fancy but tasty and plentiful. Clientele were mixed creating a friendly and happy atmosphere. Staff enhanced this by their friendliness and efficient service. A great place...
sued662 . 2021-05-19
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Met up with a very dear friend today who is not seen since last year. Champagne on ice as I arrived and we both ordered the Caesar salad. My friend wanted hers without chicken, I had chicken and bacon... must say good was lovely and...
Mickyc68 . 2021-05-11
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Attended just before lockdown, I appreciated that the staff had extra pressure during this period but custoner service was just terrible. Very unfriendly feel to the whole place. Also it seemed that the locals were not required to socially distance and were above the rules....
mdA6587FM . 2020-12-08
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Disappointing roast Fatty lamb, greasy potatoes and frozen Yorkies Nice location but food needs major improvement
joannasC9807KR . 2020-03-01
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(Friday, lunchtime visit in October.) Nice location, pleasant bar-staff and very dog-friendly. However, all rather tatty, jaded and neglected. The food was adequate but plain and average - and the prices exceed the standard. Would we return to eat... No.
Shaka2929 . 2019-10-04
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At the end of a long sunny day, stumbled upon the Greyhound. A real country charm of a place in the middle of woodland. The good selection at the bar, and good food will get me to come back.
Jonathan C . 2019-08-25
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Dreadful Food.Sticky table Tops.Rude and unfreindly bar lady. She may be the landlady but cant be sure.I think some customer service training would help her.Also non smoking signs outside give the impression of no smoking in this area but when you read the smaller print...
garthcrooks81 . 2019-08-11
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Went here after a Wednesday night mountain bike ride, for beers with the lads. Birra Moretti is bang on. Fancied some food and ordered steak and wine pie, mash and veg. Epic portion of pie, which was packed with meat. Veg and mash equally lavish....
colinl636 . 2019-08-11
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Dreadful food. Sticky table tops.A Bar Lady was rude and abrupt. Non smoking signs outside give the impession of no smoking allowed but when you read the print they point to inside.
garthcrooks81 . 2019-08-09
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Friendly welcome but it would have been helpful if someone had pointed out that there was a largish party in so food may be delayed. We waited 45 minutes and an explanation was given only when we queried this. The food when it came was disappointing and nothing special.
488babsd . 2019-08-03
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Went today with my two dogs and friends! Very disappointed with our roast dinner, have to say it was the worse roast in a pub I have had. The beef was so tough had to have a carving knife, and the potatoes weren’t good or the vegetables! Won’t be going there again
tonytt_11 . 2019-07-14
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Nettes Pub mit guter Auswahl an Gerichten und Pub üblicher Auswahl an Getränken. Zuvorkommendes Personal. Ich würde immer wieder hier zum Mittagessen einkehren.
Stelly040770 . 2019-06-17
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We visited today and have to say the veranda was absolutely filthy-cigarette butts, ash and plastic wrappers from fag packets all over the floor. Cobwebs everywhere so clearly not been cleaned for a while. Expensive drinks too over a tenner for beer and glass of wine, if charging them sort of prices then at least sweep the floor after the Saturday night drinkers. Don’t think we’ll be back.
soprano1969 . 2019-06-02
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Staying nearby so popped in here twice. First time just me, my husband and the dog. Then again with our son and baby granddaughter when we sat outside. Always friendly and great atmosphere. Dogs welcome.
cookiebiscuit_10 . 2019-05-18
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Welcoming and friendly staff. 6 of us for Sunday lunch, 3 roasts, 2 scampi and one battered fish. All very good, loads of meat on the roast, plenty of vegetables too - although one of our group does not like cauliflower cheese which in other places has come as an option, so he was a little disappointed. Roast potatoes not as crispy as would have liked, but often the way with mass catering - but all in all a good meal. Extra gravy supplied on request. Fish dishes were also good. Desserts great - big portions too. Beer connoisseur - recommends 'Landlord'. Took a dog who was made very welcome and loved the doggy sausage! Will definitely go again.
