Pubs in Chislehurst

Queens Head

2 High Street, Chislehurst BR7 5AN

This Ember Inn pub is situated next door to Chislehurst ponds. It is a large and imposing building but inside it is quite modern and painted in light colours. There are many different seating areas within the pub and food is a big part of its trade. The car park at the rear of the pub is pay and display, but the charge is refundable on the purchase of first drink. Curry night is Wednesday. Beer prices are reduced on Mondays - as at May 2016 all real ales are priced at £2.49.

Gordon Arms

47 Park Road, Chislehurst BR7 5AY

The Gordon Arms was sympathetically refurbished in autumn 2018 and is much improved as a result. All the seating and flooring has been replaced, but the pub has retained its traditional feel. The pub also now offers a much-improved cask ale range with six handpumps. In addition to the two regulars, visitors are now likely to find one or more beers from small local breweries. A full menu now is available at midweek lunchtimes, with Pie & Mash served as a speciality on Saturdays. Events at the pub include a quiz every other Wednesday, and also occasional "ladies nights". Dogs are not allowed in the pub.

Imperial Arms

Old Hill, Chislehurst BR7 5LZ

A cosy warm and inviting hillside pub with two bars - The Library and the Catherine. The latter is named after the mistress of Napoleon III who stayed here when he was exiled to Chislehurst in 1870. Although the pub are rightly proud of their food - with lobster and steaks being specialities - the pub emphasised their commitment to real ale with the addition of a fourth handpump in 2016 on which guest beers are sometimes provided. A well-appointed function room and wine bar were opened in the grounds in May 2014, with dining available Thursday to Saturday evening from 7 - 11pm and on Sundays from noon to 6pm.

Rambler's Rest

Mill Place, Chislehurst BR7 5ND

A lovely weatherboard building in a scenic location on the edge of Chislehurst common. There are two separate bars of which the lower is the more spacious but the upper is more popular with regulars. The pub is very popular in summer with people sitting on the grass slope outside. The pub was sympathetically refurbished in 2017 - the interior is brighter as a result. At the same time the beer range was refreshed, with the addition of locally-brewed Westerham beers on a permanent basis particularly welcome.

Bickley Arms

Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst BR7 5NP

Following the Covid closure, the pub reopened under its old name - The Bickley Arms. This large pub - which is operated by Young's following their takeover of Redcomb pubs - is close to Chislehurst caves, and benefits from a substantial garden and function rooms. A restaurant area - smaller than before - has been retained, but casual drinkers are welcomed.

Crown Inn

School Road, Chislehurst BR7 5PQ

Built in 1874 this Shepherd Neame pub overlooks Chislehurst Common and St Nicolas parish church. It is one of only a handful of Shepherd Neame pubs that have guest rooms available (7). Very popular on a sunny days with many people sitting outside. Parking is on street and it can be very busy at times. Many events are held in the pub. eg Jazz, open mic nights. It is also the home to several local community groups.

Bull's Head Hotel

Royal Parade, Chislehurst BR7 6NR

The Bull's Head was originally a coaching inn with rooms for travellers and was a small hotel when bought by Young's in 1931. It was hit by bombs in 1945 but was quickly reopened. Today it remains a hotel with 15 guest rooms, but also boasts 3 bars (all open to the public) - each with their own atmosphere and character. The main bar area is family friendly and shows all the major sporting events. The Lounge Bar is like taking a step back in time to the days of the old fashioned traditional snug bar, with wing back chairs, roaring fire and quirky ornaments. There is a sizeable garden to the rear with wooden benches. Four real ales from the Charles Wells stable are always available, including seasonal beers.

Sydney Arms

Old Perry Street, Chislehurst BR7 6PL

This pub is rather hidden away on what was formerly the main road from Chislehurst to Sidcup, but is now a quiet residential street. It is very close to an entrance to Scadbury Park, and so is popular with walkers. Once known as the The White Swan, it was renamed in the 1880's in honour of John Robert Townshend, 3rd Viscount Sydney. The subsequent alterations and extensions include a conservatory built in the 1980's. Although the pub has a focus on food, casual drinkers are also welcome. The pub is carpeted throughout with historical photos adorning the walls and has a good website.

Tigers Head

Watts Lane, Chislehurst BR7 5PJ

Nowadays, the Tigers Head is more an upmarket restaurant than a pub - however casual drinkers are more than welcome to enjoy the pub and the beer garden which enjoys views over Chislehurst Common and the village church. There was an inn on the site as far back as the 15th century, but the current building is far more recent.

Chislehurst Golf Club

Camden Place, Camden Park Road, Chislehurst BR7 5HJ

World Of Golf

Sidcup Bypass, Chislehurst BR7 6RP

Now a cafe bar - no alcohol appears to be served.

Cockpit

4 Royal Parade, Chislehurst BR7 6NR

The Cockpit is Chislehurst's first micropub, and opened its doors for the first time in late December 2020, unfortunately with the Covid crisis in full swing. It was able to begin operating more normally the following summer as lockdown eased. A choice of real ales from small breweries from all over the country is available, together with the house beer which is named PIT - and is a pale ale brewed by BritHop. Bar snacks are available. The premises - which are deceptively spacious given the limited frontage - are shared with a florist but even so there is more seating than normal in a micropub, with further benches outside at the front of the pub. The pub is named after the ancient Cockpit which is situated a few minutes walk away on Chislehurst Common (see picture).