Pub in Orpington
Orpington Liberal Club
7 Station Road, Orpington, BR6 0RZClosest station: Orpington, about 9 min walk4.6out of 5 on Google, from 108 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Orpington Liberal Club
This small friendly club has won a host of CAMRA awards in the last few years, including being Greater London Club of the Year on six occasions (2013, 2015, 2017-2019 and 2024) as well as being a National Club of the Year finalist on three occasions (2014, 2016 and 2019). It has also been the Club of the Year for the local CAMRA branch (Bromley) for each of the twelve years from 2013 up to 2024.
The refurbished club is free of tie and is run by a committee of real ale enthusiasts who don't serve regular beers, but purely guests with particular focus on LocAle and micro breweries. The large quantity of pump clips adorning the walls shows the sheer range of beers served over the past few years.
Up to five cask ales are available, which often include a stout or porter. A couple of keg beers are also available, which change on a regular basis. A changing range of real ciders and perries are always available, as are a small range of local canned and bottled real and gluten-free beers. Prices are extremely competitive. The club has regular live music, runs beer festivals twice per year, and frequently has "Meet the Brewer" evenings as well as organising excursions.
The club also benefits from a large rear garden. The function room is regularly used by several local groups and can be reserved for private events.
Bar sessions may be extended at the discretion of the staff.
CAMRA or National Union of Liberal Clubs membership card is required for entry.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly: Bowl available
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music: See website and social media links for details
- Family Friendly
- Quiet
- Games
- Real Ale
- Real Cider: Turner's, Biddenden plus others which can vary
- Serves LocAle
- Function Room
- Events: These include "Meet the Brewer" events.
- Beer Festivals: Spring and Autumn festivals are held.
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Parking: Very limited
- Lined Glasses
- Smoking
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts Cash Only
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 6:15 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:15 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:15 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 6:15 – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 5:30 – 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:30 – 3:30 PM, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:30 – 5:00 PM, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Orpington Liberal Club
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.6out of 5 on Google, from 108 ratings
5 out of 5Steve Wattson Google, April 2024
A vital local community asset. Great beer and cider festival event. Looks like there are many interesting live music performances coming up.
5 out of 5Nigel Kelton Google, September 2024
Lovely people, beers and ciders are so good, lots of live music. I've spent 10 mins trying to conjure up a negative bit so I can think of is that's it's a member's bar so you can only go 8 times per annum if not member unless invited by a member. But membership is only around £20 so not big deal. BTW this is not a political club, in fact quite the opposite. The cider festival (16-18 Aug) will be a good shout!!
4 out of 5Robert Clarkon Google, June 2024
Nice venue and great events. Good bar and facilities.
5 out of 5Cathy Diveron Google, July 2023
This is a club of old fashioned style, where likeminded people spend time in community projects, drink beer and have small events. They were kind to host the premier of a lockdown movie I was a part of. Very friendly
5 out of 5Gwyneth Tryon Google, September 2024
Lovely live music venue and CAMRA recommended bar.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.