Imperial Arms in Bromley

We had booked a Christmas meal for five people, but when we turned up, we were told we should have pre-booked it. However, when I booked it, we were not told about the pre-orderibg requirements, and we found out that other customers had experienced the same problem. They did in the end give one colleague a Christmas lunch as they were cooking it for another table. However, overall, there were parts of that meal that were inedible. The two people that had the scampi were also very disappointed, and all around, the chips were from a packet and poor. We did have a bottle of prosecco and a couple of other drinks but a bill of £200 for the five of us was the final straw. We will not be returning.

We had a group of 15 for christmas… never an easy night. The food was gorgeous. And our server Mia made us feel so at home, was constantly making sure we were okay. Kept us topped up on drinks and was so kind! Couldn’t recommend more and we traveled from the other side of Bromley Thank you Mia and the bistro team!

Amazing Christmas meal in the Bistro (for 15 people!). Was decorated beautifully and Mia was fantastic as a server! Vegetarian food was also pretty decent!

Had an exceptional roast dinner at the Imperial Arms. So impressed. Staff were super friendly and lovely. Especially Ella who took our booking and went out of her way to book a nice table for my partners birthday. Already planning when we will go back we had such a good time.

We love Fish Friday and last visited in November following my throat surgery as it was my dream goal to eat the delicious fish served here when I was being fed by a tube throughout the summer months. We came with friends and all 4 meals were outstanding. The service from Ella was excellent too. She was very kind and attentive and made the evening special. Can't wait to come back for more beer battered haddock. It really is the best I've ever eaten. Thank you for helping me to achieve my goal 🙏 ❤

Fantastic local Pub served by great people

The most amazing roast I've had in ages. Staff were amazing. I would call to book as we booked on line and were by the door, but they did the best to move us somewhere warmer

I used to visit the Imperial Arms frequently, drawn in by the great food and outstanding customer service from Russell and another lady. A few months ago, I went back and noticed a significant decline in the customer service, with Russell nowhere to be seen. I later heard that he no longer works there, which was really disappointing, as he truly lifted the place up. Please come back, Russell!

This pub provided the perfect intimate setting for dinner with friends and family, with attentive, welcoming staff and delicious food! You can tell that every dish is made with fresh, quality ingredients and served with great care. Will definitely be coming here again- to any newcomers, I recommend the steak!

Visited this beautifully maintained historic pub by recommendation of my uncle Graham who is a regular. The owners Alan & Tina are very welcoming and the staff are lovely. Our starters and main were absolutely delicious, well presented and reasonably priced. Best fish & chips I've had in a long time. We will be back to try the Roast for sure!! The Imperial Arms is definitely worth a visit and will not disappoint.

Absolutely delicious roasts and cauliflower cheese to die for. Ashley is a great server and a credit to the Imperial Arms- have had her both times we have visited.

Me and my daughter and grandson came here this evening absolutely lovely the food is amazing the staff are lovely and the pub is a little gem all cosy lovely atmosphere we will definitely be coming back the Berger meal was so good looking forward to trying the roast heard so much about this pub but never been before but we are so glad we did this is going to be our little gem thank U for the lovely food and Sydney who served us all the staff so friendly see U soon

Not the best over priced beef was so rare it was moowing would not recommend 1/10 waitress was great food was very bad

Crispy olives are the best thing ever. Sunday roasts also 10/10.

Great pub with lovely staff and local people, the food is fantastic, well presented and reasonably priced. The Rock & Chips is a particular favourite of mine which most pubs fail to do. Also, the Sunday roast in the Bistro is also great value. The pub is well worth a visit and will not disappoint.

We had a lovely meal here as always.. kudos to the chef and great service.

A good roast - potatoes and veg were amazing, meat was a little fatty. Service was very good!

Traditional, historic pub. Friendly staff.

Stopped by at this great lil pub with my girl. Excellent food lovely staff. Will be back again. And here I am with that will be back update had a fabulous Sunday Roast here. Sirloin with all the trimmings was fantastic with a monster Yorkie and a nice selection of veg. The best Nut Roast on the plant was the cry from the Nutty bird so some endorsement and I'd back it as when I tried some I temporarily went insane and thought I'd give up meat. Cauli cheese was good too but we were so stuffed it became our desert. Is this the best Sunday Roast in England dunno! But it's very much up there! Will be back.

