The Chelsfield

Name: The Chelsfield
Address: 1 Windsor Drive, Orpington, ENG, United Kingdom, BR6 6EY
Telephone: 01689 661399
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4

4 (284)

£25 and under

Pub

1 Windsor Drive, Orpington, ENG BR6 6EY

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Dog-friendly

The Chelsfield is a majestic 1930's pub nestled in the splendid parish of Chelsfield in Southeast London. A second home for our locals, The Chelsfield is a space to relax, unwind and unite with loved ones. With distinctive, double-height ceilings and a traditional art deco style, there are plenty of cosy or lively spots to sit back and enjoy with a drink in hand.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
01689 661399
Website
https://www.thechelsfield.pub/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1 Windsor Drive, Orpington, ENG BR6 6EY
Neighborhood
Orpington
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Private Room, Wine

What 284 people are saying

The Chelsfield reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Chelsfield delights with an "imaginative menu" and "delicious food" that offers "great value." Guests appreciate the "friendly, attentive staff" and enjoy the "pleasant environment." While some found the noise from TV sports distracting, the "festive dinners" and "enjoyable Sunday roasts" highlight its charm. Online booking is "easy."

284 Reviews

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Jennifer
Kent2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Met friends for Sunday lunch. The food was nice and the staff were friendly. The atmosphere was quiet, and the table area was clean and tidy.
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Zara
London5 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Usually our favourite local for good food, pleasant atmosphere and great service. Unfortunately, they have re-introduced showing football on tv in the bar. It was a Saturday evening, but even still, the noise level was off the scale to the point of being uncomfortable. Even having a normal conversation in the restaurant area was almost impossible. Sorry to say it really spoilt our evening, so we just had a main course and left as soon as we could to relax at home. There’s a new menu, but less choice on mains and I’m vegetarian, so very limited. We just had a burger each, one veggie, one beef and although quite tasty, with a beer and service, the bill was £55 which seemed excessive. Overall, a disappointing experience.
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Ian
Kent1 review
2.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Went to the Chelsfield on Easter Sunday with the family…(8 people) booked in advance but on arrival was seated away from the restaurant. In the function room towards the rear. Most of us had Roast Dinner…portions were small and you got 1 roast parsnip & 1 pig in blanket. Meat was nice, but veg was mushy. £18 each this did not feel like good value. Service was decent though.
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Sophie
Kent1 review
1.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The worst restaurant experience I’ve ever had. Table was booked for 3pm and we weren’t seated until 3.30, as it was Mother’s Day, didn’t think much of it. Most of the Mother’s Day set menu was unavailable and substituted with other cheaper options but the set menu price stayed the same. Waited over 2hrs for our starters. Overall dinner took 4.5hrs. Each roast dinner had different clubbed together vegetable sides. Potatoes were cold and dry and you needed a straw to eat the cauliflower cheese, it was so watery. To top everything off, a fingernail was found in one of the desserts. The area manager was full of pathetic excuses. Would not recommend!
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Edward
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was brilliant from a small team. Food was delicious and great value.
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Julia
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very enjoyable roast dinner on a Sunday, would recommend
The ChelsfieldResponded on March 24, 2025
Dear Julia, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our Sunday roast. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Best wishes, The Chelsfield Team
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Andrew
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I enjoyed my meal and indeed the whole experience: online booking was easy, the menu was imaginative and the food very good. Our waitress was very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Not cheap, but in life you tend to get what you pay for, and I think it’s good value. I will return for sure and am happy to recommend The Chelsfield to friends and family.
The ChelsfieldResponded on March 17, 2025
Dear Andrew, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your meal and found our online booking process easy. It's great to know our menu and service met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back and appreciate your recommendation. Best regards, The Chelsfield Team
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Paul
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A helpful waitress and a quiet corner as requested. A pleasant environment
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Robert
Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a very enjoyable meal. Met with the smell of burning wood from the log burner, lovely staff and good food. Will be going again.
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Jonathan
Kent3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Christmas Day meal we will be back. Good value excellent service
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The Chelsfield is rated 4 stars by 284 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

1 Windsor Drive, Orpington, ENG BR6 6EY

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Orpington
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Private Room, Wine

Website
https://www.thechelsfield.pub/
Phone number
01689 661399

The Chelsfield

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

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What 284 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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