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US$6 - US$33
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Bar, British, Thai, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

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.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

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!!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

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

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

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.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 20 October 2023

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.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Tina Bullard, Owner at Imperial Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 21 October 2023

Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are indeed very proud of our Fish and Chips which took us a long time to perfect but for the past couple of years, reviews like yours make it all worth it! Hope to see you...More

Reviewed 19 October 2023

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.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Tina Bullard, Owner at Imperial Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 21 October 2023

Hi there. I'm at a loss to find your table booking. I've gone back 2 months and cant find a table of 6 which was moved from the Bistro to the pub. Were you a walk in or did you book in the Bistro or...More

Reviewed 1 October 2023

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 !More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

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.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

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!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2023

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

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 1 September 2023

I went for dinner and ordered the fish and chips, I have eaten fish and chips at Gordon Ramsey at the savoy £44 per head and went to Norfolk to a top fish restaurant last week and I can honestly say it was not a...patch on the fish and chips and mushey peas I had at the imperial arms it was the best fish and chips I’ve ever had and trust me I’ve eaten some !!! It was out of this world !!!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Tina Bullard, Owner at Imperial Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 3 September 2023

Thank you so much for this amazing review. We are very proud of this dish and spent a long time perfecting our batter. It makes us very proud!

Reviewed 29 August 2023

I visited here today (Tuesday) with my husband and 11 month old baby. Wow. The moment I entered at 12.01pm (just as they opened), I was greeted with a warm welcome and encouraged to bring in my family, without a booking. The staff were wonderful,...the other guests were great fun and played with our baby. The food was amazing -I had scampi which was made on-site and my husband had the Philly cheesesteak with gravy. We will certainly come again as I hear their Sunday roasts are outstanding!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 24 August 2023

My mother and I had a wonderful experience at The Imperial Arms last Sunday; the first time either of us had ever been there. From the moment we phoned to reserve a table, the staff treated us very kindly, and the menu really drew us...in, with such a high priority placed on where the food comes from, such as the high welfare meats, organic vegetables, great Vegan options and also gluten free gravy and Yorkshire puddings as additional choices, which is very rare to find. There's a lovely courtyard, which made us feel like we were on holiday, and the waitress Amber was so hospitable and sweet, as was Russell, who gave us great advice about the wine. With all of that care and attention, needless to say the food was utterly delicious - the best roast we've had in ages - and we're already planning our next visit!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Tina Bullard, Owner at Imperial Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 3 September 2023

So pleased you enjoyed our Sunday vibe and our Roasts. We take great pride in our customer service along with the quality and provenance of our meats and veg. Look forward to seeing you again soon

Reviewed 20 August 2023

Best Sunday roast around! Tasted delicious and portion size was generous! Homemade horseradish sauce was to die for!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Tina Bullard, Owner at Imperial Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 3 September 2023

So pleased you enjoyed our Roasts. Our Horseradish sauce is sooo good. I have it on almost everything! Look forward to seeing you again soon.

Reviewed 8 August 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed this pub for a Sunday lunch. The best lunch I have had for a long time with excellent service. Old fashioned surroundings which are very quaint. The food was very good quality.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Tina Bullard, Owner at Imperial Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 9 August 2023

So pleased you enjoyed the Sunday roast. We are very proud of the quality and quantity which we provide. Our meats are all higher welfare and our vegetables organic and we believe this shows through in the taste. Hopefully you will om back in the...More

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Imperial Arms is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5