Group of 7. Given table in main bar. Pub itself was traditional but a bit scruffy. The staff were very friendly and quite efficient. Food was underwhelming. I had the burger. Not the biggest or best pub burger. Came with an underwhelming amount of fries. Same true for everyone’s meal except the battered haddock. That looked amazing. If visiting have the fish and chips and I think you will have a good experience

Always a reliable destination (Bistro) for a Sunday Roast. Only ever tried the chicken but friends have praised the beef too. Recent visit was particularly good: gravy was amazing and plentiful, everything cooked to perfection, the usual great service. Trying a Friday for fish night next time!

I had Haddock and chips massive portions good quality fish good pint of Peroni and Fosters

Great traditional pub, good food too

Had a family get together here today, excellent food and service in a lovely atmosphere

Superb roast chicken Sunday roast! Garden is small but cosy. Friendly service and reasonable prices.

The garden is a dump and the pub is a dive - nothing like the pictures. About 10 parking spots so good luck finding somewhere to park.

Good service, decent meal. Not overpriced.

Lovely setting in the bistro.. Great service. Vegan and lamb roast dinners were delicious. Sadly I couldn’t say the same for the vegetarian goat cheese roast option. Very sickly and sloppy. I couldn’t eat it which made the meal expensive for what I had. If you are vegetarian I would advise going for the vegan option and asking for a standard Yorkshire pudding which I really wish I did. Wasn’t asked how was my meal so didn’t get to leave feedback but leaving here so you have the heads up.

As we all do I very much relied on reviews to determine whether I should book a table for Sunday lunch. Although the reviews were good we as a party of 9 found the sunday lunch to be very disapointing and totally over priced for what we received. The food was a plated meal and was luke warm. I think I counted 3 potatoes and a small amount of mixed veg. What made it even worse was that they had run out of lamb and cauliflower cheese. We certainly wont be going back in a hurry. Does anybody know where the nearest Toby is please....?

Fantastic roast today .best roast we have had out in a long time. Definitely recommend it. Good great staff lovely

First visit. Partner hates roasts but he's been converted Amazing food Great service

We were very impressed with our experience at the pub on a Friday around 2:30pm. We were there on Fish Friday and ate the haddock fish and chips, it was delicious. The fish was flaky and the batter was flavourful and crispy. We also had the butternut squash empinada and chimichurri, which was full of flavour. The service was impecible - the servers were very friendly and attentive. The pub has a very historic vibe and was very clean.

Sadly my milestone birthday meal was marred by the lack of service and atmosphere, though the majority of my party of 10 thought the food was very good. The main problem was the delay of more than 40mins in getting the starters on the table, which could so easily have been softened if we'd received an apology, some info on how long to go and someone checking to see if we needed anything. ( It was Sunday lunch, at the end of the session in the Bistro, so not busy by the time we were seated after 20mins wait in pub, and only us there by time meal started after another 20mins. Definitely didn't deserve service charge, but needed to get back to the rest of my party at home at that point. Very disappointing, won't be going back or recommending for larger group.

Given table next to entrance doorway which made our stay very uncomfortable.

Spent a really enjoyable Sunday lunch. We booked a table in the Bistro which is cosy and atmospheric. We both had the pork belly which had the best crackling I’ve ever had. The roast potatoes were crispy as was the huge Yorkshire pudding and the veggies and gravy were great too. There is good selection of wines at reasonable prices and we were well looked after by the friendly staff. There are various deals on offer in the week so we will definitely be back to see if they are as good as the Sunday roasts.

