The Crown
The Crown is a proper neighbourhood spot on School Road in Chislehurst where you can rely on good food and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere—the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar and newcomers feel instantly at home. They do solid pub fare that won't disappoint, with real ales worth lingering over and rooms upstairs if you need to stay the night. It's exactly what a local independent should be: unpretentious, well-run, and exactly why people choose pubs like this over chains.
Contact & Info
- AddressSchool Rd, Chislehurst BR7 5PQ, UK
- Phone020 8467 7326
- Websitewww.crownchislehurst.co.uk
- Opening Hours
- Monday12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday12:00 – 10:00 PM
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