Imperial Arms Pub & Courtyard Bistro

Historic Chislehurst pub & bistro with a cosy bar and dog-friendly garden.

The Imperial Arms is a pub with a courtyard bistro on Old Hill in Chislehurst, in the London Borough of Bromley. The pub describes the building as dating back to 1787, with two bars: the Library Bar and the Catherine Bar, named after the mistress of Napoleon III, who stayed here when he was exiled to Chislehurst in 1870.

The Bistro is housed in the original Coach House in the grounds of the garden. Besides serving as a restaurant from Thursday to Sunday, it is available to hire for functions, with room for up to 40 guests with a buffet or 24 sat down, and it has its own bar. The site lists a wine list, real ales and Sunday roast in the pub, the bistro and the garden.

For dog owners, Paws of London records dogs as welcome indoors, along with outdoor seating, outdoor heaters and an enclosed garden. A dogs policy document is linked from the pub's website, so check it before visiting.

The nearest station is Chislehurst, a 6 minute walk. Elmstead Woods is 19 minutes on foot and Bickley 20.

Contact & location in Chislehurst, Bromley

Address: 1 Old Hill, Chislehurst BR7 5LZ, United Kingdom, Bromley

Phone: 020 3605 7899

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Recorded: Outdoor Seating, Enclosed Garden, Fully Dog-Friendly Indoors, Heating Lamps.

Recorded as not offered: Water Bowl, Dog Treats, Enclosed Dog Park, Booking Available, Outdoor Seating Only, Off-Lead Allowed, Quiet Venue, Dog Bed/Blanket, Dog Menu, Staff Love Dogs, Shade Available, Wheelchair Accessible.

Rating: 4.5/5 on Google

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