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The Cockpit (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Kent - Hallertau Blanc |  | 1 |
| Kernel (The Kernel) - Bitter Wet Hop |  | 1 |
| Moot Brew - Nuggies | | 1 |
| Larkins - Traditional | | 1 |
| Orbit - Cue Point | | 1 |
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Pit | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Apparition Stout | | 1 |
| Kent - Session Pale | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Pit |  | 2 |
| Moot Brew - Pilgrim | | 1 |
| Neptune - Shifting Sands | | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Yes, No, Wait, Sorry! | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Old Skool | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lacons - Contrast - Black IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Woodlands IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Atom - Layer Theory - Chocolate Gateaux Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Drop Project - Six Fold - Hazy IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Disruption IS Brewing (sub-brand of Ascot) - Demockracy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - The Upper Crust | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wild Weather - King St Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twisted Wheel - Space Hopper | Not Tried | 0 |
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Shakermaker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Party Wave | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Signature Brew - Roadie - All-Night IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vocation - Naughty & Nice | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brew By Numbers - 11 Session IPA Mosaic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Disruption IS Brewing (sub-brand of Ascot) - Shadow of Darkness - Biscoff | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Old Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - High As An Elephant's Eye | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Forever Lost | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brew York - Make It Ekuanot | Not Tried | 0 |
| 360° - Bark at the Moon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sureshot - The Mayor of Gentleman Town | Not Tried | 0 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Switch Back | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wiper and True - Endless Love | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Cosmic Jive | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
15 Nov 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
2nd visit of the outing: This little micropub in Chislehurst Royal Parade is never quiet on my Saturday early evening visits and this one proved to be no exception. Busy throughout its tiny interior but our party of three managed to gravitate to a table on its lower deck as you come in. We duly rounded up seating dotted about in odd corners. This former flower shop with just a flower-counter remaining at the very front as you come in on the right was most certainly thriving with many a neighbouring restaurant also in this parade attracting The Cockpit's customers no doubt. We were served quickly and stayed for at least two different real ales from its impressive range of 8, no less, real ales on. It does not accommodate KeyKeg and perhaps due to its lack of extra available space?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kernel (The Kernel) - Bitter Wet Hop | 4.40 | | 2nd ale of this visit: This London bitter brewed at Spa Road, Bermondsey, came with very good head and lacing and lasting to the end. A moreishly dry hoppy first bite. A fruited hoppiness climbing up with fresh, herbal notes. This seasonal bitter is made from freshly picked Challenger and Prima Donna hops and within hours of their picking. A pleasantly fruited bitterness with hints of spice and a touch of zesty orange sliding down. |
| Tonbridge - Pit | 3.80 | | 1st ale of this visit: This regular house ale in The Cockpit micro is named Pit, and no doubt named after Tonbridge's 3.8% copper-coloured bitter, Coppernob. Very good head and lacing and lasting throughout. A dry hoppy first bite. A very pleasant fruity hoppiness climbing up and aided by its Kentish hops: Northdown, Challenger, Golding and Fuggles. A fruited note or two dancing on my taste buds with a hint of herb and spice thrown in. A dry fruit-infused hoppiness sliding downwards with a touch of biscuity maltiness. |
| Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Cosmic Jive | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Yes, No, Wait, Sorry! | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Lacons - Contrast - Black IPA | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Atom - Layer Theory - Chocolate Gateaux Stout | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Drop Project - Six Fold - Hazy IPA | 5.80 | Not Tried |
12 Oct 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Never seen this little micropub so busy, both for outside seating at the front and on the inside for my early evening visit. Navigated my way to the bar. This was a bit of an assault course but made it and situated at the very back of this former flower shop with just a flower-counter remaining at the very front as you come in on the right. Was served quickly and then retraced my footsteps towards the front with my half for a quick perch on a seat that had just become available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Pit | 3.80 | | In good shape the head and lacing. A hoppy and fruity mouthfeel with a lingering dryness. |
| Signature Brew - Roadie - All-Night IPA | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Disruption IS Brewing (sub-brand of Ascot) - Shadow of Darkness - Biscoff | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - High As An Elephant's Eye | 6.20 | Not Tried | |
| Brew York - Make It Ekuanot | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sureshot - The Mayor of Gentleman Town | 4.50 | Not Tried |
14 Sep 2024 (Magnus Greel)
A brief visit as would've been rude not to as in the area, busy with the pavement seating at a premium on a warm sunny afternoon with a few spaces inside. Many folk like us were gricing the variety of vintage buses on route 61.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Apparition Stout | 4.40 | | Smooth sweet and creamy just how I like it. |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Disruption IS Brewing (sub-brand of Ascot) - Demockracy | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Pit | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - The Upper Crust | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twisted Wheel - Space Hopper | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Party Wave | 4.50 | Not Tried |
01 May 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening busy inside and out thanks to the mild sunny weather. A no doubt welcome oasis for beer choice in a nationally blanded area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Hallertau Blanc | 4.50 | | A mix of fruity hoppy earthy buttery and malty aromas complemented with a clean crisp dry finish. Superb. |
| Moot Brew - Nuggies | 3.80 | | Earthy peaty hazy broth. |
| Orbit - Cue Point | 3.80 | | Overbearing lemon and sweetness for my palate however in top condition and not a chore to drink |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Old Skool | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Woodlands IPA | 4.80 | Not Tried |
27 Apr 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit on a cold wet night. Convenient for the 161 bus terminus just a minute away. All seating tables, bar one, were taken.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | In top form in all ways |
| Moot Brew - Pilgrim | 3.80 | | A dark rather malty wet dog bitter and enjoyable, but not quite up there to be excellent |
| Iron Pier - Old Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Forever Lost | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| 360° - Bark at the Moon | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Switch Back | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wiper and True - Endless Love | 4.80 | Not Tried |
06 Jul 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. My first here and was most stuck by the prices, generally much higher than I am used to in a micropub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Pit | 3.80 | | Well balanced, a joy to drink after the Neptune. The only reasonably priced ale here tonight |
| Neptune - Shifting Sands | 4.30 | | No indication of being a hazy murk, just a miniature "VF" on the beer board. Please pre-warn customers who value clarity in their ales |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Vocation - Naughty & Nice | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Brew By Numbers - 11 Session IPA Mosaic | 3.80 | Not Tried |
25 Aug 2021 (ChrisE)
I really liked this pub, my friends chose to sit outside but I enjoyed the wonderful interior and the smell of fresh flowers for a while before deciding to be semi-sociable and joining them outside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | 6.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wild Weather - King St Pale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Shakermaker | 4.40 | Not Tried |
About The Cockpit
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 1 |
| 7 |
| 4 |
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The pub is found in Chislehurst, Greater London, BR7 6NR.
Micropub in Royal Parade that shares premises with a florist's shop. Opened late December 2020. Real ales and ciders sold on gravity dispense from a three level stillage in a temperature controlled cellar room. Named after a nearby renowned local feature. Inside is on two levels and their is a mix of high tables and normal height tables. There is pavement outside seating too. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2023 & 2024.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 41 different beers and tried 10 of them.
Postcode: BR7 6NR