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The Shortlands Tavern

The Shortlands Tavern The Shortlands Tavern, located near the Shortlands railway station on Station Road in Bromley, is a traditional pub that boasts an extensive beer garden adorned with vintage finds and greenery. This award-winning establishment offers an ever-changing ale selection and continental lagers, as well as delicious meals made with locally-sourced ingredients. Regular events such as general knowledge quizzes add to the homely atmosphere of this hidden gem. Come enjoy a pint at Bromley's best-kept secret!
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Here’s what we have coming up in June and listings for July too... Pick up a copy from the pub and don’t miss a thing ...
03/06/2026

Here’s what we have coming up in June and listings for July too... Pick up a copy from the pub and don’t miss a thing

Join us TOMORROW for a special one-off evening celebrating the music and legacy of the legendary Stevie Wonder in honour...
15/05/2026

Join us TOMORROW for a special one-off evening celebrating the music and legacy of the legendary Stevie Wonder in honour of his 76th birthday. Hosted by Rocky Lee + guest, this all-vinyl night will feature classic tracks, timeless covers, and iconic productions written, performed, or inspired by Stevie Wonder — paying tribute to one of the greatest musicians of all time.

📆 Saturday May 16th
📍 Upstairs bar
🕖 7PM–11PM

Expect soulful grooves, deep cuts, and wall-to-wall Stevie magic all night long.

Join us for a special one-off evening celebrating the music and legacy of the legendary Stevie Wonder in honour of his 7...
14/05/2026

Join us for a special one-off evening celebrating the music and legacy of the legendary Stevie Wonder in honour of his 76th birthday. Hosted by Rocky Lee + guest, this all-vinyl night will feature classic tracks, timeless covers, and iconic productions written, performed, or inspired by Stevie Wonder — paying tribute to one of the greatest musicians of all time.

📍 Upstairs bar
📆 Saturday May 16th
🕖 7PM–11PM

Expect soulful grooves, deep cuts, and wall-to-wall Stevie magic all night long.

Service announcement! 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨The pub will be closed all day today *Wednesday 13th May* as we have filming taking place in...
13/05/2026

Service announcement! 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

The pub will be closed all day today *Wednesday 13th May* as we have filming taking place in the pub!
Don’t worry we will be back to usual opening hours Thursday 14th May! 🙏🤝🫵
Sorry for any sadness

**TONIGHT** Our weekly speed quiz is on at 7.30pm! This is a fast-paced quiz using smartphones. PLUS...A Roving Folk Clu...
11/05/2026

**TONIGHT** Our weekly speed quiz is on at 7.30pm! This is a fast-paced quiz using smartphones. PLUS...A Roving Folk Club, a monthly acoustic folk club, hosted by The Kimberleys is upstairs in our function room. All are welcome. Very much a Folk club, not an open Mic night. 8pm. It’s 2-4-1 🍕pizza night too. Oh my word. Make a night of it!

Here’s what we have coming up in May and listings for June too... Pick up a copy from the pub and don’t miss a thing ...
01/05/2026

Here’s what we have coming up in May and listings for June too... Pick up a copy from the pub and don’t miss a thing

Tonight in our bar upstairs, One The Juggler will be performing an exclusive LIVE set showcasing their new album 'Imperi...
17/04/2026

Tonight in our bar upstairs, One The Juggler will be performing an exclusive LIVE set showcasing their new album 'Imperial Way'. 8:30pm

Here’s what we have coming up in April and listings for May too... Pick up a copy from the pub and don’t miss a thing ...
01/04/2026

Here’s what we have coming up in April and listings for May too... Pick up a copy from the pub and don’t miss a thing

Happy first day of the month!! 🌸April has finally arrived and we’ve got new bands playing throughout the month here! Why...
01/04/2026

Happy first day of the month!! 🌸
April has finally arrived and we’ve got new bands playing throughout the month here!
Why not pop down and make an evening of it! All bands/live music is free
Thank us later 😉

Our pizza oven will be fired up from midday throughout the Easter Holidays!
01/04/2026

Our pizza oven will be fired up from midday throughout the Easter Holidays!

Come and join Smirk Experience for another banger of a night at the Tav, featuring three awesome comics and a world clas...
31/03/2026

Come and join Smirk Experience for another banger of a night at the Tav, featuring three awesome comics and a world class MC.

The brilliant Matt Green is headlining,. who has entertained audiences all over the world and appeared on BBC, ITV, Channel Four and Sky. The hilarious Ross Smith (as seen on BBC and Apple TV) is opening the show and the wonderful Kelly Ford makes up the line up.

James Dowdeswell resides as MC.

Get your tickets here and early bird prices before 23rd April! https://wegottickets.com/f/17785

Sunday! Free live music with VHS. The Veacock Haddrell Savage Trio. Much acclaimed musicians who've worked with numerous...
27/03/2026

Sunday! Free live music with VHS. The Veacock Haddrell Savage Trio. Much acclaimed musicians who've worked with numerous artists inc. Jools Holland's R&B Orchestra, Joe Jackson, Alison Moyet and more playing blues, jazz and soul. Check out their full bio on our website. It’s pretty impressive. https://www.shortlandstavern.co.uk/news-offers-events/520496-vhs/ 5pm

Saturday night…. All Night Long - Rocky Lee is back with a strictly vinyl experience in the upstairs room from 8:30PM – ...
25/03/2026

Saturday night…. All Night Long - Rocky Lee is back with a strictly vinyl experience in the upstairs room from 8:30PM – 11:30PM. Expect a seamless journey through Hip-hop, Funk, Soul, Boogie and Disco. Free entry.