We visited this pub today and will definitely return. The food was out of this world, the staff were incredible, especially Amber, who looked after us. Thankyou for a beautiful experience 😋😊

Celebrated our anniversary here, first time visit for Sunday roast. Ate in the Bistro, lovely intimate historic building. Service attentive and friendly. I ordered the beef, hubby the pork. Absolutely outstanding. My test of a good roast is the quality of Yorkshire as it’s hard to do well on mass throughout the day. Top marks, soft, chewy centre, crispy top, enormous. Then it’s the roasties - although not at crispy as I would have liked, sweet and worth the calories. Beef was sublime with yellow buttery fat. Husbands pork was pullable and the crackling super salty and crispy. Add that the apple sauce was deliciously thyme flavoured. I’d perhaps have gravy on the side in future as I’m a bit particular about too much sauce. Deserts - STP totally sublime - light as a feather, super toffee heaven with a lovely vanilla pod icecream. We will be back totally loved it ❤️

Lovely friendly pub with a great quiz! Traditional old-style pub decor which is rare these days.

Lovely Sunday lunch fbut overpriced drinks…9.50 for small bottle of Prosecco and £6 pint of beer.. this is Chislehurst not centre of London. Will go back as would like to try 2 steaks and bottle of wine for £45.

Disgustingly overpriced, £9.50 for a glass of Prosecco!! £5.40 for a pint of Harvey's draught ale. Sat at a table jammed against the bar!

Don't get a pub that does food like this

Our favourite pub bar none. It offers a lovely ambiance thanks to its talented staff, a comfortable cosy environment and really good food and drink. Somewhere you always feel welcome and valued as customers. A real find.

Great food....a little on confined side and it really is a bit loud but well worth a visit...

Really enjoyable Sunday lunch in the courtyard...Lucky for us the weather was good. Staff extremely helpful & food was of a very high standard.

Had our first Sunday roast after a recommendation from nearly every chistlehurst resident today. Top notch!! Lovely food, friendly service. Hope to be back in a couple of weeks . Thanks Becca&Steve

Great little pub with a brilliant atmosphere. There's a lovely beer garden and they allow dogs - which is always a bonus for us!

Excellent roast dinner today at the imperial . Highly recommend it.

What an absolute gem, as locals we hadn’t visited for many years but after a trawl through reviews decided we wanted to sample the lovely food. We sat in the delightful courtyard and our waitress was attentive and utterly lovely. The food was absolutely delicious, it was hot, decent sized portions and was absolutely gorgeous. We finished every single mouthful, the Philly cheesesteak and gordal fried olives really were the highlights. What a lovely atmosphere, setting, menu and staff. Thank you :)

Cute and cozy local pub, wonderful food, really lovely staff. And the cutest little courtyard garden to enjoy. Definitely worth the walk up the hill, and definitely will be going back again! Vegan and meat eater approved!

Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere, lovely food would recommend and will be going back

Food and service was excellent, would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

Apart from the raw roast potatoes the roast was brilliant, and very good portion sizes! Menu is great too, not many places have Lamb on the menu. I would recommend!

Food was mediocre,service was awful and I did not feel welcome. They also gave me a drink with flies in it. Then rinsed the glass out and asked “Do you mind if I give you the same glass, I just rinsed it out” Wouldn’t recommend to anyone And an old lady with dark hair I beloved her name is Tina, was adamant on charging me for said drink. Crazy.

Used to have lunch here most weekdays in the mid-1960s, as I worked for Pearce Road Signs and my office was on the chancel steps of the church behind the Imperial. Happy days.

Sunday lunch was fabulous, plenty of everything and the Guiness was the best I’ve had outside of Ireland, so whatever your doing its excellent, keep it up, we will be back

We have had a lovely time at the Imperial Arms having a super Sunday roast. Now I have been a vegetarian for 45 years- I hate Sunday roasts BUT this has changed me! I had the Goats Cheese Nut Roast with Yorkshire pudding, veg, gravy - absolutely gorgeous! Horseradish is amazing - home made. We also had a lovely bottle of red wine. The atmosphere is lovely. But the main plus apart from the food is the staff. They work very hard and are super friendly and incredibly efficient. This is a definite go to pub restaurant!

The best veggie roast dinner ever! Such a lovely place, super food, lovely wine and the best home made horseradish! The staff are super and this is definitely a place to visit and tuck in :)

Great atmosphere and super cosy pub. Amazing food burger! The burger was really juicy and flavorful!

