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Sydney Arms, Chislehurst

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Opens at 11:00am
Old Perry Street, Chislehurst, BR7 6PL (View on Google Map)
(020) 8467 3025
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This pub is rather hidden away on what was formerly the main road from Chislehurst to Sidcup, but is now a quiet residential street It is very close to an entrance to Scadbury Park, and so is popular with walkers. The subsequent alterations and extensions include a conservatory built in the 1980s. Although the pub has a focus on food, casual drinkers are also welcome. The pub is carpeted throughout with historical photos adorning the walls and has a good website.

Instagram page is @thesydneyarms

Historic Interest

Originally called the White Swan and then just the Swan, the building dates from 18th C and served the hamlet of Perry Street, which was detached from Chislehurst village as a separate community (with name likely derived from local pear orchards). Renamed in 1859 in honour of John Townshend, 3rd Viscount Sydney, who was appointed Lord Chamberlain that same year. Later becoming 1st Earl Sydney in 1874, he was also Lord of the Manor of Scadbury & Frognal which covered the local area. The pub was later owned by the Dartford Brewery. Located on the old main road between Chislehurst and Sidcup, this was bypassed in 1956. In the 1970s and 80s, the boxer Henry Cooper was a regular here with his trophy belts on display.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bromley
Last updated
25/03/2025
Last surveyed
19/06/2013
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
BRO/12573
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Courage - Best Bitter
Courage - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4%
Courage - Best Bitter
Courage - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Eagle - Bombardier
Eagle - Bombardier Session Bitter • 4.1%
Eagle - Bombardier
Eagle - Bombardier

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
160, 269 - alight at Ashfield Lane
Ordnance Survey Reference
TQ453705

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