😆 Thursday 26th March, Smirk Experience is back and the hits just keep on coming - they're all set with three brilliant...
17/03/2026

😆 Thursday 26th March, Smirk Experience is back and the hits just keep on coming - they're all set with three brilliants acts!

Headlining is the phenomenal Michael Legge - as seen on Stewart Lee’s Alternative Comedy Experience and Comedy Central. Opening is the brilliant Roman Harris - Leicester Sq Theatre New Comedian Of The Year Winner 2025 and completing the line up is the wonderful Fab Goualin - as seen at the Comedy Store. Get your tickets here https://wegottickets.com/event/695169

Crowd favourite James Dowdeswell MCs.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scrum on down….The Guinness Men's Six Nations continues tomorrow! 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇮🇹 Watch all the action unfol...
13/03/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scrum on down….The Guinness Men's Six Nations continues tomorrow! 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇮🇹 Watch all the action unfold here live on our big screens 🙌

Book a table now to secure your spot and get stuck into pints of Guinness, beers, pitch perfect sour dough pizzas, banging burgers, match day main courses and more! 🏉🍻🍺

Loads of events still to come in March! Free live music this Mothering Sunday 💐 with Aiden Kent and bringing the craic o...
12/03/2026

Loads of events still to come in March! Free live music this Mothering Sunday 💐 with Aiden Kent and bringing the craic on Paddy’s Day are The Oakland Brothersat 6:30pm ☘️🇮🇪

Here’s what we have coming up in March and listings for April too... Pick up a copy from the pub and don’t miss a thing ...
04/03/2026

Here’s what we have coming up in March and listings for April too... Pick up a copy from the pub and don’t miss a thing

🐔Our Pizza of the Month is - Jerk ChickenJerk seasoned chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sweetcorn, peppers, red...
04/03/2026

🐔Our Pizza of the Month is - Jerk Chicken

Jerk seasoned chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sweetcorn, peppers, red onion.

This one’s on the menu until the end of March and pairs perfectly with a pint in our pub garden🍺🪴🍕

Finally Spring is here and the lure of a pint in a balmy pub garden is high. Pop in for one or two tonight and make the ...
02/03/2026

Finally Spring is here and the lure of a pint in a balmy pub garden is high. Pop in for one or two tonight and make the most of our 2-4-1 🍕pizza deal whilst you’re at it or why not put that grey matter to the test in our weekly fast-paced and fun quiz brought to you by The Quiz People Online at 7.30pm

SUNDAY SESSIONS. Every Sunday, we have free live music upstairs from 5pm. Tomorrow, Big Orange Head are here playing a r...
28/02/2026

SUNDAY SESSIONS. Every Sunday, we have free live music upstairs from 5pm. Tomorrow, Big Orange Head are here playing a rocking mix of classics and rareties from the forties through the noughties in their own inimitable style. Stick around for the free Sunday night cheeseboard!

WE ARE HIRING🚨🚨 We are looking for enthusiastic and hard working staff 🫵 Positions available: Experienced part time and ...
24/02/2026

WE ARE HIRING🚨🚨 We are looking for enthusiastic and hard working staff 🫵 Positions available: Experienced part time and full time bar staff. Think you are perfect for the position? Drop your CV into the pub or email us [email protected]

Today - Free live music in our bar upstairs with Graham Corbould Music Singer songwriter and guitarist playing classic p...
22/02/2026

Today - Free live music in our bar upstairs with Graham Corbould Music Singer songwriter and guitarist playing classic pop and rock covers from the '60s and '70s. 5pm.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scrum on down….The Guinness Men's Six Nations continues all weekend! 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇮🇹 Watch all the action un...
14/02/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scrum on down….The Guinness Men's Six Nations continues all weekend! 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇮🇹 Watch all the action unfold here live on our big screens in the main pub, conservatory and upstairs in our new bar.

Book a table now to secure your spot or just turn up and get stuck into pints of Guinness, beers, pitch perfect sour dough pizzas, banging Afuego tacos, burgers and more! 🏉🍻🍺

**TONIGHT** Speed quiz at 7.30pm! This is a fast-paced quiz using smartphones. PLUS...A Roving Folk Club, a monthly acou...
09/02/2026

**TONIGHT** Speed quiz at 7.30pm! This is a fast-paced quiz using smartphones. PLUS...A Roving Folk Club, a monthly acoustic folk club, hosted by The Kimberleys is upstairs in our function room. All are welcome. Very much a Folk club, not an open Mic night. 8pm. It’s 2-4-1 🍕pizza night too. Oh my word. Make a night of it!

Address

5 Station Road, Shortlands
Bromley
BR2 0EY

To get to the pub and beer garden/beer bar located at Station Road in Bromley, you can take public transport by taking a train or bus that stops at Shortlands station. From there, head towards Station Road until you reach the venue.

If you choose to drive, parking is available on various streets adjacent to Station Road. However, be sure to check for any parking restrictions as they vary depending on the time of day.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 11:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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The Shortlands Tavern is a hidden gem located just a stone's throw away from the Shortlands railway station. This award-winning pub boasts an extensive beer garden adorned with vintage finds and lush greenery, making it the perfect spot to unwind after a long day.

What sets The Shortlands Tavern apart is their commitment to offering special events throughout the year, in addition to regular general knowledge quiz nights. Their love for everything traditional shines through in their homely atmosphere, making you feel right at home.

Their ever-changing ale selection and continental lagers are sure to impress any beer enthusiast. And if that's not enough, their freshly-made meals crafted with locally sourced ingredients will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Overall, The Shortlands Tavern is a traditional pub with a friendly atmosphere that's perfect for catching up with friends or enjoying a quiet drink alone. So why not come on down and experience it for yourself?

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