Best Sunday roast in Chislehurst. We both ordered the roast beef. Tender and tasty. If you can get a booking I thouroughly reccomend

Last Sunday we went for a roast at the Impy with family. We introduce as many friends and family members to the pub as the food and service is always exceptional. On this particular occasion, one of the chefs had an unforeseen emergency which meant there was a backlog in the kitchen. We just wanted to highlight how amazingly the team all pulled together with the pub and Bistro being fully booked. We were updated throughout and they offered olives and bread for the table whilst waiting. Hats off to the kitchen staff as we can only imagine the pressure to turn out so many meals consecutively with a chef down. In the scheme of things the wait was minimal and everyone was enjoying their drinks and chatting. Believe you me the wait was worth it. The roasts as usual were outstanding. The lovely landlady, Tina, and her team co-ordinated everything seamlessly. Tina took the time to check tables to make sure everyone was happy. It was my brother and nephew's first time to the Imperial Arms. They live all the way out on the Kent coast but they said they would do the long round trip again just to have a famous Impy Roast which speaks volumes :).

Had the most amazing roast for the third time in a row at the imperial arms!!! Never fails to impress me, it’s the perfect spot for a Sunday roast. I always come here with my family. it seemed to be very busy and a bit of a wait time but the staff were very attentive and explained one of the chefs husband got taken to hospital so they were short staffed however the food was well worth the wait!! Perfect every-time! Clean plates all around from me and my family.

Have been once before and it was good so booked it for my 60th and my sons birthday for family and friends . Had preordered as requested about 10 days before . I am vegan and was told that they didn’t have the vegan roast as a member of staff was ill and they had had 15 other vegans so they had run out . I really don’t think so !!! It was the woman’s attitude that got me , I was offered just the vegetables that I was assured was very nice and basically I should be happy with that . At the end I was given a burger which was really not nice . Everyone’s dinner came with gravy on which to be honest people prefer a gravy boat and to put their own on . Some of the food was hot and some cold . So to be honest it spoilt our birthdays to a degree and I wouldn’t be recommending them

We went as a family on 4th feb. It is a very friendly pub with a warm atmosphere. Popular place was very busy with a nice buzz. We were told there was a wait as the chef had an emergency and had to take her partner to hospital. We had some lovely prawns and hummus to tide us over until lunch arrived. By far it was the best roast we have had in any restaurant. All higher welfare meat and homemade yorkys. Finished off with some scrummy sticky toffee puds. Although we had to wait I would not hesitate to return Thankyou to all the staff at the Imperial Arms

I have been many times and it has always been perfect. Sunday lunch today was fantastic, we had a long wait which was unusual, but it was definitely worth it. We will return soon. Thank you

Very pleased with our visit there . Shall return soon .

Had a great meal tonight with my family and the in-laws. Service was impeccable and very child friendly. Food was outstanding, we will definitely be back again!

Roast dinner: one of the best we had. Excellent vfm, great variety and a decent portion. Beef was cooked perfectly. Same for drinks and desserts. We would like a bit more variety in the desserts but those in the menu will absolutely do the job. Service was good and attentive. Prices are very reasonable. The decor is pluralistic and eclectic, definitely more enjoyable than most pubs. The caveat: at the bistro, there was a lingering frying smell (it is adjacent to the kitchen), which means our hair and clothes smelly slightly. Additionally, the door does not close easily (it is a historic building after all), which means when inconsiderate people walk in/out and don't close it behind them, it is quite cold/drafty.

Always hear having drinks but the food coming out looked fantastic. Had a fish finger sandwich which was the most delicious. Best pub ever for food and drinks. Great staff.

What a perfect pub...this is without a doubt one of the best, most historic pubs in the area. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and we're greeted by a welcoming, attentive team who clearly take incredible pride in running the pub. The decor is unbelievable and the owners have made sure the 1700's historic pub has been kept beautifully. There is a great selection of drinks including a very reasonable wine list and some great real ales. The food is exceptional and way above a "standard" pub offering. The whole menu is fantastic but the burgers really stand out and should definitely be tried when visiting. A huge thanks to Alan and the team for a great visit, here's to many more.