PATRICIA465 . 2019-04-29
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Such a family friendly pub for visitors and locals! Dogs are welcome, great social for all ages and easy to access.
isla_pearce . 2019-04-15
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We went there yesterday (17/02) after a walk and thought we'd sample their Sunday roast. Both the beef and lamb were quite overcooked and the veg was the same bland and tasteless. For £12 each, they were overpriced. The pub itself was looking tired and needs some tlc and fresh decor. As it stands, wouldn't go there again, most disappointed.
andrewapril26 . 2019-02-18
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Popped in with friends on a Thursday night. Not very busy so plenty of tables to sit at. Sky Sports (football) was on which was a bonus. Reasonable range of beers but little atmosphere given how quiet it was. Used to go this place in the 1980s when it was rammed every night. A bye-gone era!
malcolml618 . 2019-01-06
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We called in after a nearby walk and during the Christmas holidays. It was fairly busy but there were plenty of tables and we thought we'd stay for a bite to eat as well as a drink. I would say firstly that we always find the staff here incredibly friendly and this time was no exception. They are welcoming, chatty and go out of their way to be helpful.
Pam K . 2019-01-03
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Recently went here twice with different friends for meals (2nd time wasn’t my choice!) and whilst it is such a friendly place if you bring your dog, if you are just a group of friends with no pets, sadly the service is not good - you may as well be invisible given how long we waited for our food - and wasn’t even offered a drink or anything whilst we waited over 55mins - such a shame as handy cos it’s local and has a good green outside for during the summer
carley997 . 2018-12-29
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We had a really great Sunday lunch here today - 6 people and a dog (who was welcomed and fussed over!) Excellent Sunday roast and puddings and all serves very swiftly. Followed by a lovely autumnul walk on the common. We'll be back!
fuf7t75itjdhxjvkh . 2018-11-04
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We met here, six of us for a reunion. The service was efficient and friendly. Our friends dog was made most welcome.
Bazzerman . 2018-10-11
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We have eaten here many times and the food has generally been pretty average, if not poor but we kept coming back as it is the only pub in Keston with a lovely playground at the back. Sadly the food has steadily gotten worse and after eating here Sunday before last, we will not go back. The quality of both drinks and food was so low, we would normally have let the food go back but we were starving after a long wait. The shandy tasted horrible and was flat, the "orange juice" turned out to be squash and the food was by a mile the worst meal we had in years: Kids fish fingers were the cheapest freezer stuff, the fish and chips tasteless, peas cheapest freezer peas and the pie and mash unspeakable: The pie was so salty, it was barely edible and the mash was a badly mashed watery mass, the gravy straight from the pack. They ought to sack that 'chef' if they don't want to lose all their weekend customers!
Frequenttraveller176 . 2018-09-27
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We needed a pub lunch whilst walking a section of the London Loop walk.
An_English_Man . 2018-07-16
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Every time we visit our son and daughter-in-law we always come here for a drink. In fact we came here twice this visit. We haven't had a proper meal here though we did have a sneaky Spotted Dick and custard the first night and Pancake loves the dog sausages. It's more than just dog friendly - they even provide a blanket to put over the seat so the dog can have its own chair. The staff are lovely too and we are made very welcome. Just how a pub should be. And a great location.
cookiebiscuit_10 . 2018-06-22
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Well I know it was Fathers Day but just had the worst service and meal served to me and my family. Not enough staff in and out of the kitchen
Dannianne . 2018-06-17
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This is a great local pub, the staff are always quick to serve and very friendly but we think there is an issue with groups of young lads spoiling the family, country style atmosphere of this pub, there is a clear sign sayin over 21’s but this doesn’t seem to be working or inforced, at the weekend we saw big groups of well below 21’s behaving really badly, leaving beer glasses on the floor with no care for anyone else. I would hate this pub to become a place to avoid whenever there a game on, we all like a good time but there needs to be some boundaries if it wants to remain a family local
Pat R . 2018-05-20
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Great for family’s with young kids as there is a decent climbing frame and swings in garden. Food however is very standard pub fare, very average but that’s to be expected in a local community pub
greenwichgastroman . 2018-05-05
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Our walking group stopped here for liquid refreshment, and it was immediately obvious that this is a vibrant community pub. The place was heaving inside and out with family groups, and full of happy chatter and laughter. Our welcome from all the staff we met was genuine, and they seemed to have a great rapport with their customers. We sat outside to enjoy our drinks, which were very good. If ever I'm in the area again, this will be the pub I visit.
