Friendly little bar and French restaurant, tucked away in the huge, haunting neo-Gothic, now Grade II listed landmark originally constructed as an orphanage for the daughters of servicemen killed in the Crimea. It was later used as a military hospital and, in WWII, an internment screening centre for foreign asylum seekers. Rudolph Hess was one such guest. Saturdays tend to be booked well ahead for weddings and other parties using the impressive Grand Hall. Beers typically from Shepherd Neame and Sambrook's or Downton. Holds well regarded beer festivals at the end of March and at Halloween. Saturday opening is severely restricted in summer months owing to wedding bookings. So please always check in advance by calling 020 8870 6567. Evenings tend to be quiet but customers arriving before 9.30 may be welcome to stay later.