Pub in Locksbottom
British Queen
427 Crofton Road, Locksbottom, BR6 8NL4.3out of 5 on Google, from 716 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About British Queen
Warm, classic restaurant friendly to pups, serving hearty British pub fare and multiple cask ales.
Reopened after refurbishment in September 2014 as a gastropub of the Raymond Blanc chain. Now operated as a Heartwood Inn as part of the Brasserie Blanc group for fine dining in upmarket surroundings.
Dining area is light and colourful, bar area is cosy with log fire. Outside spaces for al fresco dining with terrace and back garden.
Sunday menu is served until 5 pm.
Card payment ONLY, no cash accepted.
The pub's name is taken from a variety of strawberry, as displayed on the pub sign. The former rural area to the east between Orpington and Green Street Green was once renowned in the 19th C for fruit fields, including strawberries. Previously, the name inferred a famous queen with both Boadicea and Elizabeth I having being portrayed on the pub sign at various stages.
Instagram page is @thebritishqueen
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Events: Quiz evening
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- 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 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 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
- Heartwood Inns
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 01689 869560
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 716 ratings
5 out of 5Sean Duffyon Google, July 2024
We visited the British Queen at Locksbottom on a Saturday evening and had an excellent experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely excellent. Wonderfully presented and incredible flavours. We had a Virgin Experience voucher where you are limited to a sample menu of 3 options per course, but these options are the standout best sellers from the main menu, so this was not a problem. Good cocktail choice and options for alcohol free. Good veggie options. We will definitely go back.
5 out of 5Catalin Iacobescuon Google, October 2024
Every time I've been there the food has been truly a la carte. I once ordered a burger for my daughter and, I don't know why, it was a little burnt. They immediately admitted their fault and asked us to replace it. My daughter being 5 years old didn't have the patience to wait for another so my wife and I shared with her. In the end, I received the bill without the burger. That didn't stop me from giving 5 stars and going back there. Recommend...😊
5 out of 5Sue Londonon Google, July 2024
Lovely food - especially starters and fish mains/specials. Dessert and wine list were less impressive but very hearty large desserts. Absolutely wonderful and professional young female waitress. Definitely a much better food offering and atmosphere than most gastropubs you come across - will def return.
5 out of 5Rebecca Hurston Google, December 2023
Amazing food. It just gets better and better. Newly refurbished and it looks great. Sitting by the fire certisnly keeps you warm. Dog was made a huge fuss over which makes it been more friendly.
5 out of 5Sadinie Senaratneon Google, April 2023
Have been a few times and never disappointed. I've even brought work parties here for dinner. Came last night with some colleagues, the fondant was so good I had to come back again today with the husband! Loved the soufflé!! Excellent food and staff.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.