Dining pub
Reopened after refurbishment in September 2014 as a gastropub of the Raymond Blanc chain. Now operated as a Heartwood Inn as part of the Brasserie Blanc group for fine dining in upmarket surroundings.
Dining area is light and colourful, bar area is cosy with log fire. Outside spaces for al fresco dining with terrace and back garden.
Sunday menu is served until 5 pm.
Card payment ONLY, no cash accepted.
The pub's name is taken from a variety of strawberry, as displayed on the pub sign. The former rural area to the east between Orpington and Green Street Green was once renowned in the 19th C for fruit fields, including strawberries. Previously, the name inferred a famous queen with both Boadicea and Elizabeth I having being portrayed on the pub sign at various stages.
Instagram page is @thebritishqueen
Historic Interest
Dating from the latter half of the 19th C, this former beer-house was owned by the Oak Brewery in nearby Green Street Green and sold their Fox & Sons Ales. In 1909, the premises had to be sold at auction due to financial problems with the Oak Brewery and was then owned by the Dartford Brewery.
This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.
British Queen, Locksbottom