Bromley Pubs: The Best Pubs and Where to Drink

The pubs with the strongest public record in Bromley borough are the Cockpit in Chislehurst, CAMRA’s Greater London Pub of the Year for 2026; One Inn The Wood, the Petts Wood micropub that came runner-up in Bromley; the Partridge, a listed 1927 bank on the High Street; and the Queen’s Head in Downe, dating from 1565. Every entry was checked against the pub’s own website on 24 October 2026.

We have not drunk in these pubs for this guide, and nothing here is a review. Each entry sets out what the pub says about itself and what it publishes about hours, food, gardens, dogs and children. It then adds the public record: the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and its Bromley branch, heritage listings and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) hygiene rating for the kitchen.

Bromley town centre

The Partridge, High Street

The Partridge is the red-brick building on the corner of the High Street by the parish church. It was built in 1927 as a bank and became a pub in 1995, its own site says. CAMRA records it as a Grade II listed former NatWest branch converted by Fuller’s, with a long bar, a snug and a small back patio. The pub says it is known for its home-made pies and pork scratchings. There is a quiz every Sunday, Sunday roasts from 12pm to 8pm, and step-free access. Families are welcome before 7.30pm, and it is strictly over-21s on Friday and Saturday evenings. Open Monday to Wednesday 11am to 10pm, Thursday 11am to 11pm, Friday 11am to 11.30pm, Saturday 12pm to midnight, Sunday 12pm to 10pm. Call 020 8464 7656. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 22 January 2026). 194 High Street, BR1 1HE. Our listing.

The Royal Bell, High Street

The Royal Bell was one of Bromley’s three coaching inns. CAMRA says the Grade II listed building was rebuilt in 1898 by the Arts and Crafts architect Ernest Newton, served as a Berni Inn and a nightclub, then stood empty for years. It reopened in February 2026 as a hotel and members’ club. The Royal Bell’s site says the ground floor is open to everyone: a bar and grill, Aldo’s Pizza and Zilli’s Caffè, with a Sunday roast menu. A dinner show, The Belle Affair, runs every Saturday at 7.30pm for £65 a head. Open Sunday to Wednesday 7.30am to 10pm, Thursday to Saturday 7.30am to 11pm. Call 020 3518 9138. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 26 February 2026). 175 High Street, BR1 1NN.

The Bricklayers Arms, Masons Hill

The Bricklayers Arms, known locally as the Bricks, dates from 1851 and sits on the corner of Masons Hill and Napier Road, half a mile from Bromley South. CAMRA calls it a handsome Victorian pub owned by Shepherd Neame, with a strong following among Bromley FC supporters and very busy on match days. Since 11 August 2026 it has been a Marlowe’s pub, its site says, showing Sky Sports and TNT Sports and serving Marlowe’s burgers and Slap Chicken. Open Monday 12pm to 10pm, Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 11pm, Sunday 12pm to 10pm. Call 020 8460 4552. Hygiene rating 5 for the Marlowe’s kitchen (FSA, 30 July 2026). 141-143 Masons Hill, BR2 9HW. Our listing.

The Red Lion, North Road

The Red Lion is a late Victorian back-street pub north of the town centre, built in the early 1880s, according to CAMRA, which notes the original tiling, an ornate bar and a wall of books by the door. The pub’s site calls it “a proper community pub” and points to its Cask Marque accreditation and “continued inclusion in The Good Beer Guide”. It serves stone-baked pizzas, shows Sky and BT sport, and runs men’s and women’s darts teams. Open Monday and Tuesday 3pm to 10pm, Wednesday to Saturday 3pm to 11pm, Sunday 12pm to 10pm. Call 020 8460 2691. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 24 September 2025). 10 North Road, BR1 3LG. Our listing.

The Anglesey Arms, Palace Road

The Anglesey Arms was purpose-built in 1873 for the new streets of what was then called New Bromley, and is named after the Marquess of Anglesey, who lost a leg at Waterloo, CAMRA records. The Shepherd Neame pub won the brewery’s small garden of the year award in 2011, and holds regular quiz nights. The pub’s site describes “a family friendly pub serving great beer since 1873” with home-made food, while CAMRA’s listing says over-25s only, so ask before taking children. Open Monday to Thursday 3pm to 11pm, Friday 3pm to 11.30pm, Saturday 1pm to 11.30pm, Sunday 12pm to 11pm. Call 020 3609 5800. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 6 March 2024). 90 Palace Road, BR1 3JX. Our listing.

