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PUB LIST PUBLIC HOUSES Paul Skelton

Earliest ????

Jolly Fenman

Open 2020+

64-68 Blackfen Road

Blackfen

020 8850 6664

https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/kent/jolly-fenman/

https://whatpub.com/jolly-fenman

Jolly Fenman 2008

Above photo, 2008 by Steve Thoroughgood.

Jolly Fenman 2019

Above photo, 2019.

Jolly Fenman sign 1992

Above sign, August 1992.

With thanks from Brian Curtis www.innsignsociety.com.

 

The pub was first planned by Watney's in the late 1930's but a shortage of funds meant it was not built or opened until 1957. Later a Grand Met, briefly brewing its own beers in the 1980's and became a Scottish and Newcastle Retail, now (2019) operating under the Greene King consortium with John Barras branding. The pub was fully refurbished in the autumn of 2017 which included provision of much brighter lighting and a rural style white tiled bar back wall.

Although some people address this as is Welling, and I have also seen it addressed in Sidcup, it is in fact part of Blackfen.

 

Now part of greater London Welling was once part of Kent and so is part of my list of Kentish pubs. However, I will be concentrating my research in what is deemed to be Kent today, but will add information regarding this pub as it is sent to me or found through my other research.

As the information is found or sent to me, including photographs, it will be shown here.

Thanks for your co-operation.

 

From the https://www.newsshopper.co.uk By Tom Bull, 26th October 2017.

Jolly Fenman in Sidcup: Pub reopens following six figure refurbishment.

A pub in Sidcup has reopened following a six figure refurbishment.

The Jolly Fenman in Blackfen Road has reopened after two weeks of refurbishments closed the boozer.

The Greene King pub has been completely made over, including the introduction of two 'jumbrellas' in the beer garden that have built in heaters.

The refurbishment includes a new seasonal menu, as well as the addition of local and national ales and craft beers.

Tara Davis-West 2017

Tara Davis-West, general manager at the Jolly Fenman said: “The Jolly Fenman is at the heart of the Sidcup community, so we are excited to be able to offer a place where locals can enjoy a drink or meal in enhanced surroundings.

Jolly Fenn bar 2017

“The opening was a real success, with great feedback from guests on the delicious new menu and the fantastic interior. We look forward to welcoming more guests in the coming weeks.”

The new menu includes seasonal dishes like lamb shoulder and chicken, chorizo and chickpea stew.

Jolly Fenn inside 2017

Customers have welcomed the new and improved look, with one commenting: "Great pub, beautifully refurbished. We had a fantastic evening there. The team were really friendly we had great pub food."

The pint selection includes London Glory, Greene King IPA and Starry Night.

 

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DAVIS-WEST Tara 2017+

 

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