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Maxwell, Orpington

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Operator: Hive (Greene King)
Station Road, Orpington, BR6 0RZ (View on Google Map)
(01689) 827433
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Reopened 30th March 2023 after refurbishment by Greene King as one of their Hive Pubs. Interior decor is in shades of grey with a mix of wooden flooring and carpet. Single long bar with three handpulls, featuring cask ales from the Greene King stable. At one end of the bar, a room leads off for the dartboard, whilst at the other end, it is more spacious for dining. Bow fronted windows are a feature of the building. Note the 1896 map on the ceiling showing the locality with a tribute to the Orpington Chicken and Duck being bred by William Cook in the 1890's. Pictures of chickens complement the walls.

There are several TVs, all showing major sporting events. Food is available all day, including childrens' and seniors' menus. Pizzas are also available to eat in or takeaway. Sunday roasts are also popular as well as daily special deals.

Outside, there is a small patio area, partially covered at one end with a TV. There is also an adjacent community noticeboard.

Handy for Orpington Station (a couple of minutes walk away for any frustrated or thirsty commuters !).

Instagram page is @the_maxwell_orpington

Historic Interest

Originally built in 1830 as the "Maxwell Arms", this public house was named after the local landowning Maxwell family. When Orpington station opened in 1868, this developed as a hotel and was recognised as a commercial inn and posting house in 1887. It was renamed as "The Maxwell" in the 1960s.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Maxwell Arms; Maxwell Hotel
Local Authority
Bromley
Last updated
Last surveyed
13/06/2013
Leasehold owner
Greene King
Freehold owner
Spring Valley Estates
Pub ID
BRO/12549
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 - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Greene King - London Glory TasteMatch Prediction

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Greene King - London Glory
Greene King - London Glory Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 5 times
Greene King - London Glory
Greene King - London Glory

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Maxwell, Orpington.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 13 times
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 13 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Maxwell, Orpington.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Greene King (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT and Sky Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Side patio, partially covered
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Step free access to one bar and accessible toilet. A single step between front bar and back.
Parking Parking
Limited space for up to 12 cars
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz on Mondays, Poker on Thursdays, DJ on Fridays
Games Games
Dart Board
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
51, 61, 208, 353, 358, N47 - alight at Tubbenden Lane
Nearby Station (200m)
Orpington

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