Horleylad . 2018-04-10
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Lovely pub , service and food were great ! . Will definitely going back when we visit in the summer.
traceycroft1 . 2018-04-08
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I belong to a local walking group and we use this pub once, possibly twice, per year for our post walk lunch. Our most recent was a circular walk i.e. starting and finishing at the pub, but sadly we were down on number due to a number of reasons. Always very pleased with the help given by the management and staff, indeed they organise a monthly walk themselves along with all manner of other `pub activities'. The pub food is always very good and very reasonably priced.
David M . 2018-03-08
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We had a Sunday roast in this busy pub on a very cold day. Unfortunately we were seated by the back door, hit by an icy blast every time anyone came in or out - or left the door open.
G_M_NGlasgow . 2018-03-04
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I just poped in after work for my well deserved dBl buffalo and bud light ..i noticed the guys having a unfairly difficult guests this night ..but the team members and the manageress were dealt with proffesion as usually , and the patience it's shows care and amazing training what start with an excellent managing skills.. there is no better place in Bromley..(except my restaurant ) but always feel welcome ...its a pleasure to visit you guys ..amazing place ...
ginomate . 2018-02-11
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My wife and I popped in to sample our new local as moving over this way in Feb. Lovely barmaid with great banter, great pint and the food was seriously good, proper pub grub at its best. Nice mix of locals, dog friendly which is just fantastic.
ian583 . 2018-01-21
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Went for lunch with our golden retriever to the greyhound, which we found very dog friendly even sausages available for £1 - so she cant wait to go back!
VivienneS13 . 2017-12-29
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Second time we have been here, dog friendly, service just ok, chicken and chorizo pie was dry and appeared to have been warmed up in microwave, pastry was glued together, mash was tepid and dry, meat really dry and I could not taste the chorizo, really disappointing, one of my sisters ordered the chicken curry, this looked awful, shredded chicken where it had been reheated several times by the looks, Aunty ordered the squash meal this looked liked it had been slopped on the plate, ordered pudding, I asked for cream, but for the second time running it came out with ice cream, either the staff were not listening or they cannot read a ticket, had to send it back, sister ordered a sticky pudding, this came out hard in the middle, had been microwaved by it seems to bits. The staff were careless, and did not seem to care either, I think the manager was not there at the time. Was not impressed and will not be going back there, I thought this pub had won an award, but what for I do not know.
seaview2016 . 2017-11-24
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I visited this venue with my St Bernard Daisy, the pub is dog friendly, the food is very good and the staff were brilliant.
tge2 . 2017-10-27
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Went here for Sunday lunch. 3 of us ordered the roast diners and they were very average. Swimming in gravy and the beef was tough and the Yorkshire pudding was soggy from all the gravy and the veg looked like it had been very overlooked. All in all not a great meal didn't stop for dessert. Our server wasn't great but lady who I assume was the manager was very attentive and very pleasant.
iimrmobility . 2017-10-23
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La Pastelería Juegos de pastel era como cartón y el carne de bultos. Las patatas fritas eran buenas. Baguette de pollo seco. Ensalada era pequeña. Plowmams suficiente para dos, una cara. Cerveza bien cuidado. Sin bebida aquí pero no comer.
