The only pub in the village and a good one too. Plenty of local trade but welcoming to strangers…read more Has a very large car park and a huge beer garden with pond. At the rear of the pub is a games room, which also doubles as a dining area for the great food this pub serves. the barstaff are friendly and polite and take debit cards with cashback!! Sky Tv available for sports. Child friendly.All in all a great pub

The food was excellent. We had the fish & chips and the grilled pork chop. Service was quick and…read morefriendly. Parking could be a bit of a challenge at busy times.

Definitely a cut above other pubs in this area. Lovely service and very good food. We ate there…read moreon a Saturday lunchtime and chose from the main menu. The baked camembert was served with a generous amount of toast which in turn was generously buttered with garlic. The fillet steak was perfectly cooked and a great cut, it was served with plenty of good chips. There is plenty of parking at the side of the pub. I look forward to another visit.

I wish so badly my friend and I had, had more time to actually go here and play darts and be there…read morelonger. We were on our way to a musical and just popped into here to get food and a drink! The service was great and everyone looked like they were having so much! For sure a London treasure !

I enjoyed this place for the most part. We came with big group and they were able to adapt very…read morequickly which was great. The appetizers, sides, and drinks were awesome but I wasn't crazy about my main (Chicken Bun). Nearby a lot of stuff including Buckingham Palace so a great spot if you plan to do some sightseeing.

This is fast becoming a very good local pub,with friendly staff . I is on the village green, with…read moreparking at rear The management appear to be making great efforts to create a good atmosphere,with great food (at reasonable prices ) . I think they are doing a great job Steve B 18/10/2009

"the royal oak" a 5 min walk from ockendon station. my first impression on looking at this "ye…read moreolde" pub was well presented and clean, upon going inside initially it was dark. a very clean refurbished pub with a marble bar and exceptionally clean and pleasant surroundings. the bar staff were very welcoming and greeted me with a smile, they were attentive and made me feel as though they had known me for years. the beer garden has a relaxed tone about it with parasols and seating for over 100, the grass and border flowers are immaculate, whilst i was there, there was a wedding party in the other side (the restaurant) the food i hear is superb and well worth a visit on a sunday.. my overall impression is this is a place you can bring your wife/ partner to and will both be impressed at the attention to detail and warm friendly atmosphere... terry h (an impressed member of the public) 08/october/2013

It's a nice place. Lot's of girls and fun! Ill come back…read more Just hope the drinks are colder next time as I like my drink almost frozen

The Royal Oak is one of the nicer pubs in Dartford, I think. It is just on the outskirts of the…read moretown centre. It's not a huge pub, quite small in comparison the the nearby Courthouse and Bull and Vic, but whenever I have been in here I have found the atmosphere to be warm and welcoming. It can get very busy at weekends. The interior is pleasant and the bar staff are friendly. I have always found the clientelle to be of a better standard than a lot of the other pubs in Dartford. There are some flat screen tvs dotted around the pub. Apparently they don't sell Stella in here which may put some people off! But I would definitely recommend a visit.

Definitely need to call and book to seat in the room with the live performers at the weekend…read more Decent bar, nice staff and great jazz music! :)

Oliver's is so easy to miss. It is just opposite Greenwich Theatre and next door to The Spread…read moreEagle. The only evidence of its existence is an orange sign and an open gate inviting you down stairs. Once down there you enter a small basement bar with a few chairs and tables looking towards a tiny makeshift stage. There's a certain charm about it, almost as if you have found your way into a secret club. Everyone sets out to have the best time possible and a close knit group of local artists organise music showcases. The usually small crowds here respect the music which is nice and this enhances most people's enjoyment of the evenings. In my experience the music at Oliver's isn't that brilliant but it is still worth checking out and the artists usually enjoy a bit of light banter with the crowd. The bar area is based in a tiny room next to the performance area and when busy, this area gets very congested. It is also where the toilet is. For some reason people insist on standing there and so if you need to relieve yourself then leave yourself plenty of time to get to the loo.

Was here for a work dinner. Location was walking distance from hotel, nice little lake you can walk…read morearound. Very nice view. Had the fish n chips, very tasty and huge portions. Definitely recommend

Menu offers a good variety, and food was good. We sat outside - tried the fish pie with peas and…read morecarrots, of which the poor little peas and carrots looked a bit worn out, the fish pie was good. Service was friendly but rushed.

It's amazing to me that Yelp isn't a thing in the UK - there are only TWO reviews and they are from…read moreNINE YEARS AGO?!? I'll continue my quest for you Americans and rate everywhere I visit in case someone looks - maybe yelp will take off and I'll have so many first reviews We ordered some drinks and sat on the front patio - it was nice - minus the smokers, but it's the U.K. .... we enjoyed the atmosphere and our beverages. A quick drink before dinner we made a good choice.

The Rose is one of Bexleyheath's unsung havens. If you're not into the bustling, boisterous bars at…read morethe top end of the Broadway then this is the place to come. It's small and has a loyal following of regulars who in my experience keep themselves to themselves. There's a lively atmosphere, one of relaxation and general contentment which makes you feel quite settled as soon as you've sat down. It is possible to hold a conversation here too which is a massive plus when compared to other places in the immediate area. Luckily this pub often seems invisible to folk who aim to go out and get as hammered as they can meaning it is normally an idiot free zone. The bar staff are friendly and service time is more than satisfactory no matter how busy it is. The only thing I can't believe about this pub is that I walked past it so many times before actually giving it a go. In the evening parking is available in the pay and display opposite the bowling alley which is about 2 minutes walk around the corner from the pub.