Pub in Locksbottom
Whyte Lyon (Ye Olde)
Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, BR6 8NE4.4out of 5 on Google, from 351 ratings
Details last checked January 2025. Things may have changed since.
About Whyte Lyon (Ye Olde)
This oak-beamed 17th century pub on the main A21 was built when Locksbottom was a village, rather than a part of Orpington. It contains several different eating areas, but customers are more than welcome just to come in and enjoy a pint. The pub also boasts a log fire and a walled garden. Children under 14 not allowed.
The pub hosts a variety of events, including a jazz night on the last Sunday of each month, and a Jam night on the last Monday. For up-to-date information about forthcoming events see the pub's Facebook site (linked above), or the blackboard to the right of the bar.
The pub is also convenient for the nearby Princess Royal University Hospital.
Instagram page is @yeoldewhytelyon
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Outdoor Seating
- Real Fire
- Live Music: See description.
- Sports TV: TNT and Sky Sports - major events only.
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Vegetarian Options
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Parking: Register your car in the pub to avoid a possible fine.
- Smoking
- 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 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in January 2025. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Shepherd Neame
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 01689 852631
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 351 ratings
4 out of 5Bernard Cheongon Google, August 2024
Not a planned visit but I dropped in enroute from Chiselhurst to Kenley. It was a Saturday afternoon and there was a live band playing ! Pretty good. And decent drink and snack prices. Could do with a refurb of the garden seating area , though.
5 out of 5Demetri's Worldon Google, July 2022
Fabulous traditional pub. Great head manager by the name of Tim. Again, The menu is traditional but good enough. If you fancy a drink or meal in a nice atmospheric pub, then you can't go wrong with this one.
5 out of 5Christine Cooperon Google, December 2024
Enjoyed a Christmas lunch on 5th December 2024 good service and excellent food couldn't ask for more The Cooper party
5 out of 5SMDPhotog photographyon Google, June 2024
Excellent pub, great for live music
4 out of 5Darrel Hoflandon Google, December 2024
Forgot to take pics. But I enjoyed the pub and playing darts with strangers.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in January 2025. See the latest on Google Maps.