Patricia H . 2017-07-18
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Cinco de nosotros tuvimos una comida aquí recientemente y nos decepcionó. Ninguna de las comidas estaban calientes y tres de nosotros nuestro envió. Las chuletas de cordero se supone que tienen una menta pudín de puré de patata y la supuestamente tienen el perejil - ninguna de las hierbas estaban en pruebas. Nos dijeron que el chop comidas sería un mientras ya que no pudo ser re-chuletas climatizada y fresco tenía que ser cocinado. También las otras comidas que tienen una fresca ración de patatas. Cuando las comidas eran devueltos, eran exactamente la misma comida como antes, aunque ahora caliente. Hay una buena selección de cervezas pero el personal del bar no parecía disfrutar de su trabajo esa noche. También era bastante ruidoso. Visitamos el pub después de un artículo de periódico local que decía que el pub había ganado un premio y que los terratenientes camra han trabajado duro para construir un pub en la comunidad con una gran variedad de actividades, desde luego no tenía una pizarra completa con un montón de eventos, así que fue una lástima que no disfrute de la visita.
katp119 . 2017-07-12
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Visita el Greyhound Keston siempre y nunca nos ha decepcionado. El personal es atento, educado y entablar una conversación. La comida es genial, y la variedad de eventos es increíble. Se encargan de todo y nada es demasiado complicada. Un pub genial con un montón de risas y gente fabulosa.
Becca W . 2017-06-22
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Nos fuimos a explorar la zona local (ish) y fuimos a dar un paseo en un bosque keston redonda hermoso día soleado (vale la pena el viaje) estuvimos aquí para el almuerzo y encontramos un pub que me encantaría pasar un día. La comida y las bebidas eran un poco caras para lo que eran, pero el pub en general tenía una gran personalidad, un gran jardín con columpios, etc. para la familia más pequeños y perros que era muy es muy agradable. No estaba lleno cuando wee (lunes a mediodía), pero estoy seguro de que puede ser. Junta fuera mostró un montón de actividades y entretenimiento previsto para en el verano. La comida estaba muy bien. Volvería.
Captainwangle . 2017-05-23
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Pub con una buena selección de craqueo de comida y bebidas. Personal muy amable y una ubicación preciosa. En resumen un gran posada tradicional.
JonLoc . 2017-04-17
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Had breakfast in here, lovely place and location. My favourite is Eggs royal and English breakfast. Many choices and valuable. Will be come back.
Catherine9199 . 2017-03-21
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Two visits within a couple of weeks, firstly to arrange for a lunch break for a walking party and then on the actual day of the walk. I made a booking for a nominal ten walkers and then phoned the actual number through to the pub during the walk. Everything was handled very well (including a reserved table), the staff were very helpful and friendly and the food was of very good quality and quantity, but be prepared to wait, as everything appeared to be freshly cooked to order. We now have to arrange a different walk but utilizing the same pub, as all of the party were very happy with the choice. The pub would also appear to be very child friendly as on the first visit it was half-term week with many groups enjoying family lunches
David M . 2017-03-02
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I do love coming to this pub. The staff are very friendly and always take time to have a chat or welcome your dog.They supply biscuits and water and a small charge for a dog sausage.Dogs are welcome inside the pub but only in certain parts.The food is lovely however the roasted vegetables wrap was greasy and soggy.The ploughman's was lovely but a little pricey.Plse don't price yourselves out of the game. Otherwise parents will stop bringing their kids and it would be a lovely wasted playground
Spier999 . 2017-03-01
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The wall of paws is a collection of customers dogs that regularly visit the pub. Showcasing how dog friendly the pub really is.
Rosie H . 2017-02-24
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A Saturday afternoon visit to The Greyhound, picked at random from a few pubs in the area, proved enjoyable for the lively atmosphere, nice drinks & friendly staff but let down by the bland meals. Very much a local community venue with regular events, pub games, local walks etc it also caters for sports fans with Sky & BT sports.Regular and guest real ales (Youngs on handpumps) plus usual array of lagers on the long L-shaped bar.Food menu (including the standard 'Specials' chalkboard) looked & sounded encouraging with wide-ranging familiar pub grub.We had the 'New Yorker burger & ploughmans off the special (plus peanut butter cheesecake for desert) but felt totally underwhelmed by the blandness of it all. Edible and ok but presented with very little style and over-priced for average pub food. Saw other meals being served (all-day breakfasts, pies, steak etc) and all looked bit lifeless. Hooefully our impressions were a one-off but we won't be returning for food. Will definitely return just for socialising drinks.
phil y . 2017-01-21
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Went for Sunday lunch with family and large dog. The staff couldn't have been more welcoming and friendly. Good Sunday Roast and veggie option, with all the trimmings. Really enjoyable.