Absolutely delicious Sunday lunch yesterday at the Impy oooh just heaven on a plate the roast beef. Yummy cauliflower cheese and as for the sticky toffee pudding wow wow wow homemade custard too. Wonderful cosy atmosphere excellent service highly recommend

OMG. The best pint of London Pride ever. Great service from the bar and waiting staff. Alas : Vegetable soup was more like baby food - thick n stodgey, no taste: Old hill burger - as described ! Like it had rolled down the hill. Dry and tasteless - just dropped on a plate with a few chips - No garnish on plate but a sprinkle in the bap. Average price. Couldn’t fault the hospitality or venue - But the chef needs a kick up the - a - - - Will I go back ? Unlikely☹️

Terrible experience!went for our booking and were made to feel like a hassle being there. Called my mobile whilst at the table to ask why I had not arrived and when stating I was in the pub then no apology and hung up the phone. We were made to move seats with no apology. The food was dry, if it has been there all day and not edible take off the menu. To top it off we got over charged and when questioned got no apology but we were told we would get treated better next time. Never returning.

Went here for a Christmas meal and we hired the private dining venue behind the main pub. The service was brilliant and the private dining area even had its own bar. Food was delicious, great portion sizes and the service of such a big group was excellent. Stopped and had a drink in the bar afterwards and the service was just as great in a super cosy pub setting. Only thing missing was a Christmas cracker!

Was excited to visit as was recommended by a friend , lovely cosy eatery , staff all very nice and efficient , ordered the goats cheese nut roast . Quite disappointed , food was tepid , parsnips were soggy , huge yorkshire pudding was virtually burnt and the nut roast apart from the goats cheese on top seemed not to have any of the listed ingredients in it ie, mushrooms snd hazelnuts, was mostly like a carrot suede and turnip toast which was not very appetising , I hardly ate any of it , when I told the waitress this she was apologetic but I was suprised it was not taken off the bill . My husband had the beef roast , he enjoyed meat but again his was just x out warm and Yorkshire pudding almost burnt . Shame about this as nice little eatery .

Was so looking forward to our couples meal out for Sunday lunch as had been reccomended . On entry lovely cosy eater with warm feel to it, staff all very nice and efficient . I ordered the goats cheese nut roast and was quite disappointed with it, the nut roast seemed not to have any ingredients in it as listed on menu ie mushrooms hazelnuts but seemed to be mostly carrot suede and turnip with hardly any nut content, the huge Yorkshire was over cooked dry and tasted burnt, the parsnips were soggy and not roasted, and the rest was Luke warm. Not one to complain but I did mention this to the waitress. I hardly ate anything and was suprised it was not taken off bill. My husband had beef who said it was very nice but once again same problem with Yorkshire pudding and again tepid not hot . Shame as nice cosy eatery and would have returned

The beef roast was immaculate, the vegetables were perfectly seasoned and cooked, and the Yorkshire pudding was delicious. This was a very good experience. My family and I love it. Very friendly and welcoming staff. - Jonathan. Age: 12

Very nice small but cute pub. Had a lovely fish and chips dinner here, staff were all very friendly and helpful. Definitely would return. Thank you!

Excellent lamb roast attentive staff

Great food. Good beer. Good to have Harvey's on draft. Friendly staff. Only minor complaint is that it's a bit cramped

We had a wonderful pre-Christmas Sunday dinner in the bistro today. Absolutely delicious roasts, both meat and vegetarian, and lovely desserts. We were especially impressed with the service here and the effort everyone put in to make sure we had a good time. I asked for a glass of wine that has recently been taken off the wine list and not only did they track down the last bottle for me in the pub they put through my two glasses as house wines which was beyond what I could ever expect! They also happily brought us an extra boat of gravy for the table, and paid some extra attention to our 3 year old son which was also appreciated. We have already booked in again to take our in laws in a few weeks’ time and look forward to trying the regular menu. If the Sunday roasts are anything to go by I’m sure it will be delicious!

Fantastic Pub. Great atmosphere with the best food 👌 If you want a warm welcome, would highly recommend. Also family and dog friendly ❤️

Decent Sunday roast. Good friendly service. Nice wine list.

