Gallery: Looking back at 30 of Bromley's lost pubs

But it has not been exempt from the sweep of pubs closing across the UK over recent decades.

It has been estimated that more than 2,000 pubs across the UK may have had to end trading permanently in 2020 as lockdowns forced universal closures.

This would be more than double the average number of pubs lost in recent years.

With restrictions easing this week to allow pubs to open if they have suitable outdoor space - the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has been urging people to support their local pub.

Here's a look back at some of the pubs in Bromley that have had to close their doors permanently in previous years:

The Watermans Arms was situated at 125 High Street, Penge. This pub is now in retail use. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Man Of Kent was situated at 173 Sydenham Road, Lower Sydenham. Source: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Robin Hood was situated at 101 Croydon Road, Anerley, at the junction with Elmers End Road. This pub closed c2002 and has now been demolished. Source: closedpubs.co.uk & Jorn Cooper

The Thicket Tavern was situated at 75 Anerley Road. This pub has now been converted into flats. Source: closedpubs.co.uk & Ian Muir

The Royal Oak was situated at 2 Oakfield Road, Anerley. This pub closed in April 2011. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Railway was situated at 1 Anerley Station Road. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Market Tavern was situated at 205 Maple Road, Penge. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Queen Adelaide was situated at 74 Penge High Street. This pub closed in 2009 and is now a Tesco Express. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Two Halfs was situated at 42 Sydenham Road. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Lord Palmerston was situated at 101 Maple Road, Penge. This pub is now used as a food outlet. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Hop House was situated at 149 Maple Road, Penge. This pub is now in residential use. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Paxton Arms was situated at 52 Anerley Hill.Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Jorn Cooper

The White Hart was situated in West Wickham High Street and is now used as a Spanish restaurant. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Railway Signal was situated in Bromley High Street. This pub has now been demolished. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & John Parkin

The Priory Tavern was situated at 105 Orpington High Street. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Royal Bell was situated at 175 Bromley High Street. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Anchor & Hope was situated at 85 Orpington High Street. This pub closed in 2007. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Beacon was situated at 18 Farleigh Avenue, Hayes. This pub has now been demolished and replaced by housing. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Elmer Lodge was situated at 11 Dunbar Avenue, Beckenham. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Clockhouse was situated at 205 Beckenham Road, closing in 2005. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ian Muir

The Crayfish was situated in Silverdale Road, St Mary Cray. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Stacey Harris

The Old Star was situated at 27 High Street, St Mary Cray and has now been converted to flats. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Lindsey Coates

The Rose & Crown was situated at 30 Market Square, Bromley. This pub is now in retail use. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Greyhound was situated at 205 High Street, closing in 2006. This pub has now reopened as a JD Wetherspoons. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Stephen Harris

The Prince Arthur was situated on the corner of Arthur Road (later Churchfields Road), Beckenham. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ian Muir

The Anglesea Arms was situated at St Mary Cray and is now used as a chemist's shop. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Ian Capper

The Dukes Head was situated at 36 Market Square, Bromley. This pub is now in retail use. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Three Tuns was situated at 157 Beckenham High Street. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk & Darkstar

The Five Bells was situated at 73-75 Bromley Common. This pub closed in 2009 and has now been demolished. Picture: closedpubs.co.uk / Darkstar