The Rose & Crown, Orpington
Orpington, Kent/London border
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The Rose & Crown is a friendly community pub in Green Street Green, on the edge of Orpington where London meets Kent. It is a strong pick for families, with a dedicated kids' play area, tiki huts in the garden and stone-baked pizzas from the Pizza Shack. The main menu covers pub classics, sharing steaks and Sunday roasts. High Elms Country Park and Darwin's Down House are a short drive away.
Highlights
- Tiki huts for garden dining
- A dedicated play area for children
- Stone-baked pizzas from the Pizza Shack, also to take away
- Friday Steak Night and live music on Saturday nights
- Sunday roasts and a doggy treat on the menu
Good to know
- Orpington is in the London Borough of Bromley, just over the Kent border
- Cocktails are served from the Garden Bar only
- High Elms Country Park and Down House, Charles Darwin's home, are about 10 to 15 minutes' drive away
- Book online or call +44 1689 869029
Getting there
The Rose & Crown, Orpington, Farnborough Way, Green Street Green, Orpington, BR6 6BT
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Preston Hill
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