Pub in Chislehurst
Bickley Arms
Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst, BR7 5NPClosest station: Chislehurst, about 4 min walk4.1out of 5 on Google, from 1,152 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Bickley Arms
Modern British dining in a slick 4-floor venue with a marble bar, walled garden and a roof terrace.
Following closure in 2020 with the Covid lockdown, this large imposing pub reopened under its old name as the Bickley Arms and is now operated by Young's, following their takeover of Redcomb pubs. This former late 19th C hotel is now much extended with a mix of modern and traditional décor.
Tastefully redecorated with shades of green and dark blue patterned wallpaper to give an upmarket atmosphere, the inside is complemented by large contemporary lights, old photos, botanical prints and pictures - with some showing exiled French Emperor Napoleon III (who lived nearby at Camden Place from 1871 to 1873). The main bar area has a mix of tables with comfortable seating consisting of armchairs and stools, as well as a fireplace. The bar itself has mirrored glass shelving and wooden panelling with wooden flooring throughout and stairs leading off down and up to various levels. Downstairs is the lounge area with a mezzanine dining area in the modern extension with large windows bringing in the light. A few steps down from the lounge area is a second bar, called Napoleon's Hideaway with a large fireplace.
The garden area at the rear is partially given over to a large covered awning with plenty of cushioned seats and tables. The remaining outside area is paved with hanging fairy lights plus an outside bar and burger shack (open in summer months). There are plenty of table sets plus a raised area at the rear for events plus a small pétanque court. There is a further patio area with more seating enclosed with trough planters at the front of the building.
Three real ales are available, including their own badged Bickley Best. Keg beers include Beavertown and Camden Town breweries.
Handy for Chislehurst station, this venue is popular with afterwork drinkers as well as visitors to adjacent Chislehurst Caves.
(Renamed the Ye Olde Stationmaster in 1997 and the Bickley in 2004)
Instagram page is @TheBickleyArms
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Large paved area bordered by tall trees
- Real Fire
- Sports TV: For major sporting events
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant: On mezzanine level
- Vegetarian Options
- Real Ale
- Function Room: Camden Room
- Events: Quiz evenings
- Disabled Access: No disabled toilet
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Parking
- Smoking: Out front or in back garden
- Menu for Children
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Young's
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8468 7613
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.1out of 5 on Google, from 1,152 ratings
5 out of 5April Spitzon Google, May 2024
My husband and I held our wedding reception there it was very good service and food. Olga the event coordinator helped with everything and could have been able to hold this special day without her help. Highly recommend
5 out of 5Junior Shabazzon Google, August 2024
Absolutely brilliant food and drink experience. From small bookings to large, they really know how to look after you and your group. Good value for money and plenty of free parking.
4 out of 5Suzanne Iwaion Google, May 2024
Although this is a large establishment with plenty of seating areas l can't say it has any outstanding features other than the obvious pride their serving staff have in pleasing their customers. 2 of us asked for hot water because we were chilly after visiting the caves and it came in teapots with a cup and saucer free of charge. Everyone's orders were accommodated albeit a little slowly as there were 19 of us. I struggled to find something on the menu as lm not a huge lunch person. I wanted a toasted sandwich ( they seemed to have fallen out of fashion) but ended up with two fairly black…
5 out of 5Louise Hauon Google, April 2024
Such a great place to hang out! Really good menu, we all loved our visit and will be back very soon😊
5 out of 5Diana Manasievaon Google, May 2023
Visited today for a Sunday roast for the first time. We didn't have a booked table but we were offered a table inside, which was perfect for us. Nice interesting decor, placed needed attention like the bench ripped on left of our table. Our table was very shaky and chairs slightly dirty. Garden looked great but super busy for out liking. In was quite peaceful and pleasant. Drink menu was extensive, food menu obviously was more consistent on meat options. As vegetarian myself I felt wes restricted, I would love to see more options, just a personal opinion. We had a starters, olives and…
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.