Alison S . 2017-01-08
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We had a meal at this pub today two of us had the meat pie which was very nice .One of us had Lamb Shank which was very dry and did not look very fresh.I had chicken from the special menu which was very tasteless and so unpleasant the way it looked like it had been cooked I couldn't eat it.
linda28harris . 2016-12-30
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After deciding to go here for a few drinks as I have heard what a great pub this is, I'm a very disgusted by the way the staff were treating other staff and how slow the service was. I understand that it is probably one of the pubs peak times of the year but waiting over an hour for drinks and ending up with poor service, me and my friends will not be coming back any time soon. Made us feel uncomfortable and not welcome at all.
12trac12 . 2016-12-05
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This is by far the best pub I have ever been too! The staff are lovely, the food is great and the general atmosphere is great too. Will definately visit again!!
Crazylibxox . 2016-10-09
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Hosted a small family/friends dinner for my 30th in the tea rooms downstairs. The manager could not have been more accommodating. Our booking was at 7, and when we arrived at 6 we decided to eat in the tea rooms rather than in the main pub. She helped us to set up the tables, and found a portable speaker for our music, then left us to it until dinner time.The food was beautiful and so well priced for the servings. I had lamb, which was six (!!) cutlets plus sides for £10.95, others got two large pieces of steak with their meals and the burgers and fish and chips looked delicious. The tea rooms open onto a safe, large and well-lit kids play area which was perfect for all the under 5s.We had a grand-ol' time and it didn't break the bank. Thanks so much to all the bar and wait staff. Nothing was too much trouble.
Kerilee P . 2016-09-10
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An attraction of the Greyhound is the play area for children. It's a nice, astro-turfed playground where they can safely play. For some reason though management ignores the patio area where people sit and eat. The wooden tables are old and filthy. The table closest to the play areas is covered in bird excrement. The patio is full of leaves and weeds and never swept. With just a little effort, this could be much improved.
James O . 2016-09-10
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We came back to this pub as the new web site infered new changes but little has actually changed. There is not a problem with the food, the choice with specials on the day is good and varied, and dishes are well prepared and tasty. The problem as with quite a few other independent/smaller brewery outlets is the price of drinks.I know there are overheads and operating costs, but you can actually market drink prices skillfully and sensibly which would still always bring a profit to the seller.Point in question, is the cheapest bottle of wine is presently £16, give or take 5p.Add for example just 2 chicken caesar salads and you've spent nearly £40!Surely the wine supplier can provide a house wine, maybe inferior in quality but actually very acceptable to many of the customers in these difficult times.If lunch times prove to be a less busy period for the pub then certainly its not unreasonable to attract more business with keener alcohol prices and lunchtime incentives.Maybe thats not what the pub would consider and not the way they want to run things but they after all a business, and a business needs to make profit, with so many pubs closing each week, so in summary, I say really good place for the food but still too expensive on drinks, they need to introduce a house wine, and that could be the spratt that catches the mackerel, and overall they will exceed their expectations!
gregg n . 2016-08-11
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This is a local pub for us and we had not visited for a while due to poor local opinion. I decided to give it a go recently as it has a play area and I was looking after my grandaughter. On arrival in the beer garden you are greeted by a rather grubby seating area and the area outside the 'Tea Rooms' was mucky and needed a good clear out. We ordered food and as they didn't have my first choice I went for nachos. Big mistake! - they arrived looking like they had been cooked hours before with congealed cheese on top and a horrible cheap bottled chilli tomato sauce - inedible. My son opted for fish finger sandwich which was served with lukewarm rubbery chips. Very disappointing and did not merit a return visit even though my grand daughter enjoyed the play area. I try to use local restaurants and pubs as much as possible but this one is off the list1
ninaj2008 . 2016-07-27
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As a big family group, we decided to meet up here after being here before. The general staff, food and drink was all good. However, the lady who I believe was the manager had absolutely no customer focus skills whatsoever. Spoke very patronisingly all evening and seemed she absolutely hated her job. Tip.... don't take your bad day out on customers, especially when it's a large party of people that meet up frequently throughout the year. Shall be going elsewhere next time!Oh and don't be so upset when a customer politely informs you that the loo rolls have run out!I can see now why the pub wasn't particularly busy on a Friday evening now! Such a shame.