Chislehurst

The Cockpit, Royal Parade

The Cockpit opened in December 2020 as Chislehurst’s first micropub. The Bromley branch of CAMRA made it the borough’s Pub of the Year in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, and in 2026 it was also named Greater London Pub of the Year. Its own site describes “an independent, community driven micropub” serving cask ale straight from the cask, fine cider, Wessex gin and food such as Neal’s Yard cheeses and cured charcuterie. The house beer, PIT, is brewed by BritHop. CAMRA notes a £1 fine for using a mobile phone or swearing. CAMRA lists the hours as Wednesday to Saturday 12pm to 10.30pm, and 12pm to 9.30pm on other days. Call 07534 978913. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 28 April 2026). 4 Royal Parade, BR7 6NR.

The Bull’s Head, Royal Parade

The Bull’s Head is a Grade II listed coaching inn owned by Young’s since 1931, with 15 bedrooms and three bars, all open to the public, says CAMRA. The pub’s site lists a tea room, an events room and a heated, covered garden, and says “bring the dog, bring the kids”. It serves pub classics and Sunday roasts, with breakfast from 7am Monday to Saturday. Open Monday to Thursday 7am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday 7am to 11.30pm, Sunday 8am to 11pm. Call 020 8467 1727. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 28 January 2025). Royal Parade, BR7 6NR.

The Crown Inn, School Road

The Crown looks out over Chislehurst Common towards St Nicholas church. The pub’s site says it has served the area since 1832; CAMRA says the present building went up in 1874, on land taken from the common at a yearly rent of “two fat pullets”. It is a Shepherd Neame pub with seven bedrooms, a new orangery and a courtyard garden with open and covered seating. CAMRA notes it gets very busy outside in sunny weather and parking on the narrow street is tight. The pub is open Monday to Saturday 12pm to 11pm and Sunday 12pm to 10pm; it lists food from 8am. Call 020 8467 7326. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 26 March 2026). School Road, BR7 5PQ. Our listing.

The Imperial Arms, Old Hill

The Imperial Arms is on the hill in the Mill Place corner of Chislehurst. CAMRA says it was called the Windmill until 1876, when it was renamed for the exiled French imperial family, who lived in Chislehurst. The pub’s site says the building dates back to 1787 and the interior is by the designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, with two bars, the Library and the Catherine. There is a bistro and function room for up to 40, and a garden; Sunday roasts are served in all three. Pub open Monday 12pm to 6pm, Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 11pm, Sunday 12pm to 8pm. Call 020 3605 7899. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 11 June 2026). 1 Old Hill, BR7 5LZ. Our listing.

Keston and Hayes

The Fox, Keston

The Fox is a family-run pub and restaurant on the edge of Keston Common, owned by Paul and Gail Spencer, its site says. It reopened in January 2024 after a refurbishment, and the Morning Advertiser reported it was named Stonegate Pub of the Year at the 2025 Great British Pub Awards. Dogs are welcome in the bar, the private dining room and outside, but not in the main restaurant. Children are welcome until 7pm. CAMRA notes the bar area is over-21s. Closed Monday; open Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 11pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm. Kitchen Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 2.30pm and 6pm to 8.30pm; Sunday roasts 12pm to 3.30pm. Call 01689 497898. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 23 October 2025). 2 Heathfield Road, BR2 6BQ. Our listing.

The Greyhound, Keston Common

The Greyhound is the big pub on Commonside at the edge of Keston Common, under new management since June 2025, according to CAMRA. The pub’s site lists a large garden with a patio, a covered terrace and a play area for children, plus a tea room that can be hired for children’s parties. It hosts live music, beer festivals and quiz nights and shows sport. Open Monday to Saturday 11am to 11pm, Sunday 12pm to 10pm. Food Monday to Friday 12pm to 2.30pm and 5pm to 8.30pm, Saturday 12pm to 8.30pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm. Call 01689 856338. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 21 August 2025). Commonside, BR2 6BP.

The George, Hayes

The George stands in the middle of old Hayes village and dates from the 17th century, says CAMRA, though the inside has been completely modernised as an upmarket dining pub. Its own site describes British and Mediterranean dishes and a courtyard for eating outside in summer. CAMRA says it gets busy at weekends and booking is advisable, but drinkers are welcome too. Open Monday to Thursday 11am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 11pm, Sunday 11am to 10pm. On Christmas Day it opens 11.30am to 6pm. Call 020 8462 1120. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 24 March 2026). 29 Hayes Street, BR2 7LE. Our listing.

Petts Wood

One Inn The Wood, Petts Wood Road

One Inn The Wood was the first micropub in the borough when it opened in 2014, in a former wine bar. It came runner-up in the Bromley branch’s Pub of the Year for 2026. CAMRA says it changed hands in October 2023 and reopened after a refit in January 2024. It serves up to seven cask ales and real ciders from a cool room behind the bar, and has a corner of photos of local dogs, called “One Inn The Woof”. The pub’s site calls it an award-winning micropub. CAMRA lists the hours as Monday to Wednesday 12pm to 10pm, Thursday to Saturday 12pm to 11pm, Sunday 12pm to 9pm. Call 01689 492101. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 24 April 2024). 209 Petts Wood Road, BR5 1LA. Our listing.