This was absolutely the food highlight of our trip and definitely worth the effort getting to from central London. The staff was kind and helpful and even brought us in from the rain even though we showed up a bit earlier than we meant to. The atmosphere was beautiful outside and in. Most importantly the food was absolutely delicious! Our Sunday roasts were just perfect! I wish I lived closer so I could come more often! (If anyone in Chislehurst is hiring Americans just let me know!😉)

We was a party of 12 out for a family celebration, we tried various items from the menu with not one complaint, the Philly Cheese steak for starter was amazing. All steaks and Prawns cooked to perfection and tasted amazing, I have been coming for a few years now and the consistency is perfect.

Fantastic food, fantastic service and we never fail to have a brilliant night. By far the best in Chislehurst. ps. If you've not had their Sunday roast then get booked in. It should be on your bucket list ...!

We had a lovely Sunday lunch with friends. The staff very helpful. The food was good and we had two vegans who were catered for very well. Good portions and a good selection of wine. Would recommend it.

Great pub, with a great Sunday lunch, well worth a visit. plenty of GF options to.

The imperial arms is the most welcoming pub I’ve ever been in, we ordered the roast and was advised to have the lobster starter, well after all of the Mitchellin star restaurants we’ve dined in this was well up there ! Amazing the flavours were incredible, then the roast, the melt in the mouth beef the crispy roast potatoes and the gravy was the best I’ve ever had! This is a must !! I don’t usually review restaurants but this deserves a review it’s unbelievable the flavours was the best I’ve ever had !! You have to book in advance but it’s so worth it book it now !!! 5star is an understatement!!

We live the Imperial Arms. Always great food and brilliant service. Can't wait for next time.

Without a doubt the best Sunday roast I have ever had! Very friendly and helpful staff. You will not be dissapointed!

Brilliant service, lovely environment. Best vegan burger and beef steak burger I’ve ever had. A visit is a must. Roast dinners are amazing also.

The staff were delightfully helpful, made room for us in the Bistro with a last minute booking. I see why they describe their Sunday roast as award winning, crispy potatoes, huge Yorkshire pudding, beautiful pink, thick sirloin beef and lovely gravey. We made the mistake of filling up on the artisan bread to start with (again, lovely). Would definitely recommend for a Sunday lunch if you are in the area. We were so full there was no room for desert sadly, will try next time!

Have tried all the best Fish&Chip places Including Rick Stein’s in Padstow, Devon and Poppy’s in and around London but The Imperial Arms on a Friday takes First Prize. Staff and atmosphere second to none.

Should of been told bistro hired out and 6 of us had to sit in pub with loud people and dogs eating our meal. Waited over a hour for starters when main meal eventually arrived was good but experience of night not good wouldn't go back.

Roast beef was delicious. Generous portions and the horse radish sauce was yum!! Staff are extremely attentive and very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Firstly I was pleasantly surprised by the friendly staff Amber and Sydney, and Sarah so welcoming, a traditional pub which are few and far between these days, I had heard from a neighbour that the roasts are the best around but I’m very hard to to please usually ! I have dined in the finest restaurants in London, and I have to say the roast beef is the best I’ve ever had, home made horse radish and the potatoes were delicious I can’t think of a place I’ve ever had better ! I feel so strongly that this place is well worth a visit that I had to get on here and shout about it, so friendly and unbeatable food ! A must !

We tried this pub today for the first time and wow what can I say food was great! The waiter had saved some dishes for the last tables booked which was a lovely touch. Lamb was cooked to perfection, vegetables were cooked as they should be and gravy was very flavourful. We finished strong with some great desserts. Sticky toffee pudding comes highly recommended and the cheesecake was apparently better than I make at home (cheeky!). We really enjoyed the food and the service is exemplary. We will return very soon.

My boyfriend and I came for a roast and it was honestly amazing! Everything tasted so fresh & high quality. Russel was our waiter and he had a beef roast & cauliflower cheese reserved “just incase” and thank god he did.. it was the best. All of the staff are so friendly - we cannot wait to go back. Thank you!

fantastic place lovely tina and alan are really nice people staff are very friendly and food is great

Best food in chislehurst!! Live across the road but even if we didnt we still wouldnt go anywhere else