Tricia O . 2016-07-24
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Visited the Greyhound last week with 3 friends to watch the football. The tables were placed in good places to be able to see the TV screens around the pub. The drinks we found very reasonably priced. The menu was very big, which I always feel a slightly smaller menu is better for a pub but there was a great choice of stuff. All, again, very reasonably priced. My lasagne was lovely and a really big portion for only £10.95. My boyfriends chicken burger looked a little disappointing. The staff were all very attentive and polite. Will definitely be returning.
Frankee W . 2016-07-12
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I visited today for lunch as a guest of friends & with my elderly father. We have been on several occasions before & had good service & nice food but today was a sore disappointment. I ordered the fish pie & what I got was a dish of mash with cheese on top. I genuinely don't think there was any fish in there at all! One friend had the 'Mixed fish salad' which was described on the menu as smoked salmon, tuna mayonnaise and prawns. There was no smoked salmon on his plate. My other friend ordered a steak & caramelised onion sandwich, she got a steak sandwich with onion chutney. I didn't recognise the staff at all & don't know if they are new or that it's just not my normal day there but I won't be hurrying back.Really difficult as I was a guest & didn't want to embarrass my hosts.
janiegirl1 . 2016-07-08
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I have to say the best pub in Keston by a long shot.]A great pub with great tasting food and good service.Not much I can really add to what has already been said other than if you eat here you wont be making a mistake.
markharry . 2016-06-16
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We met a friend at the Greyhound the weekend before last. The prices were not bad and we found the food was excellent. Great steak and kidney pie and burgers. Amazing cheese board on request that fed all three of us. The only thing that let us down was that the waitress was not tentative and we had to summons her every time we wanted to order a course or a drink. The food is much better than the pub across the road though!
RosB__11 . 2016-01-18
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We have been coming to the Greyhound for the past 4 years after a chance visit one Sunday for some lunch with friends. As we hadn't booked I didn't hold out much hope seeing as there were 18 of us with the kids! I was right, without a booking I was looked at as if I was mad! But rather than laugh me out of the pub the manager offered us the tea rooms in the garden. She turned the heating on and set up the tables and voila we had our own VIP area! We were so impressed we have come back every year for our Christmas get together with the kids, 22 of us in total. This year two of our good friends were getting married so we decided to surprise them with a stag/hen theme. This was made all the more special as Dave, Toni and the team dressed the room for us in silver even setting a top table for the bride and groom which was very much appreciated, thank you!Every year they look after us, the team are great and the food always tasty, hot and everyone leaves a clean plate including the kids, ticking all the boxes. You can see why the pub is popular, Toni and Dave at the helm make sure everyone is looked after and we always leave with a smile and full belly. See you again next year guys!
Steve J . 2015-12-20
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This is a great pub, authentic, welcoming and brilliantly operated. A delight to visit. The food is pubgrub and what you see is what you get. Great for families, the common is opposite, so a good outlook and there's a swish restaurant next door which is good for people watching.
Sarah M . 2015-07-17
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We go here because its close and cheap. Some dishes are good. It gets busy so avoid lunch times. There are better places in Bromley but we are lazy so often end up here.They need new crockery its always chipped. Service is normally fast but there are always queues at the tills.
Jo B . 2015-07-14
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We go to the quiz night and can highly recommend it. There is a great friendly atmosphere and plenty going on to keep you entertained. Food is good to.
