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Whyte Lyon (Ye Olde), Locksbottom

Whyte Lyon (Ye Olde), Locksbottom

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Opens at 12:00pm

Operator: Shepherd Neame

Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, BR6 8NE (View on Google Map)

(01689) 852631

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Photo taken 26 August 2020, exterior.. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 27-08-2020

Photo taken 15 August 2016, cat & dead bird on roof.. (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 27-08-2020

Photo taken 1 August 2018, garden.. (Garden). Published on 27-08-2020

Photo taken 15 August 2016,garden.. (Garden). Published on 27-08-2020

Photo taken 1 August 2018, interior.. (Bar). Published on 27-08-2020

Photo taken 1 August 2018, bar.. (Bar). Published on 27-08-2020

Photo taken 26 August 2020, wall sign.. (Sign). Published on 27-08-2020

Photo taken 6 August 2015, pub sign.. (Sign). Published on 27-08-2020

Shepherd Neame pub.

This oak-beamed historic 17th C pub on the main A21 was originally built before Locksbottom existed. Attracting a mixed clientele, the main draw is the extensive timetable of live music and events as well as several TV screens showing football and other sports.

Completely refurbished inside with a contemporary white décor making it light and bright with wooden flooring throughout and plenty of assorted seating as well as a fireplace with a log fire in winter. There is a long bar facing the main entrance plus a smaller back bar serving a snug. Another room on the far side of the bar is used for darts. The dining area leads off from the main bar, complete with comfy chairs.

The large rear walled patio garden has assorted benches and seating under the trees and is popular in summer. Note the cat ornament on the roof tiles.

The pub hosts a variety of events, including a jazz night on the last Sunday of each month plus a Jam night on the last Monday. For up-to-date information about forthcoming events, please 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 as well as Sainsbury's at the rear. Children under 14 are not allowed.

Instagram page is @yeoldewhytelyon

Historic Interest

Dating from 1626, this was originally called the "White Lion" and served as a coaching inn on the London to Hastings and Rye coach road. Its location at the junction of roads from Croydon and Orpington on Farnborough Common led to its importance as a stop for travellers. Once overlooking the village pond, the latter was overlaid by road widening on what is now the A21. In the 19th C, the pub also served as a magistrates court, where Charles Darwin was magistrate from 1857 until his death in 1882. This later became a tied house for the Nalder & Collyer brewery from Croydon with the name changed to "Whyte Lion" by the 1900s. Locksbottom (originally "Lock's Bottom") takes its name from the local landowner, who lived in a nearby farm in the 18th C. Its growth as a suburb occurred in the 1920s.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA

Previous Names
Local Authority: Bromley
Last updated: 04/04/2025
Last surveyed: 06/12/2024
Leasehold owner: Shepherd Neame
Freehold owner: unknown
Pub ID: BRO/12561
Asset of Community Value

Monday

Noon - 11:00pm

Tuesday

Noon - 11:00pm

Wednesday

Noon - 11:00pm

Thursday

Noon - 11:00pm

Friday

Noon - 11:00pm

Saturday

Noon - 11:00pm

Sunday

Noon - 10:30pm

Monday

No Service

Tuesday

Noon - 5:00pm

Wednesday

Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Thursday

Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Friday

Noon - 9:00pm

Saturday

Noon - 9:00pm

Sunday

Noon - 5:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Shepherd Neame - Master Brew TasteMatch Prediction

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Shepherd Neame - Master Brew

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.7%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 15 times.

Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 15 times.

Shepherd Neame - Master Brew

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 15 times. at Whyte Lyon (Ye Olde), Locksbottom.

ABV	3.7%

Style	Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

Shepherd Neame - Spitfire TasteMatch Prediction

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Shepherd Neame - Spitfire

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.2%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 4 times.

Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 4 times.

Shepherd Neame - Spitfire

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Whyte Lyon (Ye Olde), Locksbottom.

ABV	4.2%

Style	Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 3.9%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 3 times.

Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.9% Spotted 3 times.

Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Whyte Lyon (Ye Olde), Locksbottom.

ABV	3.9%

Style	Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

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