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Cockpit, Chislehurst

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Operator: Independent
4 Royal Parade, Chislehurst, BR7 6NR (View on Google Map)
07946 100018
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The Cockpit is Chislehurst's first micropub, and opened its doors for the first time in late December 2020, unfortunately with the Covid crisis in full swing. It was able to begin operating more normally the following summer as lockdown eased and quickly became a popular addition to the local community. A choice of real ales from small breweries from all over the country is available, served from a cold room behind the small bar. A board behind the bar displays what is currently available. Bar snacks are also available. The atmosphere is easy going and chatty, with a £1 fine for using any mobile phones or foul language.

The deceptively spacious premises are shared with a florist, with wooden panelling, beams and flooring along with exposed brickwork and hops adorning the ceiling. There is plenty of assorted seating inside with low tables in the front area, complete with former fireplace, plus further high tables and bench seating by the small bar at the rear.

Further seating is available with benches outside on the covered enclosed pavement, which can get busy in warmer weather.

The pub is named after the ancient Cockpit which is situated a few minutes walk away on Chislehurst Common (see picture).

Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year for 2023-2026.

Regional CAMRA Pub of the Year runner-up for 2025.

Regional CAMRA Pub of the Year winner for 2026.

Historic Interest

Royal Parade was built in the 1860s and was originally called Village Street. This was renamed as such after the exiled French Imperial family arrived in December 1870 and lived at nearby Camden Place.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bromley
Last updated
Last surveyed
14/05/2024
Leasehold owner
George Taverns Ltd
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
BRO/15141
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon ‑ 9:30pm
Tuesday
Noon ‑ 9:30pm
Wednesday
Noon ‑ 10:30pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 10:30pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 10:30pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 10:30pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Tonbridge - Pit Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Tonbridge - Pit Pale
Tonbridge - Pit - House Beer Tonbridge - Pit Pale Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted 45 times House ale
Tonbridge - Pit Pale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Tonbridge - Pit - House Beer
(Tonbridge - Pit Pale)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 45 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Cockpit, Chislehurst.

House ale

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Pig & Porter - Cosmic Jive TasteMatch Prediction

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Pig & Porter - Cosmic Jive
Pig & Porter - Cosmic Jive Session Pale Ale • 3.4% Spotted 6 times
Pig & Porter - Cosmic Jive
Pig & Porter - Cosmic Jive

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Cockpit, Chislehurst.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Moot Brew Brewery & Taproom - KAPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Moot Brew Brewery & Taproom - KAPA
Moot Brew Brewery & Taproom - KAPA Premium Golden Ale • 4.4% Spotted 4 times
Moot Brew Brewery & Taproom - KAPA
Moot Brew Brewery & Taproom - KAPA

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Cockpit, Chislehurst.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog TasteMatch Prediction

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Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog
Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 6 times
Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog
Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Cockpit, Chislehurst.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Tonbridge - Country Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Tonbridge - Country Best
Tonbridge - Country Best Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 8 times
Tonbridge - Country Best
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Tonbridge - Country Best

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Cockpit, Chislehurst.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Three Acre - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Three Acre - Best Bitter
Three Acre - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 3 times
Three Acre - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Three Acre - Best Bitter

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Cockpit, Chislehurst.

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

Three Acre - Ruby Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Three Acre - Ruby Porter
Three Acre - Ruby Porter Session Porter • 4.2% Spotted 6 times
Three Acre - Ruby Porter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Three Acre - Ruby Porter

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Cockpit, Chislehurst.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Stay Wild - Zoobi TasteMatch Prediction

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Stay Wild - Zoobi
Stay Wild - Zoobi Differently Produced Speciality Beers • 4.4% Spotted 4 times
Stay Wild - Zoobi
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Stay Wild - Zoobi

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Cockpit, Chislehurst.

ABV 4.4%
Style Differently Produced Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Kent - The New Black TasteMatch Prediction

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Kent - The New Black
Kent - The New Black Black Ales • 4.8% Spotted 3 times
Kent - The New Black
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Kent - The New Black

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Cockpit, Chislehurst.

ABV 4.8%
Style Black Ales
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Pig & Porter - Yes, Wait, No, Sorry TasteMatch Prediction

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Pig & Porter - Yes, Wait, No, Sorry
Pig & Porter - Yes, Wait, No, Sorry Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 3 times
Pig & Porter - Yes, Wait, No, Sorry
Pig & Porter - Yes, Wait, No, Sorry

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Cockpit, Chislehurst.

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

Lakedown - Firefall TasteMatch Prediction

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Lakedown - Firefall
Lakedown - Firefall Red Ale • 4.8% Spotted once
Lakedown - Firefall
Lakedown - Firefall

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Cockpit, Chislehurst.

ABV 4.8%
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Covered pavement seating area with flower troughs
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
No step free access. No accessible toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Board games, shove ha'penny
Smoking Smoking
Out front on pavement
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Ascension plus Dudda's Tun, Oliver's and others which can vary
LocAle LocAle
Various including Marlix & Mutineers
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
61, 160, 161, 162, 269, 273, SL3
Alight at Chislehurst War Memorial
Closest station (1440m)
Chislehurst
Ordnance Survey Reference
TQ443702

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