Penge

The Bridge House, High Street

The Bridge House sits under the railway viaduct by Penge West station that gives it its name. CAMRA describes a dark, easily missed frontage, a wide staircase up to the bar, a long dining room and a “popular and friendly community hub”. Its own site says it is child-friendly and welcomes dogs with a treat at the bar, with Sunday roasts; it also has a strict over-21s policy, with children welcome until 7pm. Open Monday to Friday 1pm to 11pm, Saturday 12pm to 11pm, Sunday 12pm to 10.30pm. The kitchen serves weekdays 1pm to 4pm and 5pm to 9.30pm, Saturday 12pm to 9.30pm, Sunday 12pm to 8pm. Call 020 8778 2100. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 3 July 2026). 2 High Street, SE20 8RZ. Our listing.

Downe and Chelsfield

The Queen’s Head, Downe

The Queen’s Head was built in 1565 and named after a visit to Downe by Elizabeth I, according to CAMRA. The pub’s site says it is family run, was the Bromley branch’s Pub of the Year in 2014, and has been in the Good Beer Guide for 15 years, including 2026. Charles Darwin, who lived at Down House nearby, is said to have drunk in the public bar, now the Darwin Bar. The site mentions three log fires in winter, three small restaurants, a snug, and a large walled patio garden for walkers. CAMRA lists the hours as Monday and Tuesday 12pm to 9pm, Wednesday and Thursday 12pm to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm to 11pm, Sunday 12pm to 9pm. Call 01689 852145. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 14 August 2025). 25 High Street, BR6 7US. Our listing.

The George and Dragon, Downe

The George and Dragon is across the road from the Queen’s Head. CAMRA says Darwin and his young family stayed here while house hunting before they moved into Down House in 1842, and that he called it “a little pot-house”. The pub’s site promises pub classics and “truly amazing homemade pies”; CAMRA mentions Sunday roasts. The 146 bus from Bromley stops nearby. Hours vary, CAMRA says, which lists Monday and Tuesday 3pm to 8pm, Wednesday and Thursday 12pm to 8pm, Friday 12pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 8pm; the kitchen is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Call 01689 889030. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 14 August 2025). 26 High Street, BR6 7UT. Our listing.

The Bo-Peep, Hewitts Road

The Bo-Peep is a country pub restaurant in the lanes near Chelsfield, five minutes from junction 4 of the M25. CAMRA dates the building to 1548, on the site of a 14th-century farmhouse; it was an alehouse by 1627 and the White Hart until 1972. Inside are low ceilings and an inglenook fireplace. The pub’s site says fish is its speciality, Sunday roasts are popular, and it was featured in the Good Pub Guide 2020. There is a car park; CAMRA warns there is no convenient bus since the R7 was rerouted in 2022. CAMRA lists the hours as Monday to Thursday 12pm to 10.30pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm to 11pm, Sunday 12pm to 7.30pm. Call 01959 534457. Hygiene rating 5 (FSA, 27 March 2026). Hewitts Road, BR6 7QL. Our listing.

How we chose

These are the pubs people search for, chosen on the public record rather than on taste: the Bromley branch of CAMRA’s Pub of the Year awards, CAMRA’s pub listings and heritage notes, other public awards, historic listing, and the Food Standards Agency hygiene rating. Every pub here is rated 5. We left out pubs we could not check against a website of their own on the day, which ruled out some well-known ones that publish only on social media, such as the Jolly Woodman in Beckenham and the Real Ale Way in Hayes, and pubs CAMRA lists as temporarily closed. Where a pub’s site did not show its hours, we have used CAMRA’s and said so. Hours are as published on 24 October 2026 and change, especially around Christmas, so check before you set off.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best-rated pub in Bromley borough?

On the public record, the Cockpit in Chislehurst. The Bromley branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) made it the borough’s Pub of the Year for 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, and in 2026 it was also named CAMRA’s Greater London Pub of the Year. The runner-up for the Bromley award in 2026 was One Inn The Wood, the micropub in Petts Wood.

Which Bromley pubs are historic or listed?

The Partridge on Bromley High Street is a Grade II listed former bank built in 1927. The Royal Bell, a few doors along, is a Grade II listed former coaching inn rebuilt in 1898. The Bull’s Head in Chislehurst is Grade II listed. The Queen’s Head in Downe dates from 1565, according to CAMRA, and the Bo-Peep near Chelsfield from 1548.

Which pubs around Bromley have a garden or a children’s play area?

The Greyhound on Keston Common has a large garden, a covered terrace and a play area. The Bull’s Head in Chislehurst has a heated, covered garden, the Fox in Keston has terraces and a lower garden, and the Queen’s Head in Downe has a walled patio garden. Several pubs only admit children until 7pm, including the Fox and the Bridge House in Penge, so check before you go.