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Imperial Arms, Chislehurst

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Opens at Noon
Operator: Independent
Old Hill, Chislehurst, BR7 5LZ (View on Google Map)
(020) 3605 7899
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A cosy warm and inviting hillside pub with two bars - The Library and the Catherine. The latter is allegedly named after a 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.

Historic Interest

Dating from 1787, this was originally called the Windmill after the former windmill on Chislehurst Common. Renamed in 1870 when exiled French Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie came to live at nearby Camden Place (where Queen Victoria was a regular visitor). Napoleon III died in 1873 and his son Louis-Napoleon, the Prince Imperial, was killed in 1879 (the nearby monument is dedicated to his memory).

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bromley
Last updated
Last surveyed
24/06/2013
Leasehold owner
The Imperial Arms Enterprise Ltd
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
BRO/12567
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

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Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted once
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Imperial Arms, Chislehurst.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Imperial Arms, Chislehurst.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Marston's - Pedigree TasteMatch Prediction

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Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

This beer is served regularly at Imperial Arms, Chislehurst.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Sunday and Thursday evenings in the courtyard bar.
Garden Garden
Courtyard
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome up to 9.00pm.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Not allowed in restaurant
Events Events
Quiz night every Wednesday. Open mic night every third Thursday of the month.
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
162, 269, R7
Nearby Station (600m)
Chislehurst
Ordnance Survey Reference
TQ434698

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