Speedfreak65 . 2015-06-30
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Made to fill welcome So we Went Back loved it fab time love the music wish i could say more but can not spell and gramma is poor to as you can see but the hell i had a fab time with my hubby and met some nice people
salbaz2 . 2015-06-28
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We had already tried this Pub for a lunch previously. The chicken had to be returned as it had gone off. We thought we would give it the benefit of the doubt and try again but unfortunately things have not improved. The butternut squash was hard and the bread of my friend's sandwich was very stale and one half of it was a crust! Shame as the pub has the potential to be very nice.I won't be visiting again.
KentishLady_12 . 2015-06-19
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Nice front /back garden,food lovely not greasy and piled high with chips trying to fool you,genuine portion size all round . nice and hot . priced at what you expect in a pub, going to see about booking my Xmas dinner there,will be disappointed if they don't do Xmas day dinner . clean pub and acomadating.
sotty . 2015-06-18
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Great pub, the staff they are so friendly namely Nick & Matt. They are so great very happy go lucky guys and willing to please. The atmosphere is humble and comfortable and the people that visit there are friendly too. The food is good for value and very well presented. Went for breakfast ended up staying for lunch. Bromley it self is a great place to come and shop. I love it there.
Divapurple . 2015-06-18
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Forget the George and bypass the new inn and come to a pub with a bit of character & soul as this is the best pub in the area. Great food and plenty of charm and an honest character of a landlord who along with his St Bernard dog are you publican version of turner & hooch..so forget your modern soulless Art Deco wine bars and pop down and try real traditional English pub. You won't be disappointed....
abspurs . 2015-05-30
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I visited The Greyhound with a friend for Sunday lunch. Despite being very busy we didn't wait long for our food and were seated immediately, served drinks, and kept up to date of waiting time by the very helpful waitress. We both had Sunday roast and it was nicely cooked with ample portions. We paid £26 between us for 2 mains and 2 drinks which was good value especially as food was waitress served not carvery. Atmosphere was very friendly and pub overlooks Keston Common in lovely green surroundings. Will certainly go back again.
Kezzie80 . 2015-05-05
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Friendly landlord and staff, great range of drinks, welcoming and hassle free and doesn't try to be what it's not. Well worth a visit.
Nick1963lufc . 2015-04-20
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I go here if I have the dog with me. The staff are very friendly and always make a fuss of my beagle with treats. The food is good pub grub.
missbellenie . 2015-03-25
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This is a good pub in good location. Food is great but wish variety was better or varied a bit more often. But the food that's served is great and cooked well. One down side is the tv personality on and could do without it. Specially as each time I've been in no one is watching or listening to it, but all you see is this large tv and hear it. Good staff, some better than offers. Younger staff follow your elders
Mark A . 2015-03-22
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Fantastic little gem! Return many times. Never been disappointed! Fantastic family pub! Staff are amazingly friendly and helpful! Food is always delicious! With a good choice on the menu. ! Especially Sunday Roast! Atmosphere and vibe is lovely. Perfect little pub garden with park type equipment to keep the children entertained!!! Absolutely love it here !!!! For walkers and lovers ... Dogs are always welcome too !!!
Kerrie T . 2015-03-08
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Visited this Pub/Restuarant just before Christmas, to meet family, the atmosphere was very pleasant with no pressure to order food had a coup[le of drinks whilst looking thru the Menu, which was very comprehensive for Pub food, prices varied between £10/15 for main course and Bar meals were cheaper, two went for the Steak & Ale Pie One had Beef Goulash & Rice & the other had the Beefburger French fries. when the Meals arrived ther portion were very,very large indeedwe could not eat it all. will go back
Bazzaengland . 2015-01-02
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This makes a very convenient lunchtime stop if you've done a country walk in the area. It offers a good range of traditional pub fare at reasonable prices with some more interesting options too, like the stuffed chicken and the farmer's bake that my companions ordered. It's all done with friendly service. It has almost always been busy when we've been, especially school holidays. There is a heated outdoor area and plenty of outdoor seating.
Michael K . 2014-12-30
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