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Photo taken 5 September 2022 exterior. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-09-2022

Imperial Arms, Chislehurst

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Old Hill, Chislehurst, BR7 5LZ (Directions)
(020) 3605 7899
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A cosy warm and inviting hillside pub with two bars - The Library and the Catherine. The latter is allegedly named after a mistress of Napoleon III who stayed here when he was exiled to Chislehurst in 1871. Although the pub are rightly proud of their food - with lobster and steaks being specialities - the pub emphasised their commitment to real ale with the addition of a fourth handpump in 2016 on which guest beers are sometimes provided.

A well-appointed function room and wine bar were opened in the grounds in May 2014, with dining available Thursday to Saturday evening from 7 - 11pm and on Sundays from noon to 6pm.

The pub sign shows the French imperial eagle in commemoration.

Historic Interest

Dating from 1787, this was originally called the Windmill after the former windmill on Chislehurst Common and situated on the old main road from Bromley to Chislehurst (originally called Bromley Road). Renamed in 1876 when the nearby windmill was dismantled and in honour of the exiled French Imperial Family (Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie), who came to live at nearby Camden Place in 1871 (where Queen Victoria was a regular visitor). Napoleon III died in 1873 and his son Louis-Napoleon, the Prince Imperial, was killed in 1879 (the nearby monument is dedicated to his memory).

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Premises Comment
Operator
Independent
Local Authority
Bromley
Last updated
06/04/2024
Last surveyed
24/06/2013
Pub ID
BRO/12567
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon-23:00
Noon-21:00
Tuesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-21:00
Wednesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-21:00
Thursday
Noon-23:00
Noon-21:00
Friday
Noon-23:00
Noon-21:00
Saturday
Noon-23:00
Noon-21:00
Sunday
Noon-22:30
Noon-18:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Sunday and Thursday evenings in the courtyard bar.
Garden Garden
Courtyard
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome up to 9.00pm.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Not allowed in restaurant
Events Events
Quiz night every Wednesday. Open mic night every third Thursday of the month.
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
162, 269, R7
Nearby Station (600m)
Chislehurst
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