The Volunteer

"Great pub, great atmosphere and friendly, efficient bar people."

"Never again...Visited 23/12/22 wasn't busy..one lady behind the bar...Still waited 20 mins for a drink...I kid you not.. could not of gone slower if she tried! Totally ignored while standing at the bar....not even polite, I mean all it would took would of been, sorry I will be with you in 5 mins...nah nothing no acknowledgment at all...I have to been more friendly wakes..then this barmaid..when i did eventually get served no please or thankyou, or sorry for the delay...no nothing, ..the most awful service I have encountered ever....The attuide of her stunk....Okay so update she said sorry to my mate later on during the evening, apparently another lady or was meant to be working behind the bar, spent all night chatting to her mates and not working....Message for owners.....Enjoy your last Christmas in business!"

"My word,a local pub without the backing of a chain and it's the best pub in Bexleyheath. Get out of the stagnant Wetherspoons and enjoy the comfort of a real pub with real people and real atmosphere"

"Worth visiting! Went for first time on a Thursday evening in summer 2022, then again two weeks later. Consists of three rooms knocked together to form long, wide L-shape room that is nicely decorated and furnished, with plenty of clear floor space in middle part. Beer and other drinks decent and similar price as pubs nearby. Staff helpful and pleasant, and other customers (mostly youngish) were almost all* pleasant, welcoming and friendly. Sat in area at short end of the L. Furniture there comprises two low tables and two high tables, which is probably too much. Because area also gives access to toilets and beer garden. Resulting traffic made it feel cramped, esp for those sitting nearest the back. So, stayed at bar in the middle room on second visit. Karaoke with Debbie on a Thursday night excellent, EVERY THURSDAY 8PM - 11.30 PM. She has a great-sounding system with no glitches (such as out of sync or frozen lyrics) and you just give her your name then tell her what song you want when you're called up. Works a treat, super efficient, fast and no one misses their turn. There is a pay and display car park with space for twenty-five or so cars out the back. *A £100 penalty will be claimed by well known parking sharks Britannia Parking in event of any transgression!* But the parking ticket price can be refunded towards drinks at the bar, on production of the counterfoil. Note that lighting is poor in the car park and it's deserted at night. *The only real negative - another customer (a karaoke regular, so I was told - so you might be safe on nights other than Thursday) who often accosts the DJ and other customers. Apparently, some find him amusing."

"Great pub under new management. Nice new modern feel inside and large beer garden. Friendly staff and feels quite a friendly atmosphere in there."