White Bear, Fickleshole

A large, attractive Grade II listed 16th Century pub which started life at the right-hand end of a terrace and gradually expanded into successive adjoining cottages over the years. A major refurbishment took place at the end of 2023 and this resulted in the moving of the bar and the pub becoming more focused on dining. There are still a number of side areas for more intimate eating and drinking. Two ghosts are said to haunt the pub. The origins of the stone bear at the front are unclear. One source has it that it arrived here from Piccadilly Circus; another says it replaced an earlier design in wood and is said to be around 200 years old. One thing is certain; it narrowly escaped being kidnapped by Polish pilots from Biggin Hill at the end of World War Two! Views of planes taking off from Biggin Hill Airport can be had from the garden. Hard to find for the uninitiated but a pub well worth seeking out! As well as a large car park, there are secure storage facilities for bikes. There is a large patio area at the back and a separate cabin, the Baby Bear, which is used as an outside bar and kitchen. Two beers are regularly available with a third brewery supplied beer on occasion -m all are from Brakspear.. The separate drinks menu found on the bar lists many tipples available but makes no mention of the cask ales.