British Queen
427 Crofton RoadLocksbottom
BR6 8NL
See more about this pub on WhatPub, CAMRA's national pub guide.
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.
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