Queens Head, Chislehurst

Official site of The Queens Head - www.emberinns.co.uk

Official site of The Queens Head - www.emberinns.co.uk

This Ember Inn is located next to the picturesque pond at the start of the High Street and claims to be the oldest pub in Chislehurst although there is little visible to warrant the claim even if it is correct. The sprawling interior is kitted out to Ember’s usual format with modern décor, artwork and ornaments. A piano sits in one corner although I suspect doesn’t get much usage. There are several sections that radiate from a central bar so, despite its size, it is possible to find a tucked away table if you look hard enough. As plaeasnt as it all seems, it does all suck of corporate identikit and has a “seen one seen ‘em all” feel that goes with the chain. The pub is set back from the road creating space for some outside seating and there is also an attractive beer garden at the rear overlooking the large adjacent pond. Ember do at least have a pool of rotating guest beers so the ales are a bit more adventurous than you will generally find in town. The choices on my ercent visit were 2 standard ales (Greene King IPA and Doom Bar) plus Harviestoun Old Engine Oil and Hopdaeman Incubus. Prices were typical for the area. I’ve not eaten here but have done so in many Ember Inns and found the meals to be good value for money so I think it’s safe to say this would be no different. The staff and even the doorman seemed friendly enough but it was hardly busy and I’m not sure what it would be like at peak times given the lack of any immediate competition. It’s a fairly safe bet for a pint or meal but you generally know what you’re getting with Ember and the Queens Head is no better or worse than any other.

Randomness Guide to London - Queen's Head entry

Randomness Guide to London - Queen's Head entry